Social Issues

March 12, 2012 5:00 AM

A newcomer can find welcome in Minnesota. Eventually

In a state that sees the world as "Us" and "Them," one must earn his place among Us.

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March 12, 2012 12:00 AM

Willmar showing the way to a more diverse Minnesota

Willmar is still grappling with the uncertainty that comes with immigration. More than 20 years after migrant farmers from Mexico and the southern United States began to make Willmar home, a flood of new arrivals from Somalia has introduced new frictions. It has also compelled people to move beyond their comfort zones and talk to their neighbors.

by Laura Yuen

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March 12, 2012 12:00 AM

Video: Adjusting to 'Minnesota Nice'

They came to Minnesota for work, for love, to be near family, to find a better place to raise children, to escape civil war. But sources in our Public Insight Network who shared their experience adjusting to life in Minnesota all said it wasn't easy.

by Molly Bloom

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March 12, 2012 12:00 AM

Newcomers say it's 'nice,' but not warm

Minnesotans may take pride in their reputation for friendliness. But the flip side of "Minnesota Nice" is a culture that keeps outsiders at a distance. Newcomers say it can be hard to adjust to the state.

by Laura Yuen

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March 10, 2012 5:00 AM

The Week in Commentary

A sampling of last week's commentaries, as well as some of the comments we received in response.

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March 9, 2012 3:31 PM

Hundreds of non-citizens in Minn. on edge over health cuts

Hundreds of Minnesotans with severe illnesses are wondering if they'll continue to receive outpatient medical treatment and prescriptions.

by Sasha Aslanian

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March 9, 2012 10:41 AM

Pope denounces US same-sex marriage proponents

Benedict says there's was an urgent need for Catholics in America to discover the value of chastity.

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March 9, 2012 8:58 AM

U of M study: Can rock music make you racist?

A University of Minnesota study finds that when people listen to music that is culturally relevant to them, it conjures warm feelings about their own racial or ethnic group.

by Cathy Wurzer

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March 9, 2012 12:00 AM

The story of Minnesota's protest tradition

MPR News presents two interviews from our Minnesota Voices series on the history of political protest in Minnesota. The program begins with a remembrance of anti-war protester and civil rights activist Marv Davidof who died recently. Reporter Dan Olson also interviews historian Rhoda Gilman, who's out with a new book, "Stand Up: the Story of Minnesota's Protest Tradition."