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Twin Cities businesses are finding cash in their trash thanks to a free program

Minnesota expects to receive at least $633 million over many years from opioid manufacturers, pharmaceutical distributors, and pharmacy chains from settlements, according to the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office.

When Hy-Vee told Sheletta Brundidge, its business partner, about more than 1,000 meals the grocery store needed to give away, she knew exactly what to do. “I thought, let’s go to NorthPoint to donate it,” said Sheletta Brundidge, owner of ShelettaMakesMeLaugh.com, a multimedia production and podcasting company.

The ribbon cutting on Sept. 26 to mark the opening of Xfinity’s 17th Twin Cities store in Chanhassen will also draw attention to a local organization that, since 2008, has been working to help those in the community who need a hand.

Homelessness is on the rise in our state. In Minneapolis alone, the number of homeless people went up 16% from 2023 to 2024. Helping these people find safe and secure homes is one step. Another is making sure those who get a home have what they need to live.

As a parent, do you feel like your kids can’t stand to be around you? Don’t worry, you’re not alone.