Why is loneliness bad for our health? And how can we help ourselves and others?
As the country navigates the end of a pandemic, the U.S. surgeon general said Americans are suffering from an epidemic: Loneliness.
How does AAA calculate travel projections?
AAA projects that 42.3 million Americans will travel 50 miles over Memorial Day weekend, which is a very specific number.
How should we clean a grill? And how often should we do it?
Jeff Wagner gets his hands dirty for this one.
What's Minnesota's Asian-American and Pacific Islander history?
Minnesota's diversity grows every year. Of the top five immigrant groups in the state, two come from Asia. So what exactly is Minnesota's Asian-American and Pacific Islander history? Good Question.
From WWII to playing with Louie Armstrong, "Gerrit's Notes" tells an unforgettable life story
A Minnesota man's passion project during the pandemic has turned into a reminder that the story of our lives is worth sharing. Gerrit Lamain knew that when he started jotting down essays about unique moments across his 86 years.
Family cleaning Duluth coastline finds 84-year-old class ring from Wayzata High School
A Wisconsin family's need to keep the coastline clean led to a new more perplexing task. Giving boats a well-needed shine was what drew Liz Emmer and her boys to Spirit Lake Marina this week.
After 3 years, COVID health emergency ends. How will that change things?
On Jan. 31, 2020, there were six confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. The federal government declared the virus a public health emergency. After three years, the COVID public health emergency officially ends Thursday night.
What are the benefits of a "sleep divorce"?
Many struggle to sleep at night, and it's often not their fault.
How do you know if your dog needs the canine flu vaccine? And how much do they cost?
It's not the news dog owners want to hear. Not only is canine influenza spreading in the Twin Cities, the vaccine is hard to find.
Where do floodwaters go when they recede, and what do they leave behind?
The Mississippi River is getting mightier in downtown St. Paul and Hastings, but it is receding in towns to the north. Levels in other river cities are also dropping for now.
Who is responsible for cleaning roadsides?
The spring melt revealed a dirty problem on our highways and roads. Beneath that snowpack was tons of trash, big and small.
First-of-its-kind retrospective of Filipino artist Pacita Abad opens at the Walker
Visitors to the Walker Art Center will soon experience a never-before seen exhibit highlighting the colorful work of a world-renowned artist.
What guidelines should we follow when buying eye drops?
A speedy snow melt is revealing our yards and parks again. A sight for sore eyes at a time when allergies could make your eyes sore. Finding the right remedy can be confusing.
Good Question: What is gender-affirming care?
Outside of surgery, most gender-affirming care is reversible or at least partially reversible.
What happens to sandbags after floods?
Jeff Wagner learned the first mission for a sandbag is often its last.