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Children's Minnesota resource navigator drawn to helping families much like hers
Community Connect is an initiative of the Children's Minnesota health care system partly funded by a grant from Kohl's Cares.
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AchieveMpls launches student support fund to address trauma of pandemic, George Floyd killing
AchieveMpls has launched the MPS Student Support Fund to offer mental health counseling, school-based programs and interventions to let students know how deeply they are valued.
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Facing hardship during COVID, these Minnesotans find comfort in levity
These Minnesotans regained control and strength during pandemic times in an unusual way: laughter.
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Nonprofit auto shop looks to expand to meet growing need after unrest in Minneapolis
The Lift Garage survived violence on East Lake Street with help from volunteers, customers and even strangers.
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To help save Postal Service, two Midwest artists design pandemic-themed greeting cards
Pandemic-themed cards aim to brighten days and support the U.S. Postal Service.
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Head of Mpls. Domestic Abuse Project builds on rich history of helping in new COVID reality
DAP has worked to end intergenerational violence for more than 40 years, with bold and inventive strategies that bring everyone to the table for success.
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Crow-Hassan's prairie is a mosaic of wild things and built to last
Crow-Hassan Park Reserve's 50-year-old prairie covers 1,200 acres in a 2,600-acre park where nature flourishes northwest of the Twin Cities near St. Michael.
Crow-Hassan's prairie is a mosaic of wild things and built to last
Crow-Hassan Park Reserve's 50-year-old prairie covers 1,200 acres in a 2,600-acre park where nature flourishes northwest of the Twin Cities near St. Michael.
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Gallery: Crow-Hassan prairie is built to last
The wildlife, wildflowers and wild grasses make for a diverse ecoystem.
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From delivery drivers to mail carriers, these Minnesotans bring us a sense of normalcy
This month we salute delivery people and Minnesota businesses using innovation to keep front line workers safe and a coronavirus vaccine their top priority.
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Read 'thank yous' to Minnesota's makers and delivery workers, written by you
Hundreds of readers write in to give thanks to the people doing front-line work during the COVID-19 crisis.
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As recycling surged in Twin Cities with COVID-19, Eureka pivoted to respond
How did the company manage the inevitable surge in recycled material coming from homes and apartments now doubling as offices, day cares and more?
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Grand Rapids arts center brings people together with drive-ins, boat-ins and 'polka pods'
A Minnesota arts center finds ways to gather people in the pandemic — with drive-ins, boat-ins and "polka pods."
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French horn player's forest practice beguiles Minnesota village
Kestrel Wright doesn't want to bother anyone. But his music has captivated passersby.
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Former U.S. Sen. Dave Durenberger, 85, recalls the birth of ADA 30 years ago
As lead Republican sponsor in the U.S. Senate, Durenberger helped shape the measure.
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'The moment for small farms': Organics demand in Minn. ramps up in response to COVID-19
Amador Hill Farm is turning up production of local, organic and reliable produce in response to COVID-19.
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Minnesota's Young Champions on a mission to change perceptions about Alzheimer's disease
Still in their 20s and 30s, these young advocates are committed to building community and awareness.
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Blue Cross gender services consultant brings years of work in transgender community to new role
It's rare for a major health insurance company to create a position called "gender services consultant."
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'Big Brother' relationship grew into organization that touches needy families in Twin Cities
Inner City Ducks is a club of about 75 middle school boys and girls from Olson Middle School and neighboring Creekview Park.
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When COVID-19 canceled summer trips, Minnesotans jumped into learning new languages
Minnesotans are learning new languages in quarantine for fun or familial purposes.
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