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Pam Bluhm worked at the Chatfield News for nearly 40 years. When the newspaper serving Olmsted and Fillmore counties closed earlier this year, Bluhm k

With only $400 in the bank, new owner brings small-town Minn. newspaper back from the dead

When the 164-year-old Chatfield paper closed, one loyal employee brought it back to life.
Liss Idrovo-Perdomo
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Children's Minnesota resource navigator drawn to helping families much like hers

August 14
Community Connect is an initiative of the Children's Minnesota health care system partly funded by a grant from Kohl's Cares.
Brian Boyer, front, led members of his Bikes & Bites squad away from nonprofit Al-Maa’Uun after dropping off a large supply of food and supplies.
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Minneapolis riders create 'Bikes and Bites' to deliver food, supplies after George Floyd killing

August 14
Their goal is to encourage giving and support the needs of existing organizations in Minneapolis — on bicycles.
Colorado resident Alexandra LittleJohn started selling and donating boxes of food during the coronavirus outbreak. MUST CREDIT: Alexandra LittleJohn.
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Colorado woman donates and sells boxes of repurposed restaurant produce

August 11
"If you're humble enough to ask for food, you can have food."
Tyler Boyd, the great-great-grandson of Febb Burn, stands with his mother, Sandra Boyd, left, and aunt Cathy Allen, on the porch of Hathburn, the fami
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How a mother's letter changed U.S. history

August 14
"Hurrah and vote for suffrage," she wrote to her young lawmaker son in 1920.
Teacher Gerardo Ixcoy conducts a math class from a secondhand, adult tricycle that he converted into a mobile classroom, in Santa Cruz del Quiche, Gua
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Teacher in Guatemala pedals class to his students

August 14
Illiteracy, lack of internet in Guatemalan highlands block virtual learning.
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Facing hardship during COVID, these Minnesotans find comfort in levity

August 7
These Minnesotans regained control and strength during pandemic times in an unusual way: laughter.
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Nonprofit auto shop looks to expand to meet growing need after unrest in Minneapolis

August 7
The Lift Garage survived violence on East Lake Street with help from volunteers, customers and even strangers.