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With input from Minnesotans, African native invigorates his homeland
Humble beginnings led to international influence.
His wife died young. His response? Run and reset
A Lake Elmo man set out to visit all 66 state parks to run their trails. Many of the spirit-restoring trips have been with his four kids, all of them looking for healing.
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The Inspired volunteer calendar offers many opportunities to make a difference.
Pride flag stolen in West St. Paul sparks fundraising campaign
Couple want to buy Pride flags for others to fly in their neighborhood and surrounding communities.
Owatonna's Papa Jake survived D-Day on Omaha Beach, now he's a TikTok star
World War II veteran Jake Larson, a 100-year-old American best known on social media under the name ''Papa Jake," enjoyed giving hugs to the many fans he met during his trip to Normandy for D-Day commemorations.
World War II veteran from Woodbury hits the 100-year mark
Trained as an Air Force gunner, he's part of a rapidly shrinking cohort of WWII vets who are still alive.
Retiring Minneapolis teacher 'Ms. Jean' has offered a living lesson in caring
School to salute "Ms. Jean" Cerisier, who is "respected and revered" by her peers and students alike.
Minnesota carpenter helps rebuild Notre Dame's fire-ravaged roof with medieval techniques
If time travel was possible, medieval carpenters would surely be amazed to see how woodworking techniques they pioneered in building Notre Dame Cathedral more than 800 years ago are being used again today to rebuild the world-famous monument's fire-ravaged roof.
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Florida drama teacher who includes deaf students in school shows will receive a special Tony Award
The special Tony Award that honors educators will go this year to a drama teacher in Florida who has closed the gap between the deaf and hearing worlds by having productions performed in both voice and American Sign Language.
Twin Cities mentorship program celebrates boys and teens investing in hope
Boys of Hope pairs students with professional adults who help steer them to college.
Quacking in class? Ducklings imprint on Stillwater High students
Retiring teacher Andy Weaver has long incorporated ducks — and many other animals — in hands-on biology projects for students.
YMCA of the North offering free summer memberships to high school teens
Memberships will be valid at 19 YMCA locations, starting Monday through Aug. 31.
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The Inspired volunteer calendar offers many opportunities to make a difference.
How do you decide how to give? These Minnesotans practice Effective Altruism
The practice aims to save lives using logic — but why is it so controversial?
Marney Gellner shares lessons learned from her breast cancer scare
Gellner said she wishes it didn't take life-altering moments to have life-altering perspectives, but that's often how it goes.
Yuen: Tale of lost pork chops fueled this leader's journey up Medtronic's executive ranks
What are the stories that your parents have passed on that remind you of the resilience of your roots?
54 years after his father's plane crashed in Laos, Minneapolis man still searches for answers
In a pre-Memorial Day ceremony, Chris Walsh will tell the story of his father, Richard Ambrose Walsh III, an Air Force pilot shot down during the Vietnam War.
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Inspired
With input from Minnesotans, African native invigorates his homeland
His wife died young. His response? Run and reset
How you can help
Pride flag stolen in West St. Paul sparks fundraising campaign
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'Crash! Bang! It Sank!' Minnesota preschoolers make own version of Titanic movie
The filmmakers — ages 3 to 6 — began their project when one student brought in a photo of the ship for show and tell.
Former Vikings star's daughter wants to help other families tell their stories
Filmmaker and author Maya Washington has designed a program on making a creative project.
How you can help
The Inspired volunteer calendar offers many opportunities to make a difference.
How you can help
The Inspired volunteer calendar offers many opportunities to make a difference.
Lakeville mom has more than 100 kids: 'If there's room in the heart, there's room in the home'
Donna Traefald raised nine adopted children and fostered more than 100, much of that time as a single mother working full time.