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Historical Society nixes renaming Historic Fort Snelling
The nonprofit held input meetings in 2019 to explore whether to rename the historic site — not the restored fort — to better reflect the area's diverse history.
One of Minnesota's highest peaks offers picturesque vistas off the beaten path
Walk in the footsteps of famed novelist Sinclair Lewis.
Catholic Charities opens new shelter for homeless youths in Minneapolis
Hope Street is relocating from the former St. Joseph's orphanage campus to a renovated $6 million building in the Hiawatha neighborhood.
Minneapolis Public Housing official Kyle Hanson named first director of Agate Housing and Services
Hanson will join the nonprofit July 18 as its executive director.
YMCA scraps plans for downtown St. Paul 'boutique' fitness facility
The Y says the lack of state funding and fewer downtown workers commuting to offices scuttled plans to build a $20 million two-story center.
MPR receives $56 million from anonymous donor, largest gift in its history
The money will go toward the classical station and new media technology.
Twin Cities YMCA opens new day camp near Lakeville
The day camp at Gathering Pines in New Market Township replaces a site the YMCA of the North operated in Prior Lake for years.
Open Arms to open second site to serve more meals to people with life-threatening illnesses
After nearly four decades in Minneapolis, Open Arms of Minnesota is opening a second facility in St. Paul this fall.
Dianne Haulcy named new CEO of Minneapolis nonprofit the Family Partnership
Haulcy, a longtime local nonprofit leader, will start the job in July.
Heather Britt named executive director of Wilder Research in St. Paul
Wilder Research is the research arm of the Wilder Foundation in St. Paul.