Social Issues

December 2, 2009 3:00 AM

Immigrant detention grows in Minnesota

Some 8,000 immigrants are in deportation proceedings in Minnesota. Every night, 200-300 detainees are behind bars. The Obama Administration is overhauling immigrant detention, but moving them out of jails will take years.

by Sasha Aslanian

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December 1, 2009 5:02 PM

U.N. reports progress preventing spread of HIV to newborns

Tuesday is World AIDS Day and All Things Considered talked with a Minnesotan who is just back from the front lines of the AIDS crisis.

by Tom Crann

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November 30, 2009 9:00 AM

Unemployment, COBRA benefits running out for many Minnesotans

As the end of the year approaches, some unemployed Minnesotans will be bracing for the end of certain jobless benefits, including health insurance subsidies.

by Annie Baxter

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November 27, 2009 1:00 PM

More head to food shelves for holiday help

Minnesota food pantries, homeless shelters and other assistance programs report an increase in need for services even as the nation's economy shows signs of improving.

by Cathy Mayfield

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November 27, 2009 6:00 AM

Don't try to make us feel older than we are

Here's a suggested start on the Aging Boomers' Manifesto.

by Jeanne Hanson

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November 27, 2009 6:00 AM

As need returns, so do farm crisis hotlines

Minnesota launched a hotline this month to help farmers feeling the financial and psychological impact of the tough times.

by Elizabeth Baier

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November 27, 2009 12:00 AM

Gloria Steinem and Gail Collins reflect on women's movement

Feminist icon and journalist Gloria Steinem speaks on her undercover work, Marilyn Monroe, and Madonna. And New York Times editorial board member Gail Collins tracks the advancement of women from the 1960s until today. Two special excerpts of conversations with Kerri Miller.

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November 26, 2009 9:46 AM

Demand for holiday meals up dramatically

A St. Paul-based charity says demand for its free Thanksgiving meal program has increased by more than 50 percent over the past two years.

by Madeleine Baran

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November 25, 2009 4:00 PM

Thanksgiving tradition in Duluth now draws thousands

An army of volunteers is putting the last touches on a Thanksgiving feast for thousands in Duluth. The annual free buffet started 20 years ago as a much smaller event in Superior. Now it draws hundreds of volunteers to cook and serve as many as 5,000 turkey dinners.

by Bob Kelleher