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Get Gorgeous Salon & Spa: Building Beauty and Community in Rondo

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

Get Gorgeous Salon & Spa: Building Beauty and Community in Rondo

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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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Homi Restaurant: Serving Tradition and Giving Back

Ayesha Furqan 10/9/25 Ayesha Furqan 10/9/25

Homi Restaurant: Serving Tradition and Giving Back

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Haile Transportation: Driven By Purpose

Ayesha Furqan 10/9/25 Ayesha Furqan 10/9/25

Haile Transportation: Driven By Purpose

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Asian Flame Catering: A Story of Resilience and Community Care

Ayesha Furqan 10/9/25 Ayesha Furqan 10/9/25

Asian Flame Catering: A Story of Resilience and Community Care

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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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Dancing Forward: TU Dance Thrives with PROMISE Act Support

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

Dancing Forward: TU Dance Thrives with PROMISE Act Support

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Urban Undercover: Expanding Horizons with the MN PROMISE Act

Ayesha Furqan 2/11/25 Ayesha Furqan 2/11/25

Urban Undercover: Expanding Horizons with the MN PROMISE Act

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Thank You from All Washed Up Laundry Services

Ayesha Furqan 1/28/25 Ayesha Furqan 1/28/25

Thank You from All Washed Up Laundry Services

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Building Stronger Foundations: Atlas Real Estate Development’s Journey with the MN PROMISE Act

Ayesha Furqan 1/24/25 Ayesha Furqan 1/24/25

Building Stronger Foundations: Atlas Real Estate Development’s Journey with the MN PROMISE Act

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Keeping the Community Employed: How 1 Medical Staff Solutions Thrives with MN PROMISE Act Support

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

Keeping the Community Employed: How 1 Medical Staff Solutions Thrives with MN PROMISE Act Support

It all begins with an idea.

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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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From Struggle to Strength: How Udo's African Restaurant and Grocery Thrives in Midway

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

From Struggle to Strength: How Udo's African Restaurant and Grocery Thrives in Midway

It all begins with an idea.

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Empowering Communities: KAYD Foundation’s Journey with the MN PROMISE Act

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

Empowering Communities: KAYD Foundation’s Journey with the MN PROMISE Act

It all begins with an idea.

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