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Helping Paws Event Raises Money for Service Dogs

August 16, 2022

Volunteers at a Holiday Gas Station in Plymouth sold barbecue and car wash deals to help raise money for Helping Paws, an organization that helps train service dogs. -as seen on WCCO-TV

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There's a Minnesota Connection to the First Women's Tour De France Race in More than 30 Years

july 30, 2022

After a 33-year absence, the globally known Tour De France is having a women's bike race. -as seen on WCCO-TV

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Return of Women's Tour de France Ripples in Minnesota

july 22, 2022

Human Powered Health team featured in the Star Tribune. -as read in the Star Tribune

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Lily Williams Takes on the Tour de France Femmes 

july 18, 2022

Williams prepares for the eight-day, 640-mile race. -as read in Northwestern Magazine

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Tare Market Takes Kendall on a Tour of their Sustainable Space

april 22, 2022

In honor of Earth Day, Kendall visited a zero waste store. -as seen on The Jason Show

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Zero-waste Store Opens a Second Location

april 20, 2022

Owner, Amber Haukedahl, shares Tare Market's mission and products they offer. -as seen on Minnesota Live

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Kyle Rudolph Teaming Up with Other Pro Athletes to Support Community

March 10, 2022

NFL player Kyle Rudolph discusses his organization, Alltroo, and how he’s working to help the Minneapolis community impacted by gun violence. -as seen on K​STP-TV

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Zero-waste Tare Market Set to Open Second Twin Cities Location

February 25, 2022

Tare Market is is set to open a NE Minneapolis location in the Twin Cities. -as read on Bring Me The News

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Tare Market Expands Their Green Footprint

March 2, 2022

After three years in South Minneapolis, zero waste shop, Tare Market is introducing a second shop in Northeast Minneapolis. -as read in Minneapolis/StPaul Magazine

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A New Book Has a Simple Message Everyone Should Know: Be Nice. The End. Simple Wisdom of the Playground Kids

november 8, 2021

Author Bryan Skavnak and illustrator Wendy Kieffer Shragg join Fox 9 Good Day to talk about their unlikely pairing and beautiful collaboration. -as seen on Fox 9 Good Day

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Bryan Skavnak and Wendy Kieffer Shragg Featured on WCCO AM Radio

november 2, 2021

Authors Bryan Skavnak and Wendy Kieffer Shragg talk with Jordana Green about their new book Be Nice. The End. -as heard on WCCO radio

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How A New Book Inspires Kindness With Simple Messages

october 20, 2021

Wendy Kieffer Shragg and Bryan Skavnak share their collaborative vision in a book all about simple ways to be kind. -as read in TC Jewfolk

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Will the Pandemic Make Us Nicer People?

may 24, 2021

Rabbi Hayim Herring talks to Jordana Green and Paul Douglas. -as heard on WCCO-AM Radio

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Wellness Within Your Own Walls

April/May 2021

Lilac 11 advocates for finding your calm through a brand of products centered around the customer. -as read in Twin Cities Business Magazine

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Lilac 11 Gets Added to Oscar ​Nominee Gift Bags for the Stars

April 8, 2021

Wellness products such as facial rollers, toners and lip balms made their way to the 2021 Oscar​ Everyone Wins gift bags this year. -as read on Vogue.com

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Keri Bahar of KSB College Consulting Speaking About the Decisions Colleges, Students and Parents Are Facing

august 18, 2020

Mike Max discussed many of the issues ​2021 college applicants face with Keri Bahar of KSB College Consulting. -as heard on WCCO Radio

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Ellen Paxton Advises on Avoiding the Summer Slide

May 27, 2020

Ellen Paxton of the Professional Learning Board joins Cory Hepola with some summer education tips for parents.
-as heard on WCCO-AM Radio

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How to Make Your Birth Fun (Or At Least Tolerable!)

