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Veterans given a voice in Library of Congress collection

Veterans given a voice in Library of Congress collection

Over coffee and cookies, 11 veterans recently shared stories with volunteers at Paradigm Court Reporting and Captioning. They will become part of the Veterans History Project which includes thousands of accounts, all available on line as transcripts, audio or video.
by Dan Olson

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Minn. vets officer finds $300K error

A veterans service officer in St. Louis County is getting thanks from one Vietnam War veteran after discovering the man was wrongly denied $300,000 in medical benefits.

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Incognito says Martin sent threatening text

Incognito says Martin sent threatening text

In an interview with Fox Sports televised Sunday, Incognito said he never took the threat seriously. Incognito said he regrets the racist and profane language he used with Martin, but said it stemmed from a culture of locker-room "brotherhood," not bullying.

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Pot posession approved in Portland, ME

In Portland, Maine, voters passed by an overwhelming margin an ordinance to legalize possession of up to 2.5 ounces.

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'Redskins' name draws hundreds to Metrodome protest

'Redskins' name draws hundreds to Metrodome protest

Hundreds of American Indians and their supporters rallied outside the Metrodome Thursday night to demand the Washington Redskins change the team's nickname, calling it racist and disrespectful.
by Jon Collins

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Photos: Redskins' nickname draws throng of protesters to Metrodome

Photos: Redskins' nickname draws throng of protesters to Metrodome

American Indians and their supporters turned out to protest in front of the Metrodome, calling the DC team's nickname racist and disrespectful, and demanding that it be changed.

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Facebook takes on cyberbullies as more teens leave site

Facebook has rolled out a tool to address online harassment that some digital safety advocates are calling a beneficial, but belated, first step.

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Millions approved for affordable housing across Minn.

Millions approved for affordable housing across Minn.

From Warroad to Worthington, small towns across Minnesota are struggling to add housing as fast as businesses add new jobs.
by Dan Gunderson

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Westminster Forum: Howard Buffett on ending global hunger

Westminster Forum: Howard Buffett on ending global hunger

Howard G. Buffett and his son Howard W. Buffett speak at the Westminster Town Hall Forum about their efforts to fight global hunger and improve access to clean water and reform agriculture. Buffett's new book about global hunger is titled, "40 Chances: Finding Hope in a Hungry World."

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Cambridge on edge over sex offender transfer plans

Cambridge on edge over sex offender transfer plans

Officials with the Minnesota Sex Offender Program say they are moving forward with plans to move a half-dozen civilly-committed offenders from a treatment facility in St. Peter to a less restrictive campus in Cambridge.
by Matt Sepic

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