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Small size, big voice

Small size, big voice

St. Paul songwriter and musician Mayda emerges with a big voice, big ideas and the guidance of drummer-to-the-stars and impresario Michael Bland.
by Chris Roberts

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Some fear cop lawsuit will hinder diversity goals

Some fear cop lawsuit will hinder diversity goals

The discrimination lawsuit filed by five African American police officers against the Minneapolis police department is raising serious questions about diversity and equality on the police force.
by Brandt Williams

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Duluth considers changes in new rental ordinance

Duluth considers changes in new rental ordinance

Duluth is reconsidering a recently passed ordinace that places restrictions on student rentals.
by Bob Kelleher

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Diablo Cody movie nominated for three Golden Globes

Diablo Cody movie nominated for three Golden Globes

Based on the strength of her first movie, "Juno," a former Twin Cities blogger is now considered one of the most sought-after screenwriters in Hollywood. Diablo Cody, who wrote much of her screenplay in a Target cafeteria, is a Golden Globe nominee and there is Oscar buzz around the movie, too.

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Farm bill will influence food shelf future

Farm bill will influence food shelf future

The slow-down in passing a new Farm Bill has left increasingly needy food shelves and food stamp recipients in the lurch.
by Sea Stachura

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The myth of sugar and spice

The myth of sugar and spice

The "mean girls" phenomenon has been a popular culture staple for the past few years, but a psychologist at the University of Minnesota who studies aggression in young girls says the behavior has its roots in early childhood.

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Aging out of foster care

Aging out of foster care

Each year 24,000 American teenagers in foster care leave their foster families or group homes and try to make it on their own, because when they turn 18, they're too old to qualify for state services anymore. A new study shows that foster teens do better if they stay in care until they're 21.
by Ellen Guettler

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Worthington still smarting one year after Swift raid

Worthington still smarting one year after Swift raid

There is still intense debate over the value of a national immigration raid one year ago against the Swift meatpacking company. More than 200 illegal immigrants were rounded up in southwest Minnesota.
by Mark Steil

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The baby business

The baby business

Fertility doctors and adoption agencies are part of a huge business sector, even though parents hate to think of them that way. Business professor Debora Spar describes the surprising market forces involved in the emotional process of becoming a parent.

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State legislators aim to end poverty

State legislators aim to end poverty

Minnesota legislators have been touring the state to get a firsthand look at what poverty in Minnesota looks like. But is it feasible to end poverty, and can a bipartisan commission agree on what it will take?

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