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Food prices continue to rise, and for many, these increases make it challenging to afford groceries. For some, the financial pinch is getting tighter with the end of E-SNAP.
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There is a lot to learn about transitioning to parenthood. The 40-Day Project supports Somali parents during the first five weeks after birth.
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Serie de videos animados cortos para ayudar a apoyar a las familias y comunidades latinas de Minnesota a tomar decisiones saludables.
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This series of short, animated videos helps support Minnesota Latino families and communities in healthy decision-making.
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Trish Olson, Extension associate dean in Family Development, highlights Flemmie Pansy Kittrell, a leader in the field of home economics.
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Partnership turns local corner market into an essential source for culturally relevant, healthy foods.
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A new video series invites you into kitchens where families pass on stories, recipes and cultural remedies from one generation to the next.