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Summit Academy invites men and women who need a second chance to their Open House on Oct 17

Former inmate returns to jail offering job training to incarcerated men For much of his life, Bukwon Holland’s greatest fear was...

Spread Locks with Love event shines light on families living with autism in Marshall, Minn.

Community activist Sheletta Brundidge, a mother of three children on the autism spectrum, recently held her sixth “Spread Locks with...

“It’s a miracle!” fourth grade student with autism defies doctors and can’t wait to tell mom

Fourth grader Daniel Brundidge, from Grey Cloud Elementary in Cottage Grove, is a newly elected member of the school’s student council. ...

COMING SOON: New play gym for kids with autism and all abilities opening in Woodbury

Coming this November, We Rock the Spectrum Kids Gym will debut its first Minnesota play gym in Woodbury, featuring nearly 8,000...

Step into a new career with zero student loans in a Summit Academy job training program

Open House to be held on October 17, 2024 Being stuck in a job you’re not happy with or looking for an opportunity for a fresh start...

Minnesotans in need will benefit from Bremer Bank’s award of $65 million

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has just awarded Bremer Bank’s community development entity (CDE), Bremer CDE, LLC, $65 million in...

Urgent need to identify more foster homes of color in Washington County

Shedding light on the lack of culturally diverse homes for the growing number of Black, Indigenous and other children of color in the...

“Christmas with the Steeles” is back! Tickets go on sale Friday, October 4

Minnesota’s first family of soul, the Steeles, return with their Christmas show that has served as the holiday soundtrack for scores of...

Older Minnesotans learn about mental health resources through Sabathani Community Center event

At age 91, Nila Mayes has lived a full life, one that has included its share of heartache. She has experienced the loss of a husband, two...

"Breakin' My Heart" trend featuring Mint Condition and Stokley goes viral on TikTok

Posts using 199 1 hit song generate millions of views A viral trend on TikTok is breathing new life into the 199 1 song by Twin...

Hundreds of Houston-area families find relief and community at lock giveaway hosted by “Autism Mom” Sheletta Brundidge

When families lined up at Gus George Academy in Richmond, Texas on Saturday, they knew they would be getting free interior combination...

‘Girl Power’ packed luncheon in Minneapolis will mark International Day of the Girl on Oct 11

In recognition of the International Day of the Girl, a Minneapolis-based nonprofit will highlight its work in supporting, guiding and...

As St. Paul puts the brakes on giving cash to panhandlers, local woman offers another option

Signs are up in St. Paul telling drivers, “For everyone’s safety, don’t give in roadways.” As part of its Be The Solution campaign, the...

Three Houston-area children with autism drown within 30 days prompting “Autism Mom” to bring life-saving lock giveaway to Texas families

Mom-on-a-mission Sheletta Brundidge will travel from Minnesota to her hometown of Houston, Texas to host another “Spread Love with Locks”...

State funds appropriated to prevent displacement, build community wealth in Blue Line Extension corridor

The Minnesota legislature has appropriated $10 million to fund the Anti-Displacement Community Prosperity Program. It’s aim is to...

Growing number of Minnesotans seek free confidential mental health support through 988Lifeline

On a typical weekday in July of this year, the Twin Cities 988 Lifeline center received upwards of 25,000 texts from people seeking help....

Twin Cities community comes together to support UNCF Annual Walk for Education

Communities nationwide will gather Sept. 21 to participate in the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) 5K (3.1-mile) event. In the Twin...

‘DEI hire’ rhetoric from the right aims to undermine Harris’ campaign. Will it work?

Supporters of former President Donald Trump have termed Vice President Kamala Harris “a (Diversity, equity and inclusion) DEI hire " in...

Talking to teens in the aftermath of a deadly school shooting

It happened again. On Sept. 4, two high school students and two teachers were killed in Apalachee, Georgia in the deadliest US school...

Getting the lead out — for your safety

“Getting the lead out” is more than just a saying. it can also be a way to stay safe in your home. If you live in a house built before...