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St. Louis Park man who was pen pal to Jackie Robinson helps keep No. 42's story alive
Ron Rabinovitz has co-written a children's book, "Always Jackie," just the way Robinson signed his letters to a young Ronnie.
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Minnesota WWII vet beats COVID-19, leaves hospital on 101st birthday
Samuel Nilva lived through the Spanish flu, WWII and brain surgery. COVID-19 didn't scare him.
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Former Twin Cities management consultant shifts gears to help us live with intention
Tracie Bluse Ward says that challenging times are often the best times for personal growth.
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More than $8,000 rolls in to replace Mendota Heights girl's stolen wheelchair
The specialized chair was stolen Monday as Bobbi Glewwe was out for a walk.
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COVID-19 testing Minnesota's already fragile mental health support system
Meet the leader of a statewide network of 32 community-based mental and chemical health programs that serves approximately 180,000 Minnesotans annually.
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Read hundreds of 'thank yous' to Minn.'s health care heroes, written by you
Hundreds of readers shared their gratitude for the courage and selflessness of Minnesota's health care workers.
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These Minn. health care heroes are fighting on the front lines against COVID-19
Meet the people putting it all on the line during the coronavirus crisis: "We are going to look out for each other."
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How you can help during Minnesota's COVID-19 crisis
There are many ways to pitch in and be a hero yourself
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Minnesota teen takes Model UN global — and online — amid coronavirus pandemic
Even though a statewide version of the program was postponed, Farrah Bergstrom wasn't about to give up the chance to engage in global politics.
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Minneapolis man among small group who started Earth Day 50 years ago
An oil spill off the coast of Santa Barbara, Calif., in 1969 helped spark the group.
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Target expands adaptive clothing and products for people with special needs
Target designers address frustrations of people with autism, special needs, with adaptive clothing that's stylish, too.
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Two who endured searing loss find each other
Two widowed at a young age, left with infants to raise, found each other.
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Beautiful chalk art springs up across Twin Cities during pandemic
Across the Twin Cities, beauty is springing from sidewalks and walls as artists of all ages pick up chalk to offer words and images of hope.
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This week, our inspiration comes from readers across the Twin Cities
We've compiled a growing list of selfless, creative and often courageous acts you've shown toward family members, friends and strangers.
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Twin Cities employee engagement leader encourages businesses to embrace fun
Fun Is Good, an employee engagement consulting firm that offers seminars and workshops, lunch-and-learns and keynotes.
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From traumatic brain injury, Colorado woman grew into 14er master
After a horseback riding accident, world's tallest peaks called to her.
Inspired
Beautiful chalk art springs up across Twin Cities during pandemic
Across the Twin Cities, artists of all ages are picking up chalk to offer words and images of hope.
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'Birthday parades' replace missing parties in Hastings during pandemic
"None of it would be possible without the people in the community stepping up and showing up," said Chelsea Morgan, the creator of the Facebook group that facilitates the parades.
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6 Minnesotans who were voices of inspiration in 2019
As the year draws to a close, let's be inspired by people who aspire to connect, heal and support their communities.
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HandsOn Twin Cities leader shares ways we all can help during pandemic
Here are some practical steps to take from the safety of our homes to help our fellow Minnesotans.
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