Up Date: Canine Members of the Armed Forces Act.

Contact your representatives and let them know that we want our Military Working Dogs to be reclassified to Canine Members of the Armed Forces and we won’t accept anything less.

Into Sports or Engineering? Consider Mentoring Lucas!

6 year old Lucas is waiting in the Kids 'n Kinship program for a mentor who likes sports and engineering for weekly fun outings

What are the costs of selling my home in Burnsville?

Thinking of selling your home and want to know what the fees are? This will break it down for you.

Kids 'n Kinship Thanks Our Mentors

Kids 'n Kinship staff members show their gratitude to volunteer mentors in honor of National Mentoring Month and Thank Your Mentor Day.

Top 3 Reasons to Sell your Home in 2013

The real estate market is taking off! From my perspective and experience, I believe it’s going to be a banner year! I can’t speak for the entire country, but I’m confident.

10580 170th Street W in Lakeville...

The Homeowner’s are going to miss many things about this home, commenting that “We’re going to miss the Private and Peaceful Backyard and being able to sit on Deck and have a glass of wine...

BLOG: Already Miss Holiday Shopping? Take This 13-Year-Old Out Shopping

January is National Mentoring Month and Kids 'n Kinship has almost 40 kids waiting for an individual, couple, or family to mentor them. Read about Phoenix, an 8th grader who's waiting.

Online Appeal is the New Curb Appeal, Will your Home Shine?

The importance of your Home’s Online Appeal has surpassed the traditional Curb Appeal. Standing out Online can be accomplished with a good plan!

2013 should shape up for a positive year in real estate.

2013 is just begun but the real estate market is already promising!

How To Buy A House

Looking for the basics on how to buy a house? This blog and video will answer that question.

K-9 Veterans Day ideas for March 13, 2013

They Served to Save They Deserve to be Remembered.

CUE TIPS: World Championship Experience Unforgettable

April Larson says her recent experience at the world junior championships in Germany was 'unforgettable'.

Thoughts on the Newtown Tragedy

Kids 'n Kinship responds to the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elem. on Fri. Dec. 14th

CUE TIPS: Shooters Launches New Pool Blog

Pool news and notes from Shooters Billiards in Burnsville, and around the state.

Join The National Effort to Make March 13th of Every Year K-9 Veterans' Day

Things certainly changed by the time Vietnam, came to be. That is the only war where the dogs were declared “surplus equipment”, and left behind.

What is your favorite Burnsville nonprofit?

GreatNonprofits.org released today its first ever list of top-rated charities in Burnsville, which Patch.com readers can use to discover top volunteer, giving, and internship opportunities.

Kids 'n Kinship Selected as Part of Merchants Bank Facebook Contest on Community Giving!

Vote for Kids 'n Kinship in the Merchants Bank Community Giving Contest on Facebook!

In Honor Of Memorial Day – 7 Famous Dogs Of War

Reprinted with permission from Dan of The Dog Guide! http://www.dogguide.net/blog/2008/05/in-honor-of-memorial-day-7-famous-dogs-of-war/

Help Derek apply for jobs & colleges!

16 year old Derek is waiting in Kids 'n Kinship for a mentor to spend time with and get advice from.

Certificate of Proclamation...Designating March 13 of Every Year K-9 Veterans' Day

I am asking you to go to your Local, State, and Federal Legislatures and obtain Proclamations from them, Designating March 13 as K-9 Veterans’ Day.

Top 5 tasks to ready your home for winter!

Five suggestions to winterize your home. Winter can be harsh so be prepared!

Enjoying skiing? Be Isabel's mentor and show her how!

Teach 11 year old Isabel to ski and deal with bullying this winter!

Your Vote Counts; So vote

The vote is the most powerful instrument ever devised by man for breaking down injustice and incompetence.

Kids 'n Kinship receives Bob Day Quality Mentoring Award!

Kids 'n Kinship was 1 of 4 programs in the state to receive the Bob Dayton Quality Mentoring award by the Mentoring Partnership of Minnesota.

Five home selling mistakes that may cost homeowners.

Selling a home already has a lot of challenges. Sellers need to avoid these five major mistakes when selling their home.

Online TV Services Maturing

Is it time for your family to drop TV service and switch to online streaming?

Twin Cities Real Estate Recovery in the Media

It’s in the Media, so now it’s official, the Real Estate Recover is underway! The local news media is reflecting what us front-liners have been seeing for the past 4+ months...

Lunch 'N Learn About Employee Volunteer Opportunities

AAA Hosting Lunch 'N Learn on Oct. 12 in Burnsville. Cheerful Givers and Kids 'n Kinship nonprofits will showcase volunteer opportunities and charitable giving programs at this free pizza luncheon.

Consider Being a Mentor to A Boy Like Garrisson

Mentor Garrisson, an 11-year-old active boy.

10 Steps to Becoming a "Power Networker"

Effective networking isn't about exchanging business cards or contact info. It takes work! Incorporate these 10 points and you'll soon be on your way to becoming a well respected, "Power Networker"!

FYI......Vikings Win and it's still the Parade of Homes

Reminder about the Parade of Homes and a little gloating on the Vikings win!

How the Fall Parade of Homes can help you!

Information and ideas on how the Fall Parade of Homes call help ALL local citizens!

Preparing for 40th Anniversary Gala Part 2: A Reason to Celebrate

Kids 'n Kinship makes a difference in children's lives and is celebrating 40 years at Gala on Sat. Sept. 8th.

Passwords Fail to Secure Accounts

Passwords no longer provide much security. New alternatives help secure your ID.

GRAMMY Winner Gretchen Wilson to perform at Elko Speedway

Press release from Elko Speedway regarding an upcoming performance.

Dropping Your Alarm Monitoring

There's a growing trend, in today's economy, to drop alarm monitoring from the family budget. But there is a way, to monitor your home security system yourself.

BLOG: Preparing for 40th Anniversary Gala, Part 1

Kids 'n Kinship is preparing for its 40th anniversary gala on Sept. 8. Get tickets at: kinship40th.eventbrite.com

New Mobile App Revolutionizes Engagement Ring Shopping

Wixon Jewelers released a new mobile app that allows you to view engagement rings in 3D. Shopping for wedding jewelry will never be the same...

Davanni's Pizza Coming to a Fundraiser Near You

Synergize Fundraising Group is partnering with Davanni's Pizza!

What Can We Learn From 1970s Homes?

The Nixon-era home offers some advantages, in spite of shag carpeting and avocado-colored appliances. Find out more.