Social Issues

A group representing 15 money-transfer companies in Minnesota says the businesses stopped sending remittances to Somalia as of Thursday.
The pros and cons of consumerism
One of the lessons many have taken from our recent economic woes is that Americans need to spend less and save more. Midmorning speaks with the authors of two new books with very different takes on that theory.
The Salvation Army is finishing up its holiday fundraising campaign and trying to reach its goal of $11.4 million.
Grocery option helps those on tight budgets - without a handout
Marlys Haugen considers herself more of a giver than a taker. At age 73, she is not looking for charity. A new option for grocery shopping saves her money without taking a handout.
A Navy tradition caught up with the repeal of the U.S. military's "don't ask, don't tell" rule on Wednesday when two women sailors became the first to share the coveted "first kiss" on the pier after one of them returned from 80 days at sea.
Minnesota groups that provide homeless services Tuesday received more than $21 million in federal grants to continue operating.