Social Issues

A judge has temporarily blocked higher education officials from changing the University of North Dakota's Fighting Sioux nickname.
1,200 janitors fired in 'quiet' immigration raid
One of the largest immigration crackdowns under the Obama administration to date took place in the Twin Cities last month, when 1,200 undocumented janitors were fired from their jobs, according to immigration lawyers.
On long-term homelessness, Pawlenty misses goal
Barely a year into his first term, Gov. Tim Pawlenty set out to end long-term homelessness in Minnesota by 2010, an audacious-sounding goal that he insisted was "very real and attainable."
Multigenerational living was once commonplace in American culture. Today it's making a comeback -- thanks to the economic recession.
A senior Iranian prosecutor accused three Americans detained on the border with Iraq of espionage on Monday, the first signal that Tehran intends to put them on trial.
Germany celebrates fall of Berlin Wall
Chancellor Angela Merkel thanked former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev for making change possible in East Germany as she visited what was once a fortified border crossing on Monday - retracing her steps on the night 20 years ago the Berlin Wall fell.
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.