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The country’s first LGBTQIA-specific program for addiction is in Minnesota Pride-Institute
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The country’s first LGBTQIA-specific program for addiction is in Minnesota

Mike Marcotte September 12, 2020
Based in Eden Prairie, Pride Institute assists individuals with substance use and addiction treatment.
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Enjoy a 6-course dinner featuring 6 Twin Cities chefs

Mike Marcotte September 7, 2020
On Thursday, September 10, six Twin Cities chefs will prepare a six course dinner that you can...
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A Minneapolis nonprofit is giving away $250,000 in grants to LGBT individuals Pride-Institute
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A Minneapolis nonprofit is giving away $250,000 in grants to LGBT individuals

Mike Marcotte August 13, 2020
PFund Foundation is a premiere LGBTQ grant maker in the Upper Midwest, providing money to individuals, small...
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3 LGBTQ-friendly vacation destinations worth visiting provincetown
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3 LGBTQ-friendly vacation destinations worth visiting

Mike Marcotte August 13, 2020
No matter if your 2020 dream vacation was happening by plane, train, or automobile—chances are COVID-19 has...
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All the ways you can celebrate the Minnesota State Fair in 2020 minnesota-state-fair-cheese-on-stick
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All the ways you can celebrate the Minnesota State Fair in 2020

Mike Marcotte August 9, 2020
The 2020 Minnesota State Fair may be canceled, but State Fair officials and business owners are coming...
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The Minnesota Boychoir welcomes every child and family with a passion for music Minnesota-Boychoir
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The Minnesota Boychoir welcomes every child and family with a passion for music

Mike Marcotte July 27, 2020
"With extremely limited support from home, I turned to the Boychoir family for help. I didn’t realize...
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Driving 8 hours one-way to rehearsal: the power of One Voice Mixed Chorus one-voice-mixed-chorus
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Driving 8 hours one-way to rehearsal: the power of One Voice Mixed Chorus

Mike Marcotte July 16, 2020
During its history, One Voice Mixed Chorus has partnered with 20 local nonprofit organizations, commissioned more than...
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The owner of PinKU Japanese Street Food is cooking up something good in Northeast Minneapolis 1
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The owner of PinKU Japanese Street Food is cooking up something good in Northeast Minneapolis

Mike Marcotte July 2, 2020
The crispy shrimp, served on seasoned rice with a spicy mayonnaise, is incredible.
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Minneapolis nonprofit expected to deliver 600,000 free meals this year Open-Arms-Minnesota
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Minneapolis nonprofit expected to deliver 600,000 free meals this year

Mike Marcotte June 18, 2020
Open Arms of Minnesota prepares and delivers medically tailored meals to those living with cancer, HIV/AIDS, ALS,...
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