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3 Tips for Creating a Summer of Unplugged Fun

(Family Features) Between school, work and entertainment, there are times when screens can seem like a pervasive part of modern life. Consider these tips for creating unplugged fun as a family.

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 …

Postal Service Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Endangered Species Act

(NAPSI)—The U.S. Postal Service will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) with the release of a new set of stamps on May 19. The stamps showcase photographs of 20 …

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 …

3 Essential Packing Tips for Summer Camp

(BPT) - Summer camp season is nearly upon us. Whether that means your kids are canoeing at the lake, scoring s’mores at sleepaway camp or sharpening their soccer skills, they’re going to …

Preparing Your Children for Kindergarten

(Family Features) Consider these tips to help build a foundation for deeper conceptual thinking, curiosity, creativity and social and emotional skills that can help children during their early school days and in life.

Marine Toys for Tots Brings Joy to Children in Foster Care

(NewsUSA) - May is National Foster Care Month, and the Marine Toys for Tots Program continues to expand its support beyond the holiday season to deliver emotional comfort and gifts to children …

Co-Occurring Conditions: Exploring the Link Between Mental Illness and Substance Use

(BPT) - Mental Health Awareness Month provides a meaningful opportunity to improve understanding and provide compassionate support for the millions of Americans impacted by overlapping mental illness …

Learning money matters: 3 things for new grads to learn this summer

(BPT) - Graduation is an important milestone, whether your child is graduating from elementary school, high school or college. With each milestone comes new advantages, new responsibilities — …

4 ways to keep your family fueled and healthy during busy sports season

(BPT) - Being involved in sports is a great way to enjoy the warm weather, bond with your kids and create long-lasting memories. It's also a great way to help keep your family healthy both physically …

Move All Summer Long: 5 activities to keep children active

(Family Features) Everybody, no matter their age, can benefit from daily physical activity. Consider these five activities to encourage children to get moving.

Escape the everyday routine and make family memories this summer

(BPT) - There's a reason summer is a popular time to vacation. With the kids out of school, and the weather warming up, take advantage of the sunshine and your family's more flexible schedule to …

Why allergy season is getting worse — and what you can do about it

(BPT) - Does it feel like your allergy symptoms keep getting worse every year, and seem to last a lot longer, too? If so, you're not alone. According to a recent report from the Allergy and Asthma …

Nine in ten parents say their child is at grade level. About one in four are.

(BPT) - Shareeda Jones thought her nine-year-old daughter was doing well in school, even during the pandemic when remote and hybrid learning took a significant toll on student achievement. Shareeda …

Masterpieces of Home Entertainment and Modern Living: The Evolution of LG OLED Continues

(BPT) - Over the past decade, LG has solidified its leadership of the premium TV market through the continuous evolution of its OLED TVs. The company’s commitment to understanding and catering …

Six ways homeowners can lower residential cooling bills this summer

(BPT) - The YORK® brand of Johnson Controls, the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, has compiled six proven tips to help homeowners reduce cooling bills this spring and …

Non-flushable wipes with “Do Not Flush” symbol go in the trash, not the toilet

(BPT) - If you have a pack or two of wet wipes around the house, you know how convenient and helpful these household items can be. However, baby wipes, makeup wipes, and disinfecting wipes are …