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Drawing connection: Art class unites formerly unhoused men with case managers

Drawing connection: Art class unites formerly unhoused men with case managers

Brad Schubert, a resident at a Minneapolis facility for men who've faced homelessness, took part in a unique six-week art course. This collaboration between the facility and the Minneapolis Institute of Art led to an exhibition and improved communication between residents and their case managers.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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New COVID vaccines get FDA approval

New COVID vaccines get FDA approval

Vaccines for a fall immunization drive against COVID-19 just got the green light from the Food and Drug Administration. The agency says the vaccines can protect people, as hospitalizations tick up.
by Rob Stein

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Nearly 1,000 volunteers pack meals for 9/11 day of service in Twin Cities

Nearly 1,000 volunteers pack meals for 9/11 day of service in Twin Cities

Volunteers took to the basketball court at the University of St. Thomas on Monday to pack hundreds of thousands of meals — part of a national day of service meant to commemorate the lives of those lost in the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks.
by Tim Nelson

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Frey picks Hennepin County judge as new Minneapolis community safety head

Frey picks Hennepin County judge as new Minneapolis community safety head

Toddrick Barnette, currently the county’s chief judge, will replace Cedric Alexander, who resigned after less than a year in the newly created position that combined five departments, including Minneapolis police.
by MPR News Staff

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Chef Yia Vang announces new restaurant Vinai will open next spring in Minneapolis

Chef Yia Vang announces new restaurant Vinai will open next spring in Minneapolis

Acclaimed chef Yia Vang of Union Hmong Kitchen has announced plans to open a new restaurant in northeast Minneapolis, in the space soon to be vacated by the Dangerous Man Brewing taproom.
by MPR News Staff

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Stewart hits 2-run double in 9th, Mets beat Twins 2-0 despite 14 Ks by López

Stewart hits 2-run double in 9th, Mets beat Twins 2-0 despite 14 Ks by López

DJ Stewart hit a two-run double in the ninth inning and the New York Mets overcame a career-high 14 strikeouts by Minnesota starter Pablo López to beat the Twins 2-0 and avoid a three-game sweep.
by The Associated Press

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Chipping away at the 'epidemic of loneliness,' one new friendship at a time

Chipping away at the 'epidemic of loneliness,' one new friendship at a time

A growing body of research shows loneliness has profound implications for physical and mental health. Some organizations in Massachusetts are trying to help people connect to lessen those affects.
by Priyanka Dayal McCluskey

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Why autoworkers' leader is calling for a 4-day work week from Big 3 car makers

Why autoworkers' leader is calling for a 4-day work week from Big 3 car makers

Shawn Fain, the president of the UAW, is calling for a 32-hour work week at 40 hours of pay for autoworkers, an idea that was first embraced by the union's leaders almost a century ago.
by Andrea Hsu

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