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Overall volunteerism numbers are down, impacting many service organizations. One Twin Cities not-for-profit is empowering its clients and employees to give back in a big way.

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Minnesota’s warm, dry streak continues, with temperatures nearing 80 by Thursday | Oct. 19, 2026

Minnesota’s warm, dry streak continues, with temperatures nearing 80 by Thursday | Oct. 19, 2026

France weighs a state of emergency and curfews after a weekend of riots and thousands of arrests

France weighs a state of emergency and curfews after a weekend of riots and thousands of arrests

Minneapolis launches 12 one-day early voting pop-ups through Oct. 30, with the first open Monday

Minneapolis launches 12 one-day early voting pop-ups through Oct. 30, with the first open Monday

Heights Theater turns 100 by sticking to the classics: Live organ, 70mm film and red curtains

Heights Theater turns 100 by sticking to the classics: Live organ, 70mm film and red curtains

Take a ghost tour behind the scenes at Union Depot, where staff have their own spooky stories

Take a ghost tour behind the scenes at Union Depot, where staff have their own spooky stories

Last weekend to tour the Fall Artisan Home Tour, now with remodeled homes

Last weekend to tour the Fall Artisan Home Tour, now with remodeled homes

No cold air in sight for next week in Minnesota weather | Oct. 19, 2026

No cold air in sight for next week in Minnesota weather | Oct. 19, 2026

Can you taste the difference in dye-free Skittles and Starburst?

Can you taste the difference in dye-free Skittles and Starburst?

Minnesota law enforcement to unveil new gang violence strategy

Minnesota law enforcement to unveil new gang violence strategy

Fire destroys St. Louis Park home

Fire destroys St. Louis Park home

Obama calls Rep. Omar federal raid "appalling," and more headlines

Obama calls Rep. Omar federal raid "appalling," and more headlines

Mall of America goes all out on Halloween fun

Mall of America goes all out on Halloween fun

Man charged in Mall of America attack plot to make court appearance

Man charged in Mall of America attack plot to make court appearance

Heights Theater has been charming moviegoers for a century

Heights Theater has been charming moviegoers for a century

St. John's WR Schwellenbach finding success on gridiron, baseball field

St. John's WR Schwellenbach finding success on gridiron, baseball field

Tafoya tries to distance herself from Trump as U.S. Senate race tightens

Tafoya tries to distance herself from Trump as U.S. Senate race tightens

Will a Trump visit to Minnesota help or harm GOP candidates?

Will a Trump visit to Minnesota help or harm GOP candidates?

NEXT Weather: 6 a.m. report for Minnesota on Oct. 19, 2026

NEXT Weather: 6 a.m. report for Minnesota on Oct. 19, 2026

Solidarity Street Gallery transforms St. Paul neighborhood

Solidarity Street Gallery transforms St. Paul neighborhood

Man injured in Maplewood hit-and-run

Man injured in Maplewood hit-and-run

Teen with rare disorder hosts blood drive to honor doctors who saved her life

Teen with rare disorder hosts blood drive to honor doctors who saved her life

Minneapolis book store announces plan to reopen over a year after devastating flood

Minneapolis book store announces plan to reopen over a year after devastating flood

House destroyed in St. Louis Park fire; no injuries

House destroyed in St. Louis Park fire; no injuries

Could this October be the warmest on record in Minnesota? | Oct. 18, 2026

Could this October be the warmest on record in Minnesota? | Oct. 18, 2026

St. Thomas law students help prisoners with clemency applications

St. Thomas law students help prisoners with clemency applications

Vikings Radio fan gets surprise visit from Paul Allen

Vikings Radio fan gets surprise visit from Paul Allen

Minnesota Oncology partners with virtual clinic for breast cancer risk assessment

Minnesota Oncology partners with virtual clinic for breast cancer risk assessment

WCCO digital headlines: Oct. 18, 2026

WCCO digital headlines: Oct. 18, 2026

Minneapolis No Kings protest rallies people to vote in midterms

Minneapolis No Kings protest rallies people to vote in midterms

GOP candidate for U.S. Senate in Minnesota Michele Tafoya champions herself as independent voice

GOP candidate for U.S. Senate in Minnesota Michele Tafoya champions herself as independent voice

Here's when the wind will die down in Minnesota | Oct. 18, 2026

Here's when the wind will die down in Minnesota | Oct. 18, 2026

We warm on Sunday, with highs in the mid 60s | Next Weather 6 p.m.

We warm on Sunday, with highs in the mid 60s | Next Weather 6 p.m.

Spotlight on beef as Minnesota midterms near

Spotlight on beef as Minnesota midterms near

The longest running art crawl is in St. Paul this weekend

The longest running art crawl is in St. Paul this weekend

Everything wood working is taking place at the woodworking expo today

Everything wood working is taking place at the woodworking expo today

Bloodcurdling book bash is taking place in Bloomington

Bloodcurdling book bash is taking place in Bloomington

Minnesotans can learn all things beef at the State Fair Grounds

Minnesotans can learn all things beef at the State Fair Grounds

Midterms are less than 3 weeks away, the latest on the Oregon school shooting and other news headlin

Midterms are less than 3 weeks away, the latest on the Oregon school shooting and other news headlin

Here’s how long Minnesota weather will stay sunny | Oct. 17, 2026

Here’s how long Minnesota weather will stay sunny | Oct. 17, 2026

What Minnesota weather will look like Saturday after a chilly Friday night | Oct. 16, 2026

What Minnesota weather will look like Saturday after a chilly Friday night | Oct. 16, 2026

Wayzata honors legacy of longtime teacher and coach after his death

Wayzata honors legacy of longtime teacher and coach after his death

Schutz, Ellison discuss Operation Metro Surge during Minnesota AG debate

Schutz, Ellison discuss Operation Metro Surge during Minnesota AG debate

Probe underway after suspicious mail sent to Minnesota elected officials

Probe underway after suspicious mail sent to Minnesota elected officials

University of St. Thomas men's hockey captain eager to prove team belongs in NCHC

University of St. Thomas men's hockey captain eager to prove team belongs in NCHC

Minnesota clinic offering claims help, health services to veterans

Minnesota clinic offering claims help, health services to veterans

Why a Hopkins grocery store says it's at risk of shutting down

Why a Hopkins grocery store says it's at risk of shutting down

Flanagan, Tafoya clash over Operation Metro Surge and fraud in Senate Debate

Flanagan, Tafoya clash over Operation Metro Surge and fraud in Senate Debate

Mistrial declared in deadly Eagan street racing case

Mistrial declared in deadly Eagan street racing case

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