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The role of 'Family Keeper' can mean pointing the family toward the future

Generations worth of family heirlooms, documents and photos were in Ann Bailey's attic. But what do photos of people no one can identify even mean?

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Richest 1% of Minnesota families own nearly one third of the wealth, data report says

The data by Geowealth US also says that the richest and poorest Minnesota communities are all concentrated in the Twin Cities metro area.

Feb 1

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A tail of determination: Dog treks 60 miles homeward before reuniting with her owners

Grace Murphy鈥檚 3-year-old dog, Ember, went missing on Oct. 3 near Bemidji and was found 16 days later in Fertile, nearly 60 miles away. How she got there is still a mystery.

Nov 27, 2024

Local

North Homes Children and Family Services names supervised visitation, safe exchange program

The SVSE program was developed to address a critical gap in services for families involved in custody disputes, domestic violence and child protection concerns.

Oct 25, 2024

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Caring and devoted: Willie Stittsworth remembered as a caring teacher, loyal friend and fervent Beaver fan

Willie Stittsworth died on Feb. 25 at the age of 93. A celebration of his life is being planned for 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 10, at First Lutheran Church in Bemidji.

Mar 8, 2023

By Dennis Doeden

National

Fowl play: Large turkeys scarce ahead of big U.S. Thanksgiving gatherings

Just 23% of respondents to a NielsenIQ survey plan to celebrate Thanksgiving with fewer than six people, compared with 70% during the first year of the pandemic in 2020, the firm said.

Nov 16, 2022

By Tom Polansek / Reuters

Lifestyle

Veeder: Bow hunting, Barbie dolls and tuning tiny guitars

Columnist Jessie Veeder writes about how sharing hobbies and interests with your kids is a great way to bond.

Oct 29, 2022

Lifestyle

Veeder: Throwing it back to a time with fewer distractions

"Think about it for a minute," writes columnist Jessie Veeder. "When was the last time you stood in line for something, maybe the grocery store aisle or the post office and just stood there? No digging your phone out of your pocket to scroll the latest updates on social media or the news feed custom made for your specific brand of dread and drama?"

Oct 22, 2022

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Community

Evergreen Annual Conference set for Nov. 1-2

Evergreen Youth and Family Services will host its annual two-day conference training on Nov. 1-2, at the Sanford Center, 1111 Event Center Drive NE. Pre-registration is required by Wednesday, Oct. 26.

Oct 21, 2022

By Pioneer Staff Report

Lifestyle

The parenthood juggle is real

Columnist Jessie Veeder writes that life is harder with kids, but that's how it's supposed to be.

Oct 8, 2022

Lifestyle

Veeder: Taking a backseat to the dogs

Columnist Jessie Veeder reflects on having to take a backseat to her family's pack of dogs. "Why?" she asks. "Because heaven absolutely forbid, we ask the dog to move. Nope. No one say a thing about it."

Oct 1, 2022

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Health

Answering the common questions I get from caregivers and family members

Columnist Carol Bradley Bursack responds to some of the things readers commonly ask about her writing and how she chooses topics.

Sep 24, 2022

Health

Are family caregivers 'mad as hell?' Many are, and for good reason

Carol Bradley Bursack hears from a reader who feels they weren't given enough information about hospice and other alternatives as as their father went through cancer treatments.

Sep 17, 2022

North Dakota couple chosen to adopt twins return home empty-handed

Andrew Young and Jeremy Young had a rare opportunity to adopt twin babies, but it fell through due to a collection of circumstances.

Sep 12, 2022

Health

In-home care agency's high turnover is upsetting to older adult

Columnist Carol Bradley Bursack says lack of consistency can be hard for older adults who rely on strangers to come into their home to help them shower or do other daily tasks.

Sep 10, 2022

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