Art, poetry help Kimball teen cope with leukemia Kate Stewart's art and poetry is an unexpected outlet for her emotions as she navigates cancer and the teenage world of friends and dreams of a future.October 17, 2010
Barbara Billingsley, Beaver Cleaver's TV mom, dies Barbara Billingsley, the actress who gained supermom status for her gentle portrayal
of June Cleaver in the 1950s television series, died Saturday after a long illness. She was 94.October 16, 2010
Novel describes the love stories behind a dogfight Minneapolis-based writer Matt Burgess says when he wanted to call his first novel "Dogfight," his editor suggested softening it a little. Now it's called "Dogfight, a love story." The novel, which is the story of a bumbling drug dealer in New York, was snapped up by publishers within days.October 15, 2010
'Aunt Jane' to Chinese immigrants is honored this weekend A Minneapolis woman known for her decades-long work with Chinese immigrants in the city is being honored this weekend for her contributions as an "honorary Chinese Minnesotan."October 15, 2010
As Chile celebrates, mine's future in question Chileans reveled Thursday in the
stunning glory and jubilation of a record-setting mine rescue. As
the celebration fades, however, several key questions await
resolution.October 14, 2010
Minn. gay rights group holds anti-bully vigil Minnesota's largest gay rights group is
holding an evening vigil in support of young people bullied based
on their sexual orientation.October 14, 2010
A 'Howl' for today The team behind a new film about Allen Ginsberg's poem "Howl", which opens in the Twin Cities this weekend, says it's every bit as relevant today as it was 50 years ago.October 13, 2010
Top of ancient Mpls oak to be removed The end comes Wednesday for an oak tree more
than 300 years old in Minneapolis. But a new tree is being planted
to take its place.October 13, 2010
The science of trust Trust is an essential element in human society, enabling us to form relationships and engage in activities with people who are unfamiliar. A researcher has found that a key ingredient in being able to trust others is the hormone oxytocin.Midmorning, October 13, 2010
Dalai Lama to return to Minn. in 2011 The Center for Spirituality and Healing at the University of
Minnesota and the Tibetan American Foundation of Minnesota will
co-host the Dalai Lama's visit on May 8, 2011.October 11, 2010