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New science on fetal alcohol exposure

New science on fetal alcohol exposure

New research and studies seek to answer questions about how alcohol affects a fetal brain. The goal is to diagnose children with fetal alcohol syndrome earlier.
by Cara Hetland

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Minneapolis cops file discrimination lawsuit

Minneapolis cops file discrimination lawsuit

Five African-American police officers are suing the Minneapolis Police Department and police chief Tim Dolan, alleging race discrimination.
by Brandt Williams

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Food shelves hungry for donations

There was news this week about food shelves on Minnesota's Iron Range running short of food. It turns out that food shelves across Minnesota are short of supplies.

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New anti-meth ads sell hope

New anti-meth ads sell hope

Billboard campaigns featuring haggard-looking meth addicts have been good at scaring people about the harmful effects of the drug. But the ads haven't given the public much hope about recovery. Now a new anti-meth campaign showcases the success stories of addicts who have kicked their habit.
by Lorna Benson

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Wisconsin hunter gets 69 years in prison for killing Hmong man

James Nichols was convicted last month of second-degree intentional homicide in the death of Cha Vang of Green Bay. The slaying rekindled racial tension in northern Wisconsin, where a Hmong deer hunter fatally shot six white hunters three years ago.

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Are boys adrift?

Are boys adrift?

Family physician and psychologist Leonard Sax has noticed a troubling trend over the past decade -- unmotivated boys falling behind in school and in life. In his new book, Sax discusses the causes and the possible solutions.

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Employees not seeing many HSA bargains

Employees not seeing many HSA bargains

When employers offer an health savings account to their workers along with other insurance options, employees tend to favor more traditional coverage.
by Lorna Benson

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Copasetic at the Capri in north Minneapolis

This season, members of a north Minneapolis theater group are hoping to create a new tradition with 'A Copasetic Christmas Carol' at the Capri Theater. The show and the theater are just part of a larger effort to rebuild a once vibrant corridor of Minneapolis.
by Brandt Williams

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