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In the News
Uptown YWCA completes extensive renovations
Southwest Journal
February 11, 2009
By Danielle Nordine
The YWCA of Minneapolis held a Greener, Greater Uptown celebration for the completion of renovations. Facility updates included many energy saving improvements.
» Read full story here: www.swjournal.com
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In the News
YWCA Children, Teachers, and Advocates raise awareness of early childhood education
The YWCA of Minneapolis hosted many events throughout the month of January in support of Early Childhood Education Awareness Month.
» Read the full story (PDF File)
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In the News
Kettlebell & Dodge Ball at the YWCA of Minneapolis
FOX Ch. 9
Morning news reporter M.A. Rosco tries out the new fitness craze of Kettlebell and Dodge ball, and seeks advice for everyone resolving to start the new year off by exercising more.
» Watch the segment here: http://www.youtube.com
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In the News
General Mills Nourishes Nonprofits, Community-Service Efforts
Minneapolis St. Paul Business Journal
January 16, 2009
By Liz Riggs
Priscilla Zee, General Mills employee and YWCA Channel Challenge swimmer, shares about the company commitment to volunteerism. Zee and other Channel swimmers helped launch the YWCA Swim for Change program.
» Read full story here: http://twincities.bizjournals.com
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In the News
Twin Cities community gathers to discuss race and racism
Insight News
December 1, 2008
A crowd of approximately 1,100 gathered for the Sixth Annual YWCA It's Time to Talk luncheon event on November 12th. Dr. Eric J. Jolly, president of the Science Museum of Minnesota, delivered the keynote address.
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In the News
Growing up downtown: A look at life for families raising children in the heart of the city
Downtown Journal
November 10, 2008
By Michelle Bruch
Laurie Krulc, YWCA Program Coordinator at the Downtown Children's Center, talked with the Downtown Journal about why the YWCA Children's Center is a great place for children with parents who live or work downtown Minneapolis.
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Read the full article here: http://www.downtownjournal.com
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In the News
Expecting high turnout, but taking no chances
Nonprofits help voters get to the polls
Southwest Journal
November 3, 2008
By Dylan Thomas
Anita Patel, YWCA Director of Racial Justice and Public Policy, comments on YWCA efforts to get people to the polls on November 4th. The YWCA of Minneapolis is a member of many community coalitions working to ensure high voter turnout in Minnesota. The YWCA USA was a sponsor of the 2008 Presidential Debates.
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Read the full article here: http://www.swjournal.com/
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In the News
YWCA youth participate in Medtronic TC 5K Marathon
Insight News
October 20, 2008
More than 100 YWCA youth participated in the TC 5K and Diana Pierce Family Mile races as a part of the Medtronic TC Marathon on Oct. 4. Shania, a Strong Fast Fit participant, shares her reasons for training for the Diana Pierce Family Mile run. Sue Duoos, YWCA Director and Uptown General Manager, talks about being a Youth Fitness Community Partner.
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Read the full story here: http://www.insightnews.com/youths.asp?mode=display&articleID=4941
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The Republican National Convention by Keonia Adkins, Girls Inc. Online Reporter
Girls Inc. Online
October 2008
This summer Girls Inc. sent youth reporters to both the Democrat and Republican National Conventions. Keonia Adkins, a youth graduate of YWCA programs, attended the Republican National Convention in St. Paul MN and interviewed delegates about their political beliefs and top election year issues.
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Read Keonia's story and listen to her interviews here: https://www.girlsinc-online.org/inspire/she-votes-conventions/conventions-rnc.html
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Young runners set to take their marks
KARE-TV Ch. 11
October 3, 2008
KARE Sunrise reporter Kim Insley heard first-hand what YWCA youth participants Shania and Shameelah were looking forward to at the TC Marathon 5K and Diana Pierce Family Mile races on Oct. 4th. Insley spoke with the girls, and YWCA Director Sue Duoos about the YWCA of Minneapolis partnership with the Medtronic TC Marathon.
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Read the full story here: www.kare11.com
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Kids ready to run this weekend
WCCO-TV Ch. 4
October 2, 2008
WCCO reporter Angela Davis interviewed Sue Duoos, a YWCA Director, and Shania and Adam, two youth in YWCA programs, about the TC Medtronic Marathon 5K and One Mile races on Saturday, Oct. 4th. The YWCA of Minneapolis is a Youth Community Fitness Partner working with more than 100 youth who will be participating in this event and year-round running opportunities.
