From pandemic project to business: Waconia family starts ice cream company
When pandemic life was giving out lemons, the Hillesheim family made ice cream.
Fewer babies named Karen than ever before
The name Karen has apparently become incredibly unpopular.
Experts weigh in on COVID-19 vaccine anxiety among teens
Some health experts say they're seeing a lot more children afraid to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
'Chicka Chicka Boom Boom' book illustrator Lois Ehlert dies at 86
Lois Ehlert, whose cut-and-paste shapes in books including “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom” made her one of the most illustrators of books for preschoolers, has died at 86.
Eric Carle, author of ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar,’ dies at 91
A beloved children’s author and illustrator whose classic “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” and other works gave millions of kids some of their earliest and most cherished literary memories, has died. Eric Carle was 91.
Mother's Day 2021: Vaccines, pandemic recovery create reunions after a year of social distancing
Moms across the country will open gifts like flowers and cards on Sunday, but the most meaningful thing they open this year just might be their arms for a much-needed hug.
CDC study finds unsafe bedding leading cause of sudden unexpected infant deaths
The CDC and American Academy of Pediatrics recommend keeping soft bedding — like blankets, pillow, bumper pads and soft toys — out of a baby's sleeping area.
2,000 rubber ducks float downstream for inaugural race at Minnehaha Creek
On Saturday, 2,000 rubber ducks floated downstream in the inaugural Minnehaha Rubber Duck Race in Minneapolis.
Children living with mothers only doubled between 1968-2020, US Census Bureau says
The U.S. Census Bureau found that the number of children living with a single mother has doubled since 1968, with the number of children living in a double-parent household decreasing significantly in the same amount of time.
Visit Minnesota Zoo's Farm Babies in-person or online
The Minnesota Zoo is celebrating farm babies now through May 16 both in-person and online.
Sesame Street introduces two Black Muppets to teach Elmo skin color is 'an important part of who we are'
Sesame Street introduced two Black Muppets this week as part of its initiative to teach children "The ABC's of Racial Literacy."
Parents could receive $3,600 child tax credit soon - here's what you need to know
Most American parents can expect to receive $3,000 a year for every child ages 6 to 17 and $3,600 a year for every child under age 6.
Mr. Potato Head rebranded as all-inclusive Potato Head, Hasbro announces
Hasbro created confusion on Thursday when it removed the gender from its Mr. Potato Head brand, but not from the actual toy.