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Minnesota kids, young adults with disabilities find confidence and kinship at swim club

Volunteer Chloe Swanson, an Edina High School swimmer, coached Abby Hirsch, 26, an original Clownfish member and Special Olympics gold medalist. Above

Multiple parents of swimmers said Clownfish is among few choices for that transition period between childhood and young adulthood for people with special needs.

Community advocate praises North Loop's tiny shelter model as first step in combatting homelessness

Sheila Delaney in Loring Park, which was filled with homeless people living in tents a few months ago. Delaney brings innovative housing solutions to

Community advocate and organizer Sheila Delaney knows we're running out of time.

Mendota Heights doctor finds renewed purpose in virtual medicine

Dr. Carolyn Borow has gone virtual, doing appointments about pregnancy complications, sore throats and COVID fears via computer and FaceTime.

Dr. Carolyn Borow has delivered more than 3,500 babies in her 41 years as a family doctor. But she hasn't delivered one since the coronavirus pandemic began.

A desk of their own eases remote learning for kids in need

In this photo provided by Jessica Berrellez, volunteers build desks in Gaithersburg, Md., on Friday, Sept. 25, 2020. Berrellez and her husband, with t

As distance learning swept the nation, so did projects to help students.

Neighboring gym provides 90-year-old with entertainment, motivation

"I never miss it," says the former dance teacher of watching rooftop fitness classes.

Edina middle schoolers keep peers in the know with daily Philosopher's Papers

During the recent rancorous election cycle, two Edina middle school students launched a free online newspaper to give their peers another choice for news.

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Minnesota's Hearts of Hope Family Grief Camp gives mourning kids a place to connect — and have fun

Long-running family camp continues to help kids facing loss despite pandemic challenges.

A program to improve health in Twin Cities' Black community begins with healing power of soul medicine

Elder Atum Azzahir has been the executive director of the Cultural Wellness Center for 24 years. The center is located inside the Midtown Global Marke

A Minneapolis center partners with counties and health care providers to tap into the resiliency of the Black community to improve health and financial stability.

Naturalist David Attenborough says his Instagram record brings 'important hope'

Revered British naturalist strives to reach a younger audience with Netflix, social platforms

Cake Lady helps wounded soldiers heal, one treat at a time

Retired nurse doles out big helpings of hugs, sass and, of course, sweets.

Minneapolis woman saves 200-year-old elm destined for chopping block

The tree, one of the few old elms left in the Twin Cities, towered over a small channel of Minneapolis' Lake of the Isles long before Minnesota was a state.