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Minneapolis sustainability group's founder has been living the 'sharing economy'
Leslie MacKenzie is co-founder of Transition Longfellow, a neighborhood sustainability group that has operated out of south Minneapolis since 2011.
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Inspired by Little Free Libraries, a free pantry helps feed hungry neighbors in St. Paul
North End resident's corner cabinet helps feed neighbors in need.
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When women get ill, they can count on the collaborative
The Caring Collaborative brings older women together to help one another when short-term illness or disability strikes.
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Edina ski instructor Kitty Matthews has been teaching 50 years
The Professional Ski Instructors of America and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors have recognized her achievement with a 50-year pin.
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John Everett Till and the Family Partnership help families help themselves
The nonprofit is the first in Minnesota to test a grant-funded program that sends coaches into at-risk households weekly for up to 18 months.
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Thousands of Twin Cities kids getting free vision screenings thanks to caring collaboration
ChildSight Minnesota and Phillips Eye Institute join forces to make sure that Twin Cities kids succeed.
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Macalester grad fulfills childhood dream of advancing math in home country of Mexico
Now an entrepreneur and educator, Cuauhtemoc Cruz Herrera has already made a big difference. And way ahead of schedule.
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This Minnesotan achieves rare feat in 109-year history of Eagle Scouts
Matt Lindbo 19, a senior at Redwood Valley High School in Redwood Falls, Minn., pulled off a feat that's rarely been accomplished.
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Mock trial helps deaf, hearing-impaired students see themselves in law
Even a brief introduction to what happens in a courtroom can be beneficial for deaf students.
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Theft of gay pride flag leads to heartening outcome
Dozens of neighbors in Barrington, Ill., are now displaying rainbow flags outside their own homes, tucking them into their mailboxes and planting them into their front lawns.
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Coffee shop is a safe and fun gathering spot for St. Louis Park students
High school students wanted their own place to socialize, study and destress. So they created one.
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New Fairview program brings mental health professionals to the workplace
Rene Coult-Calendine of Fairview Health shares the program's goals and her hope for a new way to talk about overall well-being.
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California Boy Scout earns national honor for saving mom's life
It's extremely rare for the Medal of Merit to be awarded to a scout as young as 14-year-old Myles Harris.
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A leader with a vision to build community in Bemidji
Tuleah Palmer's nonprofit, Northwest Indian Community Development Center, won a $500,000 Bush Prize for community innovation.
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Chanhassen 'cookie lady' connects people by the dozens
Anne Tabat welcomes friends from different backgrounds and generations to her gingerbread-like English Tudor in Chanhassen.
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People and Pets Together feeds four-legged family members in need
The nonprofit food bank and veterinary assistance program provides food and care to prevent heartbreaking human-animal separations.
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Vacation rental company caters to kids with autism
Miami-based VillaKey launched an online platform that showcases homes that are more comfortable to people with autism.
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