Barbara Ronningen

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• Rochester police officers deny they engage in racial profiling

  Mainstreet Radio’s Rob Schmitz reports the debate in Rochester over the police department's treatment of minorities.

  Nov. 18, 2003Save
• Minorities make progress, but lagging behind economically in Minnesota

  MPR’s Art Hughes reports on data from the U.S. Census that show the state's Asian population is economically well-off compared to other minority populations in the state. While the 90's were a prosperous time for Minnesota as a whole, the numbers show many minority groups did not prosper as much as their white neighbors.

  Sep. 17, 2002Save
• U.S. Census reports 42,000 Hmong, leaders say its much higher

  U.S. Census figures released indicate the state's Hmong population grew almost 150% since the 1990 census, growing to nearly 42,000 residents. Some community leaders, though, think many Hmong people in Minnesota remain uncounted by the census. MPR’s Art Hughes interviews numerous individuals to get their reaction to government numbers.

  Aug. 1, 2001Save