Inspired
After waiting 72 years, Minnesota WWII vet finally has his diploma from the U
The 94-year-old thought it was about time he got what he deserved.
Inspired
Edina school becomes model for how peer groups can help special education students
A program pairing middle school students with their peers in special education is attracting wide notice for how it's changing school culture.
Inspired
Hot rod king has fueled dreams for 4 decades
Love of cars in high school, then buying and selling them, got things rolling.
Inspired
Miami children's hospital uses music therapy to reduce sedation for kids
Research has shown that music can reduce pain and anxiety in children during medical procedures.
Inspired
International community puts stamp on 150th anniversary of the postcard
Here's why the postcard still matters to so many people.
Inspired
New Brighton's Community Support Center stays with people until they're ready to launch
Once it accepts a case, the center has been able to stop almost 100% of evictions.
Inspired
Report: Neve Campbell to play mom of dying Twin Cities teen who wrote 'Clouds'
The song became a worldwide sensation at the time of his death from a rare form of bone cancer in May 2013.
Inspired
'Joy of Sox' founder distributes 350,000 pairs of socks to the needy
For people struggling with homelessness though, socks are a major problem.
Inspired
Traveling with his grandmother, Ohio man learns to see the beauty in ordinary moments
The duo have become internet sensations with almost 24,000 followers on Instagram and several national news spots under their belts.
Inspired
Twin Cities Native yoga instructor teaches mind-body classes as way to heal from trauma
Indigenous Lotus offers yoga classes at venues such as the Indian Health Board of Minneapolis and sells Native American-designed yoga clothing.
Duluth
'Jackson would be proud.' Esko honors teammate who died with win
Jackson Pfister's classmates waved flags and painted their faces with his No. 15, wore shirts with his name and set up a memorial to their teammate who died after collapsing during last week's game.
Inspired
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.
Inspired
Nurse says battling Ebola outbreak is 'best job in the world'
Seattle nurse battling Ebola outbreaks calls it "best job in the world."
Inspired
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
Inspired
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.
Inspired
Heartfelt tweet praising immigrant restaurateur leads to lines out the door
Heartfelt tweet praising immigrant restaurateur leads to lines out the door.
Inspired
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.
Inspired
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.
Inspired
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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