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Study: Evening stress affects husbands and wives differently

A new study of married parents who both work outside the home finds that men and women experience stress differently after work. If a couple is in a satisfactory marriage, stress levels decline in the evening. But women in unsatisfactory marriages often take on the stress of a "second shift" of responsibility at home.
by Tom Crann and Nanci Olesen

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Met Council aims to trim price tag of University Avenue LRT

Met Council aims to trim price tag of University Avenue LRT

Hopes remain high among supporters that construction will start in 2010 on a light rail line between St. Paul and Minneapolis.
by Dan Olson

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Few takers for ignition program aimed at drunk drivers

Few takers for ignition program aimed at drunk drivers

A pilot program in Hennepin and Beltrami counties offers repeat DWI offenders a chance to get their license back sooner, if they use a breath analyzer in their car. So far, only a few people are participating.
by Tom Robertson

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Fired Red Cross exec sues, alleging sex and age bias

A former executive at the local chapter of the American Red Cross claims she was the victim of sex and age discrimination, and that she was retaliated against and fired after she complained to federal officials.

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Sink it. Drink it.

Sink it. Drink it.

Beer Pong is the hottest -- and deadliest -- game on campus.
by Bob Collins

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Former St. Cloud State student dies; possibly from excessive drinking

Police are investigating the death of a 20-year-old former St. Cloud State student over the weekend. The student's brother suspects he died from excessive drinking.
by Tim Post

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Counties seek a solution to repeat drunk driving

Counties seek a solution to repeat drunk driving

More Minnesota counties are trying a new solution to the problem of repeat drunk drivers. DWI courts use a carrot and stick approach to convince drunk drivers to change their ways.
by Dan Gunderson

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Organ donation policies under review

Organ donation policies under review

Medical experts are reforming the first-come first-serve policies of the national organ donation registry. Midmorning examines the challenge and controversy of deciding who gets an organ.

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Foreclosures costing suburbs time and money

Foreclosures costing suburbs time and money

Suburban city leaders say they are spending more time than ever before keeping track of properties left vacant by foreclosures.
by Mark Zdechlik

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St. Paul neighborhood projects get boost from national contest

St. Paul neighborhood projects get boost from national contest

A young widow who put off restoring her St. Paul fixer-upper after the death of her husband will finally get the job done, thanks to a national do-gooder contest sponsored by HGTV.
by Laura Yuen

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