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Mosque leader wants to reconcile with families of missing Somalis

Mosque leader wants to reconcile with families of missing Somalis

The spiritual leader of Minnesota's largest mosque has been a reluctant newsmaker. Five months after he learned he was on the U.S. government's terrorism watch list, he has agreed to tell his story to MPR News.
by Laura Yuen

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Minnesota's Indian tribes expect huge benefits from economic stimulus

Minnesota's Indian tribes expect huge benefits from economic stimulus

American Indian tribes expect huge benefits from the federal government's $787 billion economic stimulus package. Some of the stimulus money is already flowing to tribes in Minnesota.
by Tom Robertson

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Leech Lake Band members question oil pipeline

Some members of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe are trying to stop a planned oil pipeline from crossing their reservation in northern Minnesota.

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Duluth schools proceed with controversial facilities plan

Duluth schools proceed with controversial facilities plan

The Duluth School District is spending tens of thousands of dollars to work up a district facilities plan it has no intention of using. It's the latest twist in an ongoing skirmish over how to much to spend to fix up Duluth's aging school buildings.
by Bob Kelleher

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Despite down economy, Red Lake bets on new casino

Despite down economy, Red Lake bets on new casino

Despite the economic downturn and a time when the gambling industry may see less profits, the Red Lake band is building another new casino just north of Bemidji.
by Tom Robertson

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Centro Legal closes its doors

Centro Legal closes its doors

A nonprofit community law office in St. Paul has become one of the latest victims of the struggling economy. Centro Legal, which provided legal services to Minnesota's Latino community for the last 28 years, shut down for good Monday.
by Toni Randolph

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Minn. same-sex couples plan to marry in Iowa

Minn. same-sex couples plan to marry in Iowa

Dozens of same-sex couples in Minnesota are already planning weddings in Iowa, after that state's Supreme Court legalized gay marriage. The ruling allows same-sex partners to wed starting today.
by Tim Nelson

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Iowans unsure of benefits gay marriages will bring

Iowans unsure of benefits gay marriages will bring

Counties in Iowa begin processing same-sex marriage applications Monday and the first gay weddings could happen within hours. But details of just what changes and benefits the ceremonies will bring to gay couples are still being untangled.

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