Social Issues

Men took over a job fair intended for women and nonbinary tech workers
The Grace Hopper Celebration was designed to celebrate and uplift workers who are traditionally underrepresented in the tech industry. This year, men showed up in droves.
Students across Minnesota walk or roll to school
Around 200 schools in Minnesota participated in Walk or Bike to School Day Wednesday to raise awareness for pedestrian safety and encourage students to be active.
PrEP prevents HIV infections, but it's not reaching Black women
A significant number of new HIV infections happen among Black women, and a health education effort in Atlanta wants to make sure Black women can access the HIV-prevention medicines known as PrEP.
Tens of thousands of Minnesotans will be newly eligible for driver's licenses on Oct. 1
Starting next week, all eligible Minnesotans — regardless of immigration status — can start getting their driver’s licenses. An estimated 81,000 people are newly eligible for licenses, permits and state ID cards. 
Minnesota food shelves brace for government shutdown
A lot is on the line if the federal government shuts down — in particular for people who might not be able to afford food on their own.
Vaughn Klingenberg is one of seven individuals who has filed to run for one of three open seats in the Twin Cities suburban school district. Roseville, Minn., district leaders are pushing back against Klingenberg’s stated beliefs.