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January 21, 2015 11:11 AM

Police, neighborhood leaders building trust bit by bit in Mpls.

Police and community leaders hope small gatherings, like one Tuesday night at a north Minneapolis police station, will ease tensions between officers and people of color.

by Brandt Williams

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January 21, 2015 10:00 AM

Chordettes rode a talent contest to national fame

"Mr. Sandman" by the Chordettes was No. 1 on the Billboard charts 60 years ago today.

by Cathy Wurzer

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January 21, 2015 8:53 AM

Study: People mostly ignorant or wrong about old age health care costs

A recent study from the University of Minnesota shows that middle-aged adults underestimate the likelihood that they'll need long-term health care services as they grow older.

by Jon Collins

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January 20, 2015 6:06 PM

Judge overseeing church bankruptcy orders mediation

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Robert Kressel expressed concern about the length and cost of other church bankruptcies and is hoping to encourage a relatively quick and inexpensive settlement.

by Martin Moylan

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January 20, 2015 8:14 AM

Proposal would amend Minnesota constitution to protect privacy

State lawmakers are considering legislation that would increase privacy protections for electronic communications like emails and text messages.

by Cathy Wurzer

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January 20, 2015 4:00 AM

Teacher seniority debate returns to Legislature

Bills already introduced in the House and Senate would require school districts to emphasize performance over seniority in teacher staffing decisions.

by Tim Pugmire

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January 20, 2015 4:00 AM

Nursing homes seek more state funds to keep doors open

Sensing a political shift at the Capitol, nursing homes in Minnesota are making a big push for new money this legislative session.

by Catharine Richert

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January 19, 2015 12:40 PM

Black Lives Matter group aims to #ReclaimMLK with march to Capitol

Hundreds of marchers jammed University Avenue and nearby streets for about four hours Monday, as they called for an end to racial profiling, an independent citizen board to review police conduct and bias and cultural awareness training for police officers.

by Martin Moylan, Elizabeth Dunbar and The Associated Press