Ferguson's Minnesota Harvest in Jordan looks forward to 2nd season open
Just southwest of the Twin Cities in Jordan, a local orchard is looking to build an experience around picking, eating and drinking Minnesota apples.
Downtown poetry, photography exhibit showcases voices of formerly incarcerated Minnesotans
"I see friends. I see family. I see people who I've struggled with. All walks of life, all genders, all races. But there is a common thread. We have that experience with the criminal legal system," said Antonio Williams, a former inmate-turned author.
More H.S. graduates saying "no" to college and "yes" to trades
A college degree isn't the only path to success. We're seeing it as more Americans are skipping college.
Twin Cities-born high-tech irrigation system helps homeowners save water when watering lawns
The EPA estimates that as much as 50% of water used outdoors is wasted through a combination of evaporation, wind, and poor irrigation methods. But a Twin Cities-born irrigation system is designed to save tens of thousands of gallons of water a year.
Lawn care, pool companies are staffing up to keep up with demand amid summer heat
The state's drought is causing increased demand for people looking to protect and water their landscape.
Even without insurance, mom saves thousands on son's dental work
Christine Beaupre's special needs son has needed an extensive amount of dental work. But Medicare and state medical assistance couldn't cover the cost of repairs and maintenance on his teeth.
Adaptive swimmer from Alexandria makes splash in national competition
Sophia Nohre, of Alexandria, was born with osteogenesis imperfecta, or brittle bone disease. And even though she's broken over 100 bones, she says nothing could stop her from pursuing her passion.
FilmNorth program aims to inspire tomorrow's filmmakers
Summer is in full swing, but some young people in the Twin Cities are learning visual storytelling, filmmaking, and editing through week-long camps.
Guild working to remove stigma around twin crises of mental health, homelessness
The nonprofit provides personal care, trust, and a sense of community to about 350 clients each day, many of whom they hope to move from long-term homelessness into stable lives.
Minnesota ranks 5th among nation's most "recession-proof" states
The one poor-performing spot in Minnesota is effective tax rates; the state ranks 39th in that department. By the way, North Dakota topped the list, and Wisconsin tied with Minnesota for fifth place.
How the volunteer "frogger" group protects amphibians in Wisconsin waters
Frogs and toads face threats in rural areas, but there's a long-running volunteer program giving Wisconsin residents a first-hand experience in noticing and documenting changes to the amphibian population.
"Tough as Nails" host Phil Keoghan drops by Mortenson Construction site to thank workers
The job site also served as a perfect place to cast future contestants, people like journeyman carpenter Jim Luebke, who has worked at Mortenson for over 25 years and shared what he does to honor his family on every project.
"We Are Water MN" exhibit connects Minnesota's cultures through water
The Somali Museum of Minnesota is hosting this eight-week-long exhibit at the Oren Gateway Center at Augsburg University.
Fourth of July parade-goers undeterred by storms in Delano
The small Minnesota town of Delano is known for its big spirit.
New procedure in Minnesota treating chronic pain without opioids
A "first-of-its-kind" study is giving a dozen Minnesotans relief from debilitating leg and back pain.