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Housing advocates praise funding increase in Minn.

This year's legislative session brought good news for housing and homelessness programs. State lawmakers approved an additional $33 million for programs that prevent homelessness and build affordable housing.
by Julie Siple

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Funding for sex trafficking victims called 'incomplete'

Advocates for children who have been victims of sex trafficking say the Legislature handed them an "incomplete and underfunded victory."
by Sasha Aslanian

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After vote on gay youth, Scouts face more turmoil

After vote on gay youth, Scouts face more turmoil

The Boy Scouts of America will get no reprieve from controversy after a contentious vote to accept openly gay boys as Scouts.

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Boy Scouts' acceptance of gay boys draws heated reactions

Boy Scouts' acceptance of gay boys draws heated reactions

After lengthy and wrenching debate, local leaders of the Boy Scouts of America have voted to open their ranks to openly gay boys for the first time, but heated reactions from the left and right made clear that the BSA's controversies are far from over.

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BSA votes to end ban on openly gay youth

Local leaders of the Boy Scouts of America voted Thursday to ease a divisive ban and allow openly gay boys to be accepted into the nation's leading youth organization. Gay adults will remain barred from serving as Scout leaders.
by Nomaan Merchant

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Minn. Meals on Wheels agencies weather sequester cuts -- for now

Minn. Meals on Wheels agencies weather sequester cuts -- for now

No seniors have been forced out of the program, nor have any groups reduced the number of meals they provide because regional agencies have been able to tap reserves -- or make other adjustments -- to fill the gap.
by Julie Siple

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Report: Suburban poverty doubles in metro

The number of suburban Twin Cities residents living in poverty has more than doubled over the last decade, according to a new report. Data analyzed by the Brookings Institution show there are 115,000 more poor people living in the Twin Cities suburbs than there were 10 years ago.
by Curtis Gilbert

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Will Boy Scouts accept gay youth? Vote is imminent

Will Boy Scouts accept gay youth? Vote is imminent

With its ranks deeply divided, the Boy Scouts of America is asking its local leaders from across the country to decide whether its contentious membership policy should be overhauled so that openly gay boys can participate in Scout units.

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Map: Countries that recognize same-sex marriage

Map: Countries that recognize same-sex marriage

Minnesota this month became the 12th state in America to legalize same-sex marriage. In the U.S., it's up to each individual state to decide the issue on its own. But other countries have adopted nationwide laws allowing same-sex marriage. We've compiled a map which illustrates the status of same-sex marriage around the world.

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Tribal leader wants boycott of SD city

The chairman of the Crow Creek Sioux Tribe is calling for an economic boycott of the city of Chamberlain, after the school board in the southeastern South Dakota city refused to allow a tribal honoring song during Sunday's graduation ceremony.

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