After school program introduces Twin Cities kids to squash with a focus on higher education
Usually associated with elite private schools and universities, a program at the University of Minnesota is teaching student athletes the game of squash and exposing them to higher education in the process.
Blind Minnesota photographer: 'Don't let anyone tell you you can't do something'
Photography is the art of capturing an image by recording the light reflecting off of an object - but what happens when the photographer is always in the dark?
Minnesota man remembered as unsung filmmaker of Iwo Jima
Joe Rosenthal's black and white snapshot of the flag raising at Iwo Jima became an enduring symbol of American resolve. Minnesota man Bill Genaust was standing right next to him and shot film footage of the same event, but his name was lost to history until recently.
Minnesota LEGO masters push creative boundaries brick by brick
The FOX show LEGO Masters showcases what is possible to build with the popular toy. Those possibilities are explored every day in Minnesota’s own vibrant LEGO community.
Minneapolis pasty makers taking recipes overseas to compete against world's best
They've been around for centuries and are sort of the "Hot Pockets" of their time, but now a Dinkytown shop that makes pasties will be competing on a global stage.
Minnesota company's invention to play critical role in Chernobyl site cleanup
The special crane will help crews cleanup the radioactive site nearly three decades after the worst nuclear disaster in history.
St. Paul company elevates the cocktail game with artisanal ice
A St. Paul company is ushering in a new ice age, making artisanal ice cubes for craft cocktails.
From call boxes to K-9s, St. Paul Police’s Historical Society shows how far policing has come
The St. Paul Police Department is more than 160 years old, making it the oldest police organization in the state. Now, a group of mostly retired officers are keeping all that history alive.
On 25th anniversary of 'Runaway Train,' Soul Asylum's Dave Pirner reflects on story behind their biggest hit
It’s Saturday night in Rochester, Minnesota, and Soul Asylum is taking refuge on stage.
Spirits awaken for haunted happenings at the Afton House Inn
The Afton House Inn is known for its fine dining and vintage charm, but among some employees and guests, the 152-year-old getaway is gaining a reputation for its spirited surroundings.
Officer's daily doodles brighten students' days in New Brighton
From fun facts to life lessons, one officer in New Brighton has found a unique way to brighten his students days with daily drawings.
Poultry Patrol: Robot at family turkey farm keeps an eye on the flock
From smartphones to smart homes, technology is designed to make our lives easier. Now, a pilot program at a family farm in Northfield, Minnesota is ready to spread its wings.
Belles and Chimes: Women's-only pinball thriving in the Twin Cities
They say everything old is new again and that is certainly true for the popular pastime of pinball.
'3 Strings' of opportunity: Music teacher forms rock band for students with special needs
Inside a classroom at Southwest High School in Minneapolis, the walls are lined with guitars, but this is no ordinary school of rock.
‘It’s very surreal’: Twin Cities choir makes memories with surprise performance for Queen of England
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in St. Paul may be filled with the music of heaven, but the choir that will perform there next month has already received the royal treatment here on Earth.
How a football team from Duluth saved the NFL long before the Vikings ever played
Long before the Minnesota Vikings represented the North Star state, another professional football team in Duluth was once credited with saving the NFL.
For a nearly a century, Minnesota's Lake Adney has been a haven for black families
For many Minnesotans, going up north for the weekend is a way of life. But for one group of people, a lake in north-central Minnesota is an oasis in the middle of cabin country.