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Homelessness in Minnesota declined slightly in 2023, according to new study
For the first time in five years, Wilder Research has released a count of homelessness in Minnesota.
Minneapolis nonprofit Project Success expands to Mankato schools after $3M donation
Its largest donation ever will allow Project Success, which provides free classes to Minneapolis students, to expand its programs to Minnesota students outside the Twin Cities.
MacKenzie Scott gives $20 million to 10 Twin Cities nonprofits
The donations, announced Tuesday, from the Seattle billionaire will help Minnesota nonprofits expand their work.
YWCA Minneapolis sells downtown fitness facility to St. David's Center in Minnetonka
St. David's Center hopes to close on the purchase of YWCA's building on Nicollet Mall this summer, allowing it to expand its child mental health and autism programs.
Minnesota launches new outdoor recreation office in a bid to be 'top 10' state for recreation
In the last decade, 20 states across the country have set up outdoor recreation offices. Minnesota has now launched its own, aiming to boost the economy.
Explore Minnesota unveils new marketing campaign to sell the state to tourists, new residents
Travel industry experts got a first look at a new national ad campaign touting Minnesota to tourists and potential new residents.
From Lake Minnetonka to downtown Minneapolis, Twin Cities sauna culture heats up
Minnesota has become the epicenter of the sauna revival in the U.S., with new sauna experiences popping up in the Twin Cities.
V3 Sports opens new north Minneapolis aquatics center this spring
The first phase of the $97 million aquatics and sports center is opening this spring, and with a June grand opening.
Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community wraps up campaign to change Minnesota schools' perspectives on Native Americans
The Understand Native Minnesota campaign, which launched in 2019, has funded grants, research, new curriculum and training for teachers.
What's the story behind the Minnesota communities in Arizona and Florida?
Even far away from their home state, Minnesotans often find each other.