Report Shows 'Troubling' Sugary Drink Trend Among Minnesota Youth

The Minnesota Department of Health says many kids are at risk of becoming obese and developing diabetes and heart complications.

MN Extends Application Deadline For Pandemic Food Funds For Kids

The pandemic benefit is available to qualifying families even if they're already receiving SNAP or MFIP benefits.

Minnesota Kids With Asthma Are More Likely To Vape: Study

E-cigarette aerosol contains harmful chemicals including heavy metals like nickel, tin and lead, and other cancer-causing chemicals.

'Old Town Road' Inspires MN Boy With Autism To Sing

4-year-old Daniel is mostly nonverbal but the Lil Nas X song inspired him so much it's being used as part of his therapy sessions.

Minnesota’s Best City To Live In

A new report has identified the best city to live in every state. Here’s what they found for Minnesota.

Minnesota Ranks Among Best For Safe, Healthy Childhoods

A new report ranked every state based on "childhood enders" — such as child food insecurity — that cause kids to miss out on childhood.

Hot-Car Deaths: How Many Kids Have Died In Minnesota

Cars can heat up quickly, even when outside temperatures are mild. How many kids have died in hot cars in Minnesota?

Minnesota’s Most Popular Baby Names For 2017

The Social Security Administration is out with its annual rankings of America’s most popular baby names. See what names dominate Minnesota.

Minnesota Named Second Best State To Raise A Family

The study cites family finances, health and safety, and high-quality education and child care among top factors.