» View the video here: wcco.com
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Game Time: Uptown YWCA Debuts New Greener Renovation
Uptown Neighborhood News
October 2008
Pictures and updates about the Greener, Greater Uptown renovations currently underway at the Uptown YWCA. A newly converted ultraviolet pool purification system and additional fitness and weight space totaling 8,000 sq. ft. are highlighted in the article.
» View the full story here: http://www.carag.org/ (Click on October 2008 Edition)
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Pool owners find challenges installing new drains
Minnesota Public Radio
August 27, 2008
By Tom Weber
Jason Burmeister, YWCA Aquatics Product Coordinator, talked with MPR reporter Tom Weber about the impact of the new Abigail Taylor law in MN requiring unblockable pool drains and anti-entrapment pool drain covers.
» Listen to the story here: http://minnesota.publicradio.org
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Dance the Calories Away
Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine
August 21, 2008
By Anya Britzius
YWCA Downtown Fitness Coordinator Aldrin D’Souza talks about Hip Hop Aerobics, Salsa Aerobics and Zumba classes at the YWCA of Minneapolis.
» View the full story on http://www.mspmag.com
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Good Questions: Do Calorie Counts Work?
WCCO News
August 18, 2008
By Jason DeRusha
WCCO visits the Downtown YWCA and interviews members about whether calorie counting drives their workouts.
» View the video on http://wcco.com
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Mpls high-schooler active in violence prevention
Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder
July 9, 2008
By: Elizabeth Ellis
Mirael Goss, a YWCA Girls RAP graduate, responds to questions about what it’s like to be recognized for her hard work, the women she looks up to and her plans for the future. Mirael was a featured speaker at the 2008 YWCA Circle of Women luncheon.
» View the full story on http://www.spokesman-recorder.com
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Strong Fast Fit – Young Latina Inspiring a Better Life
Latino Midwest News
May, 2008
YWCA Strong, Fast, Fit participant Maria Godinez is on the cover of Latino Midwest News. 11 year old Maria is a positive role model to her younger sisters and peers in her community. She was a featured speaker at this year’s Circle of Women event launching Girls Inc. programs at the YWCA of Minneapolis.
» View the full story on http://www.latinomidwestnews.com/
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Teeing up amid the skyscrapers
Pioneer Press
May 23, 2008
Photograph by John Doman
Avid golfer Belinda Rowe teed up on the rooftop of the Downtown YWCA of Minneapolis to practice her full-swing golf game. A photo and caption appeared in the St. Paul Pioneer Press.
» View the full story on www.twincities.com
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Discover Double Dutch
MN Public Radio
May 18, 2008
By Julia Schrenkler
YWCA Beacons Double Dutch Team from Cityview school were featured in a MPR story about The Jump Off double dutch competition on Sat. May 17. Watch the streaming video of the girl’s fancy footwork.
» View the full story on minnesota.publicradio.org
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Double Dutch
Ch. 9 Morning News
May 15, 2008
by M.A. Rosko
Reporter M.A. Rosko spent time with the YWCA Cityview double dutch team at Cityview Performing Arts Magnet School. The team of 6th grade girls and their coach taught M.A. some of the basic moves and tricks they prepared for the city-wide Jump Off competition on Sat. May 17th.
» View the video on www.myfoxtwincities.com
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KFAI Radio Without Borders
May 12, 2008
KFAI News Director Lauretta Dawolo talks with YWCA Girls RAP participant Mirael Goss and youth counselor Hafsa Kaka about Girls Inc. opportunities at the YWCA of Minneapolis.
» View the story on http://www.kfai.org (Click the Download button under "Additional Media" for an MP3 version.)
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Purses & Passion
MARQ magazine
May 12, 2008
By Sarah Ramsay
Journalist Sarah Ramsay attended the YWCA Circle of Women luncheon for the first time and blogged about her experience as one of 1,300 women bidding on the silent auction of purses and learning more about the YWCA.
» View the full story on www.marqtwincities.com
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Obama’s speech on race draws diverse local reactions
MinnPost
March 19, 2008
Joyce Yamamoto, YWCA Director of Racial Justice and Public Policy Programs, responds to Barack Obama speech on race.
» View the full story on www.minnpost.com
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Youth health program helps kids, families get fit
Greater Twin Cities United Way
March, 2008
This United Way story features the YWCA Strong. Fast. Fit. program for youth ages 8-17.
» View the full story on www.unitedwaytwincities.org
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Local girls taught trade skills through YWCA program
Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder
March 5, 2008
60 girls and 35 tradeswomen and volunteers attended this year’s YWCA Power Girls event organized by the YWCA of Minneapolis and Minnesota Women in the Trades.
