Arts Aug 24 Rock The Rez brings musical empowerment and glam to Indigenous kids The benefits of music education for children are well-documented. It can boost mental health, enhance creativity and improve cognitive functioning. A summer camp program in South Dakota and Minnesota aims to bring all that and more to Indigenous girls and…
Nation Aug 03 Women find connection in the Lois Club, where everyone knows your name In 2023, the U.S. surgeon general warned of an epidemic of loneliness, saying that increasing social isolation threatens Americans’ health and well-being. For some women, there’s a special club that offers immediate social connection — a place where everyone knows…
Health Apr 12 Why patients are getting hit with surprise hospital fees for routine medical care In recent years, hospital systems have been buying up medical practices at a rapid pace. Now, patients getting routine medical care are being hit with high costs and unexpected hospital fees — even if they never visited a hospital. Special…
Health Nov 24 How toxic water in northern Michigan is affecting military veterans and their families Across the nation, hundreds of military sites have contaminated waterways with toxic “forever chemicals.” In part two of our series, special correspondent Megan Thompson reports on the potential health impacts of that toxic water and the veterans who fear it…
Health Nov 23 Why decades-old, toxic PFAS foam is still contaminating northern Michigan waterways The Defense Department missed a deadline this fall to stop using a toxic firefighting foam that has caused widespread contamination across the country. In the small town of Oscoda, Michigan, a group of citizens has been fighting to hold the…
Arts Nov 15 ‘Wizard of Oz’ ruby slippers once stolen in museum heist now up for auction If you’ve ever wanted to own a piece of Hollywood history, now’s your chance. A pair of Dorothy's ruby slippers are up for auction and just like Dorothy, this pair of shoes has been on its own long and very…
Arts Oct 22 Detroit’s ‘Little Village’ project transforms a neighborhood and gives local artists a home Detroit has been in the headlines during this campaign with Donald Trump comparing the city to "a developing nation." But Detroit is also known for its creativity. One couple is using the arts to transform an entire neighborhood, emphasizing possibility.
Arts Jul 11 Groundbreaking fashion show spotlights work of Indigenous designers A first in the fashion world is putting a burgeoning sector on the map. A fashion show in Santa Fe, New Mexico, featured clothing created by Indigenous designers from the U.S. and Canada. Special correspondent Megan Thompson had a front-row…
Nation Jun 20 New Mexico’s ‘Earthships’ offer unique model for living off the grid This summer’s extreme heat and the demand for air conditioning are putting a big strain on the electricity grid in many parts of the nation. But for more than 40 years, a pioneering architect in New Mexico has been building…
Arts May 15 South African music group spreads Mandela’s message of reconciliation and healing South Africa is celebrating 30 years since apartheid ended and Nelson Mandela became the nation’s first Black president. In the U.S., a South African musical group is spreading Mandela’s message of racial reconciliation and healing while reminding us that the…