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New downtown Minneapolis YMCA will feature virtual-reality exercise machine
The YMCA is among the first to use Virtual Reality in fitness.
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YMCA Provides Safe Spaces Outside of School
Only one in three lower income youth participate in out-of-school time or expanded learning programs in St. Paul and Minneapolis, according to Youthprise.
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YMCA hosts 2017 Prairie Burn Music Festival September 16
The YMCA will co-host the third annual Prairie Burn Music Festival with the Royal Credit Union Foundation on September 16 at Camp St. Croix in Hudson, Wisconsin.
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Twin Cities YMCAs hosting 10 days of free events, community resources
The YMCA celebrates National Welcoming Week with ten days of free events and community resources.
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YMCA to Participate in National Welcoming Week September 15 – 24
Welcoming Week expands on YMCA New American Welcome Centers that build bridges for newcomers to our communities
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Resolve to Be Light in This Darkness
Like many of you, my mind is spinning because of international, national and local events that have centered around racism, from the repeal of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), to the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, to the bombing of the Dar Al-Farooq Islamic Center in Bloomington.
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Cool festivals to go to when it’s cool outside
The YMCA hosts the Prairie Burn Music Festival at Camp St. Croix on Sept. 23-24.
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Home host program helps homeless teens in the suburbs
YMCA helps suburbanites open doors to young people
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Answer Man: We're not the capital of sinkholes, but we're close
Answer Man, from the Rochester Post Bulletin, answers more questions on the merge between the Rochester Area YMCA Family YMCA and the YMCA of the North.
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West metro news briefs: Bloomington, YMCA working on community center plans
Read about how the YMCA and the City of Bloomington are working together on a new community center.
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Answer Man: Rochester Y was on the ropes before Twin Cities acquisition
Answer Man, from the Rochester Post Bulletin, answers questions about the merge between the Rochester Area Family YMCA and the YMCA of the North.
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Rochester Area Family YMCA joins YMCA of the North
The YMCA of the North announced the integration of the Rochester Area Family YMCA into the YMCA of the North following a member vote.
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Answer Man: Future of Family YMCA up for grabs today
Answer Man from Rochester answers community questions regarding the future of the Rochester YMCA.
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7 things to know about the YMCA decision
Read about how the Rochester Area Family YMCA joined YMCA of the North.
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Rochester Y joins Twin Cities organization
The Rochester Area Family YMCA joins the YMCA of the North.
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YMCA Hosts 41st Annual National Youth Project Using Minibikes Rodeo August 29
The YMCA will host the 41st annual National Youth Project Using Minibikes (NYPUM) Rodeo in conjunction with local law enforcement and community partners on Tuesday, August 29.
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Tips for warming up and cooling down
Make the most of your workout with these important before- and after-workout steps.
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Skillet peppers, corn and onions with cumin
Want to cook once and eat twice—or more? This easy veggie dish uses sweet corn, colorful bell peppers, onions and nutty, smoky-tasting cumin in a versatile combo.
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The hype about HIIT
High-intensity interval training packs a powerful punch in just a short amount of time.
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Rebuilding nourishing habits in the fall
Tip: Invest time in rebuilding nourishing habits now to feel more resilient, energized and less stressed through the busy fall months.
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Into paddleboarding? Try these two new classes.
Add variety to your workouts with WAVE Fit and WAVE Yoga.
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Answer Man: Family Y says Y not explore other avenues?
Answer Man from Rochester answers community questions regarding the future of the Rochester YMCA.
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YMCA youth learn to make food shelf items into healthy meals
Read about the Sliced Food Challenge and the youth at the St. Paul Midway YMCA who competed.
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YMCA Hosts Sliced! Food Shelf Cooking Challenge August 22
Participants will compete on teams in the style of Chopped and Worst Cooks in America for the title of Sliced! champion and hear inspiring stories from restaurateurs who overcame housing instability.
