In Minneapolis' Hawthorne neighborhood, hope still stands The north Minneapolis neighborhood has struggled with drugs, gangs, housing teardowns and, most recently, a wave of home foreclosures. A local minister, though, sees flickers of opportunity. Take the tour.July 13, 2015
Man hunts for rare books for Minnesota Historical Society For more than 35 years, a self-described book geek, history nut and lover of Minnesota has collected thousands of books, maps and documents for the historical society's massive collection.July 13, 2015
New hosts to join NPR's 'All Things Considered' Correspondents Ari Shapiro and Kelly McEvers will join veteran hosts Robert Siegel and Audie Cornish on weekdays. Michel Martin is slated to become the new weekend host.July 9, 2015
Bear at Minnesota Zoo shatters glass barrier with a rock The Minnesota Zoo in Apple Valley closed the Grizzly Coast exhibit after a bear shattered part of a glass barrier with a rock. A temporary barrier will go up soon.July 6, 2015