May 2020

Having an enjoyable birth is more likely if you do a little planning. Doula Sue Chargo from New Heart Doula Care in Minneapolis likes to figure out what will make her clients feel the best. -as read on Baby Chick

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Schools Transition to Online Learning During COVID-19 Pandemic 

March 18, 2020

The Minneapolis-based Professional Learning Board now offers five- and 30-hour courses for teachers to learn how to operate an online classroom.  -as read in Twin Cities Business

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Minnesota Woman Shares 'Hidden Recipes' of Jews Enslaved by Nazis

January 22, 2020

Now the recipes and their remarkable origins are being shared with the public as the world marks the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp - where Moreimi's mother was confined the first two months of her captivity. 
-as read in Star Tribune

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Essence One Gets Into Oscar Nominees’ Gift Bags

January 15, 2020

Twin Cities-based natural beauty line Essence One has been selected for the 2020 Oscar baskets. -as read in MplsSt.Paul Magazine

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EssenceOne Helps Fund Critical Mental Health Awareness Club at Maple Grove High School

January 2020

As a company that strives to elevate awareness about natural mental health therapies, Essence One partnered with Bring Change to Mind. -as read in Maple Grove Magazine

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'Hidden Recipes' Tells Story of How a Local Woman's Parents Survived the Holocaust

November 27, 2019

Author Eva Moreimi shares a moving and emotional story of how her parents struggled through and survived the atrocities of WWII.  Hidden Recipes recounts how Moreimi's mother courageously, in an act of silent resistance, collected hundreds of recipes from her fellow inmates at a labor camp. -as seen on KARE 11

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MN Brands for Good Featured in Minnesota Parent

OCtober 2019

MN moms help fundraisers sell items that are locally made. -as read in Minnesota Parent

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Minnesota Brands for Good

August 7, 2019

There is a new way for Minnesota schools, bands, churches and many other groups to raise money that also supports local business. It's called Minnesota Brands for Good. -as seen on KARE 11

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Beyond Words Co. Featured on WCCO-AM

July 21, 2019

Catherine Hinz, owner of Beyond Words Co., talks about how a difficult tragedy in her life turned into a profitable business. -as heard on WCCO-AM

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Chefs Celebrating Prince’s Birthday With Four-Course Meal

June 4, 2019

Chef Lachelle Cunningham, of Chelle’s Kitchen, spoke with Jason DeRusha and Heather Brown about the culinary collaborative happening Friday. -as seen on WCCO MidMorning

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Twin Cities Live visits Six For Good at Rosedale Mall

April 3, 2019

Two sisters, a saw and Google. That is how Good Company “Hagen and Oats” got its start back in 2015. -as seen on Twin Cities Live

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Isadore Nut Company Has a Mission to Do Good

January 5, 2019

A Minneapolis nut company is taking its "good-for-you" snack and pairing it with a mission to do good. -as seen on KARE 11

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Author Lee Blum on Fox 9 News

June 7, 2018

Mental health practitioner and author, Lee Wolfe Blum discusses the portrayal of eating disorders on TV. -as seen on FOX9


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TeaSource Celebrates 20-Year Anniversary

august 8, 2018

Tea aficionado Bill Waddington, the founder of TeaSource, joined KARE 11 News at 4 to discuss tea history and to share details of upcoming celebrations marking the company's 20th anniversary. -as seen on KARE 11

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Twin Cities Musician Helps Others Tap Creative Potential

october 27, 2016

People everywhere are looking for ways to take their skill sets and leverage them in new places and in new ways. And that was the case for musician Peter Himmelman when he created Big Muse. -as seen on KARE 11

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Local Charity on a 'Tail Wagging Mission' to Save First Responders

August 16, 2022

Helping Paws volunteers hold fundraiser for first responders, people with physical disabilities and veterans with PTSD. -as heard on WCCO-AM

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Meet a Woman Vying for the Top Spot in This Weekend’s Tour de France

july 22, 2022

TODAY’s Dylan Dreyer speaks with one American vying for the yellow jacket, as well as the woman who helped blaze the trail for Sunday’s race. -as seen on NBC's Today Show

