Millennials aren't bucking tradition; they're more cautious with money The rate of homeownership is dramatically lower among millennials than it was for the generations that preceded them. The Federal Reserve says it's because of "lower earnings, fewer assets and less wealth."March 19, 2019
Aiming for the green: Duluth debates future of its public golf courses The city's two public courses are losing money, hosting fewer golfers and need at least $7 million in upgrades. The city is exploring selling all or part of one or both courses, but residents fear the potential loss of treasured public green space.March 19, 2019
A homeowner's winter hell The rain, sleet and snow have caused ice dams, flooding in basements and more.March 19, 2019
Parades - and free public transit - for St. Patrick's Day in Twin Cities St. Paul and Minneapolis are hosting St. Patrick's Day parades on Saturday, one day ahead of the holiday. Metro Transit is offering free rides to anyone out celebrating between 6 p.m. Saturday and 3 a.m. Sunday.March 16, 2019
Goodbye, ice dams. Hello, water in the basement Across much of Minnesota, warmer weather and rain are dealing a blow to the ice dams many homeowners have battled this winter. But now, melting snow and ice is creating a new problem in some houses: wet basements.March 15, 2019
They made prom possible for girls in need. Now, it's their last dance Operation Glass Slipper has delivered prom dresses to some 10,000 Twin Cities girls who otherwise could not have afforded one. But after more than a decade, it's become too much for the small band of volunteers.March 14, 2019
How Inuit parents teach kids to control their anger At the top of the world, the Inuit culture has developed a sophisticated way to sculpt kids' behavior without yelling or scolding. Could discipline actually be playful?March 13, 2019
A conversation with former NPR host Michele Norris Angela Davis spoke with former NPR host Michele Norris about race, growing up in Minnesota and her recent chat with former first lady Michelle Obama in St. Paul.March 13, 2019
In these divided times, is civility under siege? Civility is about more than simple politeness. It's a line of respect in public life. It's a comfort to some and repressive to others. And a majority of Americans believe it's in a state of crisis.March 13, 2019
Walk your dog, but watch your footing: Bone breaks are on the rise Maybe it's just because a large number of older people have learned the benefits of exercise and canine companionship. Whatever the reason, walking a dog on a leash has been linked to more fractures.March 11, 2019
Northeast Minnesota moose population low but stable The latest survey finds the moose population in northeastern Minnesota remains low but stable for the eighth consecutive year, the state Department of Natural Resources said Monday.March 11, 2019