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For children born into poverty, brain development may be hindered

For children born into poverty, brain development may be hindered

Toxic stress, when a baby is born into a chaotic environment and experiences developmental brain problems, may be on the rise. Poverty levels may directly affect a child's brain development, researchers say.
by Dan Olson

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Retirees challenging changes to state pension laws

Retirees challenging changes to state pension laws

Some of the state's former public employees hope to block changes made this year to the state's three largest pension systems.
by Tom Weber

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Pawlenty: State should consider English-only measure

Gov. Tim Pawlenty says he thinks Minnesota should consider a statewide measure designating English as the official language.
by Tim Nelson

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'Official-English' push in Lino Lakes tied to alleged anti-immigration front

'Official-English' push in Lino Lakes tied to alleged anti-immigration front

A national advocacy group called ProEnglish, which helped officials in Lino Lakes write an English-only resolution, is tied to other organizations that call for a cap on federal immigration levels.
by Laura Yuen

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When an immigrant with no English found welcome in Minnesota

When an immigrant with no English found welcome in Minnesota

His great-grandmother arrived in 1895 as a widow with a small child, speaking only Danish. The people she met here helped her make Minnesota home.
by Brad Johnson

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In their own words: Mayor Tom Stiehm

In their own words: Mayor Tom Stiehm

Austin Mayor Tom Stiehm at the Woodson Kindergarten Center talking about diversity in the town.
by Elizabeth Baier

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In their own words: Former P-9 Union members

In their own words: Former P-9 Union members

Judy Himle, Ken Dalager, Bob Taylor are part of a group former Local P-9 union members who have been meeting since the meatpackers strike in 1985. This was a recording of a conversation during their breakfast meeting on May 18, 2010.
by Elizabeth Baier

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Former employees worry about adult foster homes

On Jan. 1, 2007, Hermantown police responded to a call from the Stepping Stones for Living home at 4165 Midway Road for an out-of-control resident. Joseph Francis Leuer, 25, who had a history of violence, was threatening to cut himself or a staff member, according to a police report. Police came and soothed the situation and no one was hurt.

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Jury: HibTac did not discriminate against deaf man

A federal jury in Duluth says Hibbing Taconite Co. did not discriminate against a deaf job applicant.

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