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Lily Williams Gives Colorado Connection to Upcoming Women’s Tour in France 

july 10, 2022

Williams to compete in The Women’s Tour de France after its 30-year hiatus. -as read in The Denver Post

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Tare Market Opens Second Zero Waste Location on Earth Day

april 21, 2022

Good news, not only for the planet, but also for the woman-owned zero-waste products company, Tare Market. -as read in Midwest Home Magazine

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Tare Market, Packaging-Free Shop, Is Opening 2nd Location

april 18, 2022

A Twin Cities business dedicated to helping people reduce their carbon footprint is opening a second location. -as seen on WCCO

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Owner of Tare Market Talks Zero Waste

March 7, 2022

Amber Haukedahl shares how her market is helping reduce and reuse. -as heard on WCCO AM Radio

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Tare Market to Open Second Location in Northeast Minneapolis

February 25, 2022

Eco-friendly retailer Tare Market is adding a second shop in Minneapolis this spring. -as read in Minneapolis St. Paul Business Journal

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Be Nice. The End. Featured in Lake Minnetonka Lifestyle Magazine

november 2021

Shragg and Skavank's collaboration make the new book recommendation list. -as read on page 10 of Lake Minnetonka Lifestyle Magazine

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Brooklyn Park Father of Two Shifts Focus From Golf Course to Classrooms, Encouraging Kids to Be Nice

october 16, 2021

Bryan Skavnak is founder of Be the Nice Kid, a business venture that engages
students in storytelling and activities designed to build character, courage and compassion. -as read in the Star Tribune

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Lilac 11 Featured in Minneapolis Lakes Magazine

April 2021

Founder, Amy Arias introduces her beauty and wellness brand that helps us be our best selves. -as read in Minneapolis Lakes Magazine

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Erin O’Leary Shares Her Illustration Story in Lakes Magazine

February 2021

Growing up, Erin O’Leary wrote and illustrated her own books, sewed clothes for her dolls, and spent a good chunk of her allowance money at the craft store. But she never imagined, nor thought it possible, that any of her hobbies would help her make a living as an adult. -as read in Minneapolis Lakes Magazine

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Helping Kids Cope With COVID-Related Change

November 23, 2020

Dr. Abigail Gewirtz advises on what we can do to help kids understand all the changes in their current lives. -as seen on WCCO

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High School Seniors Concerned About College

august 13, 2020

Students plan for college in a pandemic. -as seen on KARE-11

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23 Care Packages We’re Sending to Friends Who Are Stuck at Home

May 6, 2020

Being stuck at home can feel isolating but Beyond Words Co. makes it easier to stay in touch and lets loved ones know that you are thinking about them. -as read on Reader’sDigest.com

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SLP Company Gets Teachers Ready For Distance Learning

March 25, 2020

Ellen Paxton was ahead of the curve when it comes to distance learning, a skill set that is becoming more useful by the day. -as read on TC Jewfolk

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Professional Learning Board Featured on WCCO-AM 

March 16, 2020

Ellen Paxton interviews with Jordana Green and Paul Douglas.  -as heard on WCCO-AM Radio

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DNA Test Unveils Family Secret

January 22, 2020

A DNA test showed a 46 year-old woman that her family had been keeping a big secret from her for her whole life. -as seen on WCCO

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A Holocaust Memoir’ Adds to Legacy of Victims and Survivors

december 17, 2019

While imprisoned in a munitions plant in Germany during World War II, the mother of St. Louis Park resident Eva Moreimi secretly recorded family recipes from fellow inmates at the factory. -as read in Sun Sailor

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‘MN Brands For Good’ Puts Local Twist on Fundraising

november 22, 2019

The Maple Grove company is helping communities ​support Minnesota-made products. -as seen on KARE 11

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How To Support Local Brands, Companies Easily