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YMCA CycleHealth Hosts Annual BreakAway Kids Tri August 19
CycleHealth, a division of the YMCA of the North, will host its BreakAway Kids Tri on Saturday, August 19 at Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove.
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YMCA Empowers Teens to Discover, Serve and Lead
Studies show teens who participate in structured activities outside of school are less likely to engage in risky behaviors.
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Mohamed in the middle: Somali teen struggles to find place after high school
Read about how a Youth in Government participant, and young Somali immigrant, comes of age in a year uncertainty and discovery.
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YMCA Prairie Burn Music Festival
The Prairie Burn Music Festival is coming to Camp St. Croix on Saturday, September 16.
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YMCA Camp St. Croix Hosts Prairie Burn Music Festival on September 16 to Help Send Kids to Camp
The YMCA of the North, a leading nonprofit dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, will partner with the Royal Credit Union Foundation to donate all net proceeds from the 2017 Prairie Burn Music Festival on Saturday, September 16, to assist with camp scholarships to 15 YMCA camps.
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Minnesota Viking Greg Coleman and YMCA Host Celebrity Golf Tournament August 8 to Benefit Educational and Enrichment Programs for Youth
The YMCA of the North, a leading nonprofit dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, and Greg Coleman will partner with TSR Injury Law and Delta Air Lines to host the annual Greg Coleman Celebrity Golf Tournament to benefit YMCA educational and enrichment programs.
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St. Paul STEM Students Learn 'Science In Sports'
Watch how students in a YMCA summer program connects science and sports.
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YMCA Hosts All-Metro Track and Field Meet for Youth on July 29
The YMCA will host a metro-wide track and field meet for youth from ages 3 to 14 on Saturday, July 29.
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Obstacle race for kids on August 19
Kids ages 7-17 can swim, bike, run and more at this fun and active event
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Indian-spiced romanesco and corn salad
The chartreuse green color of romanesco, a nuttier-tasting version of cauliflower, brightens up this great salad, which also features seasonal sweet corn and fresh herbs.
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Help kids get ready for back-to-school routines
Try these tips to prepare kids for a new schedule and new activities
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Adventures in produce
Tip: Add new flavors and nutrients to your summer meals by exploring all the strange and wonderful seasonal produce in your CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) boxes and at farmers markets and food coops right now.
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Workout wardrobe tips
Find out what kind of apparel is best suited for a variety of Group Exercise classes
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Indoor cardio workout for hot summer days
Try this low-intensity, interval-training workout in climate-controlled bliss
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YMCA Camps Empower Youth to Enjoy Outdoor Education and Experiences Year-round
The YMCA provides meaningful outdoor experiences and nature education all year long at its day and overnight camps.
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YMCA Hosts New Hidden Falls Day Camp July 31 – August 4
To Serve Youth from Underrepresented Communities as Part of St. Paul Connecting Children to Nature Initiative.
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Mounds View's Mark Braun: From abandoned baby to athlete, advocate
YMCA's Mark Braun overcomes obstacles and provides inclusive leadership in community.
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3 Things To Do If Someone Goes Missing In Open Water
The YMCA share tips for staying safe in water during the summer.
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Minnesota Nice: YMCA grants Thrive award to U of M grad, longtime volunteer
Watch and learn about YMCA Teen Thrive winner Kristen Alfaro
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YMCA Builds Confidence, Connections and Character at Camp
The YMCA offers camp opportunities across the metro to keep kids active and learning during the summer months.
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Empowering women in the outdoors: Why the white-hot interest?
YMCA Camp Menogyn alumnae reflect on experiences as part of feature on "women's only" camping/nature opportunities
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Former Hopkins High and NDSU star emboldens kids to lead
Marcus Williams envisioned something more useful than a few hours on the field and a picture with a pro football player. Here's how his idea came to life at a Minneapolis park.
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Shape and tone muscles with strength-focused classes
Shoot for strength training a few times a week with two strong options
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Cooling foods for hot summer days
Tip: Beat the summer heat by loading up on foods that cool you naturally from within.