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Annunciation Catholic school's long road to healing

Annunciation Catholic school's long road to healing

The shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School was over in minutes, but the healing continues. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about how the Annunciation community is finding a way forward and how some parents are working to prevent future tragedies.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Youth suicide rate lower than projected after launch of 988 suicide hotline, study shows

Youth suicide rate lower than projected after launch of 988 suicide hotline, study shows

A new study from the Journal of the American Medical Association finds youth suicide rates fell below expectations after the launch of the 988 lifeline, raising hope about expanded mental health support. The director of a 988 call center reflected on the impact of easy access to mental health support with MPR News host Nina Moini.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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Grooming and child abuse: 6 questions, answered

Grooming and child abuse: 6 questions, answered

Experts say it’s exceedingly difficult to recognize grooming while it’s happening. But there are steps institutions can take to prevent grooming and child abuse at schools and childcare centers
by Angela Davis, Elizabeth Shockman and Cari Dwyer

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City of Monticello sets stage for allowing data centers, with restrictions

City of Monticello sets stage for allowing data centers, with restrictions

The ordinance includes new restrictions for large data centers, which city officials say are aimed at reducing negative impacts on people living nearby. The ordinance also ensures Monticello residents don’t bear any financial costs.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Fifty deaths, few consequences: Inside Minnesota’s group home industry

Fifty deaths, few consequences: Inside Minnesota’s group home industry

At least 50 Minnesota group home clients have died since late 2022 under circumstances serious enough to trigger state maltreatment investigations. But many penalties amounted to fines of $5,000 or less, and most homes kept their licenses. When Ryan Riggs died in the backyard of his group home, the state’s initial fine was just $1,000.
by Ellie Roth, Jennifer Lu and Christopher Peak

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As 2 in 5 college students experience food insecurity, more of them rely on food pantries

As 2 in 5 college students experience food insecurity, more of them rely on food pantries

2 in 5 college students are experiencing food insecurity across the country. In Minnesota, the demand for access to free healthy foods continues to rise as higher grocery prices mean more students need to rely on food aid to stay in school.
by Hannah Yang

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