Social Issues

‘A step in the right direction’: Lake City returns 3 acres of land back to Prairie Island Indian Community
On Monday the city council of Lake City voted unanimously to adopt a decision to return 3 acres of land containing 11 burial mounds back to the Prairie Island Indian Community. The mounds are located within city limits near a residential district surrounded by houses.
Review: Portraits of women: 'The Chinese Lady' and 'Mary’s Wondrous Body'
Open Eye Theatre launched its season with “The Chinese Lady,” exploring America’s historical objectification of Asian American women; while Elision Playhouse presents “Mary’s Wondrous Body,” tackling reproductive rights and medical abuse.
Carver library board declines to remove 'Gender Queer' from shelves
A Twin Cities metro library system has decided to keep a memoir told in graphic novel form on its shelves after a request to remove it. Dozens of supporters of the book testified during a Tuesday public hearing.
Bars as safe spaces for people of color in Minneapolis
Safe social space for people of color in America — and Minnesota — can still feel rare. Bars and restaurants are an important part of providing that space.
Bloc of DFL lawmakers opposes special session to repeal prone restraint law
A group of 44 state lawmakers issued a statement Thursday saying the law should remain on the books that bars school staff and school resources officers from restraining students in a way that limits their breathing.
Minneapolis approves purchase agreement for Roof Depot site
The plot, known as the Roof Depot site, was targeted by the city for demolition. The East Phillips Neighborhood Institute took legal action to stop it.