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Fresh Summer Sweet Treats
Tip: Satisfy your summer sweet tooth with fresh-from-the-garden desserts and indulge without feeling guilty!
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Grilled Peaches with Greek Yogurt and Berries
Grilling fruit gives it a caramelized crunchy flavor that’s a real summer treat.
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Dance it out at Oula
Burn calories and have fun with this high-energy cardio workout.
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Heavy Rain, Flooding Has Mosquito Control On High Alert
WCCO’s Reg Chapman talks to YMCA Camp and Outreach Director Niall Murton to discuss how the Y prepares campers for mosquitos.
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Friday Opinuendo: On ‘Sambusa Saturday,’ a topping off, a YMCA gift and more
The Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation and the YMCA of the North partner to provide 6,200 free Y memberships to teens for the summer.
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YMCA Youth Intervention Services Hosts Canoe Day Trip for Youth to Experience the Outdoors in Minneapolis June 12
The YMCA of the North will host an urban Mississippi canoe journey for 40 youth in partnership with Wilderness Inquiry, Mississippi Park Connection, National Parks Conservation Association, National Park Service and Heartland Realty Tuesday, June 12.
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Summer Harvest: Local Nonprofit, Chef Work Together to Promote Healthy Eating
Watch how local hunger relief nonprofit MATTER partnered with the YMCA and Chef Marshall to educate kids about healthy eating.
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Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation and YMCA Offer Free Summer Memberships to Teens
Thousands of youth entering grades nine through 12 across the metro will have free access to the Y’s health and wellness and youth enrichment programs all summer long
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Thousands of teens can hit the gym for free at metro YMCAs this summer
Learn how the YMCA offers 6,200 teens across the Twin Cities free memberships for the summer.
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Twin Cities YMCAs Offering Free Teen Summer Memberships
Watch how the YMCA offers 6,200 teens free summer memberships at all Twin Cities locations.
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From back of a napkin to new law: Bill of rights will help siblings in foster care
Discover how two teens from the YMCA Youth Intervention Services worked with Minnesota legislators to keep siblings together when placed in foster homes.
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Burn a ton of calories and build strength in Defend Together
This Group Exercise class blends cutting-edge martial arts movements with energizing music.
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One family’s Y sports story
How a young person has built athletic skills, friendships and more
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Thirty-nine Local Youth Recognized for Outstanding Community Service With YMCA Youth Thrive Awards
The YMCA of the North presented Youth Thrive awards to 39 youth leaders across the metro area who have made an impact on their communities while demonstrating a commitment to the Y’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility and equity.
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More MN teens joining labor force this summer
With low unemployment and employers looking for workers, discover how the Y helps employ teens looking for summer jobs.
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Water safety reminders ahead of Memorial Day weekend
As people head to the beach, the YMCA of the North is reminding people about how to stay safe in the water.
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YMCA Engages and Educates Youth and Families On Importance of Water Safety
According to the USA Swimming Foundation and University of Memphis, two children die every day because of drowning.
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Looking for a break from workday stress? Try hydromassage at downtown Minneapolis Y
Masseuse-free massage offers benefits after a workout or as active recovery.
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Kris joins the YMCA bike challenge
The "Century Club Tour" is a challenge for families to bike 100 miles over 10 days. Watch Kris Laudien decided to join in on the fun.
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YMCA CycleHealth Hosts Century Club Tour Bike Challenge May 10-20
CycleHealth will host the Century Club Tour challenge for families to bike 100 miles in 10 days between May 10-20.
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How Local Gyms Are Going Beyond Physical Health
With the opening of its George Wellbeing Center, the Gaviidae YMCA becomes the latest Twin Cities gym to offer tools for improving mental health alongside the physical.
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North Mpls. YMCA’s ‘Healthy Eating Kitchen’ Teaches Kids Wholesome Habits
Watch how the YMCA celebrates the opening of the Healthy Eating Kitchen at the North Community YMCA.
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First-of-its-Kind George Wellbeing Center in Downtown Minneapolis Celebrates Grand Opening on May 4
New George Wellbeing Center Developed With Penny and Bill George and George Family Foundation Strengthens Spirit, Mind, Body and Community
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Crunchy quinoa salad
The ingredients in this salad are sturdy enough to stand up to batch preparation techniques—you can serve it for dinner and then eat it for lunch over the next several days.
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Overnight Berry Oatmeal
This is a great breakfast if you don’t have time to cook in the morning. Assemble most of the ingredients in a portable container the night before, add the fruit in the morning, and you can be out the door in no time.
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Focus on the core of the matter
Strengthen your whole body with Core Conditioning Classes
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Easy meals for busy people
Tip: One-container meals are simple to make, quick to clean up, and keep you nourished and feeling your best when you are short on time.
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Wellness services 101
Learn about massage, acupuncture and other services at the new George Wellbeing Center
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Take sports to the next level
Kids and teens can develop and refine skills in Sports Training
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Harold Mezile North Community YMCA Celebrates Opening of Healthy Living Kitchen Supporting Childhood Nutrition Education on April 30
Cargill Foundation Partners with YMCA on Minneapolis Kitchen for Youth and Families
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YMCA Empowers Young People and Families to Develop Healthy Habits
A November 2017 study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention projects 57 percent of US kids will be obese by age 35.
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Twin Cities YMCA focuses on food along with fitness
Fresh food is helping teach fresh habits about nutrition.
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Keeping a fitness journal
Today’s the day—start logging your notes and celebrating your progress
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Today is a great time to jumpstart change
Resolve to work toward a better you with these easy tips
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Go ahead, try something new—it’s good for you
When was the last time you did something for the first time?
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10 ways to celebrate yourself
Whether it’s a special day, or you’ve reached a goal—take time for you
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Every now and then, look inward
Self-reflection can help you to recognize the progress you make
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Sandwich Generation: Seniors and Stress
Watch how the Jennifer Menk, Senior Director of Fitness for YMCA of the North demonstrates exercises that help deal with stress.
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Youth In Gov’t Model U.N. Conference Is Largest Ever
Watch over 700 youth from across the state of Minnesota participate in the 2018 Youth in Government Model United Nations.
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Students test diplomacy skills in huge model UN conference
The "Century Club Tour" is a challenge for families to bike 100 miles over 10 days. Watch Kris Laudien decided to join in on the fun.
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32nd Minnesota YMCA Youth in Government Model United Nations Brings Nearly 800 Youth Together to Learn About Global Issues April 5 – 7
The YMCA of the North will bring together nearly 800 students in grades 7-12 at Minnesota YMCA Youth in Government Model United Nations April 5–7.
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YMCA Offers Programs to Improve Healthy Eating and Nutrition Practices
In the United States, the percentage of children and adolescents affected by obesity has more than tripled since the 1970s.
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Balance your workout and flex your muscles
Balance and Flex Together improves your stability, strength and focus.
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Focus on finding inner peace in April
Spring into wellbeing with events and activities around the metro
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Parents on the art of summer scheduling: 'The stress I feel keeps me up at night'
For many parents, planning their kids' summer break is a mind-boggling affair.
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The YMCA: One Mom’s Respite in an Otherwise Chaotic World
Come for affordable swimming lessons, stay for the humanity
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New UnitedHealth Group Equity Innovation Center Intentionally Engages Individuals, Organizations and Communities to Become Change Agents
The YMCA of the North offers the community unique experiential learning and simulations on equity, diversity, inclusion and global realities in the new UnitedHealth Group Equity Innovation Center.