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Appeals court upholds SD abortion advisory

A portion of a 2005 South Dakota abortion law that requires a doctor to tell a woman seeking an abortion that she faces an increased risk of suicide is constitutional, a federal appeals court ruled Tuesday.

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US, China begin annual human rights dialogue

The U.S. and China began their annual human rights dialogue Monday that gives Washington a chance to broach thorny issues but also demonstrates its limited leverage with Beijing.

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To cut down on bullying, transform school culture

To cut down on bullying, transform school culture

One of the keys may be to make bullies feel that they, too, are part of the community.

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Maybe we should move toward a right to rent guns

Maybe we should move toward a right to rent guns

A young news consumer looks at the latest mass shooting and offers a fresh idea.

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Suburbs see shifting racial mix

Suburbs see shifting racial mix

The Twin Cities suburbs are more diverse than you might think. A study released today shows communities in the first and second rings surrounding Minneapolis and St. Paul are seeing rapid changes in their racial makeup.
by Laura Yuen

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Service members to march in gay pride parade

The Defense Department announced it is allowing service members to march in uniform in a gay pride parade for the first time in U.S. history.

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Police evict homeless from Peavey Plaza

Peavey Plaza in downtown Minneapolis was closed Tuesday morning so city workers could clean up after groups of homeless people who've been sleeping in the plaza for the last few months.
by Brandt Williams

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NW Minn. food shelf closes temporarily

Hunger relief leaders in the Thief River Falls area are looking for new ways to help those in need, after a food shelf unexpectedly closed.
by Julie Siple

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Boy Scouts reaffirm ban on gays

Boy Scouts reaffirm ban on gays

After a confidential two-year review, the Boy Scouts of America on Tuesday emphatically reaffirmed its policy of excluding gays, ruling out any changes despite relentless protest campaigns by some critics.

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