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HABITAT RESTORATION: Flint Hills Resources has earned Tandem Global WHC Gold Certification for habitat restoration at its Cottage Grove fuel terminal. The certification comes after two years of work in partnership with Friends of the Mississippi River to implement a restoration and monitoring plan to re-establish the 6.5-acre site’s natural prairie and savannah. Flint Hills has held gold certification for its work done with community partners over the past 25 years to restore more than 200 acres of the Pine Bend Bluffs, a critical natural area along the Mississippi River that is adjacent to Flint Hills Resources Pine Bend refinery. This makes two Flint Hills gold certified sites in Minnesota and the first two gold-certified sites ever in the Twin Cities. LEARN MORE: Environmental Stewardship (SPONSORED: Flint Hills Resources Pine Bend refinery)

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STORMY FRIDAY…

COOKIES: Via The New York Times, VERBATIM: “Carleton’s cookie house is not a frat house (Carleton doesn’t have any), a dorm, a dining hall or a student union. But it is a place where anyone from the campus, at nearly any hour, will find a pantry stocked with the ingredients for making chocolate-chip cookies. They can bring other provisions and bake whatever they want, but cookies are the thing that prospective Carleton applicants often hear of before they learn anything else about this small liberal-arts school, just over 40 miles south of Minneapolis in Northfield, Minn.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4tVg4EB

RESCUE: Via Mankato Free Press, VERBATIM: “It was a mostly anonymous bit of heroism when it happened in the early morning hours the day after Christmas. News reports mentioned only that first responders made their way to a 52-year-old woman stranded on a precarious sheet of ice in the Minnesota River . . . The details, including the names and faces of the rescuers, were revealed this week when two Mankato firefighters were awarded Life Saving Medals by Public Safety Director Jeremy Clifton on behalf of the department’s awards committee.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4ciPf7m

MONTEVIDEO: Via West Central Tribune, VERBATIM: “Prairie Five Community Action Council is optimistic that it soon will be able to open what it will call the Prairie Five Food Hub, possibly as early as June. Work is progressing on renovating a building along U.S. Highway 212 to serve as the Food Hub. The Food Hub is the result of four years of planning toward addressing the growing food insecurity problem in rural Minnesota, according to a news release from Prairie Five. It will serve as a central location for the Prairie Five Meals Program and the Prairie Five Food Shelf in Montevideo.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3QL8PRa

MOA: Via WCCO-Radio, VERBATIM: “A new partnership between the Mall of America and Minnesota-based nonprofit Fraser looks to expand the Mall’s accessibility and sensory inclusion with a number of visible and behind-the-scenes updates for guests with autism, neurodiverse conditions, sensory sensitivities, disabilities, and mental or behavioral health needs. Inclusivity and accessibility has long been a priority at MOA, with a focus over the past decade to make improvements.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/41B0e67

CPR: Via Mankato Free Press, VERBATIM: “When a man collapsed with an apparent heart attack at Mankato’s YMCA in late January, multiple people bounced into action. The result of the efforts by a Y member, a Y employee and two firefighters was obvious when the unidentified recipient of the CPR, looking fit and healthy, joined them at an awards ceremony this week. The man’s condition was quite different on Jan. 30.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3OGtc1r

I FALLS: Via Essentia, VERBATIM: “Essentia Health is proud to announce a $50,000 contribution to support the International Falls Community Wellness Center project. This contribution will support efforts to transform the high school’s outdated weight room into a modern Community Wellness Center designed to support mental and physical health, youth development and community wellness.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4tSnvMT

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ART COLLECTIVE: Via MPR, VERBATIM: “Fifty years ago this month, 1,500 people flooded a new art gallery in downtown Minneapolis. It was 1976, and the air was filled with cigarette smoke and chatter from the shoulder-to-shoulder crowd. People who were in attendance say the atmosphere was buzzing, because something was different about this space: Every piece of artwork on display was made by a woman . . . This was the opening of the WARM: A Women’s Collective Art Space, a feminist gallery, in the Wyman Building.” LISTEN: https://fluence-media.co/4mDIW1N

BIKES: Via CCX Media, VERBATIM: “Now that spring has sprung, you may have ventured into the garage and thought to yourself, ‘Oh, what a mess.’ Or, ‘I haven’t used those bikes in years.’ If it’s the latter, Trailhead Cycling has a solution for those bikes. The local business will collect those bikes, help refurbish them and donate them to kids in need.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4thamgi

GALA: Via WDIO-TV, VERBATIM: “The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northland hosted its annual fundraising gala Thursday evening at the Greysolon Ballroom, bringing together community members to support youth programming across the Northland. The event marked the organization’s 17th year hosting the gala, its premier fundraising event dedicated to sustaining services for thousands of young people served through clubs in Duluth, Superior, Grand Rapids, and Hibbing.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4vBO6PO

CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY: Via General Mills, VERBATIM: “General Mills (NYSE: GIS) today released its 2026 Global Responsibility Report, detailing progress the company made across three priority areas — Food, Planet and People — during its 2025 fiscal year, May 27, 2024, through May 25, 2025. The report marks General Mills’ 56th year of reporting on its environmental and social impact, reinforces the company’s commitment to transparency, and features how General Mills is Standing for Good, a pillar of its Accelerate business strategy.” RELEASE: https://fluence-media.co/4thoc2b REPORT: https://fluence-media.co/3OtadqU

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Minneapolis’ The Food Group is among 50 nonprofits sharing $1 million in grants from The Campbell’s Foundation, SEE: https://fluence-media.co/4tDUcxe

A former Marine in Mankato has created a pop-up shelter for use in disasters. MSPBJ: https://fluence-media.co/4cJMnAw

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HABITAT RESTORATION: Flint Hills Resources has earned Tandem Global WHC Gold Certification for habitat restoration at its Cottage Grove fuel terminal. The certification comes after two years of work in partnership with Friends of the Mississippi River to implement a restoration and monitoring plan to re-establish the 6.5-acre site’s natural prairie and savannah. Flint Hills has held gold certification for its work done with community partners over the past 25 years to restore more than 200 acres of the Pine Bend Bluffs, a critical natural area along the Mississippi River that is adjacent to Flint Hills Resources Pine Bend refinery. This makes two Flint Hills gold certified sites in Minnesota and the first two gold-certified sites ever in the Twin Cities. LEARN MORE: Environmental Stewardship (SPONSORED: Flint Hills Resources Pine Bend refinery)

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BOOKS, TREES & BASKETBALL

THIS MONTH: Via Mesabi Tribune, VERBATIM: “The Hibbing Kiwanis Club is preparing for its annual pancake feed to support activities and events for youth in the community. This year’s feed is Wednesday, April 22, at the Hibbing Memorial Building.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4dLXXMx

BLACK PARACHUTE: Via Minnesota Spokesman Recorder, VERBATIM: “Josh Cobb wants Black men to have a soft landing place, and he is bringing that mission directly to the community through a series of pop-up events across the Twin Cities. Cobb is the founder of The Black Parachute, a Twin Cities-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to fostering healing, reflection, and community for Black men. Through journal distribution, pop-up activations, and access to mental wellness resources, the organization creates space for honest conversation and personal growth, partnering with organizations and supporters to expand access to tools that promote wellness and long-term impact.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4vounDn

PICTURE BOOK: Via Minnesota Monthly, VERBATIM: “‘Stories live in a strong pull to create and a wish to share the observed, the imagined, the remembered, the unseen, the unknown.’ This line gets at the heart of ‘Where Do Stories Live?,’ a forthcoming picture book from St. Paul author and illustrator Meenal Patel. The protagonist, Avni, gets a new journal as a gift, and the book follows her as she explores during a summer day, deciding what to put in her own story.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3OlvX84

TREES: Via Lakeland PBS, VERBATIM: “Reforest Bemidji, the initiative from Let’s Plant Trees that will bring 10,000 free native tree seedlings to the Bemidji area this spring, has announced that all of the seedlings on offer have been reserved through pre-orders.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/3OlvDpS

