Shootings highlight the extraordinary risks of ordinary lifeJune 26, 2009 6:00 AMBy Syl JonesNot all disturbed people are armed and dangerous, but any of them could be.
Play4min 11secRecession can be even tougher for low-income familiesJune 26, 2009 3:00 AMBy Annie BaxterFor families already living on the financial edge before the recession hit, the economic blows can be even more punishing.
Play4min 31secAdvocates say budget cuts target most vulnerableJune 25, 2009 2:57 PMBy Lorna BensonHomeless advocates say Gov. Tim Pawlenty's plan for unallotment will hit their clients particularly hard.
Black newspaper owners meet in MinneapolisJune 25, 2009 2:54 PMBy Brandt WilliamsToday is the first full day of the National Newspaper Publishers Association summer convention in Minneapolis. The group represents more than 200 African American-owned newspapers across the country.
Play59min 59secThe changing faces of small townsJune 25, 2009 10:19 AMMinnesota Public Radio News' Jeff Horwich hosted a forum in Willmar recently, to talk with residents about the challenges and benefits that immigrants have brought to the area.
Teach For America program expands to Twin CitiesJune 23, 2009 2:24 PMBy Tim Nelson and Elizabeth BaierA national teaching program that targets low-income school districts announced on Tuesday it will expand its program to the Twin Cities.
Ramsey County kicks off adoption campaignJune 23, 2009 6:16 AMBy Laura YuenRamsey County is kicking off a five-year campaign today aimed at recruiting adoptive parents for children in need of permanent homes.
Play5min 00secWeisman exhibit follows Somalis from their native land to the U.S.June 22, 2009 5:55 PMBy Tom CrannA new exhibit at the Weisman Art Museum chronicles the journey of Somalis from their native land to the U.S.
Play4min 57secNew life challenging for some, rewarding for other Hmong immigrantsJune 22, 2009 4:00 PMBy Toni RandolphThe latest wave of Hmong refugees to the Twin Cities began five years ago this week. Since then about 5,000 new Hmong residents have made their homes here.
Play3min 51secNo takers yet for Duluth domestic partner registryJune 22, 2009 3:47 PMBy Bob KelleherDuluth's domestic partner registration program began today with little fanfare and even less turnout.