How Stearns County addresses domestic violence
The number of domestic violence cases has not decreased, but officials say the Stearns County Domestic Violence Partnership has reduced homicides and offered victims and offenders support.
Social Issues
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Can community-led initiatives bridge Minnesota's Latino mental health gap?
While Minnesota’s Latino population surged by nearly 38% from 2010 to 2020, the mental health system has not kept pace.
¿Pueden las iniciativas comunitarias cerrar la brecha de salud mental para los latinos en Minnesota?
Aunque la población latina de Minnesota aumentó casi un 38% entre 2010 y 2020, el sistema de salud mental no ha logrado mantenerse al día.
Greater Minnesota students prepare to serve grieving patients, families
The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University trained nursing students how to care for dying patients and their families.
‘Temples of the spirit’: A Catholic take on end-of-life plans
“Our belief is that we're temples of the Holy Spirit. The body that we have is where the Holy Spirit has lived,” said the Rev. Tony Wroblewski.
How and why to start your health care directive
Experts share insights and recommendations on where to start the advance planning process.
How to use courage, excitement to make social connections
We look at what research shows about how people can overcome fears and use these strategies to connect with others.
Minnesota youth, seniors fight social isolation and loneliness
A young St. Cloud man started a program to connect senior citizens with students. The effort succeeded, but it’s tough to find students across Minnesota willing to organize similar events in their communities.
College students share insights on social connection
Students from the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University joined a moderated conversation about social connectedness and loneliness.