September 9, 2019

Gina Moore and AJ Zimmer, from Minnesota Brands For Good, explain. -as seen on WCCO

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Perk at Play: Schaper Park Obstacle Course

August 3, 2019

Perk’s run through the course could use some polish, but his 40 yard dash was a thing of beauty. -as seen on KARE 11

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Finding The Right Expression To Help Those Dealing With Loss

July 18, 2019

When someone you care about is dealing with a loss, it can be tough to know what to say, says Beyond Words owner Catherine Hinz. -as seen on WCCO MidMorning

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Local Author Pens Book To Bridge Generational Divide

may 13, 2019

"Connecting Generations" author, Hayim Herring, explains. as seen on WCCO Mid Morning

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Khabie Communications on Key Business Relationships

March 13, 2019

Why PR professionals should trust a journalist to stay in touch. -as featured on Muck Rack Blog

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TeaSource's Quest to Bring the Best Teas to the Twin Cities

January 2019

Personal interest turns into successful career. It is said that if people do what they love, they’ll never work a day in their life. -as read in Southwest Metro Mag

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Baby Grand Boutique Relocates to St. Louis Park

November 6, 2018

The veteran local baby and child boutique has found a new home—in a St. Louis Park building that is no stranger to the Roedler family. -as read in MplsSt.Paul Magazine

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Minn. Author Opens Co-Op Workspace For Women In Mpls.

March 19, 2018

The environment you work in can have a big impact on how productive you are. That’s why a Twin Cities health and wellness expert decided to start a business unlike any other in Minnesota. -as seen on WCCO

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Singer-Songwriter Peter Himmelman Pens Self-Help Book On Creativity

October 27, 2016

Singer-songerwiter Peter Himmelman is sharing how he channeled his creative talents in a new book "Let Me Out".
-as seen on WCCO

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DeRusha Eats: Breaking Bread Café

June 9, 2016

It is a one-of-a-kind restaurant, run by a nonprofit and a chef who used to be an administrative assistant for a nonprofit. -as seen on WCCO

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Eden Prairie Father's Mission To End Distracted Driving

April 18, 2016

Vijay Dixit vividly recalls the day his daughter, Shreya, got her driver's license. It was her 16th birthday, and after she passed her test, she ran out to meet him, waving her card. -as seen on WCCO MidMorning

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SeilerSchindel Law Advises on Estate Planning

June 20, 2016

Jon Schindel from SeilerSchindel lets people know why this should be a significant consideration for your their estate planning.
-as seen on Fox9

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Twin Cities Nonprofit Funding High School Group's Device to Curb Distracted Driving

August 15, 2022

Local teens partner with Vijay Dixit to develop new safety technology. -as seen on WCCO-TV

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After More Than 30 Years, a Multiday Women's Tour de France is Back

july 22, 2022

Lily Williams featured on NPR. -as read on NPR.com

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Former Chiles Star, Olympian Lily Williams to Compete in Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift

july 21, 2022

Williams' journey continues next week in Western Europe where she will compete in the upcoming race. -as read on Yahoo.com

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Jason Zucker Partners with Gavin Kaysen for an Upcoming Event 

june 28, 2022

Jason DeRusha learns about a unique dining opportunity from Gavin Kaysen & Jason Zucker. -as heard on WCCO-AM Radio

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St. Louis Park-based Company Provides Technology For At-home Care

april 21, 2022

HealtheMed is “dedicated to breaking down access to care barriers for Medicaid waivered participants,” according to the company. -as read in The Sun Sailor

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Minnesota Sports Stars Leverage Fan Experiences to Raise Philanthropic Dollars

april 15, 2022

Alltroo, a new Minnesota-based sweepstakes startup, combines the business of philanthropy with the allure of celebrity. -as read in Twin Cities Business

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Tare Market Featured on ​Shop Girls

