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Lending a helping hand in Nepal

Lending a helping hand in Nepal

Nepal, some 12,000 miles from Minnesota, is one of the poorest countries on the planet. More than 20 years ago a Minnesota couple started a school, health clinics and nutrition programs in Nepal. Now, Earl and Beverly Thompson are wondering who will continue the work.
by Dan Olson

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Answering the tough questions

Answering the tough questions

Midmorning's ethics expert discusses complex dilemmas that reach beyond the grave.

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Mayor Rybak reflects on drop in violent crime in Minneapolis

Mayor Rybak reflects on drop in violent crime in Minneapolis

Year-end crime stats show that violent crime declined dramatically in Minneapolis in 2007. Mayor Rybak talks about what worked and what he's planning for 2008.
by Jessica Mador

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Another swastika found at St. Cloud State

Another swastika has been found on the campus of St. Cloud State University, drawn on the wall of a residence hall elevator on Thursday afternoon.
by Tim Post

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No charges to be filed in drinking death of former MSU student

Prosecutors in Mankato won't file charges in the death of a former Minnesota State University student who died after becoming heavily intoxicated on the night of her 21st birthday.

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Abuse and recovery

Abuse and recovery

Some women and men manage to break the cycle of domestic abuse. Midmorning looks at how they do it and what we can learn from their experiences.

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Pawnshops doing a brisk business

Pawnshops doing a brisk business

Thanks to the subprime mortgage market blow up and a slumping economy, consumers are looking for bargains this holiday shopping season. They are scouring the Internet and rummaging through the discount retail chains. But a growing number of bargain hunters are turning to an industry with a tough reputation: Pawn shops.
by Chris Farrell

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News Cut: Binge drinking - Minnesota style

News Cut: Binge drinking - Minnesota style

It was hard not to miss the collective shrug of shoulders Minnesota gave to a report last week that showed binge drinking is still a sport of choice for nearly one out of 3 high school students, even though it came a month after another study dropped the state from its lofty perch as the healthiest state, largely because of the penchant of our kids to drink like there's no tomorrow.

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News Cut: Binge drinking - Minnesota style

News Cut: Binge drinking - Minnesota style

It was hard not to miss the collective shrug of shoulders Minnesota gave to a report last week that showed binge drinking is still a sport of choice for nearly one out of 3 high school students, even though it came a month after another study dropped the state from its lofty perch as the healthiest state, largely because of the penchant of our kids to drink like there's no tomorrow.

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Roger's Christmas story

Roger's Christmas story

This is a Christmas story about a boy named Roger. Roger was put into foster care when he was 11 years old, and spent several years bouncing around various homes. He wanted to be adopted, and never gave up hope that he would find a family.
by Catherine Winter

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