Lotto-winning Tennessee ex-monk helped bring Guthrie's epic Shakespeare History Plays to the stage
The three plays, which can be seen in a 13-hour marathon Saturday, have drawn patrons from 46 states and three countries.
Volunteering in hospice helps Macalester students contemplate death's mysteries up close
"Just being there" can be a comfort to people in their final days.
North High teacher who resurrected dance program gets surprise visit from 'GMA'
Kara Noble was honored Tuesday as part of National Teacher Appreciation Day.
Nadia Cakes baker writes 'Minnesota spicy' romance novels with 'cinnamon roll' heroes
Nadia Cakes' Abby Jimenez has become a rom-com powerhouse and a booster for the state, setting modern tales in Lake Minnetonka, Ely and along the Root River.
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Meet the woman working to keep German language and culture relevant to new generations
Jeana Anderson has led St. Paul's Germanic-American Institute for 18 years.
'I'm a living miracle.' Tommies athlete goes from broken bones to broken record
Anna Swanson was removed from a demolished car last year with a shattered pelvis and broken spine. Doctors thought her athletic career could be over. This year, she set a school record for the University of St. Thomas track team.
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Meet the West Sider taking the helm at Neighborhood House, helping new arrivals find a better life
Since arriving from Iowa in 1990, Janet Gracia has dedicated herself to St. Paul's West Side.
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