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MacArthur 'genius' grants awarded to Kendi, others who showed 'exceptional creativity'
Social, racial justice the themes among this year's MacArthur fellows.
Inspired
Twin Cities mentor to families facing Alzheimer's disease reminds them to 'Look for the joy'
After her father died after 10 years of suffering deepening dementia caused by Alzheimer's disease, KARE-11's Karla Hult was inspired to help other families.
Outdoors
Minneopa State Park newsletter captures 'the cycle and beauty of nature'
Minneopa State Park newsletter thrills devotees as it captures 'the cycle and beauty of nature'
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My Team Triumph is back on course for the Twin Cities 10k and 5k
Minnesota chapter founder and president Ben Delkoski shares more about the organization and why finishing isn't even the most thrilling part.
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Retiring Hazelden Betty Ford executives are 'living proof' of the power of recovery
The legacy they left can be found all over the foundation and in the people who pass through its doors across the country, one official says.
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Orono's Big Island Park reopens on 56 acres, with ADA-accessible trails and 'priceless' views
Although the island is part of Orono, the park is intended for use for everyone who enjoys Lake Minnetonka, Orono's mayor said.
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Seniors in Philly are aging in place with the help of community 'villages'
Volunteer group in Philly among options to help seniors to stay engaged.
Inspired
After decades, the tiny snail darter has make it off endangered species list
The snail darter had blocked a Tennessee dam project in the 1970s.
Local
New Minneapolis nonprofit launches LGBTQ mentoring program, one of few in U.S.
New nonprofit Queerspace Collective fills a crucial void in LGBTQ mentoring programs.
Inspired
A white boomer and a young Black poet honor Lake Street with collection of poetry and art
"Lake Street Speaks" is full of bright colors, bold images, a few messages of despair but mostly of hope.
Inspired
St. Paul Lowertown Brewery will fund music education and instruments for disadvantaged youth
Proceeds from MetroNOME bar in Lowertown will fund music lessons and instruments for disadvantaged youth.
Inspired
A sanctuary takes shape, framed around migrants
A live-work collective rises among tens of thousands of refugees in Mexico.
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For 20 years, Eden Prairie neighbors have remembered 9/11 with sweet tradition
More than $66,000 in donations later, the Olympic Hills 9/11 Lemonade Stand has become an annual fundraiser.
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Next stop, the sea: Sri Lanka's old buses are a new home for marine life
Project in Sri Lanka provides marine habitat while reusing waste.
Duluth
For chair of Cook County's Oral Health Task Force, dental health is overall health
Paul Nelson champions comprehensive and early dental care for everybody.
Inspired
Minneapolis founder of Global Rights for Women predicts Taliban takeover will have 'ripple effect'
Cheryl Thomas is dismayed that other countries aren't doing more to protect them.
Minneapolis forgiveness expert: 'Anger is a doorway to our power but not a house we can live in'
Author of "The New Kitchen Mystic" and "Unconditional Forgiveness," Mary Hayes Grieco is gearing up for a forgiveness workshop specific to these times.
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