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Social Issues

Hennepin County collects thousands of old meds for disposal

Hundreds of citizens gathered in St. Louis Park on Saturday for Hennepin County's first ever "Unwanted Medicine Collection Event."
by Raghav Mehta

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New campaign aims to end hunger in Minnesota

New campaign aims to end hunger in Minnesota

Hunger is often perceived as one of life's intractable problems, affecting someone else's family. A new campaign launching Monday in Minnesota aims to show how hunger can spiral into larger problems that burden all of society.
by Laura Yuen

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Leech Lake tribe, Northern Community Radio get grants for new stations

The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe is a step closer to building a tribally owned radio station, and Northern Community Radio is planning to build a station in Bagley, Minn.

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Playgrounds need trained staff to curb bullying

Playgrounds need trained staff to curb bullying

This "playground lady" was sent out to keep the peace, but without knowing how to do it.
by Kim Schlender

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For community organizers, soccer is an ice-breaker

For community organizers, soccer is an ice-breaker

Soccer is a good way to approach people if you want to help them solve their problems, organizers say.
by Rupa Shenoy

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'Canstruction' returns to Mall of America

Design teams are building structures out of canned food at the Mall of America this weekend - with a goal of fighting hunger.

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St. Cloud to hold gay pride festival

St. Cloud joins other Minnesota cities in holding its first gay pride festival this weekend.

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Mpls. forum addresses issues in African-American community

Hundreds of members of Minnesota's African-American community are gathering Saturday in a north Minneapolis high school to talk about the state of the community.
by Rupa Shenoy

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Social issues rarely in focus in governor's race

Social issues rarely in focus in governor's race

With economic issues dominating Minnesota's wide-open race for governor, the three major-party candidates have largely ignored traditionally divisive social issues.
by Tim Pugmire

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