» View the full story on www.spokesman-recorder.com
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Mpls YWCA fitness programs for people of color honored by state
Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder
Feb. 28, 2008
YWCA Women’s Wellness Coaches and Strong, Fast, Fit – Latino Families coordinator Luis Ramirez honored at Minnesota Girls and Women in Sports Day.
» View the full story on www.spokesman-recorder.com
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Women’s Conference Promotes Leadership
MN Daily
Feb. 18, 2008
By Kelly Gulbrandson
Becky Roloff, YWCA of Minneapolis CEO, was a featured conference speaker at the 4th Annual Women’s Leadership Conference by the Carlson School of Management. The conference is tailored to nurture future women business leaders.
» View the full story on www.mndaily.com
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Suffer the Children
Pint-sized peaceniks take to the streets
The Rake
Jan. 23, 2008
By Christina Cordova
This story focuses on the Downtown Children’s Center march on Nicollet Ave. on Jan. 15th. Part of Early Childhood Education Awareness month at the YWCA of Minneapolis, more than 100 children, teachers, parents and advocates marched downtown in support of the YWCA Early Start, Strong Finish campaign. In total, there were more than 300 children and adults marching simultaneously at our four urban Children’s Centers.
» View the full story on RakeMag.com
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On Board
Giving Back Feature: The joys and challenges of volunteer board service
MN Women’s Press
Jan. 10, 2008
By Anne Hamre
YWCA Board member Angela Taylor is featured in this article on nonprofit board service. Taylor says that the mission of the YWCA to empower women and girls and eliminate racism ties closely to her work as vice-president of operations for the Minnesota Lynx, and something she is excited to be a part of.
» View the full story on www.womenpress.com
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YWCA Youth Run Twin Cities Marathon 5K and Diana Pierce Family Mile
 Asian American Press
Nov. 15, 2007
Read the Asian American Press coverage of YWCA Youth who ran the Medtronic Twin Cities 5K.
» View the full story on www.aapress.com
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Whatever Show
Kare 11
Sept. 22, 2007
Watch Otters Channel swimmer Grete Wilt and Coach Dave Cameron talk about the Channel Challenge and teach Kare-11 teen reporter Ty how to swim.
» View the video on www.whatevershow.com/
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On the Road with Jason Davis
KSTP Channel 5
Nov. 11, 2007
See the exclusive footage of Dave Cameron’s Channel crossing. Reporter Jason Davis was on
Dave’s boat and captured first-hand footage of Dave’s swim. His camera crew also captured training
footage of Dave last winter and training footage of the relay team swimmers at the Uptown pool and out on Lake Minnetonka.
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English Channel swim a dream come true
Anoka County Union
By Sue Austreng
Aug. 22, 2007
Great follow-up article on Masters Channel swimmer Jordan Jelmeland and what her experience was like swimming in the English Channel.
» View the full story on abcnewspapers.com
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News This Morning on WCCO Ch. 4
Aug. 21, 2007
Mpls. Group Swims English Channel to Raise Money for Swimming Lessons
» View the video on wcco.com
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Watershed Moments: Swimmers and kitesurfers
St. Paul Pioneer Press
By Richard Chin
Local folks rode the waves and weathered the storms
» View the full story on www.twincities.com
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Minnesota man swims the English Channel
KSTP
Jason Davis
Aug. 8, 2007
Watch video footage of Dave's swim - and landing in France!
» View the full story on kstp.com
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YWCA coach swims English Channel and improves on his '04 crossing time
Star Tribune
By: Maria Elena Baca
Aug. 8, 2007
Read the Star Tribune's coverage of Coach Dave Cameron's successful Channel crossing.
» View the full story on www.startribune.com
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Twin Cities teens cross English Channel in 12 hours
Star Tribune
By: Tom Ford
July 31, 2007
Read the Star Tribune's coverage of the successful YWCA Channel Challenge relay swims.
» View the full story on startribune.com
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Crossing for a cause
Star Tribune
By: Maria Elena Baca
July 20, 2007
Great story about the teams and their final thoughts before they head to Dover.
» View the full story on startribune.com
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News This Morning: WCCO Channel 4
July 21, 2007
Young Minnesotans to Swim English Channel
» View the full story on wcco.com
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The Don Shelby Show
WCCO Radio AM 830
By Sue Austreng
July 17, 2007
Coach Dave Cameron and Otters Channel relay members Keelin Nave and Betsy Robertson
talked with WCCO reporter Don Shelby on his afternoon radio show about what stroke will
carry them across the English Channel, whether theyÂ’ll apply lard for itÂ’s insulating
properties, and what the whole Swim for Change is all about.
