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Social Issues

Fired Red Cross exec sues, alleging sex and age bias

A former executive at the local chapter of the American Red Cross claims she was the victim of sex and age discrimination, and that she was retaliated against and fired after she complained to federal officials.

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Sink it. Drink it.

Sink it. Drink it.

Beer Pong is the hottest -- and deadliest -- game on campus.
by Bob Collins

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Former St. Cloud State student dies; possibly from excessive drinking

Police are investigating the death of a 20-year-old former St. Cloud State student over the weekend. The student's brother suspects he died from excessive drinking.
by Tim Post

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Counties seek a solution to repeat drunk driving

Counties seek a solution to repeat drunk driving

More Minnesota counties are trying a new solution to the problem of repeat drunk drivers. DWI courts use a carrot and stick approach to convince drunk drivers to change their ways.
by Dan Gunderson

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Organ donation policies under review

Organ donation policies under review

Medical experts are reforming the first-come first-serve policies of the national organ donation registry. Midmorning examines the challenge and controversy of deciding who gets an organ.

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Foreclosures costing suburbs time and money

Foreclosures costing suburbs time and money

Suburban city leaders say they are spending more time than ever before keeping track of properties left vacant by foreclosures.
by Mark Zdechlik

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St. Paul neighborhood projects get boost from national contest

St. Paul neighborhood projects get boost from national contest

A young widow who put off restoring her St. Paul fixer-upper after the death of her husband will finally get the job done, thanks to a national do-gooder contest sponsored by HGTV.
by Laura Yuen

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Lending a helping hand in Nepal

Lending a helping hand in Nepal

Nepal, some 12,000 miles from Minnesota, is one of the poorest countries on the planet. More than 20 years ago a Minnesota couple started a school, health clinics and nutrition programs in Nepal. Now, Earl and Beverly Thompson are wondering who will continue the work.
by Dan Olson

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Answering the tough questions

Answering the tough questions

Midmorning's ethics expert discusses complex dilemmas that reach beyond the grave.

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Mayor Rybak reflects on drop in violent crime in Minneapolis

Mayor Rybak reflects on drop in violent crime in Minneapolis

Year-end crime stats show that violent crime declined dramatically in Minneapolis in 2007. Mayor Rybak talks about what worked and what he's planning for 2008.
by Jessica Mador

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