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Sammy McDowell remembered as ‘pillar’ of his north Minneapolis community
Hundreds of people celebrated the life of Sammy McDowell on Tuesday night in north Minneapolis. They remembered McDowell as a community champion who made a point to look out for others.
‘Ady’ no more: Erroneous highway sign in St. Paul gets temporary fix
The brief reign of “Ady Mill Road” in St. Paul has come to an end. As of early Tuesday, MnDOT crews had slapped a patch over the erroneous highway sign that had been installed along Interstate 35E last week, correcting the spelling of Ayd Mill Road.
Paralysis and prejudice: Minnesota paralympian swimmer, husband document journey to parenthood
At the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival, Minneapolis native and three-time Paralympian swimmer Mallory Weggemann and her husband Jay Snyder are premiering their documentary, “Watershed.”
Lion King performance appeals to theater fans with sensory sensitivities
Hennepin Theater Trust partnered with Fraser, a local non-profit for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, to put on a sensory-friendly version of the show.