Jessie Van Berkel is the Star Tribune’s social services reporter. She writes about Minnesota’s most vulnerable populations and the systems and policies that affect them. Topics she covers ...

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World over, more people die in the winter than any other season. Scientists have investigated why for decades. They have some answers—but can’t explain the excess deaths completely. Across the ...

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Turn your unused items into rentable items and earn more money. Find 15 ideas of things you can rent out from home.

Here, I’ve rounded up the best winter boots for women, from comfy UGGs to ski-bunny Sorels. To hone this list, I tried out several pairs of women’s winter boots myself, while consulting with ...

Great for hiking and camping, this high-tech Patagonia puffer is designed to keep out the chill while remaining breathable ...

But what is the best winter gear for kids? The stuff they’ll actually wear, that will keep them warm and toasty…and won’t cost a small fortune? I sought out parents’ recommendations for their ...

Designed by WoodenWidget, the Slidavan is very light and very compact, which makes it one of the lightest caravans in the ...

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