Nancy Waisanen

March 11, 2023

Youthbuild transforms lives and saves millions of dollars

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The following column was originally published in a number of APG of East Central Minnesota newspapers during March, 2023. Youthbuild transforms lives and saves millions of dollars Visiting a home that youngsters are building for a low-income family was one of the best mornings I’ve spent in years. Fortunately, this is happening all over […]

May 24, 2020

Students building houses helps solve problems

Joe Nathan / 2020 Columns & Other Publications / Alexandria Community and Technical College, Anoka-Hennepin School District, Jack Lund, Jessica Lipa, Marcus Pope, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, Nancy Waisanen, STEP (Secondary Technical Education Program), Students building homes, Tim Nestrud, Youthbuild, Youthprise / 1 Comment

The Following column appeared in several APG of East Central of Minnesota newspapers in late May, 2020, including the Sun This Week (Southern Suburbs) Students building houses helps solve problems Anoka-Hennepin high school senior Jack Lund and his veteran teacher Tim Nestrud have valuable lessons for state legislators and other schools. They and their colleagues […]