Girl Scout cookies face unfounded health claims
by Despite discredited reports, the Girl Scouts organization faces a class action lawsuit. Girl Scouts across America conclude their annual cookie sales for the 108th season, …
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Minnesota Twins lose home opener
by The Minnesota Twins had their home opener Thursday afternoon. Here’s what fans had to say about the Twins. “It’s that energy,” Mark Simpson said. “It’s …
UMN workers and students rally after ICE detention
by Some University of Minnesota workers and students believe the University is politically repressing them. To fight for their cause, they protested outside two administrative buildings.
Como Zoo and Conservatory local sloth celebrity, Chloe
by Chloe the Sloth is a local sloth celebrity at Como Zoo and Conservatory and has been there for 20 years.
Dance Marathon hosts annual ‘Sotathon fundraising event for children of Gillette
by Dance Marathon, a student-led group at the University of Minnesota dedicated to raising money for the kids of Gillette Hospitals, hosted its final fundraising event of the year this past weekend.
Volunteers build DIY cat houses
As the days grow longer, volunteers at Feline Rescue are preparing for kitten season by transforming discarded drink coolers into shelters for the area’s feral …
Irish Arts Minnesota’s St. Patrick’s Day Irish celebration
Irish Arts Minnesota held its annual St. Patrick Day festival last Monday at St. Paul’s Landmark Center. The St. Patrick’s Day Irish Celebration featured multiple …
Minnesota Holocaust survivors’ stories told in new UMN database
Minnesota Shoah Stories is a new, interactive project created at the University of Minnesota that tells the story of Holocaust survivors who came to the state.
International Women’s Day brings together Hopkins community
by At the Hopkins Community Center nonprofit One Good Deed held a women’s day celebration to bring together women business owners and community on March 8. …
Following JOANN Fabrics closures, where can Twin Cities creatives find their fabric now?
Retail chain JOANN Fabrics announced Feb. 23 it was officially going out of business. What are some small, local fabric shop options for Twin Cities creatives?