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What happens if you need to pee while you’re asleep?

Your bladder can signal the brain when it's full, even while you're asleep. Happyphoton/iStock via Getty Images Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like …

When dogs bark, are they using words to communicate?

Does your dog bark a lot? Or is he one of those quiet pooches who barks only when things get really exciting? Most dogs bark at least a little. Dog barks are not words. Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you …

Mark Rivard, at right, holds up the first skateboard art he drew with a sharpie. Next to him, his mom, Lorelli Byrne, holds up an iconic piece he did on another skateboard. (Photo by Tesha M. Christensen)

Disrupting education with skateboards, art, and experiential learning

By Eric Ortiz Mark Rivard is not your typical educator. He never went to college. He was not that good a student in high school. And he calls himself “uneducated.” But he has found a …

Hear from Mark Rivard, creator of Do Rad Things, at 'Let's Connect' event in February

Every artist has an interesting origin story. But nothing compares with how Mark Rivard got started. Rivard began illustrating skateboards with Sharpie markers in the early 2000s. That led to an …

Begin planning kids' summer recreation now

Due in part to high demand, parents who want to place their kids in summer rec programs or summer camps should being vetting such programs and camps well in advance of summer. The following are a …

Southwest Connector launches 'Let's Connect,' a new community speaker series

Minneapolis is filled with great local people doing great things in the world. The Southwest Connector will showcase them with "Let's Connect," a new community speakers series. Every month, the …

Christmas church services

Bethlehem Covenant Church3141 43rd Ave. S. • 612-721-5768www.bethlehemcov.org Pastor Colleen Nelson(Handicapped Accessible)Traditional Service – 9 AMContemporary Service –10:30 …

Clinical trials are needed to develop new medicines for children and teens living with seizures

(BPT) - Epilepsy at any age can be challenging to navigate, even more so when a patient is a young child or teen. Some medications can help manage seizures for many patients. However, one-third of …

This holiday season, keep medicines up and away to keep kids safe

(BPT) - The holidays are such a delicious time of year. Halloween candy can last until Thanksgiving, the whole house smells of baking cookies, and chocolates and other sweet treats can be found …

How teen drug use compares by state

Substance Use Treatment Facilities examined data from SAMHSA and other sources to see how teen drug use varies by state and how much it's changed.

How early screening for type 1 diabetes and follow up monitoring can help you plan for the future

(BPT) - Sponsored by SanofiLife often brings surprises, and many can be welcome. However, sometimes being caught off guard can be scary or overwhelming. This is especially true when it comes to your …

Mitigate wildfire risks with essential prep tips

(BPT) - Human activity and climate change continue to amplify the frequency and intensity of wildfires, making it crucial to understand and prepare for these disasters. Each year, Mercury Insurance …

Roosevelt CTE students reveal rat rod gokart

Roosevelt Career & Technical Education (CTE) students debuted a rat rod go-kart they constructed on Friday, June 21 at the “50th Annual MSRA Back to the Fifties Weekend” classic and …

South Minneapolis residents partner with school and artists to transform bridge and celebrate Latinx cultures

36th ART (Avenue Revitalization & Transformation), a resident-led community improvement initiative in South Minneapolis, is deepening its partnership with the Hiawatha Collegiate High School to …

Student abroad experience sparks lifetime of travel, book for Nokomis resident

In a touching exploration of a life enriched by wanderlust, Nokomis author Autumn Carolynn invites readers to journey with her in her first book "Traveling in Wonder: A Travel Photographer's Tales of …

New principal at South High School: Ahmed Aden Amin

Ahmed Aden Amin is the new principal at South High School. In 2021, he was hired as the principal at Sanford Middle School, where he attended school himself. He graduated from Roosevelt High …

Student studies Chinese in Taiwan

Longfellow resident Amelia Martin, 17, studied Chinese (Mandarin) this summer in Taiwan on a National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI‐Y) scholarship. NSLI‐Y, a program of the U.S. …

How often are parents spying on their kids online?

All About Cookies surveyed U.S. parents to learn how many track their children's online activities and physical location, and what the most popular methods are.

Help Marine Toys for Tots Deliver Hope to Children in Poverty

(NewsUSA) - Approximately 40% of children in the United States live at or below the poverty line, facing daily challenges and hardships. Their parents, grappling with the relentless impact of …

Reap the Rewards of Shared Family Meals

(Family Features) Addressing the epidemic of loneliness can be as easy as sharing one more meal with family members each week. This National Family Meals Month, commit yourself to reaping the benefits of shared meals.

(BPT) - [Courtesy of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)] October marks National Farm to School Month and National School Lunch Week, making it a great time to highlight the importance …

Worried about your home’s indoor air quality? Here are common causes and how to troubleshoot

(BPT) - Whether or not you wonder about the air quality in your home, everyone can benefit from breathing better air inside — this is especially true for those with allergies, asthma or other …

What you should know about mast cell diseases

(BPT) - Do you often get a skin rash after you are exposed to an allergen or irritant? Do you also develop breathing problems and stomach issues? Bone or muscle pain? You may want to learn about mast …

Fall into Seafood During National Seafood Month with 3 Easy Recipes

(BPT) - October is here, which means fall is in full swing. It’s a time of year when you can enjoy vibrant fall colors, football season and cooler weather that begs for cozy meals at home and …

23 Halloween candies ranked from healthiest to unhealthiest

Hers ranked 23 of the most popular Halloween candies in the U.S. based on the pounds sold in each state and their nutrition content.

- So your school wants to ban cellphones. Now what?
  
  The 74 reports that whether they use Yondr to secure devices or send students to their lockers, educators are finding that setting policy is …
- Students are headed back to school armed with AI. Here's how some colleges are adapting.
  
  Numerade analyzed survey data and news reports and interviewed educators to see how colleges and universities are responding to AI.
- Data shows severe depression is most prevalent among teens
  
  Mental Health Facilities looked at data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health and other sources to see how severe depression impacts …