Rejection rates on the rise for new loans and credit
As interest rates and inflation remain high, more Americans are finding it tougher to get approved for new loans or credit.
Brain tumor survivor logs 25,000 volunteer hours for Courage Kenny
A Twin Cities volunteer has just logged her 25,000th hour of service for one organization, the equivalent of 12-plus years of 40-hour weeks.
Minnesota Toy Library expands to third Twin Cities location
The average family spends about $580 on toys a year, with approximately 80% of those toys ending up in landfills or incinerators, according to the EPA.
Former police chief named St. Paul Winter Carnival's King Boreas
After just four days on the job, John M. Harrington sees this new role as a natural extension of his time in law enforcement and public service, being a community voice in schools and senior living centers.
Volunteers knit thousands of hats each year for babies born at Twin Cities hospital
Judy Brossard had no idea how large an undertaking it would be when she and two friends were approached 15 years ago to knit a hat for every baby born at the hospital.
More parents declining some vaccines for their children
Opinions about childhood vaccinations have become increasingly polarized, leaving many parents overwhelmed and unsure of who to trust.
Two Rivers High School giving back on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
On Monday, hundreds gathered at Two Rivers High School to perform acts of community service in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.
Alan Page releases fifth children's book "Baking Up Love"
The Vikings legend and former Minnesota Supreme Court justice has dedicated his life to education.
Is your Minnesota home properly insured?
From 1980–2024, there were 62 confirmed weather/climate disaster events with losses of over $1 billion each in Minnesota.
Minnesota high schools offers culinary technical program to students
A nationwide technical program is helping students at Elk River High School discover their passion for cooking, and their potential to pursue culinary arts professionally.
How to save on car insurance, as rates continue to rise
The state's 55% year-over-year rise in car insurance rates goes beyond inflation.
Stillwater woman celebrates 50th anniversary of receiving kidney from her dad
Typically, organ transplants last 15 to 20 years when they come from a living donor. But Pat Koppa is beating the odds in a big way after a selfless gift from her father 50 years ago.
Distracted driving in Minnesota led to 29 deaths in 2024, state patrol says
Distracted driving contributed to an average of 29 deaths and 146 life-changing injuries per year on Minnesota roads between 2019 and 2023, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
Classic video game fan opens arcade and lounge in St. Paul
A new, highly nostalgic spot in St. Paul brings a modern twist for gamers young and old.
Twin Cities Salvation Army receiving $250K grant
The Salvation Army says it's a proven fact that donations decline when the bells aren't ringing. Fewer volunteers mean fewer rings and fewer dollars raised.