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Inside the world of an internet troll: How web users can protect themselves online

Inside the world of an internet troll: How web users can protect themselves online

Forty percent of Americans have experienced online harassment. What's behind the rise of online trolls, and how can web users protect themselves from online harassment? MPR News' Euan Kerr filled in for host Kerri Miller.
by Euan Kerr and Jeffrey Bissoy

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When a senior wants to age in place, but the place needs work

When a senior wants to age in place, but the place needs work

A Habitat for Humanity program modifies homes for low-income elderly people who find it tough to get around. Since it launched in October, the Age in Place Initiative has helped 15 Twin Cities homeowners.
by Peter Cox

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$768M Wisconsin Powerball winner 'pretty much felt lucky'

$768M Wisconsin Powerball winner 'pretty much felt lucky'

A 24-year-old Wisconsin man stepped forward Tuesday to claim a $768 million Powerball prize, the nation's third-largest lottery jackpot.
by Associated Press

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Minneapolis' Nice Ride bikes launch in a changed market

Minneapolis' Nice Ride bikes launch in a changed market

Besides the traditional three-speed pedal bikes, the nonprofit also hopes to launch a fleet of electric-assist bikes this year. It's the latest effort to respond to a more competitive sharing economy.
by Matt Sepic

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A conversation with DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen

A conversation with DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen

A conversation with DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen about her priorities, the role of the DNR and how to get more Minnesotans outside.
by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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Drunk on smoke: Notre Dame's bees survive cathedral blaze

Drunk on smoke: Notre Dame's bees survive cathedral blaze

Hunkered down in their hives, Notre Dame's smallest official residents -- some 180,000 bees -- somehow managed to survive the inferno that consumed the cathedral's ancient wooden roof.
by The Associated Press

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Appetites: Midwesterners know what a proper ham is

Appetites: Midwesterners know what a proper ham is

Ham is the traditional centerpiece for the Easter dinner. If you're celebrating the holiday, chef and cookbook author Amy Thielen wants you to celebrate with the right kind.
by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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