Social Issues

• Finding a home in language
  Somali immigrants face many challenges adjusting to life in America. As part of our Youth Radio Series, Sadiya Mohamed describes her search for home in America.November 6, 2009
• Final radiation dose expected for Daniel Hauser
  The end of cancer treatment and court hearings could be in sight for Sleepy Eye teen Daniel Hauser.November 6, 2009
• Obama: U.S. must reverse course with Indians
  Making good on a campaign promise to hold a yearly summit with American Indians, President Barack Obama told tribal leaders Thursday gathered in Washington that he is determined to reverse the federal government's history of marginalizing Indian nations.November 5, 2009
• Iowa native recalls capture during Iran hostage crisis
  Iowa-native Kathryn Koob worked at the Iran-America Society 30 years ago when militant Islamic students stormed the embassy in Tehran and with support from the Iranian government, 52 Americans were held hostage for 444 days.November 4, 2009
• Man pleads to perjury in case of missing Somalis
  A 25-year-old St. Anthony man has pleaded guilty to perjury in an federal investigation into why a string young men have traveled to Somalia from the Minneapolis area.November 2, 2009
• Minn. food shelves to get donation from farmers
  Gov. Tim Pawlenty and representatives of pork, soybean and milk groups will announce a donation to Minnesota food shelves on Friday.October 30, 2009
• Gail Collins on women and history
  New York Times columnist Gail Collins profiles women who lived through perhaps the most transformative time in history, from the 1960s until the present. This is when more women achieved success in politics, sports and the working world than ever before. Collins talked with Kerri Miller before an audience at MPR's UBS Forum on October 15.Midmorning, October 30, 2009
• Obama's citizenship director visits Twin Cities
  The Obama Administration's new director of Citizenship and Immigration Services was in the Twin Cities today as part of a listening tour.October 29, 2009
• Ray Suarez on immigration and 'the next America'
  PBS NewsHour correspondent Ray Suarez speaks about the importance of education and the immigrant experience, at the annual conference of Education Minnesota.Midday, October 28, 2009
• The Youth Radio Project
  Selections from high school and college-age reporters, from MPR's Youth Radio Project. Presented by the series producer, Sasha Aslanian.Midday, October 28, 2009
• Group holding vigil to remember victims of prostitution-related violence
  A local social services agency will hold a candlelight vigil Tuesday night to remember women killed while involved in prostitution.October 27, 2009
• Families of U.S. hikers held in Iran release video
  The families of three Americans being held in Iran after straying across the border say new video shows they were on a harmless vacation.October 27, 2009
• Lack of services making refugee life more difficult
  New research at the University of Minnesota shows many of the refugees coming to the Twin Cities aren't getting the mental health services they need, and university researchers are searching for a way to solve that problem just as a new group of refugees arrives.October 27, 2009
• 'Free Geek' program seeks to increase computer ownership
  A new program opening next month in Minneapolis aims to help low-income people own a computer and have access to the internet.October 26, 2009
• Hennepin County holding event to educate veterans about benefits
  Hennepin County officials will hold an educational event for veterans this Saturday, aimed at providing information about health care, education and other benefits.October 23, 2009

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