Play53min 57secAn American experienceJuly 4, 2007 8:48 AMWhile the issue of immigration spurs heated debate across the country, the stories of how and why people choose the United States as their home lay the foundation of America. Midday invites immigrants to share their reasons for wanting to become Americans.
Play1min 30secTed Chapman's storyJuly 3, 2007 12:00 PMTed Chapman says living at the New San Marco is helping him drink less and live a healthier lifestyle.
Home from Iraq, some National Guard members will face mental health hurdlesJuly 3, 2007 4:00 AMBy Mark ZdechlikA growing number of mental health care providers say they're ready to help returning Minnesota Guard soldiers.
Play53min 59secThe graying suburbsJuly 2, 2007 4:06 PMContrary to what developers thought, older Americans are staying in their suburban homes instead of moving to senior communities or condos downtown. Midmorning looks at what this means for the future of America's suburbs and its cities.
South Dakota execution scheduled for JulyJuly 2, 2007 1:00 PMBy Cara HetlandElijah Page's execution was delayed last summer because the state's lethal injection laws were questioned. New laws are in place but some opponents of the death penalty say they only complicate the issue and lay the ground work for further legal challenges.
More abortions performed last year in MinnesotaJuly 2, 2007 10:57 AMBy Tom ScheckThe Minnesota Department of Health says there were more abortions performed in the state last year, the first time the numbers have gone up in five years.
Play4min 35secMinnesota lawmakers take food stamp challengeJuly 2, 2007 9:59 AMA handful of Minnesota lawmakers recently accepted a challenge to live on a $3 per day food stamp diet. For several days, they ate only what an average allotment of food stamps could buy in order to raise awareness about food stamp funding in the federal farm bill.
Play4min 34secNew housing inspections program subject to debateJuly 2, 2007 3:00 AMBy Jessica MadorSt. Paul is now inspecting one- and two-unit rentals for code and fire safety. Advocates worry the program will create more homelessness in a shelter system that's already maxed out.
Play4min 33secWhen the routines on the street drag you downJuly 1, 2007 3:00 PMBy Sanden TottenBeing homeless can be scary at first. For many though, a familiar routine develops. That same routine can become a rut that stops some people from getting off the streets.
Play4min 58secThe struggle to get off the streetsJune 30, 2007 3:00 PMBy Sanden TottenEnding up homeless can be a harrowing experience. Trying to get off the streets can be just as hard. Without regular access to computers, phones or even showers, finding a job can be a real struggle.