BASKETBALL: Via Minneapolis-based Sezzle, VERBATIM: “Sezzle Inc. (NASDAQ:SEZL) // - As the Minnesota Timberwolves played their final regular-season home game on April 12th, official jersey patch partner Sezzle capped a season of community giving by turning the spotlight toward the next generation. The Minneapolis-based fintech leader hosted a VIP experience for Big Brothers Big Sisters Twin Cities, inviting mentees and mentors to center court for an unforgettable night.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3Q8neqE

MOVIE: Via MPR, VERBATIM: “A new film featured at the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival is celebrating Indigenous dance. Meskwaki filmmaker Oogie Push is also making her feature directorial debut at the 45th Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival with ‘Why We Dance’ — a documentary rooted in the Twin Cities that pushes back against the way Indigenous stories have long been told on screen.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4tOabJn

ESG REPORT: Via Minnetonka-based NOG, VERBATIM: “Northern Oil and Gas, Inc. (NYSE: NOG) announced today that it published its Environmental, Social and Governance Report for the year ended December 31, 2025.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4tKLwVR REPORT: https://fluence-media.co/4cFbIeW

SUSTAINABILITY REPORT: Via Bloomington-based Donaldson, VERBATIM: “Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE:DCI), a leading worldwide manufacturer of innovative filtration products and solutions, today published its fiscal 2025 Sustainability Report, detailing how the company is advancing its Filtration for a Thriving Future strategy while delivering meaningful environmental, social, and business results.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/48KHIff

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HABITAT RESTORATION: Flint Hills Resources has earned Tandem Global WHC Gold Certification for habitat restoration at its Cottage Grove fuel terminal. The certification comes after two years of work in partnership with Friends of the Mississippi River to implement a restoration and monitoring plan to re-establish the 6.5-acre site’s natural prairie and savannah. Flint Hills has held gold certification for its work done with community partners over the past 25 years to restore more than 200 acres of the Pine Bend Bluffs, a critical natural area along the Mississippi River that is adjacent to Flint Hills Resources Pine Bend refinery. This makes two Flint Hills gold certified sites in Minnesota and the first two gold-certified sites ever in the Twin Cities. LEARN MORE: Environmental Stewardship (SPONSORED: Flint Hills Resources Pine Bend refinery)

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OPPORTUNITIES FOR GOOD

THIS WEEKEND: Via R&J Broadcasting, VERBATIM: “Ogema Native and local music star Cathy Erickson will be inducted into the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame in New Ulm. R&J News had the opportunity to catch up with Erickson, who said she was shocked when she found out she was going to be inducted.” LISTEN: https://fluence-media.co/4vjgWnU

THIS WEEKEND: Via KQDS-TV, VERBATIM: “The Great Lakes Aquarium is getting ready for a special occasion this weekend as two beloved animals at the aquarium are celebrating another trip around the sun. Longtime residents Agate and Ore, two North American river otters, are turning 13 years old this year.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4cmok9B

NEXT MONTH: Via Susan G. Komen, VERBATIM: “Susan G. Komen, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, will bring together breast cancer survivors, those living with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) and supporters at the Minnesota Race for the Cure on Saturday, May 9, 2026.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/48lJZxm

NEXT MONTH: Via Minnesota Monthly, VERBATIM: “The last time the fanfare of Minneapolis’ Glamorama event (formerly known as Fash Bash) filled the walls of the historic Dayton’s building, it was 2015. And yet, many Twin Citians still remember it like it was yesterday—the iconic designer brands, the celebrity appearances that included everyone from Bruno Mars to Robin Thicke, and of course, the $5.5 million its runway helped raise for Children’s Cancer Research Fund (CCRF), the longtime beneficiary of the event. Flash forward 11 years, and the legendary fashion fundraiser is getting a reboot.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/47Uw7dn

CHURCH ORGAN: Via WDIO, VERBATIM: “A labor of love, and a lot of pipes. Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Hibbing is excited about the completion of their refurbished organ. Installed in the 50s when the church was built, the instrument was in need of repair. Thanks to an anonymous donor, the $400,000 project was covered.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/3OvXvaY

5 BILLION MEALS: Via Coon Rapids-based Feed MY Starving Children, VERBATIM: “As global hunger continues to rise in many parts of the world, Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) has reached a major humanitarian milestone: 5 billion meals shipped to children in need across 112 countries. MannaPack meals are made possible by volunteers in communities across the United States and delivered through a trusted network of local partners serving some of the world’s most vulnerable populations.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3QdWYee

BEADS: Via MPR, VERBATIM: “Adrionna Otis first started making beadwork last year. The 16-year-old says her first project — a pair of earrings she made with her sister’s help — took about three hours from start to finish. ‘Immediately, it clicked for me,’ she said. Her latest pair of earrings emulates a blooming flower. She used white beads in a circular pattern with two rows of gold beads as the edging. Indigenous beadwork uses fine glass seed beads often sewn onto leather or cloth for jewelry, bags, clothing and other items. Otis says she mainly beads earrings, but sometimes she will venture into other projects, like a beaded phone strap.” LISTEN/PHOTOS: https://fluence-media.co/4e8nz6s

CLUES: Via MinnPost, VERBATIM: “At the height of Operation Metro Surge, the phone rang at CLUES, a Latino-led nonprofit headquartered in the Twin Cities. On the line was a father of a six-month-old child. The child’s mother had been detained by federal agents, he said, and to make matters more complicated, she’d been breastfeeding. What was he supposed to do? Calls like these were common for the last several months, said Liliana Letran-Garcia, president and CEO of CLUES (Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio).” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3PX0ppK

FOOD DRIVE: Via Maple Grove-based TopLine, VERBATIM: “TopLine Financial Credit Union, a Twin Cities-based member-owned financial services cooperative, held a food drive during the month of March for the MN FoodShare March Campaign benefiting three local non-profits, Community Emergency Assistance Programs (CEAP), Hope 4 Youth and Keystone Community Services. TopLine members and employees generously donated non-perishable food items of canned vegetables, soups, rice, dry pasta, and more to help fight hunger in our local communities.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/41X6TYd

GOLF: Via Bank of America, VERBATIM: “Continuing on its commitment to make golf more accessible and affordable for kids, Bank of America today announced the return of Golf with Us. Children, ages 6-18, are invited to enroll in Golf with Us to access tee times for $5 or less to thousands of courses across Bank of America’s 97 markets through a free one-year membership to Youth on Course.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4c2GMoT

THEATER: Via MplsStPaul, VERBATIM: “Get ready to be swept back in time with the History Theatre’s upcoming 2026-2027 season. The seven-performance season will be the first under the new artistic director Laura Leffler, with shows that will dive into regional and national history.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4vjWGT8

EXHIBITION: Via MPR, VERBATIM: “All My Relations Arts gallery in south Minneapolis presents a new solo exhibition by a Lakota artist. Denver-based artist Danielle SeeWalker says her exhibition, Uŋči Said So, was inspired by the uŋči, or grandmothers, and elders in her life, and their way of storytelling.” SEE: https://fluence-media.co/48BJUFO

ELECTRIC: Via KQDS-TV, VERBATIM: “Minnesota Power is launching new rebates on electric equipment at the Arrowhead Home & Builders Show. The rebates are designed to lower upfront costs on electric equipment like chainsaws and cars, a switch that MN Power says can help reduce noise, emissions, and maintenance costs.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/3NXq6G6

GRANT: Via CenterPoint, VERBATIM: “Local governmental agencies across CenterPoint Energy‘s service areas in Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio and Texas are invited to apply for the company’s annual Community Safety Grant Program. Grants support local safety equipment and safety‑related projects that aim to make a meaningful difference within the communities the company serves.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4chJ0PQ

JOB OPENING: Via Good Thinking, VERBATIM: “Good Thinking LLC. is pleased to partner with the Saint Paul Festival & Heritage Foundation (SPFHF/Foundation) in the search for its next President & CEO. This leadership transition comes at an exciting moment for the Foundation as it builds on a strong legacy while advancing a new strategic direction focused on growth, sustainability, and community impact.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4tIZPdP

