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Delma Francis

Delma Francis, who has worked as an editor or reporter at the Lexington Herald, Courier-Journal and Louisville Times, Hartford Courant, Richmond Times-Dispatch and Star Tribune, reports on education, children and families, faith and values, and other topics. She graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a degree in journalism, a minor in political science and areas of concentration in health, anthropology and sociology. She earned a master's degree in community development/public administration from the University of Louisville.

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backpack with food
Community Sketchbook

Backpack Buddies helps more kids look forward to weekends

By Delma Francis | 08/31/12

The programs send eligible students home on Fridays with backpacks filled with food to help them get through the weekend.

high school football players
Community Sketchbook

Twin Cities schools use creative financing to pay for athletic fees

By Delma Francis | 08/27/12

Grim economy makes it difficult for some families to pay fees for students who want to participate in sports.

Joanne Hager
Community Sketchbook

Installing bleachers or putting up cabins, SAOIC grads are building new lives

By Delma Francis | 08/20/12

“I just feel so good about myself. I feel so vital," says Joanne Hager, who is now working as a journeyman laborer.

Video of bullied bus monitor provides a teachable moment
Perspectives

Video of bullied bus monitor provides a teachable moment

By Delma Francis | 06/25/12

According to child psychologist Bill Clafton, the kids on the bus were engaging in herd mentality at its worst.

Autistic child
Health

Coming changes in autism definitions have parents, professionals talking

By Delma Francis | 04/20/12

People with autism range from those with no recognizable symptoms to those who are nonverbal and insular, with many variables in between.

Jesse Saperstein
MinnPost Asks

'Life With Asperger's' author to speak at MOA

By Delma Francis | 04/19/12

Jesse Saperstein, author of “Atypical: Life With Asperger’s in 20 1/3 Chapters,” talks about his life in a Q&A.

Arts & Culture

When a stressed child's body says 'Enough already,' it can be frightening

By Delma Francis | 10/14/11
When my daughter was in 4th grade, she suddenly, inexplicably lost the sight in her right eye — and before we could determine why, the same thing happened to her left eye.
Arts & Culture

Remembering the horror -- and instant sense of community -- on 9/11

By Delma J. Francis | 09/10/11
We are one. We are all in this together. We are a community, from sea to shining sea.
Arts & Culture

Unique indeed -- home décor on wheels

By Delma Francis | 07/20/11
Housed in a 1999 school bus painted white, Angela White Smith’s rolling business is reminiscent of the peddler’s wagon of yesteryear. 
Arts & Culture

Family killed in Dec. crash to be honored at 'Evening for Andre' benefit

By Delma Francis | 01/21/11
Proceeds of event at Fridley VFW Post 363 will pay funeral expenses, purchase a headstone and help Andre Mack II's classmates.