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AMEI Accounting: Expanding Access to Financial Services in South Minneapolis

Ayesha Furqan 2/3/26 Ayesha Furqan 2/3/26

AMEI Accounting: Expanding Access to Financial Services in South Minneapolis

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Arcade Bar: A St. Paul Community Staple for Over 50 Years

Ayesha Furqan 2/3/26 Ayesha Furqan 2/3/26

Arcade Bar: A St. Paul Community Staple for Over 50 Years

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Go Crazy Gaming: A Bus Full of Joy on Wheels

Ayesha Furqan 2/3/26 Ayesha Furqan 2/3/26

Go Crazy Gaming: A Bus Full of Joy on Wheels

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Glam Luxe Hair Studio: It’s More than Just Hair

Ayesha Furqan 2/3/26 Ayesha Furqan 2/3/26

Glam Luxe Hair Studio: It’s More than Just Hair

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Creating Comfort Through Care: The Mission of Beyond Words Co.

Ayesha Furqan 1/29/26 Ayesha Furqan 1/29/26

Creating Comfort Through Care: The Mission of Beyond Words Co.

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Expanding Community Impact: How the PROMISE Act Supports African Community Senior Services

Ayesha Furqan 12/23/25 Ayesha Furqan 12/23/25

Expanding Community Impact: How the PROMISE Act Supports African Community Senior Services

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Resilience and Roots: Tommie Taylor’s 30-Year Journey in Haircare

Ayesha Furqan 12/15/25 Ayesha Furqan 12/15/25

Resilience and Roots: Tommie Taylor’s 30-Year Journey in Haircare

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Scoops of Community: How Ashley Starr Keeps South Minneapolis Smiling

Ayesha Furqan 12/12/25 Ayesha Furqan 12/12/25

Scoops of Community: How Ashley Starr Keeps South Minneapolis Smiling

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Building Community with Queermunity Collaborative

Ayesha Furqan 12/12/25 Ayesha Furqan 12/12/25

Building Community with Queermunity Collaborative

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