Social Issues

September 15, 2014 10:54 AM

Peterson: I'm no child abuser; Vikings say he'll play Sunday

In a statement, the star running back said while he wasn't a perfect parent, "I am, without a doubt, not a child abuser."

by MPR News Staff

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September 15, 2014 6:39 AM

Vikings fans react to Peterson case, with opinions on all sides

Running back Adrian Peterson faces an uncertain future with the Minnesota Vikings, now that authorities in Texas say he went too far in disciplining his 4-year-old boy.

by Matt Sepic

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September 14, 2014 3:59 PM

Child abuse groups hope parents learn from Adrian Peterson case

Peterson was booked and released from a Texas jail this weekend after being indicted for child abuse. The allegations say Peterson used a tree branch, or switch, to punish his son.

by Tom Scheck

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September 12, 2014 2:52 PM

Counter Stories: Why Ferguson happened

In this installment, the panel continues its discussion of the conditions and injustice which led to the civil unrest in Ferguson and fester in the rest of the country.

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September 11, 2014 11:50 AM

MNnext: The pedestrian is #1

In this episode, host Maddy Mahon interviews an expert who says we have an opportunity to re-imagine what it means to be transit, bike, and most importantly, pedestrian friendly.

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September 11, 2014 6:55 AM

Hundreds show for Ferguson discussion at Penumbra Theatre

Sarah Bellamy, co-artistic director of the African-American theater company, says she wanted to gather people in a physical space to talk and listen about a difficult topic.

by Matt Sepic

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September 10, 2014 4:05 PM

Report maps Minneapolis sex trafficking market

The research analyzed the locations of victims, pimps and buyers and tracked how and where victims were recruited and sold.

by Sasha Aslanian

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September 10, 2014 3:44 PM

Protest aims to shut down I-70: Live via Twitter

Organizers say they want to bring rush hour traffic on I-70 in Ferguson to a standstill and expect to be arrested at the demonstration.

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September 9, 2014 4:39 PM

As homelessness overwhelms, Dorothy Day Center struggles, plans

Officials hope a plan to upgrade Dorothy Day Center will solve a growing homeless problem in downtown St. Paul, but there's little hope the current woes will improve quickly.

by Tim Nelson