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Zack Jennissen, a 19-year-old from Foley, is running across the entirety of Minnesota to raise awareness and funds for sex trafficking victims.
Born without hearing in his left ear and reliant on hearing aids for much of his life, Gary Grunig was devastated when he lost those hearing aids in a house fire in February.
Morgan Gobely has been sober for the past four and a half years and works as a peer recovery support specialist for Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge.
Laura Radniecki's book, "Dear Mama: 100 Letters of Encouragement for the Milestones of Motherhood," was published in March.

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Taylor Barth will celebrate two and a half years of sobriety in May after struggling with opiates and other drugs throughout his 20s.
Lanaya Percifield-Tilbury continues her sobriety journey through helping others in the Backus area.
Amirah Cosgrove earned the award after her drawing of Brainerd's water tower was chosen as a winner in the My District, My Minnesota art contest.
Peder Thusholt, a soon-to-be father of four, celebrated six years of sobriety in March is grateful for getting a second chance at life.
Hortense McKay, a 1927 graduate of Washington High School in Brainerd, was honored with the Congressional Gold Medal for her work in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps in Bataan in WWII.
With area students on spring break, a day with sunshine and abundant fresh snow provided plenty of outdoor entertainment. Who needs the beach?

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Sisters of brothers who died while living in sober homes say they needed more structure than provided. Men, who lived or are living in sober homes, say it provides a step toward their new life.
Bricker, who passed away in November of 2022, was a Rotarian for three decades.

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