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HABITAT RESTORATION: Flint Hills Resources has earned Tandem Global WHC Gold Certification for habitat restoration at its Cottage Grove fuel terminal. The certification comes after two years of work in partnership with Friends of the Mississippi River to implement a restoration and monitoring plan to re-establish the 6.5-acre site’s natural prairie and savannah. Flint Hills has held gold certification for its work done with community partners over the past 25 years to restore more than 200 acres of the Pine Bend Bluffs, a critical natural area along the Mississippi River that is adjacent to Flint Hills Resources Pine Bend refinery. This makes two Flint Hills gold certified sites in Minnesota and the first two gold-certified sites ever in the Twin Cities. LEARN MORE: Environmental Stewardship (SPONSORED: Flint Hills Resources Pine Bend refinery)

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FOOD, FLOWERS, BOOKS & MORE

TODAY: Via GiGi’s Twin Cities, VERBATIM: “This Tuesday at 6:30 p.m., the Twin Cities chapter of Mustaches for Kids (M4KTC) is kicking off its 2026 campaign with a ‘clean shave’ event at Utepils Brewing—marking the official start of a month-long fundraising effort in support of GiGi’s Playhouse Twin Cities. Mustaches for Kids is exactly what it sounds like: a group of community members shaving clean and spending the next 30 days growing mustaches—just mustaches—to raise money for youth-focused charities. It’s equal parts absurd and impactful.” MORE: https://fluence-media.co/4bU4SSz

THURSDAY: Via KARE-TV, VERBATIM: “Restaurants across the state are teaming up for the annual Dining Out For Life fundraiser for AIDS service organizations. On Thursday, April 30, 2026, 118 Minnesota restaurants will donate at least 25% of the day’s profits to the Aliveness Project.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4bVPRzB

THIS MONTH: Via CCX Media, VERBATIM: “A local business known for budget-friendly home improvement is preparing to offer even deeper discounts this month. The Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Brooklyn Park has announced a week-long sale in honor of Earth Day, rewarding shoppers for keeping usable materials out of local landfills.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/41dqqU9

HOME COOKING: Via Northern News Now, VERBATIM: “Duluth’s 2026 Good Neighbor Award winner is spending this Easter the same way she spends most Sundays—cooking and delivering free home-cooked dinners to anyone who needs one in Morgan Park and beyond. Donvita Kennedy was recognized as Duluth’s 2026 recipient of the Good Neighbor Award during the State of the City address.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4bW1hDF

FOOD DESERT: Via Minnesota Spokesman Recorder, VERBATIM: “Nearly 28 percent of the United States was considered a food desert in 2019, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In metropolitan areas shaped by redlining and poverty, the disparities are even more pronounced, and the Twin Cities are no exception . . . Brightside Produce is among the Twin Cities organizations working toward sustainable solutions. The nonprofit delivers produce to 50 corner stores across the metro, with no minimum order requirement, allowing smaller stores to buy limited quantities at wholesale prices. A buyback program lets stores return unsold produce at the end of the week, eliminating financial risk.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4shjQ9Y

FLOWERS: Via WCCO-TV, VERBATIM: “At least a third of older adults in the U.S. experience loneliness, which is linked to a 50% higher dementia risk. With that in mind, two Minnesota high schoolers are launching a nonprofit called Blossom of Blessings. There’s a lot going on at Indulge & Bloom at Maple Grove Floral. It’s time for a special delivery and a special announcement to two special customers, Andrew Heiden and Hayden Sterling.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4tCtiGl

TREES: Via Lakeland PBS, VERBATIM: “As part of an effort called Reforest Bemidji, the Let’s Plant Trees organization is bringing 10,000 free tree seedlings to Bemidji area residents this spring. The commitment from the organization was made to support local reforestation and make it easy for residents to plant trees and be a part of restoring tree canopies across the community. Following last year’s wind storm in the Bemidji area that toppled millions of trees, Let’s Plant Trees executives hope this can give residents a simple and meaningful way to replant and rebuild.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4snQl6H

BOOKS: Via St. Paul-based Little Free Library, VERBATIM: “Little Free Library nonprofit organization whose mission is to expand book access is teaming up with Dog Man and Captain Underpants creator Dav Pilkey and Scholastic to spark book joy and expand access to reading across the United States. The 100 custom-designed Little Free Libraries featuring Dav Pilkey’s beloved characters will be installed in schools, public libraries, and communities in book deserts, bringing books directly to children and families who need them most.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4sYQte3

THEATER: Via CTC, VERBATIM: “Children’s Theatre Company (CTC) is thrilled to announce the 2026-2027 Season. The 2026-2027 Season will feature Pinocchio; two world premiere musicals, Twelve Kinds of Ice and Princess Kay of the Milky Way; the return of the beloved holiday tradition Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!; the playful adaptation Chicka Chicka Boom Boom: The Musical; and the Broadway smash hit School of Rock The Musical, based on the popular film.” SHOWS: https://fluence-media.co/4sfJ48L

ARTIFACTS: Via WCCO-TV, VERBATIM: “In February, a fire destroyed the Holdingford Mill, which had stood for more than 130 years in central Minnesota . . . But through this devastation came a discovery. The fire uncovered relics from the past that were just below the surface.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/41WseAY

EASTER: Via Northern News Now, from Saturday, VERBATIM: “Duluth’s St. Paul’s Episcopal Church hopes to raise $17,000 this Easter to help neighbors by addressing medical debt . . . The church is partnering with Undue Medical Deb, a national nonprofit that purchases medical debt in bulk. The nonprofit reports that every $10 donated can erase an average of $1,000 in medical debt for families in financial need.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4mgMKFV

MENTORS: Via Minnesota Spokesman Recorder, VERBATIM: “Twin Cities CARES Mentoring Movement and Bolder Options hosted more than 40 Black men at Urban Touch Barbershop in South Minneapolis on March 29 for a wellness and mentor recruitment event that combined food, storytelling and community connection across four generations.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/48wkitU

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HABITAT RESTORATION: Flint Hills Resources has earned Tandem Global WHC Gold Certification for habitat restoration at its Cottage Grove fuel terminal. The certification comes after two years of work in partnership with Friends of the Mississippi River to implement a restoration and monitoring plan to re-establish the 6.5-acre site’s natural prairie and savannah. Flint Hills has held gold certification for its work done with community partners over the past 25 years to restore more than 200 acres of the Pine Bend Bluffs, a critical natural area along the Mississippi River that is adjacent to Flint Hills Resources Pine Bend refinery. This makes two Flint Hills gold certified sites in Minnesota and the first two gold-certified sites ever in the Twin Cities. LEARN MORE: Environmental Stewardship (SPONSORED: Flint Hills Resources Pine Bend refinery)

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FRIDAY PLANNER

TOMORROW: Via Northern Gardener, VERBATIM: “Join Dream of Wild Health on Saturday, April 4, for a Seed Swap & Barter Event!” SEE: https://fluence-media.co/4vgWrsf

THIS MONTH: From Minneapolis Foundation via Instagram, VERBATIM: “Big news for nonprofits supporting small businesses in the Twin Cities! Starting April 15, the Minneapolis Foundation will open applications for our 2026 Economic Mobility grants. This year’s funding will focus on nonprofit organizations that provide small business support and play a vital role in strengthening entrepreneurship and the local economy.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/47DYhJx

APRIL 18: Via MplsStPaul, VERBATIM: “The Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD) announced the list of artists featured in The Auction, the school’s annual art auction. All proceeds go benefit student scholarships, helping cover financial support for the more than 97 percent of MCAD scholars receiving aid.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/47FG6mN

NEXT MONTH: Via CMT, VERBATIM: “Local Twin Cities resident Lynn Anne Groebner is walking to end the rare, incurable disease she lives with every day. On May 2, Lynne will lead the CMTA Minneapolis Walk 4 CMT in Bloomington and invites the Twin Cities to join her. CMT is an inheritable, progressive neuromuscular disease that affects about 135,000 people in the United States, including an estimated 1,500 people in the Twin Cities and 2,300 across Minnesota.” MORE: https://fluence-media.co/4bQSS4m

