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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...


Summit Academy’s 20 week program creates gateway to good jobs and economic empowerment
Too often, low income families find themselves turning to GoFundMe campaigns or organizing chicken dinner fundraisers to cover funeral...


Board of Governors’ Regional Emmy® Award to be presented to Sheletta Brundidge for Black Entrepreneurs Day coverage
Today it was announced that Sheletta Brundidge and her production company ShelettaMakesMeLaugh.com have been unanimously selected to...


Voting 101: Checking all the boxes necessary to cast a ballot in November
Minnesotans are getting hit with lots of election-related messages these days, and they can expect more of the same between now and Nov...


Minneapolis entrepreneur and chef celebrates six years of serving pie with a purpose
It all started with Lutunji Abram’s homemade peach cobbler. Abram brought an entire pie to a meeting with Pastor Jeff Cowmeadow at...


Dr Quint Lester opening new dental practice, welcoming patients with dental anxiety
Dr Quint Lester is a dentist who is motivated by his strong Christian faith. “My logo is an illuminated tooth. My practice is my way of...


Child and teen checkups: Get them head-to-toe healthy for the new school year
There are three words most kids do not want to hear: back-to-school. With summer winding down and school back in session, parents face...


Northsiders imagine opportunities coming with METRO Blue Line Extension
A new, comprehensive 22-page report prepared this summer collects ideas and opinions from residents of North Minneapolis about the...


ShelettaMakesMeLaugh.com wins $20,000 small business marketing prize, earning visibility with thousands of football fans at Huntington Bank Stadium
By Lindsey Rose No stranger to community impact, Minnesota-based activist, entrepreneur and WCCO radio host, Sheletta Brundidge, is the...


St. Paul area families grateful for free back-to-school supplies from Washington County and the City of Oakdale
Washington County and the City of Oakdale hosted a free “Back-2-School” themed community event at Richard Walton Memorial Park in Oakdale...


Suicide Prevention Awareness: Call across MN to help reduce stigma associated with seeking mental health support
As we approach Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in September, there is an urgent call across Minnesota and the country to break the...
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