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When COVID arrived, Mpls. neighbors stepped outside to sing — 300 nights later, they're still singing
Every night at 6 p.m., they tackle Prince and Elvis, "Baby Shark" and "Let It Snow," "God Bless, America" and "This Land is Your Land."
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Roseville nonprofit expands free food pick-up sites for Minnesotans in need
As hunger crisis grows, Every Meal gets creative with its meal distribution across the state.
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Class trip to India prepared Bethel journalism students to cover social unrest at home
A trip to India prepared Bethel journalism students to cover social unrest at home.
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West St. Paul journalist shares 35 uplifting stories about politicians taking the high road
Kevin Hendricks is author of the self-published "Better Politics, Please: 35 Stories of Politicians Who Value Hope Over Hate."
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Minnesota Women's Press celebrates 35 years of reporting about and by women
As MWP celebrates its 35th anniversary, its leader reflects on its bold reporting, financial challenges and exciting plans for 2021.
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Twin Cities volunteers bake up birthday delights for children in need
Twin Cities volunteer "Sprinkle Squad" bakes up birthday joy for children in need.
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After witnessing growing racial tensions, Twin Cities senior worked to make things better
Alex Miles got students and faculty to tackle tough conversations.
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Andover nurse with incurable cancer cares for young cancer patients
Oncology nurse Erika Rucks won't let the pandemic or incurable cancer stop her.
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A letter from Timbuktu: Project in Mali delivers work and fun
Cards bring fabled city to life, and a livelihood for unemployed tour guides.
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New Sociables helps women in southern Twin Cities suburbs form bonds, fend off loneliness
Through hard times and pandemic shutdowns, New Sociables serves as a "lifeline."
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As 2020 ends, problem-solving Minnesotans offer reasons for hope
This year threw our Problem Solvers challenges beyond all challenges but they still hunkered down and got to work.
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Jeremiah Program graduate pays it forward in 12-month leadership program
The national nonprofit based in Minneapolis helps single moms find success in the workplace and on the home front.
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St. Paul man working from home — at United Gospel Mission
Now sober, Damien Schoop hopes to help others.
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Minnesota photographers offer comfort through funeral and remembrance photography
Funeral photography, while still rare, is growing in the age of COVID as families seek new ways to remember.
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Macalester senior makes eye movement therapy accessible and affordable with an app
Mental health problems have only increased due to the isolation and stresses of COVID-19. But this 22-year-old is lessening the burden for many with an app.
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