Here are some tricks to a low waste Halloween cleanup
From candy wrappers, to carved out pumpkins, to one-and-done costumes, many people are dealing with more trash than usual the day after Halloween.
Lesson in crafting gave heart transplant patient new lease on life
A west metro nurse has a new profession, a new passion, and a new story to tell. While on the brink of death, a lesson in crafting helped keep her alive.
Reel Stories: Meet Tatiana
Tatiana is a young woman with bright energy and an even brighter smile.
What plastics can be recycled?
A report by Greenpeace calls plastic recycling a "failed concept," and that only 5% of plastic is actually recycled in the U.S. So, what plastics can be recycled? Good Question.
Reel Stories: Meet Levi
Today we have the pleasure of introducing you to Levi, an 11-year-old boy with a great smile and an even greater heart.
Conference marks 40 years of tech helping people overcome disabilities
The legacy of a frustrated southern Minnesota mother who changed the world was in full swing Tuesday. The matriarch came up with the idea to use computers to help people with disabilities communicate.
MN med student's suggestions on religious-appropriate OR garb become Mayo standard
Minneapolis native Rewan Abdelwahab had dreamed of learning at Mayo med school, but excitement soon gave way to disappointment when she learned there was no guidance on how to cover her hijab during procedures.
Reel Stories: Meet Jayden
Jayden is ready for a forever family. See his story and learn why his team says he's such an incredible kid.
University of Minnesota medical students launch nonprofit to give kids a roadmap to medicine
On a busy weekdays, a group of second-year med students is congregated at the U. But they aren't talking science - this is all extracurricular.
A closer look at Brian O'Hara, Minneapolis' top candidate for police chief
"He is someone with experience that would be hard to find anywhere else," said Professor Rachel Moran. "But I also think there are people who will skeptical of this choice because he is someone who essentially grew up professionally in a really problematic police department."
Mayo Clinic's proton beam breast cancer therapy program gets $100M donation
A big donation is bringing hope to people fighting cancer.
Reel Hope Project tells stories of kids ready for adoption
The kids chose to be part of the Reel Hope Project, a project created by a former youth pastor who saw a need to give these talented kids a bigger stage.
Central Minnesota man recounts Hurricane Ian experience: "We were stranded"
Paul Braun and his wife Barb were staying at a friend's condo on the 33rd floor of a Fort Myers building - which gave them a bird's eye view of the fury and a first-hand feel for the wind.
Minnesotans raise awareness of sickle cell anemia
Sickle cell anemia is a painful condition that can make you feel like you are on fire.
What is the ideal indoor temperature?
It's that time of year when we keep tweaking our thermostat in search for the "magic number."