St. Paul

Women hold up a poster of US President Donald Trump reading "End white supremacy" and George Floyd reading "Rest in power. Say his name"

'No one is above the law,' St. Paul BLM organizer says

The World's Marco Werman speaks with Darnella Wade, an organizer for Black Lives Matter in St. Paul and founder of the Black Truce Peace Organization about the world's response to protests over the death of George Floyd.

'No one is above the law,' St. Paul BLM organizer says
A framed photo of a black man is held by a crowd with balloons.

For Eritrean Americans, Nipsey Hussle’s death is like losing a family member

For Eritrean Americans, Nipsey Hussle’s death is like losing a family member
Pajau Vangay

Scientist Pajau Vangay used to make 'pretty code.' Now, she studies guts.

Scientist Pajau Vangay used to make 'pretty code.' Now, she studies guts.
Marissa and Hannah Brandt.

How two sisters will make it to South Korea's Olympics — but for opposing teams

How two sisters will make it to South Korea's Olympics — but for opposing teams
Man sits in polling place with binder

Global observers are watching the US elections — literally, at polling places

Global observers are watching the US elections — literally, at polling places
A billboard displays a verse from the Koran that urges women to wear a hijab in the northern province of Raqqa in March. ISIS has imposed sweeping restrictions like this in areas where it has gained control.

A shy 19-year-old woman disappeared in Minnesota — and resurfaced in Syria

At least one young man from Minnesota has died fighting with ISIS militants in Syria. But who would expect a shy, 19-year-old woman with no job and no passport to attempt the journey there? But that's exactly what happened to one Minneapolis family.

A shy 19-year-old woman disappeared in Minnesota — and resurfaced in Syria

An unwelcome spotlight falls on Minnesota's Somali community because of Nairobi attack

Somalis in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis-St. Paul react to speculation that two of the Nairobi attackers of a Kenyan shopping mall may have come from Minnesota

An unwelcome spotlight falls on Minnesota's Somali community because of Nairobi attack

Public Radio International acquired by Boston public broadcaster WGBH

With funding tight and a desire to innovate in digital, Public Radio International has agreed to be acquired by WGBH, in an effort to have greater scale and greater impact. PRI will remain operationally independent, but an affiliated company of WGBH.

Public Radio International acquired by Boston public broadcaster WGBH

More school districts trying four-day weeks to save money

In North Branch, Minn., voters have repeatedly said they're not interested in raising their taxes to make up for declines in state funding. So, after cutting 90 employees over five years, the district decided to try something else: switching to a four-day school week.

More school districts trying four-day weeks to save money

Somali-American Man is Alleged Suicide Attacker

Somali-American Man is Alleged Suicide Attacker

Family planning for Somali-Americans

The Minnesota International Health Volunteers group created a unique family planning message to fit the cultural needs of the Somali population in that state.

Family planning for Somali-Americans
The World

Drill Baby, Drill

At the Republican National Convention, delegates nominated Senator John McCain to be their presidential candidate and promised to secure America's future by tapping domestic oil sources.

Drill Baby, Drill
The World

Greening the Twin Cities

The Republican National Committee hoped to make this year's convention the greenest in its history.

Greening the Twin Cities

Foreign-born delegates at the RNC

The Republican party is not known for attracting immigrants. But some do gravitate to the GOP. What is about this year's Republican ticket that appeals to them?

Foreign-born delegates at the RNC
The World

Obama's big night:

Obama's big night: