Social Issues

The Cosby crusade
Bill Cosby built his career on comedy, but his criticism of the black community is no laughing matter. While some say Cosby is right when he says blacks need to start embracing personal responsibility, critics say he's ignoring a history of racism and oppression.
New census numbers show Minnesota is getting older
The latest census estimates show that Minnesota continues to get older. The state's median age has gone up two years since 2000.
Sun powers heaters for low-income families
A non-profit group is installing free solar-powered heaters in 50 low-income Minnesota homes.
Minn. senators talk adoption with Guatemalan president
Minnesota Sens. Norm Coleman and Amy Klobuchar met with Guatemalan president Alvaro Colom Tuesday, pressing him to let adoptions that are in the works for American families go forward.
Teens' summer plans hurt by economy too
State officials say it appears jobs will be few and far between for teens looking to earn a paycheck this summer. One national study predicts teen employment could fall to its lowest point ever during the summer months.
African Americans more likely to end up in child protection
African-American children are six times more likely to enter the child protection system in Minnesota than their white counterparts.
Timeline of Faith Burns' decline into foreclosure
A timeline showing the path Faith Burns followed from purchasing a home to seeing it foreclosed.
Living history on a Minnesota farm
Two brothers have watched nearly a century of state history from their northern Minnesota farm.
Habitat for Humanity weathers the mortgage crisis
The head of Habitat for Humanity International talks about how the mortgage crisis is affecting Habitat owners, and how developers are willing to offer land at lower prices to the nonprofit homebuilder.