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June 17, 2019 12:00 AM

His last day of school: Kaler moves on from the University of Minnesota

Eric Kaler will leave the University of Minnesota in July. He sat down with host Kerri Miller to talk about his tenure at the Big 10 school.

by Kerri Miller and Manda Lillie

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June 14, 2019 12:13 PM

Taking better care of Minnesota's silver tsunami

Earlier this month, Gov. Tim Walz signed a bill that would require more oversight of assisted living facilities after years of substandard regulation.

by Stephanie Curtis

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June 13, 2019 12:00 AM

How teens can get - and make the most of - a summer job

Summer jobs for teens are still thought of as a rite of passage, a critical milestone on the way to adulthood. Yet the number of teenagers with a summer job has been falling. Should we be concerned? How can a teen who wants a job get one?

by Chris Farrell and Manda Lillie

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June 12, 2019 10:12 AM

How to curb Native homelessness?

Native Americans in Minnesota are at a much higher risk of being homeless. We look at what agencies are doing to help now that the so-called navigation center in Minneapolis has closed.

by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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June 11, 2019 12:00 AM

As ticks spread in Minnesota, so do the diseases they carry

Tick-borne diseases are spreading in Minnesota. Angela Davis talked with an epidemiologist and an infectious disease specialist about how those diseases affect humans and how to reduce your risk.

by Julie Siple and Angela Davis

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June 10, 2019 2:19 PM

How can young people be better at money? Experts say it starts at home

Many high school and college graduates learn about money when they are on their own. Some experts say parents and families should start educating their children at home by talking openly about their own finances, giving kids allowances and letting them make mistakes.

by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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June 6, 2019 10:42 AM

How Minnesota's economy depends on small businesses

They're more than just the Mom and Pop shop around the corner. They employ hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans each year.

by Manda Lillie and Angela Davis

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June 5, 2019 3:01 PM

How to help your students avoid the 'summer slide'

During the summer, most students lose about two months' worth of mathematical skills, according to the National Summer Learning Association. Three educators from across the metro area share simple, tangible ideas to help families prevent "summer slide." Tune in.

by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora