Volunteers

1,000 Volunteers Needed For Grandma’s Marathon

Volunteers are still needed for the 37th annual Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth. The marathon’s events will take place from June 20 -22. About 1,000 volunteer positions are still needed for the marathon, which is in its 37th year. Duties include traffic and spectator control, medical help, entertainment, race packet distribution and assistance with finish-line activities.

2013/05/13

Flood-Prone Fargo Residents Mull Over Home Buyouts

A team from the city of Fargo is trying to help homeowner Dave Hinkley protect the land he loves.

2013/04/27

Volunteers Surpass 1.6 Million Sandbags In Fargo

Volunteers have filled more than 1.6 million sandbags this month in hopes of protecting homes and businesses from a rising Red River in Fargo and Moorhead, Minn.

2013/04/24

Henn. Co. Seeks More Water Patrol Volunteers

When responding to ice accidents, the Hennepin County Sheriff’s office says they want more resources.

2013/02/16

Away From Inaugural, Minn. Heeds Call To Service

Thousands of miles from Washington, Minnesota volunteers are hoping to get into the inaugural spirit with a series of community action events.

2013/01/19

Sal. Army Holds Final Toy Shop Of Season

It’s a big weekend for the Salvation Army, who held their final Toy Shop Saturday in St. Paul.

2012/12/22

New Details Emerge In Disappearance Of Danielle Jelinek

Court documents offer new details into the disappearance of a Twin Cities woman.

2012/12/15

In Battle Of The Bike Shops, Local Kids Win

On Saturday, about 5,000 children in the Twin Cities will get free bikes thanks to the work of volunteers.

2012/11/29

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Mankato Police Asks For Help With Public Drunkenness

Mankato Police are looking for help to control public drunkenness on downtown streets during Mankato State’s homecoming week.

2012/09/27

Group Seek Volunteers For Minn. Gay Rights Battle

Three national gay rights groups are recruiting volunteers to send to Minnesota and three other states where gay marriage is on the ballot this fall.

2012/09/06

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Dog Finds Missing Wis. Boy Safe

Authorities say the 5-year-old boy with autism who went missing in Wisconsin on Tuesday has been found safe, and is reportedly in good condition.

2012/07/04

Community Members Volunteer To Help North Mpls. Youth

Despite the tough stories you see coming out of North Minneapolis, there are a lot of people in that community who are reaching out and helping young people.

2012/07/01

Farm Rescue Taking Apps For Spring Planting Help

The nonprofit Farm Rescue organization is accepting requests for spring planting help from farmers in the Dakotas, Minnesota and eastern Montana.

2012/02/03

Volunteers Get Active On Martin Luther King Day

From serving the hungry to building homes, volunteers in Minnesota are getting active in the community on Monday to honor the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

2012/01/16