In early August, fall registration opens at several South Dakota locations offering a national program geared for grade-school-age girls. It combines social and emotional skill building with physical activity. Girls on the Run is a nonprofit, which built the youth development curriculum. .
The summer season and violent crime can fuel narratives by the public and the media about safety in urban settings. But in Minnesota s largest city, an emerging effort aims to show that some youth want to firmly establish peace through communication. Like many other places, Minneapolis has seen increases in violent crime in the past couple of years. .