Juma Dennis was 13 years old on the day she left a war-torn Liberia and arrived in Minnesota in the middle of a freezing cold February. She knew from a young age the importance of community and public service and has devoted her life to helping others. Juma remembered how amazed she was at the… Continue reading Juma Dennis’s Story
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Natalie VanBurkleo-Carbonara’s Story
When COVID-19 began, the hardest hit communities were the Senior Living Centers. Visitors were unable to come in, the buildings were locked down, and many seniors were completely isolated. Natalie wanted to find a way to cheer up her Grandma, and decided to use her talents to play music for her outside of her building.… Continue reading Natalie VanBurkleo-Carbonara’s Story
Susan Chin’s Story
Like many others in early 2020, when Susan Chin had to shut down her business unexpectedly, she didn't know what the future would hold. She was in a dark place and afraid of what this would mean for her family of four. She didn't qualify for unemployment – or any other government funding – and… Continue reading Susan Chin’s Story
Katrina Hart’s Story
TW: INFANT LOSS In 2016, after being gone for 10 years, Katrina returned home to Pipestone. She had traveled around to Arizona and Chicago but had decided it was time to regroup. She packed up her stuff, resigned from her job and moved back home, not knowing where her life was headed next. Within the… Continue reading Katrina Hart’s Story
Kelsey Kennedy’s Story
Far north, on the tip of Minnesota where you can almost touch Canada, you find small family-owned shops lining the streets along the sparkling and freezing waters of Lake Superior in the small town of Grand Marais. When Kelsey Kennedy moved back home to Grand Marais in her thirties, she knew she wanted to open… Continue reading Kelsey Kennedy’s Story
Explore MN Summer Challenge
We are very excited to launch our first Explore MN Summer Challenge as part of our 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY! Yes, you read that right! We will have been podcasting for one year on August 23, 2020. We can hardly believe it either! This challenge will go from July 10- August 21, 2020. This is a… Continue reading Explore MN Summer Challenge
2019 Holiday Guide: Top 10 Minnesota Events and Local Company Sales
The 2019 Minnesota Holiday Guide is your one stop shop for the holiday season in Minnesota. This is a wonderful resource if you want to attend some festive events or shop small and local. With this list of businesses you can get gifts for everyone on your list from fun MN companies! Keep reading to… Continue reading 2019 Holiday Guide: Top 10 Minnesota Events and Local Company Sales
Some Top Ways to Help Others Grieving This Holiday Season
By Miki Speer Artist behind the popular grief song, See Me “Please don’t bring her up, please don’t bring her up…” I remember thinking to myself at the Christmas Eve service during 8th grade - it was the first Christmas since my mom lost her battle to cancer and I was so emotionally distraught that it took… Continue reading Some Top Ways to Help Others Grieving This Holiday Season
5 Tips to Save Money on Easter!
Recently I read a post on Facebook that broke my heart. It was posted on a local mom group page. It was from a mom who was broke and venting about how bad she felt that she could only afford to spend $5 on candy for her kids this Easter. The post made me feel… Continue reading 5 Tips to Save Money on Easter!
3 Things to Quit Buying Now!
If you are trying to pay down debt you may be looking for ways to trim down your expenses. I am going to list the 3 things I quit paying for that made a big difference in my budget right away. Sometimes when we are just starting out on a debt free, or budgeting journey,… Continue reading 3 Things to Quit Buying Now!