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Healthy Habits: Stay Healthy This Holiday Season

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A new study finds Minnesota is the No. Minnesota is healthier than the average American in five categories: exercise, eating fruit, good overall health, heart disease, and smoking; and less healthy in three- heavy drinking, eating vegetables, and mental health. Category Minnesota National Average Exercise 80.5% Smoking 13.7%

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Caring Causes: Salvation Army Red Kettle

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Bell ringers play a critical role in this fundraising effort as they collect anywhere from $30-$60 an hour in their kettles, all of which provides relief to struggling Twin Cities families. As an example, $25 collected in a kettle will feed a family of four for a week. This material comes from Motherhood Moment. Thanks for reading!

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Healthy Habits: How Twin Cities construction workers are accessing free mental health services

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This deep-rooted stigma surrounding mental health has proven to be deadly, in Minnesota and nationally. It’s about building a culture of support and wellness that helps members and their families in the long term.” About 53 out of 100,000 workers take their own lives.

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Smart Safety: Teens and Holiday Scams

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Minnesota ranked No. 3 Online Scams Targeting Teens This Holiday Season: 1) Romance Scams: During the holidays , teenagers who feel lonely -- despite being surrounded by family -- turn online looking for connection. A record $6.9 billion was lost to online scams in 2021, up nearly double from $3.5 billion in 2019.

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Area Attraction - CTC's Triple Threat Summer Intensive: Head Over Heels (High School Edition)

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Set in the kingdom of Arcadia, the royal family must embark on an extravagant journey to save their kingdom and find love and acceptance.   “What makes our program unique is the training and coaching students receive while in this program,” said Ann Joseph-Douglas, CTC’s Director of Education. Your gift will help a child live out their dream.

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Caring Causes - Marine Toys for Tots Program: Smiles for Today, Hope for Tomorrow

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Because the need isn’t just at Christmastime, the Toys for Tots Program also provides support year-round to families experiencing challenges and exceptional circumstances, thus fulfilling the hopes and dream of millions of less fortunate children beyond the holidays.

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Travel Tips: States That Love to Travel the Most

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The research, conducted by va cation experts Family Destinations Guide , analyzed Google Trends data of the last 12 months for search terms frequently used by travel enthusiasts and often associated with travel ing. New research reveals that South Carolina is the most travel -obsessed state.

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