Social Issues

September 23, 2011 8:32 AM

The changing demographics in Minnesota

The latest census numbers show that one in 10 Minnesotans live in poverty. What does the data show about the economic and lifestyle situations in Minnesota, and how has this changed over the years?

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September 23, 2011 4:00 AM

Minority home ownership rate declines again

Minnesota's minority home ownership rate has declined again. New Census numbers show the drop off is a prolonged trend of four years.

by Dan Olson

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September 23, 2011 12:00 AM

The death of serendipity

Once upon a time, college roommates were assigned randomly. Now, many students are able to browse prospective roommates online, picking and choosing who they want to pair with. Sociologist Dalton Conley says that what we've gained in control, we've lost in serendipity and the chance for new experiences.

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September 22, 2011 1:57 PM

Census: Child poverty rate triples in Brooklyn Park

Unemployment and foreclosures continue to strain many Minnesota families, and more children are slipping into poverty, according to figures released Thursday by the Census Bureau's American Community Survey. The statistics are even more glaring in Brooklyn Park.

by Laura Yuen

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September 22, 2011 5:00 AM

Instead of complaining about what's fair, let's start asking what's just

Even children understand that life isn't fair. Our country might benefit if more adults knew it, too.

by Jessica English

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September 22, 2011 4:00 AM

Scott County hit hardest by economic turbulence, data show

Of Minnesota's most populous counties, Scott County saw the steepest drop in median income last year, new data show.

by Sasha Aslanian

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September 22, 2011 4:00 AM

Map: Minn. income continued downward slide in 2010

Median income by county from American Community Survey estimates 2005-2009. Twelve Minnesota counties are included in the 2010 American Community Survey estimates released Thursday.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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September 22, 2011 4:00 AM

Four months after MPR investigation, Minn. bullying law still weak

Minnesota's law against bullying among weakest in nation. The mothers of two Minnesota teenagers who have committed suicide will speak at a conference in Washington today.

by Tom Weber

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September 22, 2011 12:00 AM

The Interrupters

The Chicago-based Ceasefire program uses "violence interrupters" -- men and women who were once active in gangs -- to promote peace in that city. A new documentary looks at the efforts of these people who stem the tide of gang violence.