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White Earth Band votes to end 'blood quantum' for tribal membership

White Earth Band votes to end 'blood quantum' for tribal membership

White Earth Band of Ojibwe tribal members have approved a new constitution that dramatically changes tribal government and expands membership in Minnesota's largest Chippewa tribe.
by Dan Gunderson

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'Shop with Cops' builds rapport between children, police

'Shop with Cops' builds rapport between children, police

The St. Paul Police Department and various partners are getting ready for a holiday event that aims to bridge the gap between children and police.
by Laura Yuen

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NSA vowed repeatedly to fix its collection errors

NSA vowed repeatedly to fix its collection errors

According to court records from 2009, after repeated assurances the NSA would obey the court's rules, it acknowledged that it had collected material improperly.

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Vote could eliminate 'blood quantum' rule for White Earth Band of Ojibwe

Vote could eliminate 'blood quantum' rule for White Earth Band of Ojibwe

Should blood determine who is in the White Earth Band of Ojibwe? Tribal members on Tuesday will get the final say. If approved, the new constitution would scrap "blood quantum" and instead use family lineage to decide who is a member.
by Dan Gunderson

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Senate panel takes up sex offender program

The chairman of a state task force on Minnesota's sex offender program told lawmakers today that a soon-to-be-released report will recommend ways to reduce the number of people locked up indefinitely by civil commitment.
by Tim Pugmire

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A woman’s place in the space station

When is the last time you heard a male astronaut asked how he could leave his children home to spend time aboard the International Space Station?
by Bob Collins

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A decade after Mass. ruling, same-sex marriage gains

A decade after Mass. ruling, same-sex marriage gains

In the decade since the highest court in Massachusetts issued its landmark ruling legalizing same-sex marriage, 14 other states and the District of Columbia have legalized it, with Illinois poised to become the 16th in a few days.

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Library services used by homeless get more resources, funds

Library services used by homeless get more resources, funds

The downtown Minneapolis Central Library sees up to 400 homeless visitors on any given day and word is spreading that the library has services that can help those who need it. Now, those programs are getting a financial boost.
by Cody Nelson

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China to abolish labor camps, ease 1-child policy

China to abolish labor camps, ease 1-child policy

China will loosen its decades-old one-child policy by allowing two children for families with one parent who was an only child and will abolish a much-criticized labor camp system, its ruling Communist Party said Friday.

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Give to the Max Day raises $17m despite major technical flaws

In a day marked by slow service, computer crashes and frustration on the part of both donors and organizations, Minnesota nonprofits and schools still managed to raise more than $17 million on Give to the Max Day, according to early estimates. The fifth annual day-long fundraiser got off to a strong start, but by midmorning Read more →
by Marianne Combs

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