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Rights groups say Somalis being stopped, questioned

Rights groups say Somalis being stopped, questioned

Ever since news broke a few months ago on the disappearances of young Somali men from the Twin Cities, local Somali residents say federal investigators have been randomly stopping people to ask them questions at malls, college campuses, and the airport. One civil-rights group representing Muslims in the U.S. has compared the questioning to a fishing expedition.
by Laura Yuen

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Dr. Billy Taylor comes to celebrate MLK

Dr. Billy Taylor comes to celebrate MLK

There is a rare treat for Twin Cities music fans this weekend when jazz piano legend Dr. Billy Taylor comes to perform with the VocalEssence.
by Euan Kerr

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Federal court rules against autism-vaccine link

A federal court has rejected the claims of three families that the measles vaccine caused their children's autism. The ruling is a blow to advocates of a link between autism and vaccines.

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Study: Many minorities cut out of prime loan market

Study: Many minorities cut out of prime loan market

African Americans and other minorities seeking mortgages in the Twin Cities have some of the highest home loan rejection rates in the country, according to a new study by the Institute on Race and Poverty at the University of Minnesota.
by Dan Olson

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Issues in 'The Class' echo round the world

Issues in 'The Class' echo round the world

While may of us have strong views on schools, what actually happens in the classroom is usually only witnessed by students and teachers. This idea, coupled with the notion that schools are the foundation of society, led French film director Laurent Cantet to make "The Class." It's wowed critics around the world.
by Euan Kerr

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Crisis line services seeing more calls for help

Crisis line services seeing more calls for help

As economic times get tougher, more and more people are calling crisis lines for help.
by Brandt Williams

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Minnesota Red Bulls pack their bags for Iraq

Minnesota Red Bulls pack their bags for Iraq

More than 1,000 Minnesota National Guard soldiers are preparing to go to Iraq.
by Tim Post

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How people over 65 are making ends meet

How people over 65 are making ends meet

A new "Elder Economic Security Index" shows the financial considerations facing people over 65 in Minnesota. Can seniors cover basic needs and stay self-sufficient in retirement?

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More men laid off from work

More men laid off from work

The recession and the subsequent layoffs appear to be affecting men more than women. One possible reason is that manufacturing and construction has suffered more than other industries.

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Bringing a message of change - from Africa

Bringing a message of change - from Africa

Vusi Mahlasela is known as "The Voice" in his native South Africa. A singer, guitarist, percussionist and poet, he came of age during the turmoil of the waning days of apartheid. He now plays around the world, singing of the joys and challenges of his homeland. This week, Mahlasela launches a U.S. tour with a concert Saturday night at the Ordway Center in St Paul.
by Euan Kerr

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