Commentary from University of Minnesota professor Tom VanHeuvelen, who shares research about the correlation between union membership and life expectancy. Want to live longer? Consider joining a union. minnesotareformer.com/2025/01/30/w...

This is Jayden. He's a 7-month old baby boy who might tug on your hair or pinch your face. Huge smiles light up his face, and he sports a fluffy mohawk. He also survived a tumor that invaded 80% of his chest. His miraculous story is below. (Photos by @leilanavidi.bsky.social i.bsky.social)

Another winning slice of life from @leilanavidi.bsky.social on the front page of this morning's @startribune.com . 😆 Photos and big page spreads are the main reasons I still pay for print. This just isn't the same on a phone. #LocalJournalismMatters

Less than 60 face transplants have occurred worldwide. This face transplant was the second at Mayo, lasting more than 50 hours over three days in February and involving more than 80 medical professionals.

In today's edition of #EssentialMinnesota from @startribune.bsky.social: • New owners and restaurants for Graze food hall in Minneapolis • A look back at the University of Minnesota's MASSIVE 🏀 cheating scandal • Great pix from Mickey's Diner via @leilanavidi.bsky.social On to the news!

Spent the morning at Mickey’s Diner which is back open in downtown St. Paul! @startribune.bsky.social