March 5, 2022

Amber Haukedahl of Tare Market, Minnesota’s first zero waste store, joins the show to talk about her mission with the market. -as heard on MyTalk FM 107

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Be Nice. The End. Featured in Minnesota Monthly

February 2, 2022

Author Bryan Skavnak and illustrator Wendy Kieffer Shragg's book chosen in Editor's Picks. -as read in Minnesota Monthly Magazine

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Minnesota Organization Connects Workers with Disabilities to Jobs

october 27, 2021

With a recent boost in state funding, one local organization is working to match job seekers that have disabilities with real jobs. -as seen on Fox 9

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Helping Disabled Adults Find Jobs

october 8, 2021

Nicole Rabinowitz of Inclusive Networking shares how her organization helps job seekers with disabilities find meaningful employment. -as heard on WCCO radio

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If Hearing Loss is Affecting My Speech, What Should I Do?

April 19, 2021

Audiologist Jane Chandler from ENT Specialty Care talks about the connection between hearing loss and speech. -as read on WebMD.com

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Golden Valley Artist Starts Business with a Nod to Her Late Mother

february 24, 2021

Wake Up Spring features a collection of personalized pieces made by Posada that celebrate children with whimsical depictions of their names. -as read in Sun Post

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Denim & Ink Featured in WCCO’s 2020 Holiday Gift Guide

December 15, 2020

In a series of customized illustrations, Erin’s drawings depict pre-pandemic life, when we were able to gather without social distancing restrictions, spanning generations and in large groups. -as seen on WCCO

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How to Help Your Children Understand Big Changes During the Pandemic

November 19, 2020

Dr. Abigail Gewirtz, child psychologist and professor at the University of Minnesota, gives advice for how to have "essential conversations". -as seen on KARE 11

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Lolo's Superpower Featured in MN Parent

july/august 2020

Leslie Pitt shares the inspiration behind her new book. -as read in MN Parent Magazine

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17 Care Packages We’re Sending to Friends

May 2020

Beyond Words Co. provides a social-distance friendly care package. -as read on TasteofHome.com

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Birth in the Wake of the Coronavirus 

March 20, 2020

Sue Chargo offers doula support to expectant mothers in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. -as seen on WCCO

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KSB Consulting Provides Insight on the College Application Process

March 14, 2020

Founder Keri Bahar joins John Williams to outline the most important factors of a student’s resume for college admission. -as heard on WGN Radio

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MN Company Fighting for Clean Water Worldwide

March 12, 2020 

Mitch Reaume founded his non-profit, Northern Glasses to assist ​the global water crisis.  -as seen on KARE 11

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Twin Cities Product Included In Oscars' 'Swag Bag’

February 7, 2020

Lauren VanScoy, founder of Essence One is featured on WCCO​MidMorning.  -as seen on WCCO

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'Hidden Recipes' Featured in TC Pioneer Press

January 19, 2020

In an act of resistance Moreimi’s mother collected hundreds of recipes while imprisoned in a WWII concentration camp. -as read in TC Pioneer Press

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‘Hidden Recipes’: Author Pens Memoir About Parents’ Holocaust Survival

december 16, 2019

Eva Moreimi spoke with Heather Brown and Kim Johnson about how hidden recipes helped her mother survive​ the Holocaust. -as seen on WCCO

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Gaming Techniques Aimed at Making Better Drivers 

november 4, 2019

Driver in Making program plants the seeds of distraction free driving in younger kids. -as seen on KARE 11

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State Fair Helps Small Businesses Bring in Customers Year-round

September 2, 2019

Many small businesses throughout Minnesota set up booths at the Minnesota State Fair. -as seen on KARE 11

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Essential Oil Inspired by the State Fair

August 1, 2019

Essential oils can be just the thing some of us need to de-stress. One local company is making oil blends that are state fair themed. -as seen on KARE 11

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Metro Woman Creates Care Packages

July 17, 2019

Her care packages are geared towards different kinds of grief and needs. -as seen on KARE 11