MUSIC: Via Minnesota Monthly, VERBATIM: “Diverse Emerging Music Organization (DEMO) has launched the Minnesota Music Archive, a digital collection of the state’s musical history across genres and generations. As of this week, more than 2,000 recordings are included in the online library, including everything from polka and Tejano to jazz and Indigenous music.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3NTDmeN

MORE MUSIC: Via Mankato Free Press, VERBATIM: “Like many other nonprofits, the Southern Minnesota School of Music has found itself in a position where money coming in isn’t keeping up with the cost of services they provide to fulfill the mission set forward nearly 50 years ago. At a meeting Monday night, board President Kimberley Greenwood shared details with about 25 people with hopes they can raise money to cover operations in the short term while plans are put in place for permanent remedies. She also introduced Riley Kolstad, the new executive director.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4cnKXur

LANGUAGE: Via MPR, VERBATIM: “Liz Zoongwegiizhigook Zinsli led a field trip to Porky’s Sugarbush Camp, a camp west of Minneapolis that specializes in maple tapping and processing. She is a teacher at Wicoie Nandagikendan, an early childhood immersion program that teaches its curriculum in the Ojibwe and Dakota languages . . . According to the University of Minnesota and language advocates, it’s estimated that there are fewer than 1,000 fluent Ojibwe speakers in Minnesota and far fewer Dakota first language speakers. The decline of Indigenous languages came with the boarding school era, when speaking the languages was discouraged and often punished.” LISTEN: https://fluence-media.co/4m9KL69

NEXTGEN: Via JA, VERBATIM: “Junior Achievement North is officially launching the JA Dream Accelerator, a new experiential learning program designed to help high school students uncover who they are, what they love and how that connects to career paths. The interactive experience will open at Junior Achievement North’s St. Paul facility and is expected to serve up to 12,000 students annually.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3QiqpvC

PETS: Via WCCO-TV, VERBATIM: “Even though the majority of federal ICE and Border Patrol agents have left Minnesota, the fears of many in local immigrant communities remain. Many families are in hiding, afraid to go to work or the grocery store, worried they could be arrested and possibly deported. Photojournalist John Blake shows how the North Minneapolis Pet Resource Center has grown and evolved to meet the needs of families and their pets.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/47AIM51

FIRST RESPONDERS: Via Northern News Now, VERBATIM: “Two of Duluth’s outstanding first responders were honored on Thursday. The Duluth Rotary Club held its annual Police Officer and Firefighter of the Year ceremony at the Kitchi Gammi Club.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4c4aDfj

PUDGE: Via Minnesota Monthly, VERBATIM: “Walter Camp, the father of modern football, called him the ‘greatest football player of all time.’ On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of college football, Grantland Rice, the first celebrity sportswriter, echoed Camp’s sentiments and wrote some verse in his honor: ‘With frame of iron and steel, you’ve earned a nation’s cheers. You stand among the valiant few who’ve whipped the passing years, Pudge.’ The Pudge who merited Rice’s recitation was Minneapolis’ own William ‘Pudge’ Heffelfinger.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4c2RLxk

MEDIA: Via Lakeland PBS, VERBATIM: “Hubbard Broadcasting’s KB101, a country music station based in Bemidji, was recently named a recipient of the National Association of Broadcasters’ Crystal Award for its community service efforts.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4e2gvYZ

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HABITAT RESTORATION: Flint Hills Resources has earned Tandem Global WHC Gold Certification for habitat restoration at its Cottage Grove fuel terminal. The certification comes after two years of work in partnership with Friends of the Mississippi River to implement a restoration and monitoring plan to re-establish the 6.5-acre site’s natural prairie and savannah. Flint Hills has held gold certification for its work done with community partners over the past 25 years to restore more than 200 acres of the Pine Bend Bluffs, a critical natural area along the Mississippi River that is adjacent to Flint Hills Resources Pine Bend refinery. This makes two Flint Hills gold certified sites in Minnesota and the first two gold-certified sites ever in the Twin Cities. LEARN MORE: Environmental Stewardship (SPONSORED: Flint Hills Resources Pine Bend refinery)

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GOOD RISES TO THE TOP

NEXT MONTH: Via WCCO-Radio, VERBATIM: “Exposing young people of color to the political process and preparing them for careers in policy making and public service is one of the key accomplishments of the Citizens League, through its Capitol Pathways program . . . When the Citizens League holds its upcoming annual premier gala, Civic Celebration 2026, on April 26, the evening will raise funds to support Capitol Pathways.” LISTEN: https://fluence-media.co/4sLjmdw

HOMECOMING: Via KARE-TV, VERBATIM: “A fresh coating of snow has frosted the old brick mansion like gingerbread as a car pulls into the parking lot. A young woman with an inviting smile steps out. ‘Hi,’ she says, stepping onto the sugary snow. Life was not so sweet when Zarina Sementelli arrived here the first time . . . the 26-year-old newly minted lawyer walks into the Salvation Army’s Booth Brown House, a shelter for homeless youth – and Zarina’s former home.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/47xIWdm

EGGS: Via Mankato Free Press, VERBATIM: “Lori Mittelstaedt of Janesville wanted to do something special for a friend’s kids for Easter. What better way than to have plastic Easter eggs plopped on their lawn? The Egg My Yard event is the brainchild of Tiffany Brown, founder and president of nonprofit Tiny Baby Palace. The organization is a foster-based kitten and puppy rescue in Janesville. Brown has a $400 fundraising goal, with the hope of egging upward of 20 area yards. With the funds raised she’ll buy an additional incubator for in-need orphaned newborns.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4sBR4C0

NEIGHBORS: Via MPR, VERBATIM: “Laura Zabel, executive director of Springboard for the Arts in St. Paul, knew something remarkable was happening in her community during the immigration enforcement surge when hundreds of neighbors spontaneously gathered on a frozen lake, toting homemade ice luminaria, as a brass band showed up and played ‘Down By the Riverside.’” ZABEL: “I was standing there on that lake listening to the music and being with neighbors and thinking about how people had really showed up to take care of people’s practical needs — delivering groceries and raising money for rent and driving people to work.” LISTEN: https://fluence-media.co/4139dNa

FOOD: Via WDIO-TV, VERBATIM: “More than 300 leaders and advocates will gather at the DECC this weekend. For the first time since 2019, Duluth is the site for the Minnesota Food Justice Summit. The event brings together people from nonprofit organizations and community movements across Minnesota’s food system.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/41GS23W

SABATHANI: Via MPR, VERBATIM: “Taking care of the south Minneapolis community is something that runs deep for Sherri Green . . . Green is the director of critical services at Sabathani Community Center. Her work involves managing and implementing programs at the Sabathani Food Distribution. Her father, the first Black superintendent of Minneapolis Public Schools, made sure she and her siblings were involved in their neighborhood, including going to programs at Sabathani when Green was a child.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4m4eCwT

POLAR PLUNGE: Via CCX Media, VERBATIM: “The biting winds of a chilly afternoon weren’t enough to stop nearly 200 students at Champlin Park High School from taking a very cold leap of faith. The school hosted its fifth annual Mobile Polar Plunge, an event dedicated to raising funds and awareness for the school’s Unified Club and Special Olympics Minnesota. According to Maia Miller, a teacher at Champlin Park and a key organizer of the event, the initiative has seen explosive growth since its inception five years ago.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3PETjpD

TEACHERS: Via Miniapple International Montessori Schools, VERBATIM: “Cadence Education is celebrating a combined 65 years of excellence in early childhood education by honoring two of its longtime leaders in Minnesota. School Directors Deb Sack of Oakdale and Lisa Szulga of Roseville have both been recognized for their career-long dedication to the Montessori and early learning communities. As part of a national initiative to honor 45 team members reaching the 30-year milestone, Cadence Education is dedicating a school of each honoree’s choice in their name—a lasting tribute to their profound impact on the community.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4djLnE8

FARM TO TABLE: Via MPR, VERBATIM: “Verna Kragnes believes that there’s more to fighting hunger than putting food in people’s mouths. There’s also a hunger of the soul. ‘With the new friends that have joined this community, each comes with a hunger for a certain kind of food that feels like it makes it home for them,’ she said. As executive director of the Prairie Rose Agricultural Institute for Research, Innovation and Education, she works to tackle both kinds. Through a program called New Roots, the organization helps immigrants become farmers, helps those farmers’ businesses get off the ground and puts the food they grow on the tables of people who are struggling.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3NMgJZH

COTTAGE GROVE: Via MplsStPaul, VERBATIM: “More than a decade ago, the Dodge Nature Center, an environmental education organization with campuses around the Twin Cities, received an incredible gift: a white Colonial Revival 1920s farmhouse on 140 acres in Cottage Grove . . . The house, protected under a conservation easement, had been maintained well but wasn’t fully accessible, energy-efficient, or ready to be what Dodge needed. After a yearslong fundraising effort, the Dodge team collaborated with architects at RoehrSchmitt to transform the house into a sustainable and fully accessible property.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/47sVYZK

WOODWORKING: Via Medina-based Rockler, VERBATIM: “As our homes and workspaces take on more roles — the office-guest room, workshop-dining room, or living room that doubles as a gym — people are getting creative about how to make the most of smaller spaces. To inspire DIYers and woodworkers to think creatively about small-space design, Rockler Woodworking & Hardware is introducing the Rockler Small Space Challenge, a national competition led by renowned YouTube Creator and woodworker Chris Salomone of Foureyes Furniture.” READ/WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/47xaMGC

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HABITAT RESTORATION: Flint Hills Resources has earned Tandem Global WHC Gold Certification for habitat restoration at its Cottage Grove fuel terminal. The certification comes after two years of work in partnership with Friends of the Mississippi River to implement a restoration and monitoring plan to re-establish the 6.5-acre site’s natural prairie and savannah. Flint Hills has held gold certification for its work done with community partners over the past 25 years to restore more than 200 acres of the Pine Bend Bluffs, a critical natural area along the Mississippi River that is adjacent to Flint Hills Resources Pine Bend refinery. This makes two Flint Hills gold certified sites in Minnesota and the first two gold-certified sites ever in the Twin Cities. LEARN MORE: Environmental Stewardship (SPONSORED: Flint Hills Resources Pine Bend refinery)

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NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS

$75 MILLION: Via Mayo Clinic, VERBATIM: “Mayo Clinic announces a gift of $75 million from the Thomas and Elizabeth Grainger family to support Bold. Forward. Unbound. in Rochester, Mayo Clinic’s $5 billion investment in its Rochester campus to transform healthcare through integrated digital and physical spaces.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3Q4PIkI

12,000 POUNDS: Via Leeann Chin, VERBATIM: “Leeann Chin proudly partnered with Second Harvest Heartland food bank to donate nearly 12,000 pounds of lo mein noodles to help support families facing food insecurity across Minnesota. The contribution, totaling 396 cases of product, reflects the brand’s ongoing commitment to reducing food waste and giving back to the communities it serves.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4bXP4x4

MINNEAPOLIS: Via North News, VERBATIM: “On March 6, about 200 people left the safety of isolation for an event at Colonial Market and Restaurant . . . There, they could sign up for rent assistance and receive a $25 voucher to shop at the store, where grocery aisles have been deserted since immigration enforcement operations began in December. Colonial Market teamed up with the Northside-based nonprofit Nuestra Lucha MN, which raised $81,000 to help families pay rent.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4c8arge

BARN: In Scandia, a historic tankhouse barn will be renovated for community use thanks to a grant from T-Mobile. READ: https://fluence-media.co/4sBbEm7

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THINKERS: Via Lakeland PBS, VERBATIM: “The deadline is approaching to submit an essay for this year’s Great American Think-Off, an amateur philosophy contest held in Minnesota. Every year, the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center releases its annual philosophy question that leads to one entrant being named America’s Greatest Thinker.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4bJWW6t

BOOKS: Via Minnesota Spokesman Recorder, VERBATIM: “The Planting People Growing Justice Leadership Institute is calling on Black authors and illustrators nationwide to submit published picture books for consideration in its annual Children’s Book Awards. The Saint Paul-based nonprofit is accepting submissions through April 15 for works that uplift culture, identity and community — and reflect the richness of the African diaspora for young readers.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4bK41Ta

SAINTS: Via WCCO-TV, VERBATIM: “[John Wenzel] has never regretted his move to Minnesota, and the Saints are better off for it. Because when he relocated here, he became a Saints fan — and their team historian. ‘We’ve been the Saints, the Apostles, the Red Caps, the Blue Caps, a whole variety of names,’ Wenzel said. He gives his history lessons inside the City of Baseball Museum at CHS Field. It details the very first Saints team in the late 1800s, when Charles Comiskey was an owner.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4bCNvWo

PEPS: Via MPR, VERBATIM: “In a gymnasium in Eden Valley-Watkins High School, the gym’s namesake Elvera Neuman practices her trick shot . . . As a famed alumna from Eden Valley-Watkins school district, she’s better known by her nickname ‘Peps.’ But more recently, she’s acquired another nickname — ‘The Blanket Lady’ — which has gone viral. At Minnesota Gophers games, she can be spotted just off the court hyping up fans with a maroon and gold blanket in hand. It has an old Goldy Gopher design, something you can’t buy in stores anymore.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4bV58zD

TAXES: Via Lakeland PBS, VERBATIM: “The IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program, or VITA, offers free tax help for qualifying people for assistance, preparing and filing state and federal taxes. Bemidji area residents can access the VITA program on the Bemidji State University campus with IRS and student volunteers.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4uRSJ7Y

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HABITAT RESTORATION: Flint Hills Resources has earned Tandem Global WHC Gold Certification for habitat restoration at its Cottage Grove fuel terminal. The certification comes after two years of work in partnership with Friends of the Mississippi River to implement a restoration and monitoring plan to re-establish the 6.5-acre site’s natural prairie and savannah. Flint Hills has held gold certification for its work done with community partners over the past 25 years to restore more than 200 acres of the Pine Bend Bluffs, a critical natural area along the Mississippi River that is adjacent to Flint Hills Resources Pine Bend refinery. This makes two Flint Hills gold certified sites in Minnesota and the first two gold-certified sites ever in the Twin Cities. LEARN MORE: Environmental Stewardship (SPONSORED: Flint Hills Resources Pine Bend refinery)

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A BOUNTY OF GOOD NEWS

TOMORROW: Via Jersey Mike’s Subs, VERBATIM: “Tomorrow, Wednesday, March 25, Jersey Mike’s Subs, a leading franchisor of fast-casual sandwich shops known for its fresh sliced and fresh grilled subs, is giving a full day’s sales, expected to be over $30 million, to charity. This year, on the Company’s 16th Annual Day of Giving, more than 3,200 Jersey Mike’s Subs restaurants will donate 100 percent of sales, not just profit, to the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games and the local state Programs attending the USA Games.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4uNzpZH

MEDIA: Via Poynter, VERBATIM: “When federal immigration agents flooded the Twin Cities earlier this year as part of ‘Operation Metro Surge,’ local newsrooms scrambled to cover what was unfolding. It was a moment when local news mattered — when it could report what was happening, show how it was affecting communities across the region and have the resources to do it. Press Forward Minnesota moved quickly, too. Within a week, the philanthropic coalition was mobilizing to support local news organizations. In the end, it raised $700,000 from both national and regional funders and started to deploy it just as quickly.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4bsODf0

DULUTH: Via WDIO-TV, VERBATIM: “Another successful House of Hearts Charity Bonspiel is on the books . . . The group raised nearly $170,000. But then, on Saturday night, they got the big surprise. A $300,000 donation from the Leonardo Contardo Foundation, and it was delivered by Leonardo’s great-nephew, Jess Brozic and his wife Jill.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4uT8prU

PILLAGER: Via Lakeland PBS, VERBATIM: “Pillager High School held its Inclusion and Acceptance PepFest this past Tuesday, and although the school postponed its Polar Plunge due to weather conditions, students still had the opportunity to participate in activities like spray painting, volleyball, and more during the school day. The Polar Plunge is presented by the Law Enforcement Torch Run, a movement of volunteers dedicated to increasing awareness and funds for Special Olympics Minnesota athletes throughout the state. Through the Polar Plunge, Pillager has raised over $11,000 thus far.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4uKxOnm

MARKET: Via Sahan Journal, VERBATIM: “In December, the south Minneapolis corner market fell silent. As Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents targeted neighborhoods along Lake Street, workers stayed home, and families were afraid to step outside for basic necessities. Amigos co-owner Ammar Aref said his store, a hub for Ecuadorian immigrants, had to find new ways to meet a community that was sheltering in place. His wasn’t the only local business that pivoted. Opposite Amigos One Stop, Modern Times Cafe changed its name to Post Modern Times Cafe and moved to a donation-only model to accommodate customers.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4lNKfe8

MIA: Via MplsStPaul, VERBATIM: “The Minneapolis Institute of Art, Mia, permits and encourages art lovers everywhere to arrange appointments, through Print Study Room supervisor Lori Williamson, to visit its Herschel V. Jones Print Study Room, where you can spend one-on-one time with foundational masterpieces of Western art (Dürer! Rembrandt! Lucas Cranach the Elder!), contemporary collectible work both rare and moving (Kara Walker! Ed Ruscha! Julie Buffalohead!), or any number of precious books, some of which look like treasure chests and are twice as old as America.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4rOYOiI

INTERACT CENTER: Via MPR, VERBATIM: “Whenever Victor Van completes an artwork, he exclaims, ‘I won!’ Visit Van in the studio at the Interact Center in St. Paul, where the prolific artist is surrounded by stacks of his recent paintings and an archive of handmade books and drawings, and it becomes clear: Van wins a lot . . . For a decade, Van has worked with Interact, an arts nonprofit that supports contemporary artists living with disabilities. Van recently became the first Interact artist in the center’s 30-year history to have work acquired by the Walker Art Center.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4svyjQR

SCULPTURES: Via KARE-TV, VERBATIM: “Even when he’s working solo in the loft of his south Minneapolis home, David Geister isn’t alone. ‘I never get lonely,’ the visual artist says. ‘I always have somebody in the studio with me.’ At this moment, David is spending time with Kay Bauer, a Navy nurse who served during the Vietnam War . . . The sculptures – and the stories behind the veterans they depict – will be a centerpiece of the new Minnesota Military & Veterans Museum, scheduled to open in September near Little Falls.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4buzYA3

LRT: Via CCX Media, VERBATIM: “The Blue Line Extension light rail project planned to connect Minneapolis to the northwest suburbs is more than a 13.4-mile transit route. According to project officials, it’s also an opportunity to share cultural connections shaped by the communities it will serve. Described as a ‘living corridor of culture,’ the Blue Line Extension will feature thematic artwork for each of the route’s 13 planned stops in Brooklyn Park, Crystal, Robbinsdale and Minneapolis. Project planners are currently seeking feedback to further refine themes and guide future artwork design via a survey.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4tbnmnv

WEISMAN: Via MplsStPaul, VERBATIM: “The Weisman Art Museum’s current exhibition, Never Spoken Again: Rogue Stories of Science and Collections, showcases art through the lens of its origin, the art institutions that hold it, and how we can reimagine them while honoring the past. The exhibition covers two rooms. A bird morphed from cinefoil is the first artifact to greet guests. The material, so easily malleable every time it’s transferred, never holds its exact shape.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4bvymGj

LION: Via Sandstone’s Wildcat Sanctuary, VERBATIM: “A young lion who was sold as a cub is now reunited with his family at The Wildcat Sanctuary in Minnesota. The sanctuary announced the arrival of Kiros (pronounced kee-rose), a young male African lion confirmed to be the long-missing son of rescued lions Kim and Carl. After an extensive search and international collaboration, Kiros has finally arrived at the sanctuary’s refuge in Sandstone.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4bLdvh6 PHOTOS/VIDEOS: https://fluence-media.co/4rTfOVh

BEMIDJI: Via Lakeland PBS, VERBATIM: “Peoples Church in Bemidji has been providing meals, shelter, and worship services for community members in need for nearly 30 years, and the organization has spent the past three months settling into its newly renovated building. From serving free breakfast seven days a week to having 24 overnight shelter beds and a new activity center and dining area, Peoples Church serves many purposes to those in need in the Bemidji area and has now re-opened after more than $800,000 worth of renovations.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4rVXxqr

LIBRARIES: Via St. Paul-based Little Free Library, VERBATIM: “The Little Free Library (LFL) nonprofit is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its core philanthropic initiative: the Impact Library Program, which gives no-cost Little Free Libraries filled with books to communities where books are scarce. Since launching in 2016, the program has granted more than 3,500 Little Free Libraries and 87,500 books to underserved neighborhoods across the United States and Canada, thanks to the support of individual donors and corporate sponsors.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4uLC1qU

GALA: Via County News Review, VERBATIM: “On Jan. 31, the second annual Walk By Faith Gala, hosted by the The Maddy Nelson Memorial Foundation, raised $109,707 to support children and families impacted by childhood illness and loss. The event took place at Union Depot and continues to honor the memory of Faith Nelson while creating lasting impact across Minnesota. This year’s gala supported three organizations: Children’s Cancer Research Fund and its Camp Norden program, HopeKids, and LifeSource.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4t2vTsD

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WILD ABOUT READING: Join more than 800 Minnesota classrooms and 30,000 students participating in the “Wild About Reading” program, a partnership with Flint Hills Resources which encourages students to read more using Minnesota Wild-branded posters, reading logs, and bookmarks. Teachers set weekly reading goals and give certificates to students who complete the four-week program. Fun program incentives include classroom visits from the Wild’s mascot, Nordy – and the team dog, Paulie; a pair of tickets to a Wild home game, player signed pucks and photos; and a pizza party for a classroom. LEARN MORE: Wild About Reading (SPONSORED: Flint Hills Resources Pine Bend refinery)

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SPRING IS HERE

NEXT MONTH: Via Minnesota Monthly, VERBATIM: “From April 10 to 19, shoppers will see the Galleria transformed into a landscape of wearable art, as 15 one-of-kind fresh floral mannequins line the hallways, projecting the inspired visions of Twin Cities-based florists and designers.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4bV56bS

CHEERIOS: Via Northern News Now, VERBATIM: “The Duluth Cheerio Challenge is back for its third year, collecting donations based off a crude comment about Duluth. The inspiration for the campaign stemmed from a comment billionaire Kathy Cargill made about Mayor Roger Reinert ‘peeing in his cheerios’ after questions about her property purchases on park point a couple years ago. Some Duluth residents turned it into a way to collect donations for nonprofits.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4spmE67

PIZZA: Via CCX Media, VERBATIM: “Godfather’s Pizza in Brooklyn Park will serve its final slice on Sunday, March 22. The business, owned by Roger Backstrom, has been delivering hot pies to Brooklyn Park for more than 40 years. While its main draw is the pizzas they serve, Backstrom’s guidance built his restaurant up to become a community pillar. He employed high schoolers, supported athletics, and has donated countless hours to the people of Brooklyn Park.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4sUtAYz

FOOD SHELF: Via Lakeland PBS, VERBATIM: “In the first two months of 2026, the Bemidji Community Food Shelf has seen more than 2,000 visits, and current projections show that they will give away more than one million pounds of food by the end of the year…more than ever before. During March, the food shelf is participating in Minnesota FoodShare Month, where partial donation matches from the Minnesota FoodShare FoodFund turns every $25 donation into $100 worth of food.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4bzUYUH

IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT: Via MinnPost, VERBATIM: “Mutual aid efforts that kept thousands of immigrant families afloat are evolving. Nina Jonson, the director of children and youth ministries at Plymouth Congregational Church in Minneapolis, said the church has hosted multiple mutual aid efforts, including Project Brown Bag, offering meal bags to individuals or organizations willing to distribute them. At the program’s height, it provided 700-900 meals a week, packed in the church’s lobby by a few dozen volunteers. By the end of March, though, Project Brown Bag will wind down. It’s not that the need has vanished, Jonson said, but it’s changed.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4lErtFT

FUNERAL: Via WCCO-Radio, VERBATIM: “Sheletta Brundidge, a Twin Cities-based radio host for WCCO, and outspoken advocate for autism awareness, is covering the funeral expenses for 7-year-old Skylar Hopson, a nonverbal and autistic child from Pearland, Texas, who was reported missing on Wednesday, March 11, and later found dead in a retention pond near her home.” LISTEN: https://fluence-media.co/3NsQoQf

BRAINERD: Via Lakeland PBS, VERBATIM: “CTC Marketing & Community Engagement Director Jill Casper has been named the recipient of the 2026 ATHENA Individual Leadership Award. Hosted through the Brainerd Lakes Chamber Of Commerce, the award is the result of a women-led initiative to recognize and celebrate the women who strengthen the Brainerd Lakes region.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/3NsQCqz

NEXTGEN: Via Marathon Petroleum, VERBATIM: “Not far from Marathon Petroleum‘s St. Paul Park refinery sits Humboldt High School, where school leaders are focused on opening the door to new career ideas and real-world opportunities for their students. That mission is one the team at the St. Paul Park refinery has long supported. In the fall of 2025, that shared focus came to life through a mix of mentoring and in-person career exposure, including a collaboration with BestPrep, a Minnesota-based nonprofit that helps students in grades 4 through 12 become college-prepared, work-ready and career-bound. Through BestPrep’s eMentors program, 20 refinery employees were paired with 20 students for an eight-week online mentoring experience.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4bnYRxl

LAKE ELMO: Via St. Jude, VERBATIM: “St. Jude is thrilled to announce the groundbreaking for a new St. Jude Dream Home Showplace in Minnesota. Creative Homes and its many trade partners will construct the home in the North Star community in Lake Elmo, Minn. As with other St. Jude Dream Home Showplace homes, this home will be built using donated time and materials. Net proceeds from the eventual sale of the home will go toward the St. Jude mission: Finding cures. Saving children.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4cSVmA1

FOOD SHELVES: Via MPR, VERBATIM: “Demand for assistance putting food on Minnesotans’ tables is at a record high level, as the state’s residents made more than 9 million visits to food shelves last year. That’s according to The Food Group, a Twin Cities-based nonprofit that works with food shelves statewide to alleviate hunger and meet residents’ nutritional needs. That’s 2.5 times more food shelf visits than in 2019, and 2025 was the fourth consecutive year of record demand for food assistance.” LISTEN: https://fluence-media.co/4rKQelj

ART SUMMIT: Via MplsStPaul, VERBATIM: “The Minnesota Artists Guild, a creative professional development organization, held its first annual summit at a Roseville hotel last month. The day-long event featured several special events aimed at creating connections and teaching artists about the business of the industry. Industry professionals hosted panels and discussions on subjects like writing grant proposals, working with gallery owners and representatives, and marketing their artwork.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3PmbWhV

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A BUSY WEEK FOR GOOD

TONIGHT: Via WCCO-Radio, VERBATIM: “Metro Transit is offering free rides for today’s Saint Patrick’s Day celebrations across the Twin Cities. Starting at 6:00 p.m. commuters can board any bus or light rail train for free as part of a safety-focused partnership with Miller Lite.” LISTEN: https://fluence-media.co/4sPCKWi

SATURDAY: Via Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota, VERBATIM: “Every year on March 21st, World Down Syndrome Day is observed around the globe to create awareness about Down syndrome. This year, plan to celebrate BIG TIME!!! with DSAMn at the Huntington Bank Rotunda at the Mall of America.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4sUd0YZ

MARCH 29: Via St. Cloud Live, VERBATIM: “Central MN Shynes, a benefit concert, silent auction and art auction supporting the needs of immigrant families, is scheduled from for Sunday, March 29, at Pioneer Place on Fifth in St. Cloud. Musician Michael Shynes will headline the 5:30-8:30 p.m. show, along with featured performances by musician Dalmar Yare and comedian Jason Schommer. Speakers from local nonprofit organizations Fe y Justicia and Fahan Organization also will share stories about immigrant families’ experiences in the region.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4sSsuNa

FOR SALE: Via MPR, VERBATIM: “Redwood County has a bridge to sell you, and it’s only $1. The catch? Whoever buys it must repair it, move it, and then reinstall it elsewhere, a task that will certainly cost well over a dollar. Gold Mine Bridge is a steel Parker through-truss bridge. It is 191 feet long, stretching across the Minnesota River, connecting gravel roads and Redwood and Renville counties on either side of it.” READ/PHOTOS: https://fluence-media.co/4sHHUUa

UPCYCLING: Via CCX Media, VERBATIM: “Robbinsdale Renew Crew, a free upcycling crafting program for LGBTQ+ teens and their allies, is fostering connection for those kids while also teaching them about sustainability. The program ran every other week from Jan. 9 until March 17 at the Crystal Community Center. It’s a joint partnership between Robbinsdale and Crystal, and funded by a Hennepin County youth activities grant. That grant purchased sewing machines and covered other costs for the program.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4uyvDmI

HORSES: Via MplsStPaul, VERBATIM: “A new exhibition celebrating the enduring symbolism of horses in Chinese culture, Year of the Horse: Hoofbeats Through Time, is at Mia until the end of August. Art dating back to the Shang dynasty, China’s first, is on display beside art depicting China’s modern urban landscape. Every work has one thing in common: horses.” READ/PHOTOS: https://fluence-media.co/4ux1Z1d

PARADE: Via Star Tribune, VERBATIM: “Just in time to dodge the major snowstorm heading for the Twin Cities, a crowd of green-clad Minnesotans hit Nicollet Mall on Saturday afternoon for the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade. It was a change of pace for the 58th year of the parade, which is usually held on the evening of St. Patrick’s Day. Sean Clerkin, president of the Minneapolis St. Patrick’s Day Association, said the group decided to move the parade to the Saturday before the holiday, and hold it in the afternoon, to encourage more families to attend.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3NHjHhV

SERENADE: Via CCX Media, VERBATIM: “In the dining room of Saint Therese at Oxbow Lake in Brooklyn Park, meals occasionally come accompanied by the vocals of an in-house crooner. Lino Anunciacion, the senior living community’s lead food server, has become a local fixture for his tendency to serenade residents during mealtime. Whether it’s a classic ballad like ‘Before the Next Teardrop Falls’ or a simple friendly greeting, ‘the singing server’ has turned the dining room into a place of connection.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4bBNdxM

AMBASSADORS: Via WCCO-Radio, VERBATIM: “Since its inception in 2021, St. Paul’s Downtown Improvement District ambassador program has been a rewarding opportunity for jobseekers. Tsvi Richard has been a cleaning and safety ambassador for three years and she loves it.” RICHARD: “Very rewarding, honestly,” she says. “I mean, I just personally enjoy cleaning and then you’re kind of out there, I really like just being able to connect to the community and be, you know, just help people. It feels personally good for me.” LISTEN: https://fluence-media.co/4sOEkYu

TATTOOS: Via Star Tribune, VERBATIM: “Daniel Gonzales pressed a tattoo needle into Israel Ray Gaitan’s bare back, where a Mayan calendar spanned Gaitan’s shoulder blades. Gonzales had already logged 30 hours tattooing the elaborate design in honor of Gaitan’s mother . . . This tattoo parlor resembles any other licensed by the state of Minnesota except for its location: Stillwater prison. Both Gaitan and Gonzales are convicted murderers serving time there. Stillwater’s two-year-old tattoo apprentice program is one of the first in U.S. prisons. The program offers a new rehabilitation option alongside the typical barbering and construction trades.” READ/PHOTOS: https://fluence-media.co/3PdkOXd

CYCLIST: Via Arizona’s Family, VERBATIM: “A Minnesota man is training in the Phoenix area for his ninth cross-country bicycle ride, a 4,000-mile trek he makes each year to raise money for breast cancer research. Albert ‘Al’ Reszel, who rode an indoor bike through the Minnesota winter where he lives, will be adjusting to the desert heat that will help him prepare for different temperatures during his ride.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/40UuhFz

