Historic Rock Island Swing Bridge gets illuminating upgrade
An historic rail bridge built in the late 1890s is getting new life in one Minnesota community.
The risks of smartphone use for kids under 13
New research published in the Journal of Human Development and Capabilities suggests kids who get smartphones before age 13 face significantly higher risks of mental health problems.
Dermatologists warn against tracking UV index for tanning
"It's incredibly alarming. They're using it to optimize the amount of time they need to spend sun tanning and getting as dark as possible," said Dr. Cynthia Nicholson, a pediatric dermatologist with M Health Fairview.
Twin Cities HGTV show "Decorating Cents" has new following thanks to Tiktok
Most of the longtime HGTV makeover series was shot in the Twin Cities, and is now going viral decades later.
Back-to-school shopping starts early for parents concerned about tariffs
According to a report by Coresight Research, 62% of shoppers say they'll begin back-to-school shopping before August, up over 8 percentage points from last year.
"Little Bellas" mentoring young girls via mountain biking
An organization is helping young girls learn the joys of mountain biking in Minnesota while realizing their potential.
New addiction center hopes to remove barriers to treatment
At Northwoods Haven, they hope providing free, timely intervention now will lead to better outcomes.
Annual Minnesota lemonade stand raises funds, awareness for disability
A young man with a heart as big as his smile dedicated a hot summer day to helping others like him. Joe Carr has been organizing an annual fundraiser by setting up a lemonade stand in Richfield for a decade now.
50+ road construction projects ongoing in Twin Cities, creating headaches
According to the MnDOT website, a total of 52 projects are listed as current construction in the Twin Cities Metro District.
"MN Loot Drop" gives away thousands of dollars with help from social media
Typically, his paydays are a wad of cash hidden behind a piece of duct tape. He then posts a video to social media with a date and time stamp and a hint about the location.
Xcel Energy Center to be renamed Grand Casino Arena
The announcement comes as Xcel Energy's naming rights for the arena expire after 25 years.
Singles turn to professional photographers to ramp up dating profiles
A professional photographer for over 15 years, O'Malley's focus for the last two-and-a half-years has been helping singles — ranging in age from 25 to 70 — create standout images for their dating profiles.
Man illegally bought guns tied to killings of 2 Minneapolis girls, charges say
A Blaine man is accused of illegally buying dozens of guns that investigators say have, over the past five years, ended up tied to criminal activity across the Twin Cities, including the killings of two young children in the summer of 2021.
Mark Hortman remembered by friends, family as "dynamic" father
Mark Hortman was killed early Saturday morning along with his wife, state Rep. Melissa Hortman, in a shooting that Gov. Tim Walz called a"political assassination."
How federal budget cuts could harm Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity continues to build forward amid a growing number of challenges.