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Safe spring break: 5 ways to travel more securely

(BPT) - If you’re setting out on your next big travel adventure, security and safety might be the last thing on your mind. But every now and then, something is bound to go wrong when …

Springing into Your Health

(BPT) - Of all the things to love about spring — coming out of winter blues, seeing trees start to bud and flowers begin to bloom — another one is how it can help us re-focus on our …

Planning a romantic getaway for two - on a budget

(NewsUSA) - Whether you’re planning a honeymoon, time away to rekindle romance, or simply an opportunity to make new memories together – planning ahead can save you money. To get started, decide …

Celebrate Easter with Family-Friendly Fun

(Family Features) Gathering for Easter means bright decor and flavorful food with those you hold nearest and adding some extra "egg-citement" to the holiday can come easy.

6 Tips for Hosting a Game Day Gathering

(Family Features) A little game planning goes a long way, and these tips can help you throw a trophy-worthy watch party.

A Spring Spread Any Bunny Can Create

(Culinary.net) With this sweet, colorful table arrangement, your whole family can get into the spring spirit. From festive utensils, a bright centerpiece and cute snacks, your spring setup can be fresh and fabulous.

AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Christmas church services
Bethlehem Covenant Church3141 43rd Ave. S. • 612-721-5768www.bethlehemcov.org Pastor Colleen Nelson(Handicapped Accessible)Traditional Service – 9 AMContemporary Service –10:30 …
FOSTER THE FAMILY
What do you do when a foster child you have raised for several years is suddenly going home to her birth parents? How do you react the first time the school principal calls you in to discuss a …
Riverview Theater one of few one-screen theaters still operating locally
It was Dec. 30, 1948, that the Riverview Theater at 3800 42nd Avenue opened its doors, showing the film “June Bride,” starring Bette Davis. The neighborhood icon caters to its community …
GREAT TOILET PAPER CHALLENGE AT MINNEHAHA FOOD SHELF
The Minnehaha Food Shelf has seen an enormous increase in demand for its services since the first of the year and several area churches have stepped up to try to meet the demand by collecting a …
CANS FOR SAM
Longfellow residents Linda Featherstone and her husband Frank Forkins have helped neighborhood cats and dogs to have healthier and happier lives for the past 25 years. Working with pet owners who …

The unsung hero behind mortgage lending in America

(BPT) - If you’ve ever purchased a home, you’ve probably at least considered a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage. It’s the most popular type of mortgage loan in the U.S. But this …

Addressing Your Children's Challenging Behaviors

(Family Features) Many parents of young children face behavioral concerns like children not listening, throwing tantrums, biting and more. Consider these ways to understand and address challenging behaviors in young children.

Garage Door Safety Month: Staying Safe at Home

(BPT) - Did you know that your garage door is typically the biggest moving object in your home? Inspecting your garage door to identify any potential issues can go a long way toward ensuring a safe …

A Test To His Testimony: Thomas’ Multiple Myeloma Story

(BPT) - Sponsored by GSK — Thomas, an African American man, shares his multiple myeloma story: from diagnosis at a young age to continued treatment to his role in clinical trials and as an …

Trouble sleeping? Try these tips to upgrade your sleep routine

(BPT) - The transition to spring means the beginning of daylight saving time, warmer and longer days, and the emergence of spring allergies while we begin the annual ritual of spring cleaning. This …

Five places in your home you’re forgetting to clean

(BPT) - With warmer weather, blooming flowers and longer days right around the corner, for many, this means one thing: spring cleaning.Whether you already have your essential cleaning supplies and a …

5 healthy cyber habits to practice in 2023

(BPT) - The new year is a common time to set new goals and establish new habits to create growth and change over the next 12 months. In addition to your physical, financial and social resolutions, …

4 reasons dairy in school meals is critical to children's health

(BPT) - School meals are a lifeline for many children who face hunger. Nearly 30 million children rely on school meals every day. Also, according to a 2021 peer-reviewed study by researchers at Tufts …

AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD
We're working to integrate our schools
All around the country, caregivers and their children are entering school choice season. Here in Minneapolis, the deadline to request a school is Feb. 7. Whether it be a preschool, elementary, middle …
Peace parade at Lake Nokomis Community School
Wallin helps students rise
“A Minnesota story” is the description president and CEO Susan Basil King uses when she tells about the beginnings of Wallin Education Partners, an organization that makes college …
MFT59 Dance Party at Davis Center
Educators and supporters gathered at the Davis Center on Thursday, March 24 for a dance party. It was day two of the student occupation. Early the next day, MFT59 and the school district announced …
MFT59 @ The Davis Center
In the last 18 months, over 640 teachers and support professionals have left the Minneapolis Public School district, according to MFT59. In that same time frame, 120 teachers of color have left …
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Watch your back: lifting techniques and tips to help home caregivers prevent bone and joint injuries
(BPT) - If you're a caregiver for a spouse or other family member at home, you already know how emotionally and physically challenging it can be. When you need to lift, turn or transfer a loved one …
New survey shows teaching practical life skills is essential in the classroom
(BPT) - Reading, writing, science and math are subjects that have been associated with classroom instruction since school was established. And all are relevant, important subjects to master in order …
Marine Toys for Tots Announces Record Breaking 75th Year
(NewsUSA) - Toys for Tots, the U.S. Marine Corps’ premiere Community Action Program, distributed over 24.4 million toys, books, and other gifts to 9.9 million children in need in 2022. The …
A novel option to treat the symptoms of heart failure
(BPT) - Heart failure, also known as congestive heart failure, affects more than 6 million adults in the United States according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. It is a condition …
6 surprising insights for parents of college-bound students
(BPT) - As we move into 2023, many students will choose which college they’ll attend in the fall. For parents, there are plenty of questions and concerns about the college process, especially …
Physician Anesthesiologists Ensure the Highest-Quality Care for Our Nation’s Veterans
(BPT) - Nine out of 10 Americans agree: the nation’s Veterans deserve nothing less than the highest-quality health care. Yet a proposal by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) risks …
Hilary Duff Gives the Inside Scoop on How to Build a New Baby’s Wardrobe
(BPT) - As a mom of three, Carter’s Chief Mom Officer Hilary Duff knows a thing or two about how to navigate shopping for your baby and how to style them for every season and every …
California’s New Flavored Tobacco Law Will Save Kids’ Lives
 (NAPSI)—As a parent, researcher, and professor of adolescent medicine at Stanford University, I know first-hand how important it is to keep vapes out of the hands …
School Choice is Opening Doors for Students
Parents across the country are seriously rethinking what they and their children need when it comes to K-12 education. From considering switching to new schools to using …
Bikeable neighborhoods in not-so-bike-friendly cities
Velotric drew from WalkScore data to rank U.S. neighborhoods that are far more bikeable than the cities they're part of might suggest.
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