May 8, 2019
One in two people will experience a mental illness at some point in life and seeking treatment is often intimidating and confusing. I sat down with two mental health professionals who shared their knowledge about signs and symptoms of a problem, where to get diagnosed, the different types of treatment and medication. You can listen to our conversation and check out a written guide here. ~ Angela Davis, MPR News host | Forecast | Updraft

Minnesota's 10 worst colleges for student loan debt

Nine private schools lead the way for Minnesota when it comes to per-student loan debt, a recent survey finds.
NPR: How for-profit colleges sell 'risky education'
Free college? Some Minnesotans say it's time
Sept. 2018:Minnesota is a leader in student debt

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Who ordered the slushy? Spring snowstorm may dump a foot on NE Minn.

We love spring and how everything starts to green up and ... a big wet snowstorm is about to drop on Duluth with 40 mph winds and blizzard conditions. Have a nice day.
Gales of May? Rain, wind, snowy slush to whack swaths of Minnesota

Officials summoned in suit over Minneapolis police shooting

A federal judge summoned Minneapolis city leaders to court on Wednesday after learning that the city had rejected an offer to settle a lawsuit over the killing of a black man by police in 2015.

At least 2 handguns used in school shooting near Columbine

Douglas County sheriff's officials said an 18-year-old man and a younger student who is a juvenile walked into the STEM School Highlands Ranch through an entrance without metal detectors and opened fire on students in two classrooms.

Cargill, Target ask lawmakers to address climate change in final Capitol negotiations

While the corporations' letter to lawmakers doesn't specifically endorse the 100 percent carbon-free electricity policy supported by the DFL-led House but not the GOP-controlled Senate, the companies say reducing carbon emissions will boost growth and competitiveness in the state.

NewsCut: With the death of newspapers, a golden age of ignorance is born

News media from as far away from Tokyo showed up to document the Warroad Pioneer's demise because, apparently, even the people of Tokyo care more about Warroad than the people of Warroad.
After 121 years: The Warroad Pioneer newspaper closes its doors

Halima Aden is first to wear a burkini in Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue

The Somali American model was also the first to wear a burkini in the Miss Minnesota USA pageant in 2016. Find out more about the garment — and the controversies it has sparked.

Lt. Gov. Flanagan on missing and murdered indigenous women

Native American women are murdered at a far higher rate than the rest of the population. Can legislation help change that?

Uber and Lyft Drivers are striking -- and call on passengers to boycott

Strike organizers timed the action to draw attention to drivers' wage cuts and persistent job insecurity ahead of Uber's IPO on Friday, when the company's valuation may be as high as $91 billion.

NewsCut: In death, as in life, a passion for the Vikings

From what I can tell, Cynthia Marie Thiel was like me. A passionate sports fan who just wanted her team to win a championship before she died.

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