7+ hour, 53+ min ago  (454+ words) Transparency concerns are sparking once again at White Bear Lake Area Schools as its board reprimands a member surrounding comments and actions that some consider don't rise to that level of reprimand." Last month, following an outside investigation into comments…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (258+ words) Minnesota teens face a tougher summer job market this year, with unemployment nearly double last summer's level. According to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), teen unemployment in Minnesota is 13. 2%. The agency said that is nearly double…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (101+ words) Energy drinks are everywhere, promising to boost your metabolism, sharpen your focus and lift your mood, and sales have soared to nearly 27 billion dollars in the U. S. last year. But for one of their biggest consumer groups, teenagers, the high caffeine…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (271+ words) The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system Board of Trustees voted on Wednesday to increase tuition by an average of 6. 25%, which will cost students hundreds more each year. "We didn't receive any funding from the Legislature this year for our…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (136+ words) 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS Minnesota House passes child social media regulation bill A Minnesota bill that would regulate social media accounts for children is now headed to the governor's desk for a final signature. The bill would require automatic privacy settings and…...

4+ week, 11+ hour ago  (406+ words) A bipartisan bill to protect kids from the harms of excessive social media use is one step away from becoming Minnesota law. The bill would require parental consent for minors 15 and under to use social media platforms and restrict companies…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (33+ words) 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS It's a patio party and that means fun and games. Jake from Scheels is here with some great ways to bring friendly competition to your next BBQ....

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (79+ words) Since 1987, Youth Frontiers has reached nearly 2. 2 million students, educators and leaders across the Midwest with a powerful message about the impact of their actions. Every year, the organization awards a scholarship to a Minnesota student who demonstrates exceptional leadership in…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago  (236+ words) 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS 5 ON YOUR SIDE: Baby formula Baby formula is expensive'and for families on WIC, it's essential. While the program limits choices, many of its most common formulas rank among Consumer Reports' top picks for low levels of contaminants like…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (82+ words) Mom-A-Rama is back at the Market at Malcolm Yards. The Mother's Day celebration is back, aiming to be bigger and better than before. Mom-A-Rama will feature over 20 local vendors, offering handmade crafts, tasty treats, and one-of-a-kind customizable gifts that will…...