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In 2020, more than 670 people in Minnesota lost their lives due to an opioid-related overdose. Learn more about naloxone and how it can save lives that could otherwise be lost to overdose.

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Booshke Giin (It’s up to you, it’s your decision!) is a creative approach to involve American Indian youth in active learning experiences that make financial education concepts relevant to their everyday decisions. The lessons are based on Ojibwe and other tribal legend stories, to reinforce financial concepts and incorporate Ojibwe vocabulary and cultural information.

Savings and investing are two different concepts, but in practice, they are closely related to each other. What can you do to meet short-term and long-term financial goals?

April is financial capability month, a nationwide initiative to raise awareness about the importance of making money-smart choices. Find conversation starters, short videos, games and educational tools for families and children. 

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