Minnesota Looks to Stunt Growth of Rising Child Poverty
Minnesota Looks to Stunt Growth of Rising Child Poverty St. Paul, MN – The "Legislative Commission to End Poverty in Minnesota by 2020" will hear testimony today on the impact of poverty on children....
View ArticleDrawing a Line in the (Tar) Sands
Drawing a Line in the (Tar) Sands St. Paul, MN – Drawing a "line in the sand," in the form of a pipeline from Canadian tar sands to the Midwest, may be harder than it looks. Opposition is growing in...
View ArticleReport: Even Minnesota Not Spared from Oil and Gas Incidents
Report: Even Minnesota Not Spared from Oil and Gas Incidents LEECH LAKE, Minn. - As Congress debates a response to the BP oil spill, a new report from the National Wildlife Federation details a full...
View ArticleLayers of Trauma: Homeless Families in Greater Minnesota
Layers of Trauma: Homeless Families in Greater Minnesota BEMIDJI, Minn. - Nestled between three Native American reservations in the poorest region of Minnesota, Ours to Serve House of Hospitality in...
View ArticleReport: Uphill Battle for MN Children of Color
Report: Uphill Battle for MN Children of Color ST. PAUL, Minn. - Compared to their Caucasian counterparts, children of color and American Indian children in Minnesota have a greater incidence of low...
View ArticleA Tale of Two Minnesotas: Poverty Rates Spike for Communities of Color
A Tale of Two Minnesotas: Poverty Rates Spike for Communities of Color ST. PAUL, Minn. - The number of Minnesotans living in poverty spiked to more than a half-million in 2009 and racial disparities...
View ArticleMN Program Provides Lifeline for Foster Kids Who "Age Out"
MN Program Provides Lifeline for Foster Kids Who "Age Out" MINNEAPOLIS - The transition to adulthood can be a bumpy road for young people, and family support is often a critical lifeline. But for...
View ArticleRural Benefits and Challenges of Health Reform
Rural Benefits and Challenges of Health Reform ST. PAUL, Minn. – Today (Wednesday) marks the first anniversary of the Affordable Care Act. ...(Read More)
View ArticleReport: Climate Change Hits Indian Country Hardest
Report: Climate Change Hits Indian Country Hardest ST. PAUL, Minn. - Indian Country is bearing the biggest brunt of climate change, according to a new report from tribal groups and the National...
View ArticleMN Parents Shouldn't Assume Their Children are Getting Sex Ed in School
MN Parents Shouldn't Assume Their Children are Getting Sex Ed in School ST. PAUL, Minn. - Kids across Minnesota will soon be back in class, and while many parents may believe that education on...
View ArticleNative Women Want Out of Prostitution, But Have Few Options
Native Women Want Out of Prostitution, But Have Few Options ST. PAUL, Minn. - Homelessness is a common factor among Native American women who are trafficked in prostitution, according to a new report...
View ArticleFeds Help More MN Kids Get Ready for Kindergarten
Feds Help More MN Kids Get Ready for Kindergarten ST. PAUL, Minn. - The goal is to get more Minnesota children ready for kindergarten, and new federal grant money should help greatly on that path....
View ArticleHealing Native Spirits in MN Long-Term Foster Care
Healing Native Spirits in MN Long-Term Foster Care MINNEAPOLIS - A unique program in south Minneapolis is finding success helping American Indian boys in long-term foster care. The director of the...
View ArticleReport: New Low for Death Sentences and Executions
Report: New Low for Death Sentences and Executions ST. PAUL, Minn. - A nonprofit clearinghouse for information about capital punishment finds that the use of the death penalty in the U.S. ...(Read More)
View ArticleMN's Teen Birth Rate Falls Eight Percent
MN's Teen Birth Rate Falls Eight Percent ST. PAUL, Minn. - Teen birth rates in the United States have dropped to an all-time low, newly released statistics show. ...(Read More)
View ArticleStrong Community Ties Leads to Healthier Minnesota Communities
Strong Community Ties Leads to Healthier Minnesota Communities ST. PAUL, Minn. - A new effort is taking a unique approach in improving the health of people in every corner of Minnesota. ...(Read More)
View ArticlePreparing Native American Students for the Workforce of the Future
Preparing Native American Students for the Workforce of the Future MINNEAPOLIS – An effort to get Native American students ready for Minnesota's workforce of tomorrow is finding success. The American...
View ArticleTeens in MN Foster Care Twice As Likely to Get Pregnant
Teens in MN Foster Care Twice As Likely to Get Pregnant BEMIDJI, Minn. - Minnesota girls in foster care are more than twice as likely to become pregnant as teenagers as girls who have never been in the...
View ArticleChallenges, Hope as New Era Begins for Division of Indian Work
Challenges, Hope as New Era Begins for Division of Indian Work MINNEAPOLIS - A new era is beginning at what is the oldest direct-service organization for American Indians in the Twin Cities. Today is...
View ArticleHelping Girls Before They End Up in MN Sex Trade
Helping Girls Before They End Up in MN Sex Trade ST. PAUL, Minn. - When it comes to the thousands of girls across Minnesota who are at risk of ending up in the sex trade, early intervention can change...
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