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Growing ginger, jobs and justice through Urban Roots Market Garden program
While some teens thrive in a classroom environment, teen interns from the Market Garden Program at Urban Roots are thriving by getting their hands dirty. “Sometimes I just wake up and I am more excited for work than school,” said Sakura Vue, a graduate of Johnson High School who interns at the program.
4-H Youth exhibit livestock at the 2024 Minnesota State Fair
FALCON HEIGHTS—4-H youth from across Minnesota again showcased their learning in the 4-H during the first four day of the Minnesota State Fair. Throughout the year, 4-H youth select project areas that reflect personal areas of interest and pursue hands-on learning in both self-directed and guided environments. The results of their learning are exhibited at county fairs and other showcase events across the state. A collection of the best exhibits from each fair and showcase are brought to the Minnesota State Fair. Exhibiting project work at the state fair provides youth an opportunity to showcase their achievements and continue learning through interactive judging with project experts and team experiences. The presentations, exhibits and presence of 4-H youth from diverse communities across Minnesota brought renewed and welcomed energy. See the full results and photos at z.umn.edu/4h-state-fair-results.
Frugal mom influencer shares how to save while shopping
SAINT PAUL, Minn — Many parents have just one more weekend to shop before school starts, and they'll have to pay up. A survey by Deloitte shows parents this fall plan to spend on average $586 per kid. The cost nearly doubles if the child is in extracurricular programs. Enter the Twin Cities Frugal Mom.
Miesville Advances to Semis in Class B, Union Hill Season Ends
There are eight teams left in the Minnesota Baseball Association Class C Amateur Baseball Tournament and four teams remaining in Class B. Champions will be determined on Labor Day with the forecast Sunday and Monday perfect for players and fans alike. In Class B, Miesville Mudhens picked the Hopkins Berries...
St. Cloud Minnesota House candidate talks daycare violations, housing and guns
ST. CLOUD — Minnesota House of Representatives District 14A Rep. Bernie Perryman, R-St. Augusta, is facing Democratic challenger and business owner Abdi Daisane this election cycle. The Republican incumbent narrowly won her first term in 2022, walking away with a 1.3% margin. Republicans are banking on Perryman to win once again as they hope to flip the Minnesota House and put an end to the DFL trifecta in St. Paul. ...
Physicians Helping out in the Community!
The Allina Health United Family Medicine Residency Program trains physicians to become specialists in family medicine. In addition to learning how to care for patients in the clinic, hospital and attend obstetric deliveries, resident physicians also learn the importance of community health. During their three years of training, each resident physician participates in a community oriented project for one half day per month with the goal of uplifting an idea or organization in the West End. These activities have included health education in youth, seniors and homeless individuals, improving connections between organizations, planning community events, building garden plots and many more! We are always looking for new ideas and connections in the community. If you are interested in connecting and discussing an idea, please email me at [email protected].
Frugal mom influencer shares how to save while shopping
SAINT PAUL, Minn — Many parents have just one more weekend to shop before school starts, and they'll have to pay up. A survey by Deloitte shows parents this fall plan to spend on average $586 per kid. The cost nearly doubles if the child is in extracurricular programs. Enter the Twin Cities Frugal Mom.
Miesville Advances to Semis in Class B, Union Hill Season Ends
There are eight teams left in the Minnesota Baseball Association Class C Amateur Baseball Tournament and four teams remaining in Class B. Champions will be determined on Labor Day with the forecast Sunday and Monday perfect for players and fans alike. In Class B, Miesville Mudhens picked the Hopkins Berries...
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