Tough economy takes toll on young adults
Adults in their 20s and 30s race the highest unemployment numbers for their age group since World War II. There's little hope on the horizon. The recession officially ended in 2009, but new Census data show there are prolonged rates of joblessness with young adults causing them to delay marriage and put off having children. Poverty rates for their age group is higher than others.
Adults in their 20s and 30s race the highest unemployment numbers for their age group since World War II. There's little hope on the horizon. The recession officially ended in 2009, but new Census data show there are prolonged rates of joblessness with young adults causing them to delay marriage and put off having children. Poverty rates for their age group is higher than others.
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Even those struggling through tough economy find reasons to be thankful
A photo-journalist who came to Minnesota last year lost her job and her mother this year. She's thankful for the unemployment insurance that's tying her over while she looks for a job she hopes will be even better than the one she lost.
Minnesota doctors debate screening all young adults for chlamydia
The sexually transmitted disease often shows no symptoms and can cause serious harm to women. Health officials say the state is wrestling with an epidemic and that reported cases of the disease have nearly tripled in 12 years. Doctors want to test all patients between age 15 and 25.
Minnesota doctors reject annual chlamydia screening for young men
The Minnesota Medical Association's governing board decided not to recommend annual chlamydia tests for all young adults. The group says screening for men is not cost effective. The tests are recommended for sexually active women ages 15 to 25.
'Chocolate Rain' singer takes on the economy
The former University of Minnesota graduate student who goes by Tay Zonday tries to explain the stresses on the economy with his new musical endeavor, 'Mama Economy'
Study: Minneapolis among best cities for young adults to start careers
PayScale.com studied foiks in the 19-29 year old age group to see which U.S. cities offer the most fertile ground for the Gen Y set to launch their careers. Minneapolis ranked high not only because of competitive salaries. Short commute times and plenty of other Gen Yers helped place the Mill City third behind Seattle and Houston.
Central Corridor tear-up takes toll on businesses
A few early supporters of the rail project tell MinnPost that if they knew how bad business would get, they wouldn't have supported it in the first place. About two dozen businesses along the rail line have closed up since construction started.
Deer taking toll on valuable North Shore forest
The animals are munching on young cedar and white pines, leaving few trees that will survive to replace their huge, aging ancestors. A forestry expert who recently led a study on the problem recommends two strategies: plant more trees and reduce the number of deer.