Inspiring Stories
Meet Stacie McBride-Cox
At the age of 16, Stacie was met with a rude awakening. On a cold February morning, in 1995, she was woken to learn that her sister, Tracie, had been abducted
from an Air Force base in Texas, and two weeks later she was woken to learn that her sister's body had been found...
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Mary Jo and Marty
At the Maplewood Night of Inspiration Concert, Marty came to the stage to recognize Mary Jo, who is battling cancer, as a woman who has inspired him beyond measure...
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Meet Deb and Joe Mayer
On January 1, 2004, Joe and Deb Mayer's lives were forever changed when their three daughters were tragically killed in a car accident while they were en
route to the rehearsal dinner for their brother's wedding...
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Meet Lucy
My grandma Lucy is one of the most amazing women I have ever known. She is 91 years old, still lives by herself, does Aquasize 3 times per week...
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Janne Charbonneau & Jane Harris
Janne Charbonneau is a high achiever who inspires all of us with her love for family and an incredible memory for names, events and places. She was the first person
with a developmental disability to be hired for a clerical job in Anoka County...
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Ann Pate
When my family moved to Wadena in 1990, my family instantly connected with Ann’s family. Ann was an active volunteer in the community and a great leader
in our Girl Scout troop...
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Diane Bustza
Through countless service projects, Diane Bustza has had a great impact on Coon Rapids; it is clear she loves her community and strives to create
opportunities and enjoyment for everyone...
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Grace
Imagine going through childhood unable to ask questions, whisper secrets, or even tell people your name. Until two years ago, life without words was 6 year old
Grace's reality. Grace was born 16 weeks early, weighing barely more than a pound...
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Debbie
Debbie is truly an inspiration to all, especially as a mother to her three daughters. This inspiring woman has taught her daughters the true importance of living life to the
fullest...
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Gloria
Gloria is a wonderful person who I am proud to call my aunt. She is an inspiration to me because she is always willing to put others before herself, no matter what
the situation may be...
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John Leggate
Six years ago, John Leggate was diagnosed with cancer and given just months to live. He sold his store in Minneapolis, planned his funeral and spent what he thought
would be his last days with his family...
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Hans Gilsdorf
The birth of his first daughter is where we will start this Inspiring Americans story. Kendra was born in 1997 arrived 5½ weeks premature with a heart condition and an
emergency C section...
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Alyssa Pratt
At the end of Alyssa's 8th grade year at the age of 14 she began not feeling well and experienced, tiredness, horrible headaches, and bruising. June 10,
2009 Alyssa went to the doctor in Minot and that is when she received the news that she had Leukemia...
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Bobby Smith
Bobby Smith is the perfect example of someone in excellent health. She always had been until the day she discovered a noticeable lump in her breast while...
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Gary Hager
His nickname is "smiley" and his laughter is unforgettable. (The kind that makes you smile as soon as you hear it!) He sees the good in everyone and thinks the world of youth
and has made it his life mission to teach...
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The Heid Family
The Denver Heid Family is just one of the many American families that have handled a long and hard deployment in Iraq with conviction and courage...
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Neil Thao, Noble Academy
Neil Thao started a Charter Hmong school called Noble Academy in the fall of 2007 When it's doors were opened, they had 230 students, the next year 300 and...
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Lynnette Price
"What can I do with what I have, to make the greatest impact on this world?" This is the question that Lynnette Price asked herself when she learned that
one eighth of mothers in America are single mothers trying to raise children on their own...
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Kid's Corner
I had an opportunity to visit with a first grade classroom on inspiration. I wanted to know who or what is inspiring to a seven year old. After
speaking with them, I recieved two nominations from a first grader and her older sister...
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Megan Herickhoff
Megan Herickhoff comes from a small tall town (population 750) called Belgrade in Minnesota. Megan felt she had a normal teenager life until she
obtained her driver's license. She always felt drowsy when she was behind the wheel. When Megan experienced a scary accident...
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