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KARE 11 set out to help the greater Minnesota community understand better the Somalis within, most of whom started arriving in this state just a couple decades ago.

Somali Minnesotans, through the eyes of three generations

10:19 AM, May 3, 2013

KARE 11 set out to help the greater Minnesota community understand better the Somalis within, most of whom started arriving in this state just a couple decades ago.

Chain restaurants' calorie counts put to the test

10:41 AM, May 1, 2013

KARE 11 hired a company to test seven items to verify that chain restaurants are following new federal guidelines.

Land of 10,000 Stories: Minn.'s iconic SPAM brand getting social

11:54 PM, Apr 28, 2013

Spending hours of work time surfing the internet is the kind of thing one normally tries to hide from the boss. But at advertising agency BBDO Proximity, the boss is fully on board.

Health officials believe radon gas causes tens of thousands of lung cancer deaths every year. And now Minnesota legislators are trying to make people more aware of the issue.

Radon threat grabs attention of lawmakers

10:54 AM, Apr 26, 2013

Health officials believe radon gas causes tens of thousands of lung cancer deaths every year. And now Minnesota legislators are trying to make people more aware of the issue.

Land of 10,000 Stories: Publisher's passion fueled by sun

12:08 PM, Apr 22, 2013

John Martin has the sheepish smile of a man for whom life has exceeded expectations.

Making a difference in the lives of thousands of children

9:50 PM, Apr 19, 2013

Kim Valentini is changing the world, literally, one smile at a time. She's the founder of Smile Network International, an organization that provides cleft palate repair and other facial surgeries for impoverished children.

Can investing in employees help a companys bottom line? Thats what the Salo company of Minneapolis wanted to know when they began a six-month Blue Zones experiment. KARE 11 first told you about the experiment in February and now the results are i

Company learns results of 'Blue Zones' health experiment

8:12 AM, Apr 12, 2013

Can investing in employees help a company's bottom line? That's what the Salo company of Minneapolis wanted to know when they began a six-month "Blue Zones" experiment. KARE 11 first told you about the experiment in February and now the results are in.

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Taconite study could answer Iron Range health concerns

9:35 PM, Apr 10, 2013

The highly-anticipated results of a 5-year, almost $5 million study by researchers at the University of Minnesota will be released April 12 on the Iron Range.

Lakeland teen sends musical messages in final weeks

8:40 AM, Apr 3, 2013

In the last several months, 17-year-old Zach Sobiech has made more than his share of life-changing choices, choosing to spend time with his family and friends, choosing to write songs and choosing to leave a legacy of lyrics and love.

Credit card surcharges could cost consumers

7:02 AM, Apr 2, 2013

Credit card companies will tell you they're opposed to it, but a new surcharge rule could end up costing some consumers.

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