News Headlines – Page 209

Another Loss for Minnesota School of Business

Minnesota School of Business fill be paying restitution to students that took criminal justice classes after a court ruled their marketing to be fraudulent.

Vickie Wendel Leaves Her Mark on History

Vickie Wendel has been hooked on history since a young age. Now after a 30 year career at the Anoka County Historical Society, Vickie is retiring. Her love for history is contagious and her sheer volume of knowledge is impressive.

Providing Seniors with Meals and Conversation

There are 1.5 million adults age 65 and over in Minnesota, and this senior population has growing needs. One organization that is meeting these needs is Meals on Wheels. They have been checking in on seniors and making sure they have proper nutrition for decades.

Helping Homeless Youth

On any given night, more than 4,000 young people in Minnesota are homeless. Hope 4 Youth is one of the resources available for local young people who are experiencing homelessness. In 2015, their drop-in center was visited more than 8,000 times. More than 5,000 meals were eaten at the center, and their food pantry was visited nearly 6,000 times.