Stay Curious. Stay Connected.
MailNewsletters♡Donate Now

Social Issues

UND faculty concerned about rash of swastikas

A series of incidents involving swastikas and racist graffiti is prompting a strong reaction from faculty at the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks.
by Dan Gunderson

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Minn. professor still missing in Utah desert

Minn. professor still missing in Utah desert

National Park officials in Utah continue to hold out hope for the safe return of a missing Minnesota man. 65-year-old Jerry Wolff, a St. Cloud State University biology professor, left May 10th on a trek in a rugged section of Canyonlands National Park.
by Minnesota News Network

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

Fired workers challenge restaurant chain

A Minneapolis-based restaurant chain and catering company faces fallout from its decision to fire a group of workers earlier this spring.
by Brandt Williams

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
GLBT community upset by domestic partner benefits veto

GLBT community upset by domestic partner benefits veto

Advocates for gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and transgender Minnesotans are speaking out against Gov. Tim Pawlenty's veto of a domestic partner bill that would have allowed local governments to offer domestic partner benefits.
by Minnesota News Network

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
'Survival in the Serengeti'

'Survival in the Serengeti'

Serengeti National Park in the East African nation of Tanzania is one of the most famous wildlife areas in the world. But for rural people living nearby, lions and elephants are a daily threat. A University of Minnesota professor is working to reduce conflict between humans and wildlife but his work is embattled.

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Health care reform bill seen as a good first step

Health care reform bill seen as a good first step

The compromise legislation promises to reduce health care cost increases in the state and extend insurance coverage to more Minnesotans, but long term change depends on state finances.
by Lorna Benson

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Seniors struggle with higher prices

Seniors struggle with higher prices

As the price of food and gasoline continues to rise, older Americans on fixed incomes are finding it more difficult to make ends meet.
by Nanci Olesen

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
St. Paul teens make their voices heard

St. Paul teens make their voices heard

A group of St. Paul high school teens are adding their voices to some serious discussions, and they're being heard.
by Marianne Combs

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!