Local
Brooks: The end of the line for Minneapolis' longest-serving bus driver and the start of a new adventure
Veteran Metro Transit bus driver Melanie Benson bids a fond farewell to the job she loved.
Local
Two Minnesota kids write their way to national recognition for cursive skills
Caden Baune and Zita Miller were named national champions in the national Zaner-Bloser handwriting competition
Inspired
Inspired
At 90, Northfield woman looks back on 57 years of blood drives
Cindy Anderson helped recruit volunteers and set up the spaces.
Music
Scene Makers Q+A: Jennifer Grimm balances nightclub life as singer, booker and mother
She hires 700-some acts a year at Crooners and performs about three shows a week around Minnesota.
Local
Minneapolis schools buy electric school buses, inspired by students
Students at Whittier International Elementary School wrote letters asking district leadership to buy electric buses. They got to go for a test ride this week.
The Good Life
Get paid to care for your loved one
There are a few basic steps to determine whether personal care services (PCS) is right for a loved one and whether a family member may qualify as a paid caregiver.
The Good Life
My half-century attempt to learn French
Kids may have an edge when learning languages, but adults also have some major advantages when they put their minds to it.
Local
Meet the woman bringing (tiny) trains back to Union Depot
Choo Choo Bob's returns to St. Paul with a May 3 grand opening.
Variety
Minnesotan Daisy Kent proud to bring 'small-town feels' to 'The Bachelor'
The reality show's runner-up talks about the tough decision to go on the show, her family's support and the importance of representation.
Books
New Minneapolis romance-only bookstore is the first of its kind in the Upper Midwest
Tropes & Trifles in Minneapolis promises lots of love and lots of happily-ever-afters.
Minneapolis
Mary Johnson-Roy, who drew on faith to forgive the man who killed her son, dies at 71
Renewing her life after the death of her son, Laramiun Lamont Byrd, Johnson-Roy went on to champion mercy and peace.
St. Paul
Summer camp at St. Paul airport seeks to inspire future first responders
The free First Responders day camp, which runs from June 24-28, still has openings, organizers say.
Local
Invested for the long-term: New program helps people of color buy homes in north Minneapolis
Urban Homeworks hopes its down-payment assistance grants will help up to 10 families buy homes by the end of the year.
West Metro
Edina promotes sustainable shopping with accessory swap event
The April 12 event at the Edina Senior Center is the first of its kind for the city, which has previously hosted popular clothing swap events.
Inspired
Service dog helps Minneapolis high-school counselor cope with MS
Fortunately, Lambeau's name was no problem for Nora Guerin, an avid Green Bay Packers fan.
The Good Life
It's never too late to be a style influencer
A five-year stint as a sought-after fashion influencer — @iconaccidental on Instagram — was a big career step for Lyn Slater, 70. Then came the identity crisis and loss of self.
Inspired
Variety
The widower fans want as next 'Golden Bachelor' grew up in Minnesota
Better known as "Kelsey's hot dad," Mark Anderson still cheers for the Vikings. In an interview, he talked about losing his wife to cancer and whether he'd consider finding love via reality TV.
Local
Kathy Cargill's Cheerios statement leads to donations for Duluth nonprofits
The Cheerio Challenge asked residents to donate cereal or money to groups with food shelves or meal programs.
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