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West St. Paul YMCA Confirms Hy-Vee’s Interest
The YMCA announced grocery chain Hy-Vee wants to purchase the West St. Paul YMCA property.
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Cargill Foundation is helping to nourish North Minneapolis
A multi-year gift will help children, families and seniors in our community.
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Connect your mind, body and spirit with Tai Chi
Ramp up your overall wellness by taking time to slow down.
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Planned giving is a way to leave the legacy you want
Pass along values that are important to you.
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Seniors to embrace healthy possibilities during 'Active Aging Week
The "Active Aging Week" at the YMCA is focused on committing to healthy aging and helping seniors.
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YMCA Helps Seniors Thrive Physically, Mentally and Socially
According to the CDC, the population of older adults is growing, by 2050 there will be nearly 89 million older adults in the United States, more than double the number in 2010.
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Can after-school programs help your kids succeed?
Data shows participants in some of the YMCA's after-school programs were more than twice as likely to graduate high school in four years as compared to their peers who were not enrolled.
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YMCA Gathering Provides Education, Enrichment and Engagement at State’s Largest Event for Adults Ages 65 and Up September 17
The YMCA of the North will host its 13th annual Gathering to celebrate seniors living healthy lifestyles on Monday, September 17 at the Minneapolis Convention Center.
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YMCA to Participate in National Welcoming Week September 14 – 23
Welcoming Week expands on YMCA New American Welcome Centers that build bridges for newcomers to our communities
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YMCA Hosts Annual National Youth Project Using Minibikes Rodeo on September 15
YMCA of the North will host the annual National Youth Project Using Minibikes (NYPUM) Rodeo.
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YMCA Camp St. Croix Hosts Prairie Burn Music Festival on September 15 to Help Send Kids to Camp
The YMCA of the North and Royal Credit Union Foundation co-host the fourth annual Prairie Burn Music Festival on Saturday, September 15.
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Chocolate Chip Protein Snacks
Making your own protein snacks is an easy way to ensure more wholesome ingredients and less fillers.
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Banana Energy Bites
These wholesome no-bake snacks are tasty and nourishing and so easy the kids can help make them!
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Smarter Workout Snacks
Tip: Refuel post-workout with snacks that boost performance and nourish while they replenish.
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Twin Cities Y's 'Get Outdoors' promotes nature to help cure modern-day maladies
Y's 'Get Outdoors' promotes nature to help cure modern-day maladies.
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YMCA to host shoe drives to fund food shelves
Learn how the YMCA partnered with Good in the Hood to combat food insecurity in the Twin Cities.
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YMCA Announces Early Childhood Learning Center Opening in Lakeville on September 24
Families welcome to attend open houses to see the new child care center, meet the teachers and learn more about the program
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Healthy fun at the MN State Fair
Learn how to have a healthy fun time at the Minnesota State Fair.
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YMCA CycleHealth Hosts Annual BreakAway Kids Tri on August 18
CycleHealth will host its annual BreakAway Kids Tri on Saturday, August 18 at Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove.
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YMCA Partners with Good in the ‘Hood to Shoe Away Hunger across the Twin Cities
The YMCA of the North is partnering with Good in the ‘Hood and its Shoe Away Hunger program.
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East Town area of Minneapolis is growing up fast
That's the verdict of one of downtown's busiest and most engaged observers, who shares his views.
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YMCA Prepares Children for Kindergarten at Early Childhood Learning Centers
At YMCA Early Childhood Learning Centers (ECLC), 98 percent of students with at least one year at Y ECLCs surpass school district kindergarten readiness requirements.
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West St. Paul YMCA to stay open longer than anticipated
Read about the latest updates to the YMCA in West St. Paul.
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YMCA Offers Summer Camp To Help Curb Screen Time For Kids
Watch WCCO’s Reg Chapman explore Hidden Falls Regional Park with Mobile Day camp campers.
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YMCA Camp Ihduhapi encourages kids to put down their phones
Watch KARE 11’s Kiya Edwards spend time with the campers at Camp Ihduhapi.