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Avoiding Pitfalls of Stressful Family Time

may 13, 2019

New book focuses on improving inter generational communication. -as seen on KARE 11

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Authors Rabbi Hayim Herring & Terri Elton on WCCO-AM

February 12, 2017

Interviewed on Roshini Rajkumar's News & Views -as heard on WCCO-AM

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Rosland Park Featured on Edina TV

September 30, 2016

The first "universal playground" in Edina has been installed at Rosland Park. This unique playground, which is the largest in Edina, gives people of all ages and abilities the opportunity to participate in all activities. -as seen on Edina TV

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Culinary Nonprofit in North Minneapolis as an Appetite for Social Change

May 7, 2015

Most restaurants start out as for-profits and end up as nonprofits by happenstance. Breaking Bread Cafe opened last week as a nonprofit with for-profit dreams, served with a side order of social residuals. -as read in the Star Tribune

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Distracted Driving: How Can We Stop It. How Can We Fix It.

April 11, 2016

April is Distracted Driving Awareness month and many are still dangerously unaware of the prevalence of distracted driving behaviors among drivers today.
-as seen on KARE 11

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Local Chefs Create Documentary Series To Promote Living Off The Land

November 23, 2015

Three local chefs have created a three-part documentary series that highlights the beauty of the BWCA and the importance of sustainable cooking.
-as seen on WCCO

Tour de France Femmes is a Women’s Sports Triumph Long in the Making

july 22, 2022

Marianne Martin recalls the 1984 Tour de France. -as read on SportsIllustrated.com

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Charles Aaron's Team Gears Up for Tour de France Femmes

july 18, 2022

Aaron shares his thoughts around Human Powered Health participating in the race. -as seen in TC Jewfolk

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For the First Time in 30 Years, Three American Teams Invited to Compete in the Women’s Tour de France

june 14, 2022

Lily Williams and Marianne Martin discuss the milestone upcoming race. -as seen on KDVR-TV

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This Tech Could Help Keep You at Home During Medical Care

april 20, 2022

HealtheMed CEO, Tom Spencer joins Paul and Jordana. -as heard on the Paul & Jordana Show

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Zero-waste Shop 'Tare Market' to Open Second Location in Northeast Minneapolis

april 14, 2022

Minnesota's first zero-waste shop is now expanding. Tare Market will open a second location in Northeast Minneapolis on Earth Day. -as seen on KARE 11

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Learning to ‘Be the Nice Kid’

March 3, 2022

Bryan Skavnak travels to schools around the world teaching children about the importance of being kind. -as read on KELO-TV S​ioux Falls, SD

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Lilac 11 Featured in
M​plsStPaul Magazine

february 2022

Lilac 11 included in 'Good Stuff' - great office gear that helps you get the job done in style! -as read in Minneapolis/StPaul Magazine


Be Nice. The End. Featured on Minnesota Live

october 26, 2021

Wendy Kieffer Shragg and Bryan Skavnak discuss the collaboration of creating their new book that reminds us simple ways to be kind to each other. -as seen on Minnesota Live

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Wayzata Artist, Brooklyn Park Writer Team Up for New Book

october 7, 2021

Wendy Kieffer Shragg and Bryan Skavnak collaborate on the book Be Nice. The End. -as read in Wayzata Sun Sailor

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Lilac 11 Featured on ShopGirls

April 17, 2021

Lilac 11 creator talks about new wellness products. -as heard on My Talk FM107.1

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Self Care Line, Lilac 11 Makes the Twin Cities Live Must-Have Valentine’s Gifts List

February 2021

Producer Lisa Adams previews the all vegan, paraben-free, all natural self care kit for the upcoming holiday. -as seen on Twin Cities Live

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Coaching Our Kids Through Their Emotions Over a Difficult Holiday Season

November 23, 2020

Dr. Abigail Gewirtz of the U of M joins Cory to talk about how parents can best help their kids through the difficult emotions that will come with this holiday season. -as heard on WCCO News Talk Radio