Listen to the podcast of the 7-17-07 The Don Shelby Show here:
» View the full story on 830wcco.com
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Jelmeland to brave English Channel
Anoka County Union
By Sue Austreng
June 27, 2007
Great article about Masters Channel relay swimmer Jordan Jelmeland and her training to swim the English Channel as a part of the YWCA Channel Challenge. Jordan was interviewed for the article at her job teaching swim lessons at the Anoka Aquatic Center. The article also mentions the YWCA Swim for Change campaign.
» View the full story on abcnewspapers.com
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The Channel Challenge
Saint Paul Illustrated
By Kate Seitz
July 2007
Awesome picture of Otters Betsy Robertson and Hallee Surber in the Uptown YWCA pool and story about preparing to
swim the English Channel as a relay team. Betsy talks about why she actually prefers to swim in colder water
temperatures.
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Nautical Know-How
Minnesota Monthly
By Courtney Lewis
July 2007
Look for us on pp. 20 of the July issues of Minnesota Monthly! Quick mention of the YWCA Channel Challenge highlights drowning disparity rates and the July and Aug. Channel crossings.
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Diary of an ECCO Adult (Masters) English Channel Relay Swimmer
Uptown Neighborhood News
June 2007
By Judy Boudreau
Masters Channel swimmer Kathleen Shankwitz is featured in this monthÂ’s Uptown Neighborhood News. YWCA Uptown Masters swimmer Judy Boudreau wrote the article and took the awesome photo of Kathleen at Christmas Lake.
» View the full story on carag.org (Scroll to Page 11)
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Perk @ Play
Kare 11 News at 10 pm
May 22, 2007
Watch Eric Perkins join the YWCA Channel Challenge swimmers for one of their cold-water outdoor practices.
Find out if Perk joins the team in the water or sits on the shore shivering.
» View the full story on kare11.com
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Youth swim team takes on the English Channel
Minnesota Spokesman Recorder
By Raymond Jackson
May 16, 2007
Jackson talks about the challenge that lies ahead for the YWCA Otters Channel relay team and includes an interview with swimmer Mattea Allert's mother Rachel Surber as well as YWCA Coach Dave Cameron. The Otters Channel relay team will be leading a community walk on the Midtown Greenway on Saturday, May 19th.
» View the full story on spokesman-recorder.com
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You and the 60-degree water and a few jellyfish
Twin Cities Daily Planet
By Jacqueline Varriano, Uptown Neighborhood News
May 15, 2007
Reprint of the article Jackie Varriano wrote about sisters Sif and Keelin Nave and their determination to swim the English Channel this summer as a part of the YWCA Otters Channel relay team.
» View the full story on tcdailyplanet.net
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Austin native to swim English channel
Austin Daily Herald
By Katie Johnson
May 14, 2007
Masters Channel swimmer Byron Hompe links swimming to his family and talks about recent early morning lake swims. Byron also gives us insight into what drives him to go the distance.
» View the full story on austindailyherald.com
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CARAG sisters prepare for the challenge of a lifetime
Uptown Neighborhood News
By Jacqueline Varriano
May, 2007
Front page story features the YWCA Channel Challenge and the story of sisters Sif and Keelin Nave. Coach Dave Cameron, mother Cindy Boyle, and Ellen Cleary of the YWCA and Masters Channel swimmer are also interviewed. The article describes the application process for Channel swimmers, current training requirements and what the Swim for Change is all about.
» View the full story on carag.org
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Young swimmers for equality
MN Parent Magazine
By Valerie Tukey
May, 2007
Otters Channel team members Keelin Nave and Grete Wilt talk with MN Parent Magazine about why they are swimming the English Channel and what they hope to accomplish by doing so. "I'm a little nervous because I heard that there are jellyfish in the Englisyh Channel," says Grete Wilt, 14. "But people who can't swim are going to be just as nervous about jumping into a swimming pool."
» View the full story on mnparent.com
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A Swim for Change: Two young Episcopalians to participate in English Channel swim to eliminate racial and ethinc health disparities
Episcopal Diocese of MN
By Susan Barksdale
April 24, 2007
Sif and Keelin Nave talk about the issues and challenges that make them want to swim the English Channel this summer.
» View the full story on episcopalmn.org
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YWCA Joins North Minneapolis Development
Minneapolis St. Paul Business Journal
Apr. 20, 2007
The YWCA of Minneapolis will anchor a $60 million redevelopment project on West Broadway Avenue in north Minneapolis.
» View the full story on bizjournals.com
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Student channels her efforts to gain access to swimming for people of color
The Catholic Spirit
By Chris Williams
April 19, 2007
An interview with Mattea Allert, the youngest member of the Otters Channel team, reveals more of why Mattea is Swimming for Change.
