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Think you need mental health care? Here's a place to start
Half of adults in the U.S. will experience a mental illness at some point in their life, but treatment options abound. Here are some tips for starting your journey toward better mental health.
What's in a name? History, tradition and pain
Minnesotans are struggling over the names of historic sites and buildings. Host Angela Davis examined the controversies around Bde Maka Ska, also known as Lake Calhoun, and four buildings at the University of Minnesota.
Research shows a correlation between homework and achievement. However, when too much is assigned or students don't have access to the internet or proper materials, the picture grows complicated.
Ex-Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor faces murder and manslaughter charges in the shooting death of Justine Ruszczyk. Noor took the stand Friday afternoon speaking for the first time about what happened that night in July 2017.
We're talking about funerals—planning ahead for your own and being prepared for others. How can we make the process less stressful, and what do you need to do now to prepare for later?
Even with a strong economy, black and Hispanic Minnesotans are still much more likely to be unemployed than whites. One hurdle is connecting with meaningful job opportunities. That's where the People of Color Career Fair in north Minneapolis comes in.