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Social Issues

Building a house from close to home

Building a house from close to home

A lot of people are trying to buy locally-produced food. Some look for locally-made clothing. But how about buying a house made of locally-produced timber? That's what's happening in Aitkin. It's affordable, very energy-efficient, and it's going up in an area facing a housing crunch.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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What rights does an immigrant have?

What rights does an immigrant have?

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids on Swift meatpacking plants could produce a rash of lawsuits. Immigration lawyers say some people were wrongly detained while federal officials say the actions were completely legal.
by Mark Steil

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New approaches to fighting anorexia

New approaches to fighting anorexia

One parent shares her story about the challenges of treating anorexia. Her experience illustrates a growing trend in the treatment of eating disorders among young people -- involving the parents, who have been considered a big part of the problem.

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Building blocks for social change

Building blocks for social change

A new organization in Minneapolis is trying to do something about race-based violence and bullying in schools. Project Legos considers itself the next generation of civil rights organizations.
by Sea Stachura

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Mechanization has changed meatpacking industry

The loss of coveted jobs led to an exodus of young people from rural communities such as Worthington, said Katherine Fennelly, a professor of public affairs at the University of Minnesota's Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs.

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Why we give

Why we give

One of the big stories of the year was Warren Buffett's $31 billion gift to the Gates Foundation. Midmorning looks at the motivations behind giving, no matter what the size.

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New sounds inside the Mighty Fortress

The music heard in many Lutheran churches around the Twin Cities is changing as immigrants join congregations. An exhibit at the University of Minnesota explores the diverse music being mixed with the traditional Lutheran liturgy.
by Karl Gehrke

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