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Abused wolves, troubled teens find solace in each other
Wolves and humans have an ancient bond, but one usually framed by fear and conflict. The Wolf Connection, north of LA, tries to empower and heal youths by pairing them with wolves and wolf-dogs.
Prodigy and persistence: Meet Twin Cities painter Fina Mooney
An up-and-coming painter from northeast Minneapolis who's won awards and international scholarships, Fina Mooney may be prepared to settle an age-old artistic debate: Are artists born or made?
A new way to get college students through a psychiatric crisis — and back to school
A partnership between a mental health care provider and colleges is redefining emergency mental health care on campus — helping students get needed care without losing track of their academic goals.
The University of Minnesota regents approved hiring Joan Gabel as the university's next president. If hired, Gabel will be the university's first female president.
U of M closer to naming Joan Gabel as its next president
A week of interviews, handshakes, car rides and public forums at all five University of Minnesota campuses is over, and now Joan Gabel awaits a decision on whether or not she'll be the next president of the University of Minnesota.