See it: Nicollet Mall's nearly final redesign Construction on the $50 million redesign of Nicollet Mall in Minneapolis begins this summer, and the architects of the project are in the final stages of planning.May 19, 2015
What makes kids around the world happy Whether they're rich or poor, children are generally happy with their lives, an international study finds. But when it comes to liking school, poor kids come out on top.May 19, 2015
Twin Cities metro population is growing The data, based on census data and building permits, aren't surprising given the robust apartment construction in many areas, a Metropolitan Council analyst says.May 18, 2015
Nicole Kear on life with vision loss: 'Now I See You' Nicole Kear was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa when she was 19. She tells her story of vision loss in a memoir, "Now I See You." Nicole Kear spoke in the Twin Cities April 7, 2015 at the annual luncheon for Vision Loss Resources, which provides services, skills and support for people with vision loss.May 18, 2015
Helping postal workers fend off dog bites The U.S. Postal Service released its rankings for dog attacks on postal workers in 2014, and Los Angeles was number one on the list.May 18, 2015
Photos: For a long-married couple, a bluebird devotion For 23 years, Chuck and Hope Lea, both 87, have tended to bluebird nest boxes in hopes of rebuilding the songbird's population in the St. Croix Valley.May 18, 2015
I-94 closing tops weekend metro traffic hassles Interstate 94 in St. Paul is closed in both directions between Highway 280 and I-35E until early Monday morning. Here's how to get around the Twin Cities this weekend.May 15, 2015
DNR lifts burning bans in much of northern, central MN Officials say rain and green-up have lessened the fire danger in much of the state. However, Minnesotans are advised to check with local governments for specific regulations.May 14, 2015