Social Issues

Event looks to close gap between white and minority homeowners
The Minnesota Home Ownership Center is hosting a summit Monday, Nov. 9 on how to close the gap between white and minority homeowners in the state.
Finding a home in language
Somali immigrants face many challenges adjusting to life in America. As part of our Youth Radio Series, Sadiya Mohamed describes her search for home in America.
The end of cancer treatment and court hearings could be in sight for Sleepy Eye teen Daniel Hauser.
Obama: U.S. must reverse course with Indians
Making good on a campaign promise to hold a yearly summit with American Indians, President Barack Obama told tribal leaders Thursday gathered in Washington that he is determined to reverse the federal government's history of marginalizing Indian nations.
The founder of an organization in Morocco that provides services to unmarried women with children has been awarded a $1 million from the University of St. Thomas and the Opus Prize Foundation.
Iowa native recalls capture during Iran hostage crisis
Iowa-native Kathryn Koob worked at the Iran-America Society 30 years ago when militant Islamic students stormed the embassy in Tehran and with support from the Iranian government, 52 Americans were held hostage for 444 days.
'Zero tolerance' really means zero discretion
Better written rules, and a process that could adapt to changing circumstance, would be big improvements.
A 25-year-old St. Anthony man has pleaded guilty to perjury in an federal investigation into why a string young men have traveled to Somalia from the Minneapolis area.
Residents worry about community center's fate
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board announced this week it's closing an inner-city community center for repairs, and residents are worried about what this could mean for the facility's future.