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St. Paul

‘Mr. Positive,’ a fixture of St. Paul’s West 7th, dies

Carl Bentson, known for helping neighbors and riding a tricycle all over town, was 62.
December 19, 2024
Carl Bentson wears a suit and pink boutonniere as he stands and smiles behind his tricycle outside a storefront.
The Good Life

Widowed people need specialized financial help during uncertain times

Nonprofit Wings for Widows offers coaching and education.
December 18, 2024
Twin Cities

12 Twin Cities single mothers receive a 'life-changing' holiday gift

This marks the 6th year metro dealerships donated vehicles at Christmas to Newgate’s Wheels for Women program.
December 18, 2024
Culture

Yuen: How the mighty sambusa became a Minnesota school lunch hit

A Twin Cities frozen-food company created to employ refugee moms has introduced the Somali snack to a new generation.
AuthoredLaura Yuen
December 17, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs

In Minnesota’s Jewish capital, Somali Muslim mayor reaches across lines to focus on community

Nadia Mohamed was elected mayor a month after the Oct. 7 attack inflamed relations between Jews and Muslims. The story in St. Louis Park is how it hasn’t been a story.
December 17, 2024
Twin Cities

Just in time for the holidays, police deliver presents and cheer for Twin Cities families in need

The officers delivered gifts Saturday as part of the Minnesota Asian Peace Officers’ Association’s Glow of Hope event.
December 14, 2024
Inspired

How you can help

The Inspired volunteer calendar offers many opportunities to make a difference.
December 14, 2024
Inspired

How you can help

The Inspired volunteer calendar offers many opportunities to make a difference.
December 6, 2024
Minneapolis

Brooks: How a Dakota nonprofit is working to reconnect Minneapolis to its lost history

Beyond the Thanksgiving stereotypes, Owámniyomni Okhódayapi works to restore the history and habitat we erased along the Mississippi River.
AuthoredJennifer Brooks
December 3, 2024
Shelley Buck, president of Friends of the Falls and a member of the Dakota Nation, poses for a portrait Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023 on the Stone Arch Bridge overlooking the Mississippi River and St. Anthony Falls in Minneapolis. ]
St. Paul

Meet the Son Volt guitarist now teaching music to high school students, and doing landscaping on the side

After touring the world 30 years ago, St. Paul’s Dave Boquist continues to find outlets for his creativity.
December 3, 2024
Culture

Medcalf: St. Paul boxing club aims to fill a void for neighborhood youth

Gym offers much needed safe haven for young people to congregate and build life skills.
AuthoredMyron Medcalf
November 30, 2024
Inspired

How you can help

The Inspired volunteer calendar offers many opportunities to make a difference.
November 30, 2024
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