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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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Tibet Arts & Crafts: Preserving Culture and Strength at Midtown Global Market

Ayesha Furqan 10/29/25 Ayesha Furqan 10/29/25

Tibet Arts & Crafts: Preserving Culture and Strength at Midtown Global Market

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Finding Her Beat: Taiko Arts Midwest Amplifies Voices with PROMISE Act Support

Ayesha Furqan 10/10/25 Ayesha Furqan 10/10/25

Finding Her Beat: Taiko Arts Midwest Amplifies Voices with PROMISE Act Support

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Strobel Photography: Staying Rooted in Community and Creativity

Ayesha Furqan 10/10/25 Ayesha Furqan 10/10/25

Strobel Photography: Staying Rooted in Community and Creativity

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Local Supports Local: Laune Bread’s Story

Ayesha Furqan 5/19/25 Ayesha Furqan 5/19/25

Local Supports Local: Laune Bread’s Story

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Jakeeno's Pizza & Pasta: A Neighborhood Staple for Nearly 50 Years

Ayesha Furqan 1/2/25 Ayesha Furqan 1/2/25

Jakeeno's Pizza & Pasta: A Neighborhood Staple for Nearly 50 Years

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Keeping the Arts Alive with Arena Dances

Ayesha Furqan 3/11/19 Ayesha Furqan 3/11/19

Keeping the Arts Alive with Arena Dances

It all begins with an idea.

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