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More than a story: Minnesota researcher explores the power of fairy tales on children
Fairy tales are more than magical stories. They’re portals that help children and adults better understand their world. MPR News spoke with a Minnesotan who’s a renowned researcher on the subject of fairy tales and how they help young children navigate their lives.
Minneapolis renovation uncovers century-old Gold Medal Flour advertisement
A Minneapolis couple discovered a giant advertisement for Gold Medal Flour on the side of their house during a home renovation project. Now, the owners are balancing preserving the historical gem with practical maintenance concerns.
One year after devastating flood, Waterville residents are slowly recovering
One year after severe flooding damaged or destroyed more than 100 homes, summer cabins and businesses in the small southern Minnesota town of Waterville, many residents are still struggling to recover and rebuild. And some fear catastrophic flooding could happen again.
Authorities in Anoka County announced early Tuesday that human remains found over the weekend have been identified as those of Manny Collins, a 16-year-old from Columbia Heights who went missing in May.
Music as medicine: Gifted Handz and the power of vulnerability
Three childhood friends in the Twin Cities band Gifted Handz created the gospel-fusion song “Freedom’s Intro” — inspired by Martin Luther King Jr.’s final speech — as a powerful, emotional centerpiece of their performances.
St. Paul’s Xcel Energy Center will now be Grand Casino Arena
The downtown St. Paul hockey arena hosts NHL and PWHL games, concerts and several state high school championship tournaments.