Born in Minnesota, a child of immigrants: 'The story of my life is the product of my parents' dreams'
Raie Gessesse, a Minnesota advocate for racial and gender equity, is the first in the Star Tribune's 'Inspired Conversations' dialogue about race. Her story begins with her parents, born and raised in Ethiopia.
Co-op supporting immigrant farmers in Minnesota gives back with food boxes for families in need
A Twin Cities co-op is paying mostly immigrant farmers to stock food boxes donated to families in need.
Teacher called to protect Capitol holds class from Humvee
National Guard member taught music as he served protecting Capitol.
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In COVID reality, daydreaming offers a healthy and freeing opportunity to get through hard times
Imagining the future – hugging, dancing, parties – gets us through hard times.
Estonians erect statue and give home to beloved stray dog
A stray dog named Zorik is immortalized after retiring to the country.
Lost in Antarctica, a wallet is returned 53 years later (memories included)
A wallet that went missing in Antarctica is returned 53 years later (memories included)
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In Brooklyn Center, a rare hospice center for children brings families together for kinship and compassion
Katie Lindenfelser describes Crescent Cove as a circle of love, a place of joy. They're not words one might expect of a hospice and respite center for children.
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New Hennepin History Museum exhibit honors health care workers of another era
The Hennepin History Museum's "Local Heroes" display covers a century of innovation and trailblazers in the medical field.
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- New Hennepin History Museum exhibit honors health care workers of another era