The city of Oakdale is expanding with a new housing development set to take place on a 206 acre parcel of land just east of Interstate 694. The development will accommodate multifamily and multistory properties. The city is also preparing for the METRO Gold Line to help connect Oakdale to St. Paul. Recorded November 29, 2017.

Bii Gii Wiin CDLF promotes home ownership among Native American households throughout the State of Minnesota through the provision of development services and financial products and service. All services ensure that Native home buyers are knowledgeable and financially capable of purchasing a home. They provide one-on-one counseling to assist and navigate problems that prevent affordable mortgage financing. Recorded November 2, 2017.

Opportunity Partners serves people with many different types of disabilities. Some examples include Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger syndrome, brain injury, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, Fetal Alcohol syndrome, and many others. They recently launched their own line of Fire Starters available on Amazon, packaged by people with disabilities in the Twin Cities. Recorded November 2, 2017.

For more than 30 years, thanks to shoppers, donors and volunteers, Arc's Value Village has helped make life better for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. One unique feature of Arc's Value Village is their personal shopper program. For no fee, shoppers can schedule a 75 minute appointment with a stylist and try on a variety of looks. With five locations in the Twin Cities metro, shoppers are always close to a great deal. Recorded November 2, 2017.