Inspiring

August 8, 2023

Former Opioid Addict Given Last Chance by Judge Returns to Court Years Later as Successful Attorney

While she was a promising young student in medical school, Sarah Gad fell into opioid addiction. Originally prescribed pain medication after a 2012 car accident, Gad found herself reaching for the pill bottle each morning, whether she needed it or not. This spiraled into an addiction that would see her in and out of jail until she was given an opportunity to turn her life around.

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August 3, 2023

Daughter Gets Special Tattoo for Her Dad With Alzheimer’s to Remember Her

Tattoos can carry an immense amount of significance. Some people get them to commemorate a particular event, and others get one in honor of a person they love. Now, a particular design not only does both, but also serves an important purpose. In a TikTok that has gone viral, a woman named Isabel reveals her brand new tattoo to her dad. The inspiration behind it?

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August 1, 2023

Bride Asks Parents to Have First Dance at Her Own Wedding Since They Didn’t Have Their Own

Years into their marriage, many couples still look back fondly to their wedding—particularly, that epic first dance as husband and wife. Sadly, not every pair gets one. After eloping at 18, Jacque and Chris Ford never had a ceremony, much less a dance. That's why, when Zoe (their daughter) became a bride, she knew she wanted her parents to have their special moment.

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July 26, 2023

All-Terrain Track Chairs Added to All Minnesota State Parks for Improved Accessibility

Nature is for everyone; however, it's not always accessible for all. The logistics of trail travel and park infrastructure often leave visitors with mobility disabilities unable to fully experience the park offerings. The state of Minnesota is actively trying to remedy this situation by purchasing more all-terrain track chairs that allow visitors to leave the pavement and set forth on adventure.

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