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St. Paul YMCA may build on Osborn370 block
The YMCA of the North is considering moving its downtown St. Paul location to a new building on the western end of the podium of the Osborn370 tower at 370 Wabasha St. N. The Metropolitan Council has approved a $25,500 grant to study the site and prepare plans.
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Unlikely Twin Cities synchronized swim team goes for gold in Paris
With limited training but plenty of drive, the Subversive Sirens aim to make synchronized swimming more inclusive — and perform a Prince-medley routine at the Paris Gay Games.
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Free St. Paul camp has kids fishing, hiking — creating outdoor childhood memories
Read about how the YMCA connects urban youth to nearby nature with the Y Mobile Day Camp at Lake Phalen.
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YMCA CEO Glen Gunderson's Perspective on Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation’s Support of Free Teen Memberships
The YMCA launched its first national campaign in January 2016, and one of the 60-second spots was titled “Idle Hands.” It’s a powerful video that shows seemingly bored kids with nothing to do.
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Swimming programs aim to be lifesavers for Twin Cities children of color
Drowning is a leading cause of accidental death for all children, but children of color are particularly at risk.
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Annual BreakAway Kids Tri at Elm Creek Park Reserve
PHOTO GALLERY: CycleHealth hosted their annual BreakAway Kids Tri in Maple Grove for 750 participants.
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Balance your body and mind with Mat Pilates
Build strength, gain flexibility and practice mindful breathing.
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Shaping the future of our community
How planned giving can have an impact for generations
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Healthy activities for kids and their grandparents
It's great when kids can spend quality time with their grandparents, even BETTER when that time involves healthy activities.
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Heard on the Street: More child care on the way to Rochester
Read about how the YMCA is looking to open a new, stand-alone Early Childhood Learning Center in Rochester.
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YMCA Encourages Youth to Get Outdoors Through Camp Experiences
Research shows without access to out-of-school physical and learning activities, kids fall behind academically and gain weight twice as fast during the summer than the school year.
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YMCA Hosts Two Week-Long Day Camps at Lake Phalen and Hidden Falls in July and August to Serve Youth from Underrepresented Communities as Part of Saint Paul Connecting Children to Nature Initiative
More than 150 campers will experience nature thanks to the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation, the Play, Learn, Serve, Work Initiative, Wilderness Inquiry, Urban Roots, Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, and the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge
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Becoming an X-Gamer: Where to skateboard, in-line skate, and motocross
How does one get good at extreme sports? Through lots of time spent practicing and sage guidance from wise elders. Begin your extreme journey—whether it involves motocross, skateboarding, or inline skating—at one of these facilities near you.
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Ten Years Later, Minnesota Nonprofit Flourishes Following Loss Of Daughter
YMCA partner Abbey's Hope raises awareness in conjunction with National Drowning Prevention Month and 10th anniversary of VGB Pool & Spa Safety Act
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2018 Lakefront Music Fest is ready to rock!
Prior Lake Rotary's 2018 Lakefront Music Fest is a two-day festival featuring one night of rock music and one night of country will be July 13 & 14 at Lakefront Park.
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New Minnesota program boosts participation in senior fitness classes
Getting doctors and insurance companies involved turns out to be "the secret sauce."
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Keep your kids safe while swimming with these tips
Watch KARE 11 reporter Kiya Edwards share the Y’s top safe-swimming tips for the summer.
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Summer swimming safety tips from the YMCA
If your child isn't a strong swimmer, you can apply for free lessons from the Y!
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YMCA Announces New Members to Board of Directors
The YMCA of the North recently elected at its annual meeting seven new members to its board of directors.
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Tips for Bullying Prevention
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 28 percent of U.S. students in grades 6 through 12 have experienced bullying and at most 30 percent notify an adult
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Company news: Securian Financial elects two to its board
YMCA names seven new board members
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'I never got to say I'm sorry:' Bullying doesn't stop for summer
School is out for summer, but bullying can happen even when kids are on break. Watch how the YMCA can help teaches youth and adults to tackle bullying.
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Find your Fitness Solution at the Y
Explore your fitness challenges with a Personal Trainer
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Whipped Sorbet
Easy to make and a great way to enjoy those luscious summer berries! The icy texture of this treat makes it truly refreshing on a hot summer day.