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Recipes Tell a Story of Courage and Conviction

September 2020

Eva Moreimi shares her family legacy with Minnesota Good Age. -as read in Minnesota Good Age

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Sue Chargo Weighs in on How the Pandemic Has Changed Birth

April 21, 2020

Doulas are helping screen new moms for issues that arise such as postpartum. -as read on Romper

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Online Learning Providers Offer Hope To New Homeschoolers 

March 20, 2020

Online learning specialists, the Professional Learning Board is now offering its five hour course in online teaching for free amid the COVID pandemic. -as read on Forbes.com

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Northern Glasses (Fight for Something)

March 4, 2020 

Northern Glasses is using ​a new business model to encourage philanthropic consumers.  -as heard on WCCO-AM Radio

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Essence One Featured in MN Parent ​Magazine

February 2020

VanScoy discusses the beginnings of her Twin Cities-based aromatherapy business.  -as read in MN Parent

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Small Minnesota-Based Company Nabs Space in Academy Awards Swag Bags

January 15, 2020

Essence One, a Minneapolis maker of personal care products, will use the Oscars as a marketing platform. It will add some of its products to the gift bags that Oscar nominees get, hoping that stars will use and promote them. -as read in Star Tribune

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Lee Wolfe Blum Talks DNA Ancestry

december 10, 2019

Author previews her upcoming book about her personal journey after a DNA home test kit revealed the man who raised her is not her biological father. -as heard on WCCO-AM

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Beyond Words Co. Featured in Minnesota Parent

November 2019

Beyond Words Co. offers multi-sensory mail-order care packages. -as read in Minnesota Parent

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Tips For Shaping Your Eyebrows

october 18, 2019

Expert Leah Simon-Clarke from reVamp SalonSpa in Uptown shares some advice. -as seen on WCCO

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Minnesota State Fair is a Magnet that Some Small Retailers Use the Entire Year

August 24, 2019

A booth can bring business to brick-and-mortar stores long after event has run its course. -as read in the Star Tribune

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Mister Tea

August 2019

Bill Waddington, the award-winning founder of TeaSource, travels the world to bring delicious international teas to Minnesota. -as read in Minnesota Good Age

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Mermaid Swimming Class Featured on Fox 9 News

June 13, 2019

The Sabes Jewish Community Center is there for anyone who is looking to get in touch with their inner mermaid or merman.  -as seen on FOX 9

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Women-owned MN Brands

APRIL 24, 2019

Six for Good is a collective of women-owned Minnesota brands that all give back to different causes they are passionate about. -as seen on KARE 11

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‘We Need More Bodies’: Employers Hold Trades Summit Amid Worker Shortage

September 5, 2018

For decades it has been the mainstream mantra hammered into the heads of our young people: High school graduates were told they had to pursue a college degree if they wanted to get ahead. -as seen on WCCO

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Breaking Bread Cafe Celebrates Holiday Food Traditions

December 12, 2016

December is a month filled with many very significant cultural and religious holiday celebrations. One thing they all have in common? Food. -as seen on KARE 11

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Surviving Suicide

June 8, 2018

Author and mental health practioner is helping others confront their fears, and ultimately understand that suicide can be preventable. -as seen on WCCO

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The Drive: New Book Aims to Make Distracted Driving Taboo

August 3, 2016

As researchers were ramping up their work on the dangers of distracted driving, Vijay Dixit knew first hand the pain and devastation that can occur when drivers take their eyes off the road, even for a nanosecond. -as read in the Star Tribune

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Author Julie Burton on WCCO TV

May 3, 2016

Author Julie Burton on WCCO TV. -as seen on WCCO

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Clingk's Drink Markers Featured on Today Show Holiday Segment

December 6, 2014

Jill Martin shares her holiday gift guide with the Hoda and Kathie Lee.
-as seen on The Today Show

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