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Commentary: How Jeremiah Program Serves Single Moms

Jeremiah Program started in Minneapolis in 1993 after the program founder discovered why moms experiencing poverty had to drop out of an initiative that offered 38 of them a free college education.

Where We Find Hope Among Grief

We asked people to share their grief and hope in a world that seems dramatically different than it did even ten years ago.

Britt Howell: Proactive About Health

“If we can keep seeing powerful women, who are doing extraordinary things, on the front of magazines, and inside the magazines,” then others will be inspired to do similar works, she says.

Marla Spivak: Bee Researcher Leaves Legacy

After more than three decades at the University of Minnesota as a bee researcher and professor, Spivak is retiring on December 31.

Ayan Omar: Connecting Diversity in St. Cloud

“I had the privilege of attending school with 40-plus nations represented in one building."

The Long Fights for Labor Rights

  Labor educator Cassie Williams, the associate…

Girl Scouts Camp Focuses on Hmong Culture

Two summer Girl Scout day camps focused on Hmong culture…

Two Red Wing Students Reflect on an Immersive Experience

Nixon and Parsons were based in Florida for seven days, painting, installing insulation, and putting up the walls of a home.

How to Help Reduce Youth Mental Health Concerns

As part of our Mental Health Awareness Month coverage, we…

A Conversation About Black Women’s Mental Health and Academia

In my mind, it was simply "let me get through it."

Deep Dive: How Legislators and Law Enforcement Are Divided on Using Force on Students

The contentious debate in the legislature continues about whether chokeholds can be used on students. This represents recent discussion by a variety of voices, from law enforcement to students to pediatric health specialists.

UPDATED 2-13: Policing Safety in Schools?

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As schools resume statewide, there is pushback by some politicians and law enforcement officers about not being able to use a prone hold — putting a student face down on the ground and applying weight to their head, throat, neck, or chest to restrict their ability to breathe.