Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark had a special place in their hearts for Helping Paws, an organization that trains and places dogs that positively impact the lives of veterans and first responders ...

The Minnesota Order of the Eastern Star raised about $2,500 during a Robbinsdale Whiz Bang Days rummage sale. This money will ...

Eden Prairie-based Helping Paws will host its annual BBQ fundraiser 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., July 23, at the Holiday Gas Station at ...

Helping Paws, a Minnesota-based nonprofit that trains and places assistance dogs with veterans and first responders with PTSD, is starting a fund in honor of the late House Speaker Emerita Melissa ...

Sunday marks one year since the loss of Melissa and Mark Hortman and Gilbert. Helping Paws and the Hortman family have launched new initiatives to honor their legacy. Donations and community support ...

PLYMOUTH, Minn. — An annual tradition to support animals and humans in need of support carried even more meaning on Thursday. Volunteers with Helping Paws served barbecue, burgers and hot dogs at a ...

Helping Paws has been in the spotlight since a moment of tragedy in June. Late House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman fostered for the nonprofit for several years before she was killed. The nonprofit ...