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Josh Liljenquist is a Minnesota-based creator using storytelling, social media, and acts of kindness to turn online attention into real-world help.

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Bio

Short bio and longer background.

Josh Liljenquist is a Minnesota-based digital creator and impact storyteller known for kindness-focused videos, fundraiser stories, and real-world support for people in need.

Through the Live to Love mission, Josh uses short-form storytelling to spotlight people facing difficult moments and invite a large online community to respond with practical help.

Public stats

Reach, impact, and credibility at a glance.

Audience34M+ followers across platforms

Josh's audience spans multiple major social platforms.

TikTok400M+ likes

Short-form videos have helped build a large public community around kindness.

Instagram78M views in 30 days

Recent reach shows strong ongoing audience attention.

Impact$1.3M+ featured support

Across the six impact stories currently featured on this site.

Story angles

Useful angles for coverage and interviews.

  • How social media attention can become practical real-world support.
  • Kindness content, dignity, consent, and responsible storytelling.
  • Minnesota-based creator work with a broad public audience.
  • Fundraiser stories around housing, transportation, care needs, and recovery support.
  • The St. Paul park ban, appeal, and ban-lifted coverage context.

Impact and kindness stories

Stories about helping people and local impact.

CBS News MinnesotaDec. 20, 2023

TikToker Josh Liljenquist's visit to Minneapolis' Lotus to feed homeless community goes viral

Local coverage of Josh buying food from Lotus in Minneapolis and giving it to people experiencing homelessness.

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Pioneer PressDec. 7, 2025

Kindness Influencers Pluck Homeless Mom off Minneapolis Street, Change Her Life

Coverage of one of Josh's most visible impact stories and the public response around it.

Open Article

St. Paul park ban coverage

Initial coverage of the park ban.

AxiosApr. 14, 2026

St. Paul parks ban TikTok star who gives to homeless people

Coverage of the initial St. Paul parks ban and Josh's response to the allegations.

Open Article
PeopleApr. 15, 2026

Influencer Banned from St. Paul Parks for 180 Days After Department Accuses Him of Harassing Homeless Individuals

National coverage of the ban, allegations, and Josh's denial of the claims.

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St. Paul ban lifted / rescinded coverage

Coverage after the ban was lifted.

AxiosApr. 22, 2026

St. Paul lifts park ban on TikToker Josh Liljenquist

Coverage reporting that St. Paul's parks department lifted the ban after Josh's appeal.

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PeopleApr. 24, 2026

Influencer's 180-Day Ban from St. Paul Parks Over Alleged Harassment of Homeless People Lifted After Appeal

National coverage of the appeal result, the ban being rescinded, and Josh's mission statement.

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Profile / creator coverage

Profile context for Josh's creator work.

This section gives reporters a clean creator background while profile-only article links are being confirmed.

Bio Minnesota kindness creator

Josh Liljenquist is a Minnesota-based digital creator focused on kindness, dignity, storytelling, and practical support.

Audience 34M+ followers across platforms

Josh's reach spans multiple major social platforms and supports a broad public audience.

Approach Human stories first

The work is strongest when the story, support, and outcome are shown with dignity and care.

Video clips

Video coverage and broadcast clips.

CBS News Minnesota

Tik-Tok star goes viral for making large order at Minneapolis restaurant

Video clip connected to the CBS News Minnesota Lotus coverage.

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Press contact

For media requests, use the direct inquiry email.

  • Kindness-focused social media and community support.
  • Consent, dignity, and storytelling around people in need.
  • How online attention can become practical real-world help.
  • Minnesota-based creator work with a broader public audience.