Surprised by a medical bill? Join the club A survey by the research group NORC at the University of Chicago shows 57 percent of American adults have been surprised by a health care bill that their insurance didn't pay for.September 2, 2018
'Rush': The other Founding Father from Philadelphia named Benjamin Stephen Fried's biography argues that Benjamin Rush -- a pioneering physician, writer and a signatory to the Declaration of Independence -- belongs on the historical tier of Benjamin Franklin.September 2, 2018
Church launches campaign to replace ancient fair ovens The Minnesota State Fair's oldest food vendor needs four new ovens. The popular Hamline Church Dining Hall is getting by with a backup oven this year. But it hopes to raise $25,000 so it can buy new stoves before next year's fair.August 30, 2018
Too frail to retire? Humans ponder the fate of research chimps Lab chimps used in medical studies are being retired to a forested sanctuary. But scientists and workers who care for the animals say some older chimps aren't healthy enough to make the transition.August 28, 2018
How to raise children and not go nuts Parenting has changed, and children have changed. Preserve your sanity and listen to some experts talk about the best way to parent into today's society.August 28, 2018
Noble or trouble? 'Fight club' tests Minneapolis parks The Minnesota Fight Club's founder sees the unsanctioned bouts he stages at Bde Maka Ska and other parks as healthy outlets for aggression. Others see problems and potential danger in the public fights, which may be illegal.August 27, 2018
Exploratory crew unearths wood coffins, lone bone in Duluth A St. Louis County public works crew doing exploratory archaeological digging in Duluth has unearthed several wooden coffins, but authorities say they contain no remains.August 27, 2018