» View the full story on thecatholicspirit.com
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Swimming the Channel
Pioneer Press
By Richard Chin
April 22, 2007
Channel swimmers and Coach Dave Cameron share what they anticipate will be the biggest challenges in swimming the English Channel this summer, including why we are raising $60,000 to Swim for Change.
» View the full story on http://www.twincities.com
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Southwest Journal
March 26, 2007
Visting an Otters team practice at our Uptown YWCA pool, Southwest Journal reporter Dylan Thomas interviewed six members of the Otters Channel relay team - Keelin Nave, Sif Nave, Benito Ramirez, Betsy Robertson, Mandy Theissen, Grete Wilt. He was also talked with Coach Dave Cameron about what makes the YWCA Channel Challenge such a unique opportunity for these swimmers, and how in the world the idea for the swim first came about.
» View the full story on http://www.swjournal.com
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Family Times Camp Guide 2007
Otters Channel relay team swimmers featured in the Family Update section of the Family Times magazine. The short article describes the Swim for Change campaign and the unique challenges of swimming the English Channel.
» View the full story on http://www.familytimesinc.com (Scroll half way down the page)
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KARE-11 Morning News
March 19, 2007
Watch as Coach Dave Cameron coaches Otters Channel relay team swimmers in the Midtown YWCA pool. Dave Cameron takes time away from coaching to speak with Kare-11 reporter Rena Sarigianopoulos about what it takes to sucessfull swim the English Channel. Also featured are Otters Channel relay members Grete Wilt, Hallee Surber, Mattea Allert, and Benito Ramirez.
» View the full story on www.kare11.com.
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WCCO Nightly News
March 14, 2007
Reporter Jason DeRusha interviewed Otters Channel relay swimmers Sif Nave and Grete Wilt
about training and fundraising for their upcoming English Channel swim. DeRusha also
spoke with Coach Dave Cameron about preparing two relay teams for this kind of physical
and mental challenge, and with Priscilla Zee, a member of the Masters Channel relay team.
Coach and swimmers were able to spread the word about the importance of the Swim for Change campaign.
» View the full story on wcco.com.
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KFAI Radio
90.3 FM Minneapolis, 106.7 FM St. Paul
March 3, 2007.
Listen as Masters Channel relay member Ellen Cleary and YWCA Head Coach Dave Cameron talk with reporter Agatha Vaaler of community radio station KFAI about the YWCA Channel Challenge. Otters Channel relay member Betsy Robertson also speaks about how registering for swimming lessons as a child was very much a family decision.
» Listen to the full story here: Play MP3 File
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Lori & Julia (aka Drivetime Divas)
FM107
Feb. 27, 2007
On Tuesday, February 27, Lori and Julia talked to Rachel Surber (parent of
Mattea Allert) and Mandi Theissen from the Otters Relay Team.
Look for a downloadable audio clip to be available soon!
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8 Twin Cities teens to attempt Channel swim
Star Tribune
By: Kim Ode
Feb. 26, 2007
First team of MN youth to attempt English Channel swim are selected. The youth, ages 13-16, are all swimmers from the YWCA Otters youth swim team coached by YWCA Head Coach Dave Cameron.
» View the full story on startribune.com
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Fox 9 Weekend News AM
Feb. 17, 2007
The Otters Relay Team and Coach Dave Cameron were
featured on Saturday, February 17 on the Fox 9 Weekend News AM. The program airs from 7-9 a.m. and the Otters Relay Team
was featured at 8:15 am, as well as in other spots throughout the day. Watch for footage to be available here soon!
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Baby It's C-C-Cold Outside
Star Tribune
Feb. 12, 2007
By: Kim Ode
Cold-water tryouts for the YWCA Channel Challenge teams were held at the Uptown YWCA on January 15, and Kim Ode from the Star Tribune was on hand to paint a picture of just how c-c-cold the water was!
» View the full story on startribune.com
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 YWCA Receives Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Mission Award for Anti-Racism Initiative
» MNCN Website: 2005 Nonprofit Mission Award Recipients
» MNCN Newsletter (PDF File)
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These Women Got Game
YWCA courts women over 40 for the new Silver Fox Basketball league.
Minnesota Women's Press, December 22, 2005
» View the full story as a www.mnwomenspress.com
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Healthy Lifestyles, Healthy Choices for Youth.
The YWCA’s Latino Youth Program Launched.
Nuestra Gente Publication, June 24, 2005
» View the full story as a PDF File
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Citypages Names YWCA of Minneapolis "Best Hellraiser or Activist Group"
Citypages Best Of Issue, 2005
» View the full story on www.citypages.com
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