CARE Resource Connection

06/19/2026

Today we mark Juneteenth, a long-significant date that became a federal holiday in 2021. Learn more:

Juneteenth is an often overlooked event in our nation’s history. On June 19, 1865, Union troops freed enslaved African Americans in Galveston Bay and across Texas some two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation.

06/16/2026

Check out this interview with our friends at the West Fargo Fire Department!

Travis Olson, with the West Fargo Fire Department explains what it is, who it helps & why it's so important for the culture at The West Fargo Fire Department.

06/10/2026

This Alzheimer's and Brain Health Awareness Month, make a commitment to strengthening your brain!

Discover 6 science-backed steps to support brain health and protect your memory and thinking — tips on exercise, diet, sleep & more. Get started now.

06/06/2026

Did you know? More than 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur every year in the United States and 90% will be fatal.

June 1-7 is National CPR and Awareness Week. It is the perfect time to remind everyone about the importance of knowing how to save a life in a cardiac emergency. We are urging everyone to learn Hands Only CPR.

06/03/2026

🏳️‍🌈June is Pride Month! Find an event (or two!) and celebrate:

June is Pride Month, and communities across Minnesota are marking the occasion with festivals, parades, performances, family activities, and opportunities to celebrate and support LGBTQ+ neighbors. Whether you're looking for a large-scale event in Minneapolis or a smaller community gathering closer....

05/25/2026

“That Nation which respects and honors its dead, shall ever be respected and honored itself.”
– Brevet Lieut.-Col. Edmund B. Whitman, 1868

Wishing you a meaningful Memorial Day. Learn more about today's holiday's history here:

Memorial Day honors people who died serving in the U.S. military.

05/12/2026

Check out this excellent article about the fear -- and reality -- of falls.

“We’re finding that falls can be the gateway to needing some kind of care coordination in the home. We can get them up, but without some changes in their lifestyle, we’ll probably be back there sooner or later to do it again.”

When firefighters race across town on emergency calls, the first thought is automatic: Fire! But in a majority of cases, the 911 alert may involve no flames, no heat, no hoses. Instead, it may be about falling.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day!

Here's a shortlist of places to take your favorite mom today to celebrate:

Many Minneapolis restaurants want to help you make this Mother's day special. Celebrate at home with a family-style takeout meal or treat mom to a delicious brunch at her favorite local restaurant.

05/08/2026

Happy Better Sleep Month!

Sleep is essential to our physical, mental, and emotional health. Are you getting the right amount of sleep? 😴

How many hours of sleep you should get varies by person and age, but most people need between seven and nine hours each night.

05/06/2026

Mental health is important every day. During Mental Health Awareness Month, it's good to know where to find help. If you or someone you know needs immediate support, contact the NAMI helpline:

https://www.nami.org/nami-helpline/