Health & Wellness | Midway Como Frogtown Monitor

Linda Grieme (left) and Gregg Kelley (right) have been members of the NSSTC for decades. They’re drawn to others who love and value silent sports. (Photo by Margie O’Loughlin)

North Star Ski Touring Club embraces silent sports

To a cross country skier, there are few sounds more magical than the swoosh of their skis on a freshly groomed trail – and Minnesota has no shortage of these.According to Gail Lundeen Brand, … more

By MARGIE O’LOUGHLIN | 1/14/21

Kids learn patience, love and kindness through working and playing alongside dogs to boost self-esteem, emotional awareness, frustration tolerance and treating other people with respect. (Photo courtesy of Canine Inspired Change)

Canine Inspired Change hopes to bring healing through three deep dog breaths

Seven-year-old Danielle Graczyk sat on the kitchen floor of her one-level house, curled up into her dog, Sally. The blankets wrapped around her comforted the two to sleep. Sally had been brought to … more

By Makenna Cook | 1/14/21

Open Cities Health Center provides free care

A woman came into Open Cities Health Center (OCHC), 409 N Dunlap St., St. Paul, crying. She had just lost her job and didn’t know how she’d pay for the insulin she needed. Without … more

By Chloe Peter | 1/14/21

Students and their teacher in a College Readiness class at the Hubbs Center in 2018, which prepares students for college level work in reading and writing. (Photo submitted)

Hubbs Center offers free job training for English language learners

When Talita Silva left her small town in Brazil to work as an au pair in St. Paul last December, she dreamt of using her two-year visa to travel the U.S. and improve her English in order to one day … more

By Emma Harville | 1/14/21

Ain Dah Yung Center bridges gap for young adults transitioning to stable life

On University Avenue in St. Paul, yellow, green and red paint covers the walls of a new housing unit for homeless teens and young adults to transition into living independently. The Mino Oski Ain Dah … more

By Emma Eidsvoog | 1/14/21

HEALING

Eleven young activists connect on Zoom with Irreducible Grace Foundation (IGF) team members every other Sunday afternoon. These student activists listen as the IGF team members talk about how to … more

By Molly Korzenowski | 1/14/21

Youth in Model Cities created art on the side of the Victoria Theater Arts Center after the murder of George Floyd. | Submitted Photos by Crystal Vital-Schwartz

Coaches walk alongside youth to keep them out of prison

Bryale Winters, joined by his colleague, Crystal Vital-Schwartz, knocked on the door of a 16-year-old youth’s house for their initial meeting. As the youth’s community coach, … more

By Jhenna Becker | 1/14/21

The two Foodmobiles make multiple stops in St. Paul each week, offering food choices. Find the schedule at keystoneservices.org. (Photo by Logan Murphy)

Keystone brings food to community through foodmobile program

For some people in need, going to a traditional food shelf brings feelings of anxiety and shame. About seven years ago, Minneapolis-based nonprofit Keystone Community Services had an idea to change … more

By Logan Murphy | 1/14/21

Together

As the school season ends, Megan Phinney, coordinator of the Children’s Gardening Program at Urban Farm and Garden Alliance (UFGA), gets ready for new and returning children to flood the … more

By Savannah Romero | 1/14/21

ComMUSICation looks ahead to next stage

Youth participating in ComMUSICation programs speak many different languages including Spanish, Hmong, Karen, Oromo, Somali, Thai, and Vietnamese. The common language they all share, besides English, … more

By MARGIE O’LOUGHLIN | 1/14/21

Players stand in front of the wall at Clayland Park. (Photo submitted)

‘All you need is a ball and a wall’

One wall handball wasn’t designed for the pandemic. But it’s a healthy solution to indoor courts for handball players.“All you need is a ball and a wall,” a player … more

By Carol Mahnke | 12/9/20

URBAN FORAGER

Professional forager Tim Clemens said, “If you want to learn about the trees, herbs, and mushrooms all around you, let’s take a walk together. You don’t have to travel … more

by Tesha M. Christensen | 10/17/20

Lloyd’s Pharmacy reopens down the block after fire

Owner and pharmacist Jim Stage stands in front of the temporary location for Lloyd’s Pharmacy at 694 Snelling. (Photos by Tesha M. Christensen)[/caption] Six weeks after … more

by Tesha M. Christensen | 8/18/20

Q&A with Defining You Pilates and Fitness

Defining You Pilates and Fitness owner Suzy Levi teaches a class via Zoom. (Photo submitted) Defining You Pilates and Fitness (550 Vandalia St.) quickly transitioned to a virtual studio format in … more

by Tesha M. Christensen | 5/13/20