The A-List in Brooklyn Park is a model youth center
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Series: 10,000 Fresh Voices
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There are several teen centers in the Twin Cities metro area, but one in Brooklyn Park has garnered national attention. This year the A-List was recognized by the White House in its Campus Champions of Change Challenge. KFAI producer Will Wright has the story. For more information about the A-List, visit thealistyouth.org
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There are several teen centers in the Twin Cities metro area, but one in Brooklyn Park has garnered national attention. This year the A-List was recognized by the White House in its Campus Champions of Change Challenge. KFAI producer Will Wright has the story. For more information about the A-List, visit thealistyouth.org
