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Phyllis Wheatley Community Center supports families and youth in North Minneapolis

Youth from Dream, Explore, Connect! create a community garden in front of Bethune School. (photos by Grace Grinager)

The Phyllis Wheatley Community Center has supported generations of North Minneapolis families as an educational resource and gathering place.

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Investing in quality care for kids

By Kris Berggren, Session Weekly

Rep. Nora Slawik presents the omnibus early childhood finance bill April 23 on the House floor. (Photo by Andrew VonBank)

The inaugural omnibus early childhood finance bill passed the House 84-47 on April 23
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