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Roseville nonprofit expands free food pick-up sites for Minnesotans in need
As hunger crisis grows, Every Meal gets creative with its meal distribution across the state.
In recovery from perilous addictions, young adults share their stories through Change the Outcome
Twin Cities-based Remember Project uses plays to talk about dementia and memory loss
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After months of isolation, a 'hug room' lets Italian nursing home residents touch family for the first time
His parents weren't homeowners, so this Minnesotan has dedicated his life to Black homeownership
Throughout his 25-year lending career, Trent Bowman has specialized in first-time home buyers and programs. "It's about leaving a legacy."
Class trip to India prepared Bethel journalism students to cover social unrest at home
A trip to India prepared Bethel journalism students to cover social unrest at home.
West St. Paul journalist shares 35 uplifting stories about politicians taking the high road
Kevin Hendricks is author of the self-published "Better Politics, Please: 35 Stories of Politicians Who Value Hope Over Hate."
A quarantine project is a thank-you to New York nurses
Minnesota Women's Press celebrates 35 years of reporting about and by women
As MWP celebrates its 35th anniversary, its leader reflects on its bold reporting, financial challenges and exciting plans for 2021.
Twin Cities volunteers bake up birthday delights for children in need
Twin Cities volunteer "Sprinkle Squad" bakes up birthday joy for children in need.
After witnessing growing racial tensions, Twin Cities senior worked to make things better
Alex Miles got students and faculty to tackle tough conversations.
Andover nurse with incurable cancer cares for young cancer patients
Oncology nurse Erika Rucks won't let the pandemic or incurable cancer stop her.
A letter from Timbuktu: Project in Mali delivers work and fun
Cards bring fabled city to life, and a livelihood for unemployed tour guides.
New Sociables helps women in southern Twin Cities suburbs form bonds, fend off loneliness
Through hard times and pandemic shutdowns, New Sociables serves as a "lifeline."
Jeremiah Program graduate pays it forward in 12-month leadership program
The national nonprofit based in Minneapolis helps single moms find success in the workplace and on the home front.
St. Paul man working from home — at United Gospel Mission
Now sober, Damien Schoop hopes to help others.
Minnesota photographers offer comfort through funeral and remembrance photography
Funeral photography, while still rare, is growing in the age of COVID as families seek new ways to remember.
Local
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Two men fatally shot on St. Paul's East Side
Charge: Driver's wide turn against red light led to motorcyclist's death in East Bethel
U.S. Bank Stadium's water woes surface again with bubbly replacement barriers
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Kubiak announces retirement; Vikings to have sixth OC in as many years
Uneven mask-wearing in high school games draws call for full compliance
With no fans, how will Wild have home-ice advantage?
Saunders dissects his own performance after rough Wolves loss
Business
Boston Scientific to pay $1B for portable heart monitor maker in Eagan
State regulators fine Xcel Energy $1M over dispute with solar developers
Minneapolis cap on short-term rentals upsets operators, developers
Minnesota lost nearly 50,000 jobs in December, the second straight month of job losses
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A Minneapolis police plan that failed at liftoff
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The opioid crisis has only intensified during the pandemic. The American Medical Association reports increased opioid-related deaths in more than 40 states, including Minnesota. Alcohol…
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West St. Paul journalist shares 35 uplifting stories about politicians taking the high road
Kevin Hendricks is author of the self-published "Better Politics, Please: 35 Stories of Politicians Who Value Hope Over Hate."
Gail Rosenblum
Minnesota Women's Press celebrates 35 years of reporting about and by women
As MWP celebrates its 35th anniversary, its leader reflects on its bold reporting, financial challenges and exciting plans for 2021.
Politics
Walz pushes again for carbon-free electricity in Minnesota to avert climate crisis
Minnesota tribes blast Rep. Pete Stauber for opposing Interior nomination
The handwarming story of how Bernie Sanders got his inauguration mittens
Ontario leader blames Pfizer for COVID-19 vaccine delays
Nation
Fauci unleashed: Doc takes 'liberating' turn at center stage
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Despite reactions, California says virus vaccine can be used
Time, transparency needed as Biden inherits frazzled census
World
Twin suicide bombings rock central Baghdad, at least 32 dead
Canada's governor general resigns after harassment report
French doctor who made Down discovery closer to sainthood
5 killed in blaze at Indian producer of COVID-19 vaccine
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Duluth
Duluth bus fares dropping to encourage more rides after deep downturn
Duluth's Zeitgeist Arts Cafe reopens with pop-ups in tow
Sex offenders at Moose Lake protest after rash of COVID deaths
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