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Lifestyle

Report: 2 Minnesota rivers among most endangered in U.S.

Report: 2 Minnesota rivers among most endangered in U.S.

The Kawishiwi River and a stretch of the Mississippi have a major decision point coming up within the next year or two that could redefine the waterways as we know them, says environmental advocacy group American Rivers.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Vote now: Speak up for your favorite Minnesota lake

Vote now: Speak up for your favorite Minnesota lake

After thousands of votes poured in, your top 20 most-loved Minnesota lakes are here. Vote now for your favorite.
by MPR News Staff

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One woman's connection to the St. Louis River

One woman's connection to the St. Louis River

Lyz Jaakola, a musician and member of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, shares her special connection to the St. Louis River, which has been deemed impaired.
by MPR News Staff

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Appetites: Ringing in spring with sweet maple syrup

Appetites: Ringing in spring with sweet maple syrup

Beth Dooley shares how you can make your own syrup, along with a recipe for when you're successful.
by Tom Crann

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2 experts take stock of Minnesota's lakes

2 experts take stock of Minnesota's lakes

Two experts joined MPR News host Mike Mulcahy to discuss the health of our state's prized lakes and answer your most pressing questions.
by MPR News Staff

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Author Sara Zaske on the German art of raising self-reliant kids

Are American parents over-protective? When journalist and new mother Sara Zaske moved to Germany, she noticed that her new friends were raising self-reliant kids and avoiding the pitfalls of helicopter parenting.
by Kerri Miller

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Little Caesars is giving away free pizza after 'crazy' NCAA upset

Last month, the pizza chain offered to treat America to a free lunch if "crazy happened" during the opening round of the NCAA tournament. It did, when the University of Maryland, Baltimore County became the first No. 16 seed to beat a No. 1 seed in men's tournament history.
by Nancy Yang

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Owner of 17,000 albums shares music with seniors

Every month Bob Knutson drives a 200-mile route making sure music finds its way to senior citizens.

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