Science
The Indigenous archaeologist tracking down the missing residential children
Kisha Supernant, who is Métis, has dedicated her career to redefining how the profession interacts with Indigenous people.
Inspired
Serendipitous encounter led Metro State professor to endearing friendship with 86-year-old veteran
They tell stories about adventures from their younger years. They sing along. They chat about life, love and loss.
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Author visits Minnesota on countrywide tour to heal divisions
Daniel Seddiqui stopped in Minnesota on his third cross-country adventure to heal divisions.
Inspired
Cokato's professional storyteller, 70, has captivated audiences for 50 years
Bob Gasch has performed in libraries, schools, summer camps, scouting troops, county fairs and other museums.
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Three women discovered they were dating the same man. They dumped him and went on a months-long road trip together
After discovering they were all dating the same guy, they moved on, in a big bus
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COVID nurse is thrilled to be back on pro bowling circuit
Professional bowler sees similarities in her two passions.
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U.S. WWII veteran reunites with Italians he saved as children
Three Italian children hid in a basket as the Nazis retreated in 1944.
Inspired
St. Louis Park's Knity-Gritty Knitters offer arm warmers to dialysis patients
St. Louis Park's Knit-y Gritty Knitters get creative with colorful dialysis arm covers.
St. Paul
St. Paul neighbors restore a tiny park — and a big green chair
At the north end of Smith Avenue's High Bridge, North High Bridge Park is small but serves as a gateway to the community.
Inspired
At Cornerstone Village, residents reach across the age gap
A new housing model pairs older adults and young people with disabilities.
Inspired
Inspired Conversations on Race and Equity: At Normandale, Marvis Kilgore addresses dearth of Black men in teaching
In 2021, Normandale launched its Black Men in Teaching program. Kilgore shares more about it.
Local
The pandemic has opened up access to the performing arts. But will it continue?
Streaming shows opened up access to the arts world for those with mobility and other issues.
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A birthday gift: Israeli woman donates kidney to Gaza boy
Her gift caused deep rifts in family, but she insisted it upheld Jewish tradition.
Inspired
Twin Cities Habitat wins $836,000 HUD grant to keep low-income seniors safer in their own homes
He talks about how the grant will make home indeed a sweet place for hundreds of homeowners.
Inspired
Brooklyn Center ESL teacher creates Tiger Sanctuary to offer children a place to engage with nature, feel safe
Before she took over, the space was overgrown and untended. These days, it's awash with peony bushes, hibiscus plants, lilies and coneflowers
Inspired
New north Minneapolis futsal league unites kids by reinventing pay-for-play sports model
The Sol of the Cities league, which ends Sunday, brings together more than 120 kids ages 8 to 16 from across the Twin Cities, coached by volunteers.
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Teen volunteers get a foot in the door for nursing home careers
Volunteers in N.Y. program often go on to college and careers.
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A gold medal in sportsmanship for two runners who fell during 800-meter race
Two runners who fell during the 800-meter race helped each other to finish.
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Man with Alzheimer's forgot he was married. He proposed, and they wed again: 'There wasn't a dry eye.'
Couple celebrate their love a second time in the face of early onset Alzheimer's.
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