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A Minnesota distiller who nearly died from lung disease is back at his craft less than a year after receiving a life-saving double lung transplant. His brewery is now honoring organ donors with special discounts throughout April.
Pro Football Hall of Famer Cris Carter celebrated a recovery center's 50th anniversary by sharing how the Minnesota Vikings helped save his life from addiction. For 35 years, he's traveled the country giving others hope through his own journey.
A Minnesota college put student achievement first by canceling all classes and practices for an entire day. Concordia College Moorhead dedicated the day to showcasing original research and creative work from students across every major.
A Minnesota college lacrosse team just shattered seven program records in a single jaw-dropping performance. The Pipers scored 26 goals and are having their best season in five years.
Ray Halgrimson jumped into action when a stranger collapsed at Oxbow Park in February, performing CPR that kept him alive until paramedics arrived. The Byron City Council just honored him for his life-saving quick thinking.
Minnesota's Ramsey County just approved a $320 million plan to revitalize downtown St. Paul and stabilize property taxes without asking residents to pay a penny more. The ambitious "Building Stronger Together" initiative proves smart financial planning can fuel major growth while protecting homeowners.
Minnesota wants to turn wind energy into fertilizer, cutting costs and making farmers less dependent on imports. Two planned facilities could produce 14,000 tons of ammonia yearly using local renewable power.
Minnesota hockey star Taylor Heise achieved her lifelong Olympic dream at 26, helping Team USA win gold with an assist on the overtime game-winner against Canada. After nearly two decades of working toward this moment, she's already setting her sights on the 2030 Winter Games.
A Minnesota fashion show transforms breast cancer survivors into runway models while raising money for metastatic cancer research. EMERGE combines style, storytelling, and hope to celebrate resilience and fund lifesaving science.
The CLC Foundation's "Hats Off" fundraiser celebrated students overcoming barriers and making their educational dreams reality. The community event highlighted how local support directly changes lives for learners who need it most.
A Minnesota town came together to claim every single free tree seedling offered after last year's storm damage. The overwhelming response shows how communities can rally around restoration when given the chance.
After a devastating windstorm destroyed millions of trees last summer, a Minnesota town's free seedling program sold out in days. The community initiative shows how neighbors are rebuilding their forest canopy together, one tree at a time.
Over 80 students at Bemidji State University presented months of research to the public, showing how small universities offer big opportunities. Their projects ranged from memory science to real-world marketing, all aimed at solving everyday problems.
Since 1953, the Bush Foundation has quietly shaped communities across Minnesota and the Dakotas, funding everything from Ojibwe language programs to loan pools for Black homebuyers. Now its president is sharing how modern philanthropy is evolving to meet communities where they are.
Minnesota just achieved its highest high school graduation rate ever at 84.9%, with especially strong gains among American Indian students. The milestone reflects years of investment in student support, from universal school meals to expanded mental health resources.
After a 2025 windstorm knocked down 9 million trees, Bemidji residents can now claim up to 70 free native tree seedlings to restore their properties. The community-driven effort launches in May with support from local businesses investing in the town's green future.
A circus-themed fundraiser in Rochester, Minnesota just became one of the most successful events in the Boys & Girls Club's 26-year history. The "Chair Affair" gala brought the community together to support programs serving 300 children every day.
After a windstorm toppled millions of trees across northern Minnesota, one organization is helping Bemidji residents replant their community with 10,000 free seedlings. Households can claim up to 70 trees each to restore the local canopy.
After losing his Olympic dreams, a gold medalist immediately embraced his young rivals and cheered them on. A retired USA Curling coach says this spirit of unity can heal America's deepest divides.
After losing their son Jordan to suicide in 2019, the Tommerdahl family created a scholarship fund that's helping fill critical gaps in mental healthcare by supporting graduate students entering the field. Applications are now open for the 2026 award.
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