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Rescheduled fundraiser at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts to recognize Teach for America’s 15 years in the Twin Cities

Better Together Volunteer Days empowers bank employees to give back to their community

Shining light on the “invisible disability” of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders

It makes sense that September is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Month, with the ninth day of the month designated as...

Children’s Hospital Association steps back in time to raise funds for kids of today

Local women entrepreneurs are tapping into Sweet Martha’s recipe for success

Minneapolis church offers back-to-school blessings

At Sanctuary Covenant Church in Minneapolis, the weight from the tragedy of the shooting at nearby Annunciation Catholic School is felt.

Girls with autism have different symptoms than boys

Expert offers ways for parents to talk to kids

Families in Minnesota are still trying to process the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic School and Church in Minneapolis. Two...

Hennepin County makes voting easier for Minnesotans with disabilities

Minnesota ranks top in the nation for voter turnout. Now, new technology available in Hennepin County will help make it possible for even...

Economic inequalities are no match for NorthPoint

Residents of North Minneapolis face challenges others do not, including racial inequities and socioeconomic barriers that studies show...

Throwing money out the window? Free service helps local businesses audit energy

Markella Smith, owner of The Dream Shop, a gift retailer in Minneapolis, just celebrated a milestone at her business. “I started it four...

Stillwater grad overcomes leaning challenges to pursue marine science at Cornell

Having a learning challenge like dyslexia or ADHD does not hinder your chances of getting into an Ivy League school. Xavier Cunningham has managed both and is also heading into his sophomore year at Cornell University, which averages an 8% acceptance rate.

Vikings and Patriots prep Special Olympics athletes competing in the 2026 USA Games in the Twin Cities

Dennis Jackson, from West St. Paul, said he’s quite giddy about being picked for Minnesota’s Special Olympics flag football team, preparing for the 2026 USA Games in June in the Twin Cities. “I’ve been with Special Olympics for 10 years and this is the first time I’ve been picked.”

Black Business Showcase at Hy-Vee store spotlights products from some of Minnesota’s up-and-coming entrepreneurs of color

To mark Black Business Month in August, the Robbinsdale Hy-Vee store highlighted products created by several up-and-coming Minnesota...

Sheletta partners with Hy-Vee for special Black Business Month event featuring local brands

Since 2004, August has marked Black Business Month, a time to acknowledge and support black entrepreneurs. “We have great products,...

Metro Transit is pushing the pedal on hiring mechanics

There is a nationwide shortage of mechanics, including here in Minnesota. According to the National Automobile Dealers Association, the...

Mom who lost her son to opioids is telling her story to advocate for students in Washington County

Colleen Ronnei thought she was being a good parent when she filled a prescription to ease her son Luke’s pain after a routinewisdom teeth...

Bundle Apple TV+, Netflix standard and Peacock for $15 with Xfinity's new StreamStore

Xfinity is launching StreamStore, a first-of-its-kind destination that makes discovering, purchasing and managing streaming apps,...

Riders between Minneapolis and St. Paul are noticing the speed of the new Metro Transit B Line

For Antoine Whylly, driving a bus is in his blood. “My dad’s the one who told me to apply here,” said Whylly, operator and relief...

Ranked choice voting—what to know and how to prepare as Election Day approaches

Summer is still in full swing, but candidates and county and state election officials are preparing for the off-year general election this fall.