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Mom on a mission! Sheletta Brundidge heads to Massachusetts to donate door locks to save lives

On August 11, Sheletta Brundidge, known as “The Autism Mom,” will sponsor a community event in Massachusetts that she hope will...

Black businesses to get ballpark exposure at August 8 St Paul Saints game

Minnesota’s Black-owned businesses, she is stepping up to the plate to partner with the St Paul Saints at their August 8 game to...

The votes are tallied and parents agree: Talking to your kids about the presidential election is hard!

Many of us adults are scratching our heads, trying to figure out how to have (or avoid altogether) conversations about the upcoming...

Facing our own fear to get help when we’re not okay

By Sheletta Brundidge You know I love to laugh, but sometimes when we're going through something, laughter is the last thing we feel like...

Snoop Dogg’s appearances at the Olympics prove the branding power of a comeback

It’s a scene we never would have imagined 30 years ago, Snoop Dogg carrying the torch representing America at the Olympic Games in Paris....

Infant death rates “notably higher” in BIPOC families, rural areas

The pain and sorrow associated with the sudden and unexpected death of a baby is not experienced evenly across populations. A new study...

"It’s nice to be mentioned.” Gov Walz talks to Sheletta about being on Kamala Harris’s Veepstakes

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz came on the air on the Sheletta Show on Saturday afternoon on WCCO Radio. In a chat with host Sheletta Brundidge,...

V-FEST promotes healthy living through music, food and fun at free family-friendly event in St. Paul this Saturday

"V” stands for vitality at V-FEST, a free family event scheduled from noon to 5 pm on Saturday, July 27 at ARTS-Us at 1221 Marshall...

Compost program puts food scraps to use, creates value for community ecosystem

By Sheletta Brundidge As Washington County Commissioner in District 4 since 2022, Karla Bigham continues to be one of the great advocates...

Saint Paul Saints, ShelettaMakesMeLaugh step up to the plate to boost Minnesota’s Black business owners

The St Paul Saints will mark Black Business Month in August by partnering with broadcaster, podcaster and business owner Sheletta...

Get ready for the Games! How to watch all the action at the 2024 Paris Olympics

Some of the world’s greatest and most inspiring athletes are now in Paris where they will put on a show of sport that will occupy...

How a nutritious diet and basic home cleanliness can help children facing a serious health hazard

Lead paint was banned in 1978 but many homes built before that still contain lead paint; when it chips and turns into lead dust it can...

New Anti-Displacement Working Group begins task overseeing METRO Blue Line Extension

Ricardo Perez, longtime community activist and organizer for the Blue Line Coalition, has been chosen as chair of the next iteration of...

Save money on every Metro Transit ride by enrolling in TAP through the City of Minneapolis

Metro Transit riders who qualify have a new place to visit to quickly and easily access savings on their bus and light rail trips. They...

We are saving lives!” Minnesota’s Autism Mom spearheads Texas lock giveaway following death of child with autism

Over the Fourth of July weekend, Sheletta Brundidge, known as Minnesota’s Autism Mom, traveled back to her hometown in Houston, Texas....

Will Minnesota’s changing demographics impact who gets elected? The Diversity Dude reflects on St Cloud candidates

St. Cloud has grown increasingly diverse. According to US Census data, the Black population of the city has increased by more than 850%...

Summertime heightens risk for dangerous lead paint exposure

Summers in Minnesota are a time to open the windows and feel the fresh air. But for those who live in older homes, that breeze could...

Keep your family safe this summer while having fun in the sun

It’s the season that Minnesotans look forward to all year, when we make memories outdoors with lazy days at the lake, cabin, pool, picnic...

Following drowning death of Texas girl with autism, Sheletta travels to Houston to donate 100 door locks for families with children on the spectrum

Houston native and autism advocate Sheletta Brundidge, known as The Autism Mom, is returning to her hometown to launch her “Spread Love...

Making a difference for people with disabilities in our community through work as a direct support professional

Right now, Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is hiring direct support professionals to join their team and work in one of more than 25...