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Jean Hopfensperger

Reporter | Reporter - Philanthropy/Nonprofits

Phone: 612-673-4511

Email: hopfen@startribune.com

Jean Hopfensperger covers Minnesota philanthropy and nonprofits.

Obituary: Roger Swanson sailed around the world -- 3 times

Roger Swanson was a world-famous sailor but called a Minnesota farm his home.

Updated: December 31, 2012, - 11:00 PM

Mystery Santa sews stockings, sows joy

Kathy Schlueter, Sauk Rapids' one-woman philanthropy, donates thousands of stockings stuffed with candy and toys each year.

Updated: December 20, 2012, - 10:33 PM

MSP gets OK for e-gambling

Gambling board approved two new gamemakers, giving charities more choices.

Updated: December 17, 2012, - 09:29 PM

Philanthropy beat: Hotel donates instead of liquidates

When the Millennium Hotel in downtown Minneapolis closed its doors for a major renovation last week, it did something new for the upscale hotel chain.

Updated: December 17, 2012, - 07:21 PM

Salvation Army is recruiting young volunteers like never before

The Salvation Army is recruiting young volunteers like never before as it works to reshape its public image.

Updated: December 12, 2012, - 05:32 AM

Philanthropy beat: Giving by wealthy down 7% from '09

Ninety-five percent of America's wealthiest households donated to at least one charity last year, with donations averaging $53,000.

Updated: December 10, 2012, - 07:07 PM

Solving 'fiscal cliff' puts charity writeoffs at risk

Alarmed Minnesota nonprofit leaders are in Washington this week, lobbying to preserve the deduction that supports one of the most vibrant nonprofit sectors in the nation.

Updated: December 05, 2012, - 05:24 AM