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Social Issues

New life challenging for some, rewarding for other Hmong immigrants

New life challenging for some, rewarding for other Hmong immigrants

The latest wave of Hmong refugees to the Twin Cities began five years ago this week. Since then about 5,000 new Hmong residents have made their homes here.
by Toni Randolph

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No takers yet for Duluth domestic partner registry

No takers yet for Duluth domestic partner registry

Duluth's domestic partner registration program began today with little fanfare and even less turnout.
by Bob Kelleher

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The essence of happiness

The essence of happiness

What makes you happy? Good relationships with family and friends? Security? Money? And how do you know when you're truly happy? Midmorning asks if our definition of happiness is changing, and looks at what a longitudinal study of Harvard students begun in 1937 tells us about leading a fulfilling life.

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What makes a small town thrive?

What makes a small town thrive?

While some small towns in Minnesota are dying, others are thriving despite large challenges. What makes a small town work? Minnesota Public Radio News visited Grand Rapids to explore that question.

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Volunteers taking on Duluth city services

Volunteers taking on Duluth city services

As Duluth struggles to provide city services under ever-tighter budgets, volunteers and nonprofits are picking up the slack.
by Bob Kelleher

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Company says comedy is vital for Alzheimer's play

Company says comedy is vital for Alzheimer's play

The idea of a comedy about Alzheimer's disease is unsettling to most people. But members of Minneapolis-based theater company Live Action Set say when it comes to Alzheimers, humor is not only allowed - it may be vital. Tonight they open "My Father's Bookshelf" at the Guthrie Theater.
by Euan Kerr

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Interim director named for Latino council

The Legislature's Chicano Latino Affairs Council has named an interim executive director to replace Rogelio Munoz, who resigned abruptly last week, citing internal conflicts with the small agency's board of directors.
by Elizabeth Baier

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Guy Maddin revisits 'The Saddest Music in the World'

Guy Maddin revisits 'The Saddest Music in the World'

Twin Cities movie fans can look forward to a distinctly odd experience tomorrow night as maverick Canadian director Guy Maddin visits for a screening of his film "The Saddest Music in the World."
by Euan Kerr

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