Social Issues

Hundreds of Somali American students will walk from Minneapolis to St. Paul to call attention to the famine in Somalia.
Same-sex marriage supporters, foes stake out ground at state fair
The Minnesota State Fair always features a buffet of politics, and this year fairgoers have a new issue to chew on: a constitutional vote on marriage.
A Minneapolis resident who is working with the American Refugee Committee in Somalia speaks about the relief efforts.
New software at MSP means faster, less intrusive security lines
The system will replace one that gave TSA employees an X-ray view of air travelers' bodies, a prospect that raised concerns over privacy.
Global Attitudes Towards Islamic Immigrants
After the spring attacks in Norway and in anticipation of the 10th Anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks in NYC, we're looking at attitudes around the world toward Islamic immigrants. What are the dominant views of Muslims and how they are they shaped?
A New York judge dismissed the sexual assault case against Dominique Strauss-Kahn, but the order is on hold until an appeals court rules on his accuser's request for a special prosecutor.
Muslim Electrolux employees file another EEOC complaint
Appliance-maker Electrolux is facing another complaint filed by Muslim employees at the company's St. Cloud plant.
Martin Luther King Jr. memorial opens today in D.C.
The site was set to open without fanfare around 11 a.m. to kick off a week of celebrations ahead of Sunday's official dedication.