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Parents whose children spent over 500 days in the NICU form foundation to help others
2+ hour, 34+ min ago (255+ words) A Minnesota family who spent more than 500 days in the NICU with their two children has created a foundation in the hopes of helping others. Nicholas and Shacreya Lee are the founders of the Brave Foundation, an organization that helps…...
Children's Minnesota to halt gender-affirming treatments amid federal pressure
3+ week, 4+ day ago (1112+ words) In a message posted to its'Gender Health Program webpage, the hospital said it had "recently experienced an increase in federal actions directed at pediatric health systems like ours that provide this care." The statement said those actions "jeopardize the stability…...
Child tax credit increases this tax season
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (149+ words) Tax season is officially underway, and this year, parents should be aware of an increase in the child tax credit. This year, the credit rises to $2,200 for each child, that's $200 more than last year. RELATED: Tax changes you should know…...
Pakistan’s polio cases fell by half in 2025 despite attacks on vaccination teams
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (231+ words) The announcement came two weeks after Pakistan launched its final nationwide polio vaccination campaign of the year, targeting 45 million children. Pakistan and neighboring Afghanistan are the only two countries in which polio has not been eradicated, according to the World…...
Twins bring holiday cheer to Gillette Children’s
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (162+ words) The Minnesota Twins and Target teamed up Thursday to spread holiday cheer to patients and families at Gillette Children's Hospital.The event, called T.C. and Bullseye's Merry Mountain Celebration, transformed the hospital into a festive holiday party featuring mascots, gifts, games…...
Ways to save money as winter travel season kicks off
3+ mon, 5+ day ago (462+ words) Inflation will affect winter travel plans for more than half of all Americans, while a quarter of Americans plan to spend more on winter travel this year than last year, according to WalletHub. A report last month also shows that…...
California bill would provide support services to Native American families, reduce foster care
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (350+ words) If signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, Assembly Bill 1378 would amend state law to let tribes and tribal organizations partner with the California Department of Social Services to provide services aimed at keeping children safely at home and out of foster…...
School districts in Minnesota turn to taxpayers to fund cybersecurity upgrades
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (484+ words) For the first time in its history, the Mounds View Public School District will ask voters to approve a $10 million technology levy. Superintendent Chris Lennox said the money will be used to ensure safe and secure schools, addressing gaps in…...
How to talk to your kids about the Annunciation Church mass shooting as they prepare to head back to school
6+ mon, 4+ day ago (213+ words) After the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in south Minneapolis, many parents are wondering how to explain the tragedy to their kids. "What you don't want is other people filling in the story and not have your voice be…...
5 ON YOUR SIDE: Unhealthy cereal
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (489+ words) You already know that sugary cereal isn't exactly a healthy food. Still, a recent study finds that breakfast cereals'marketed to kids'may be getting even worse: sweeter, saltier, and less nutritious. Consumer Reports has tips to help you make smarter choices…...