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Hamline criminology expert says we all can learn skills to defuse a crisis
Jillian Peterson sees in us a mighty, and largely untapped, force to bring down the noise and defuse tensions.
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Mankato's iconic Happy Chef statue will speak again
The chef will join the 21st century with an electronics update shortly after Labor Day.
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95-year-old quilter hits major milestone: 500 blankets for needy newborns
Jack Morrow's journey started seven years ago, and the past few months it meant 10-hour days, missed meals and sleeping at his machine.
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A grandmother turns her grief into a St. Paul community garden
The memorial garden to little Alan Geisenkoetter will be dedicated Sunday with singers, pipers and balloons.
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12-year-old science prodigy prepares to bust myths on the Science Channel
This Texas Christian University sophomore is double majoring in physics and astronomy/engineering with plans to be an astronaut. And, he's 12.
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Delightfully outrageous St. Louis Lady Arm Wrestlers flex muscles for charity
For the uninitiated, they are a collection of women who, by day, work as clinical researchers, college professors and welders, but channel alter-egos in arm-wrestling tournaments about three nights a year to raise money for charity.
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Twin Cities Y says 'Get Outdoors' to help cure modern-day maladies
The year-round nature initiative is aimed at all demographics: kids, adults, seniors, city dwellers and suburbanites.
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Problem Solver: What really works to combat homelessness?
Rick Klun of Duluth, executive director of the Center City Housing Corporation, says it's everyone's job to ensure that all our neighbors enjoy the dignity of a dwelling to call home.
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Robbinsdale woman travels to the world's poorest countries, bearing one simple gift
Ceallaigh Anderson Smart runs a charity with an unusual focus: traveling to impoverished countries to make photo portraits of people who don't have any pictures of their own.
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Singing custodian hits the right note with kids at this elementary school
Alo Key has been head custodian for only a year. But he's been singing since childhood.
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Northfield artist's diary recounts a brave life cut short at 21
Jennifer Bonner lived 21 years in Northfield, Minn., years filled with chaos, fear, bliss, love and art.
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Passengers help deliver baby born on city bus in St. Paul
Frightened mother cried out for help, and passengers rushed to her aid.
Politics
Help is on the way for homeless encampment in south Minneapolis
"Unprecedented" effort will offer assistance on housing, medical care, drug treatment.
Inspired
Kids with physical challenges thrill with modified toy cars
The cars had been modified for a handful of kids who have difficulties standing or walking independently, to give them a chance to be mobile and independent.
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Minneapolis activist wants us to say 'no thanks' to plastic straws
Andrea Siegel, a 42-year-old social media marketer and mom of two, is a leader of No Straws Please Minneapolis, a grass-roots volunteer effort.
Inspired
New Minn. theater program gives the stage to children with special needs
Actors from Northern Starz Children's Theatre in Ramsey are participating for the first time in a national theater program for young people with special needs.
Inspired
This Minneapolis business owner and mechanic knows her way around a tire
Maria Garcia is one of just 1.7 percent of women who work as automotive service technicians or mechanics.
Inspired
Scoggins: Rudolph's bond with 5-year-old shows commitment to community
On their final visit, Anton Delgado was weak but managed to open his eyes and smile when he heard Kyle Rudolph's voice. He knew his best friend was at the hospital with him.
Inspired
From janitor to nurse: How an Ethiopian immigrant seized his American dream in Minnesota
Once Hakeem Abdulwahab scrubbed toilets at one of the top children's hospitals in the country. Now he works there as a nurse.
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