Social Issues

Portable, mobile meth kitchens are easy for manufacturers to set up and use -- and difficult for drug enforcement agents to find and shut down.
To save money, Border Patrol halts Mexico flights
The U.S. government has halted flights home for Mexicans caught entering the country illegally in the deadly summer heat of Arizona's deserts, a money-saving move that ends a seven-year experiment that cost taxpayers nearly $100 million.
The Week in Commentary
A summary of the past week's commentaries and some of the comments that arrived in response.
Reported rapes in Minneapolis are up about 15 percent this year compared to last year.
U readies for first beer sales at TCF Bank Stadium
Gopher fans will be able to drink beer and wine at the first home football game of the year at TCF Bank Stadium this weekend.
Survey: Cell phone users concerned about privacy
Many cellphone users say they have decided not to use an app on their phone because of concerns about privacy.
Social Worker Hector Matascastillo says the group was formed because military veterans often do better working with other veterans.
Minnesota might have one case of voter impersonation in 50 years. For that, the voter ID amendment could stop thousands from going to the polls.
A message for young men: Anger is OK, but violence isn't
Somehow, our culture has taught boys that when things don't go their way, the answer is to lash out.
The Week in Commentary
A summary of the past week's commentaries and some of the comments they attracted.