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Free Twin Cities art workshops teach people will mental illness new skills, boost confidence
For people living with mental health troubles, free art workshops teach new skills and boost confidence.
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Nurse says battling Ebola outbreak is 'best job in the world'
Seattle nurse battling Ebola outbreaks calls it "best job in the world."
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Former Eden Prairie fire chief sparks a new conversation about the safety of his peers
Among their often-unspoken dangers: high rates of cancer and heart disease, as well as mental health challenges
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Rare streetcar restoration united three generations of Minnesotans
The streetcar is one of two that survived fully intact when the system was scrapped in the 1950s.
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Heartfelt tweet praising immigrant restaurateur leads to lines out the door
Heartfelt tweet praising immigrant restaurateur leads to lines out the door.
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80-year-old Minnesotan 'lives his faith' — from early civil rights to comforting the sick today
In late life, one-time civil rights prosecutor and lawyer Chad Quaintance has taken to helping hospital patients in their crucibles.
The Good Life
Retired teachers gather every year to celebrate not going back to school
These retired teachers enjoy summer break all year long.
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Blake School graduates give Haiti's poorest children a chance to play
Two friends are trying to make a difference with a nonprofit called Sprint to Cite Soleil, benefiting the city's youth.
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For Philadelphia's formerly homeless, it is better to make one little candle
Formerly homeless residents craft candles, and a bright future.
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Class act: High school students team with Habitat for Humanity to build a house
A dozen Leesburg High School students will be doing more than math equations, English essays and science experiments this year.
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St. Louis Park financial adviser lessens money worries for widows with free services
The nonprofit Wings For Widows offers free services, including financial coaching, during this difficult time.
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Edina students tackle pressures that drive girls out of sports
Edina middle-schoolers create sports summit to counter growing pressures and inequities facing girls.
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Meet the Minnesotan who's the biking 'ambassador' to the black community
Louis Moore's Major Taylor Bicycling Club brings biking, fitness and camaraderie to Minnesota's black community.
Inspired
Fighting for his life, high school football coach finds peace on the field
As he rallies to fight a rare cancer, his devoted community rallies right along with him.
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Spergo sportswear designer was born with entrepreneurial spirit — 13 years ago
Teen's sportswear line lights up Times Square.
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88-year-old Florida man vows to assist people in long-term care 'as long as I can'
Ombudsman, 88, vows to assist people in long-term care "as long as I can."
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Teen Youth Summit at Minneapolis museum explores how creativity can lead to societal change
On Oct. 5, the Minneapolis Institute of Art hosts its first "Creative Fuel" youth summit.
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Stylist takes her Minneapolis salon to the streets — to cut hair for homeless people
Katie Steller is making this world a better place one cut at a time.
Inspired
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This Minnesotan is doing her part in the fight to make local communities more walkable
Ellen Pillsbury helps lead the Minnesota Department of Health's Walkable Community Workshops.
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