Metro Transit says it's getting tough on fare evasion, starting Monday. Why now? We talked to general manager Lesley Kandaras about efforts to boost enforcement -- and ridership -- on metro buses and trains.

Some Minnesota schools are already using new reading tools that will be required by law. We talked to Catharine Richert -- a reporter and parent in Rochester -- about what she's hearing, along with Emily Hanford, host of the podcast that helped cause the change in curriculum.

Feeling stressed? We learned about the science of forest bathing and a new study on its potential to help kids with their mental health.

We checked in with a Minnesota blogger about what holiday pop-ups there are to see this season.