Audio documentary: The 'Great American Think-Off' Each year hundreds of participants from around the country submit essays answering a big philosophical question. The finalists then appear at a live event in New York Mills, Minn.June 12, 2015
It's a grand old (ubiquitous) flag Officially, Flag Day is June 14. But many Americans showcase stars and stripes year-round, often in unique ways.June 12, 2015
Transgender writer reflects on Caitlyn Jenner's story Listen to Ellie Krug, a lawyer and executive director of the non-profit Call for Justice, talk about her experience and reaction to the press surrounding Jenner's transition.June 9, 2015
Trapshooting hits the mark in Minnesota high school sports Seven years ago, only about 30 students statewide competed. Now, it's Minnesota's fastest growing high school sport. As state championships start this week, how did it get so popular?June 8, 2015
Photos: St. Anthony Falls and the changing Minneapolis riverfront The story of St. Anthony Falls is inextricably tied to the story of Minneapolis, where a city grew up around more than 150 years of attempts -- some successful and some disastrous -- to yoke the only waterfall of the longest river in North America.June 8, 2015
Designed to heal divisions, Bemidji statue uncovers tensions The city of Bemidji is unveiling a new bronze statue of Ojibwe leader Shaynowishkung, known as Chief Bemidji. The effort to honor him nearly stalled over references to the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862.June 6, 2015
New State Fair poster unveiled Last year's makeover of the fairgrounds has officially entered into permanent fair lore.June 5, 2015
Students overcome tall odds, and missteps, to graduate Adolfo Saldana-Lara, a Mexican immigrant, made it past tough odds and missteps to graduate from high school. His commencement address to his peers celebrated their hard-earned success.June 4, 2015
How the FBI's aerial surveillance program was unmasked A guy from Minneapolis and another from L.A. pull together nuggets of public information to shine a light on those who operate in the darkness, NewsCut blogger Bob Collins writes.June 4, 2015