Social Issues

August 26, 2014 6:23 AM

Which news outlets aren't calling the Redskins 'The Redskins'? A short history

The Redskins' hometown paper, The Washington Post, has waded into the fray: Its editorial board announced Friday that the nickname would no longer appear on its op-ed pages.

by Gene Demby

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August 25, 2014 2:50 PM

At Michael Brown's funeral, a call for a day of reckoning

After two weeks of sometimes violent protests, the family of Michael Brown finally took some time to mourn on Monday.

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August 22, 2014 12:12 PM

In Bagley, tension over religion and free speech, Muslims and Christians

At first glance, the small town doesn't seem like a natural choice for an interfaith picnic.

by John Enger

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August 22, 2014 9:47 AM

Same-sex couple settles in Rice Creek Lodge wedding dispute

The owners of a lodge in central Minnesota have agreed to pick up the tab for the wedding and reception of a same-sex couple they initially turned away.

by Sasha Aslanian

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August 22, 2014 8:55 AM

Are St. Paul policies slowing the Green Line?

St. Paul city officials are bristling at criticism that their policies are slowing Green Line light rail trains.

by Laura Yuen

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August 22, 2014 8:45 AM

Ferguson sparks conversations in Twin Cities

Tom Weber talks with three guests about the kinds of conversations Ferguson has sparked here in the Twin Cities.

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August 21, 2014 6:52 AM

SeaWorld won't appeal orca trainers' ban

The legal battle has lasted for years, beginning with the death of trainer Dawn Brancheau by an orca named Tilikum in 2010.

by Dana Farrington

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August 19, 2014 5:52 PM

North Mpls. activists want bus connection to Southwest light rail

Advocates for racial equity are divided on just how far the Metropolitan Council has come to make the proposed Southwest light-rail project beneficial for all.

by Laura Yuen

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August 19, 2014 7:05 AM

Warroad nickname opponents end fight

A group that criticizes racism in sports has dropped an effort to force the Warroad, Minn., school district to change its name and logo after the local American Indian community objected to the change.

by Jon Collins