Now that summer vacation is here, many kids are without the breakfasts and lunches they got at school. Here are 2 ways to find free summer meal programs: 1) text FOOD to 877877 OR 2) visit this website https://fnssnaphal-gis.esriemcs.com/summerfoodrocks/
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Our First Visit to the All-New Minnesota Children’s Museum
It’s OPEN! The Minnesota Children’s Museum in St. Paul has now re-opened its doors after several months of construction, remodeling and expansion, and it’s GREAT! Their grand re-opening date was on Wednesday, June 7th and we had visited during their Sneak Peek week, June 2nd – 6th. The whole museum is different! For example, the entrance moved […]
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5 Ways I Saved Money on College and How to Save More with the Minnesota College Savings Plan (& Giveaway)
Like many, I started college right after high school. And like many, I had no money saved for it. My parents worked hard and did the best they could, but weren’t able to save money for my college education. Yet I knew I wanted to get a degree – and would somehow find the money for it. […]
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