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Twin Cities

Med students live with seniors in new U of M program

Med students live with seniors in new U of M program

To better understand older patients, a University of Minnesota medical professor convinced some of his students to move in to senior housing, a program that may be one of the first experiments of its kind in the country.
by Lorna Benson

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Civil War Kids: Young Somalis in Minnesota

Civil War Kids: Young Somalis in Minnesota

Tens of thousands of Somalis escaped a brutal civil war, and now call Minnesota home. This is a glimpse into the stories of young Somalis confronting violence in their community, struggling with the psychological scars that the bloodshed in their homeland left behind and becoming stronger siblings, friends and leaders in the process.

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Ventura releasing new book on conspiracy theories

Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura is taking on everything from the attacks of Sept. 11 to the elections of 2000 and 2004 in a new book examining conspiracy theories.

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Local songstress Dessa celebrates new CD release

One of the more anticipated local CDs in recent years has hit the stores, and rapper and songstress 'Dessa' will celebrated the release of "A Badly Broken Code" at the Fine Line Music Cafe in Minneapolis Friday night.
by Chris Roberts

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Cleanup of problematic Excel Dairy may be far off

Cleanup of problematic Excel Dairy may be far off

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency says it won't re-issue a permit for the Excel Dairy farm in northwestern Minnesota, in effect shutting it down, but that doesn't mean the foul-smelling and overflowing manure pits will be cleaned up anytime soon.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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Watchdog group keeps close eye on Pawlenty's fundraising

Watchdog group keeps close eye on Pawlenty's fundraising

Minnesota has a law that prohibits politicians from raising money during the legislative session, but federal law isn't as strict, and that has one watchdog group concerned with Gov. Tim Pawlenty's fundraising.
by Tom Scheck

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GOP sends mailings that look like census forms

GOP sends mailings that look like census forms

Some Minnesota residents have received surveys in the mail called the "2010 Congressional District Census," which asks for demographic information, opinions on issues, and checks made payable to the Republican National Committee.
by Tim Nelson and Elizabeth Dunbar

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