Somali-Americans in Minnesota mourn death of 'inspirational' Somali journalist Members of the Somali community in Minnesota and around the world are mourning the death of journalist Hodan Nalayeh. She accentuated positive narratives about Somalia and Somalis — accounts she shared with millions of people through her internet-based Integration TV, the first English-language show for English-speaking Somalis.July 14, 2019
Caregiving for a loved one? How to get the help you need Your friends want to help you out when there's a family health crisis. But it can be overwhelming to manage the offers of support. Here's advice to help friends help you.July 14, 2019
Pavilion strengthens bonds between St. Paul, Chinese sister city A decade in the making, crowds gathered to dedicate and celebrate the new Xiang Jiang Pavilion at St. Paul's Phalen Regional Park on Saturday — and it's just the first phase of a larger garden project.July 13, 2019
In game honoring late pitcher, Angels throw a no-hitter With Tyler Skaggs' name and No. 45 on all of their jerseys Friday night, the Los Angeles Angels played practically perfect baseball throughout their first home game since their 27-year-old teammate's death.July 13, 2019
Norm Coleman: 'I hope to keep livin' until the clock runs out' This coming Monday, former U.S. Senator and St. Paul Mayor Norm Coleman will undergo surgery to remove some of his lung. Anyone who has cancer or who has had cancer knows it can be a roller coaster of physical and emotional ups and downs. MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Coleman before he goes into surgery at Mayo Clinic.July 12, 2019
Finding spiritual connections, a sense of place on the Mississippi River Amoke Kubat, a retired schoolteacher who lives in north Minneapolis, feels a special connection to the Mississippi River. She's sharing it with others with the hope of reconnecting African-Americans to the water and land.July 11, 2019
Worldwide smuggling crackdown rescues endangered wildlife In a joint operation organized by the World Customs Organization and Interpol, thousands of protected animals, plants and wildlife products were seized in more than 100 countries.July 10, 2019
Requiem for Lobo, the misunderstood killer wolf of Bemidji Displayed for decades outside Morrell's Chippewa Trading Post, Lobo's snarling, stuffed remains fed his legend as a North Woods monster. These days, Lobo kindles more pity than fear. With attitudes shifting toward wolves, some in Bemidji say it's time to bury the past.July 9, 2019
On hot days, thrill-seekers flock to Stearns County's Quarry Park The Travel Channel named Quarry Park to its list of top 10 swimming holes in the United States in 2016. The park is also popular in the summer for hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, scuba diving and geocaching.July 8, 2019
Tibetan-Americans gather in Minneapolis to celebrate culture, community Hundreds of members of Minnesota's Tibetan-American community — and one very special yak — gathered in Minneapolis on Saturday to celebrate the Dalai Lama's birthday and the progress of the community over the past three decades.July 6, 2019
A day's work on Delhi's mountain of trash It's almost as tall as the Taj Mahal. It smolders and festers. And it's a source of income for slum dwellers nearby.July 6, 2019