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GOOD ABOUNDS

SECOND CHANCES: Via WCCO-TV, VERBATIM: “Inside Goodwill-Easter Seals, hiring decision makers are meeting face-to-face with candidates searching for work after incarceration. More than 20 fair-chance employers gathered to hire those who were once incarcerated. The one-on-one meetings often lead to meaningful second chances, organizers said. For job seeker Willie Brewer, that chance could mean stability.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/3Nd4FAr

MANKATO: Via KEYC-TV, VERBATIM: “Stephanie Roettger’s 5th and 6th grade class at Immanuel Lutheran School organized some early St. Patrick’s Day fun for aging disabled adults on Tuesday, March 10. Roettger says her class of 15 students volunteers with MRCI once a month as part of its Stewards of Grace program, which has students work with local nonprofits to become closer to the community and encourage them to get involved later in life.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4s6bbYF

BIKE RIDE: Via St. Cloud Times, VERBATIM: “Al and Terry Reszel will again crisscross the country in support of their organization, Pink Pedals For A Cure | Terry’s Ride and The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF). On Friday, this Minnesota couple will head to California — for a cause. The couple will depart March 13 from their home in Richmond, Minnesota, head west, and arrive March 21 in Santa Monica, California, to officially kick off the 2026 ride.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/410JVyS

SISTERS: Via Lakeland PBS, VERBATIM: “The Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls (FSLF) are currently working on their Future Legacy Planning Initiative. The update began in 2025 with the intention of addressing various needs in the region.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/3N3M5e1

FOOD DONATIONS: Via Sahan Journal, a look at organizations that stepped up during the recent surge in immigration enforcement. VERBATIM: “Twin Cities food shelves quickly pivoted to delivery options to get food to families sheltering at home. Staff members say many immigrants are still in hiding. And while local and outside donations initially soared, the level of support has dropped drastically in recent weeks. Matthew Ayres, executive director of Joyce Uptown Food Shelf in south Minneapolis, said the food shelf has seen a 70% drop in direct food donations from its peak in January.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4di3dHl

RENT: Via Axios, VERBATIM: “Donations are beginning to slow to some of the mutual aid groups that scrambled to provide rent to immigrant families during Operation Metro Surge. Why it matters: Breathtaking sums of donated money prevented thousands of immigrants from falling behind on rent, and may be helping hold back a wave of eviction filings.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4rpDCzL

TSA: Via WCCO-TV, VERBATIM: “Tens of thousands of Transportation Security Administration workers across the U.S. are once again feeling the brunt of a federal government shutdown. They could miss their first full paycheck on Friday, which will be day 28 of the shutdown, since funding for the Department of Homeland Security stopped last month . . . There are more than 500 TSA agents who work at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, where volunteers are handing out boxes of food to help TSA workers on Wednesday.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4uwmcV6

BLOOD DRIVE: Via Northern News Now, VERBATIM: “Our first Northern News Now blood drive of the year is now officially in the books. A huge thank you to everyone who donated the past two days during our annual blood drive with Memorial Blood Centers. About 140 donors gave blood on Tuesday.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4s9FVs0

MAPLE GROVE: Via CCX Media, VERBATIM: “Plans for a state-of-the-art performing arts center in Maple Grove are in the initial phase, but nonetheless took a significant step forward for a project that has been in the works for several years. The plans by Maple Grove nonprofit Avalanche Arts of Minnesota would build a 23,000-square-foot, 300-seat theater on a vacant 2-acre site at the intersection of Main Street and Lakeview Drive, directly across from the Hennepin County Library and overlooking North Arbor Lake.” READ/RENDERING: https://fluence-media.co/4sJy1pg

GUTHRIE: Via MplsStPaul, VERBATIM: “The Guthrie Theater announced its 2026-2027 season. Eight productions hit the stage over the course of the season, spanning genres of suspense to satire, and themes of connection, resilience, humanity, and pirates.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3P5q7I8

TOMORROW: Via Lakeland PBS, VERBATIM: “To celebrate 40 years as a nonprofit, the Village of Hope homeless shelter in Bemidji is sponsoring a March to Support Shelter Care this Saturday, Mar. 14. Organizers encourage those who are interested to bring signs to the Paul and Babe statues by the Tourist Information Center at around noon, with the walk starting shortly afterwards at 12:15.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4lqSywd

TOMORROW: Via Northern News Now, VERBATIM: “Northlanders can step into a classic fairytale with Minnesota Ballet’s latest production, ‘Sleeping Beauty.’ It follows the classic story of Princess Aurora who falls under a sleeping spell and is to be awakened by true love’s kiss. On Saturday, the company is hosting its first sensory-friendly performance where the show is abbreviated to an hour with lights and sound levels being adjusted, among other things.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4s49kDL

UNITED WAY: Via Southern Minnesota News, VERBATIM: “Community members and donors got a closer look at how local nonprofit organizations are making a difference during the Greater Mankato Area United Way’s first-ever ‘Tour of Giving’ on Tuesday, March 10. The event allowed attendees to see firsthand how United Way funding supports programs throughout the region.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4sJCZ5b

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SPRINGING AHEAD

SURVEY: Via Gallup, VERBATIM: “Half of young people (52%) say their service activities had a somewhat (38%) or very (14%) positive impact on feeling prepared for a future career. Young people with service experience also report greater confidence in several essential career-ready skills. Those who invested more hours in service activities in the past 12 months are even more likely to rate themselves as ‘good’ or ‘excellent’ in areas such as leadership, communication, public speaking and teamwork.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4svMZPh

CAFÉ: Via Bring Me The News, VERBATIM: “A long-running cafe in south Minneapolis plans to continue allowing customers to choose what they pay for food and drinks as it transitions to a nonprofit. Modern Times introduced its donation-based model in late January following the shooting deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents. It was initially billed as a response to Operation Metro Surge, with the daytime eatery changing its name to Post Modern Times and offering free meals until the occupation ended.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4lnvIFM

WOMEN’S DAY: Via WCCO-TV, VERBATIM: “Across the world on this International Women’s Day, in Spain, Ukraine and here in Minnesota, thousands marched to support women’s rights, end sexism and speak out. In Minneapolis, one of the many ways to honor the day was by visiting a female-led art market.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/40m326o

PETS: Via KVRR-TV, VERBATIM: “A Moorhead groomer is working to help veterinary clinics receive financial assistance for urgent and emergency veterinary care. Wags n Whiskers Veterinary Relief Fund was established by the owner of the Wags n Whiskers Pet Grooming. The goal is to ensure that financial hardship never stands in the way of lifesaving or emergency treatment for pets in both Minnesota and North Dakota.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4bjwOOe

BBBS: Via BBBS, VERBATIM: “Big Brothers Big Sisters Twin Cities today announced that Pat Sukhum will conclude his tenure as Chief Executive Officer, marking the close of a transformative and deeply personal chapter in the organization’s more than 100-year history. Sukhum will remain fully engaged as CEO until a new leader is appointed later this summer, ensuring continuity and a thoughtful, steady transition.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4bwF7aF

OLYMPIAN: Via CCX Media, VERBATIM: “Brooklyn Park curler Rich Ruohonen recently came home after making history at the Olympic Winter Games last month in Italy. At 54, he set the record as the oldest American Olympian to compete in the Winter Games. Ruohonen joined Team Casper as an alternate, but said there was a plan for him to see game action in Cortina and set the record. He didn’t expect to do it in game two, but in their match against Switzerland, they decided the time was right.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/40Ws786

WALKER: Via Bring Me The News, VERBATIM: “The Walker Art Center recently received a $7.5 million donation from John Gabbert, founder of Room & Board. The major gift, which the Minneapolis museum says came from Gabbert and his Room & Board Foundation, will be used to establish its first-ever endowed exhibition fund.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4s6Oxj2

US BANK: Via U.S. Bancorp, VERBATIM: “U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance announced record 2025 results for its tax credit syndications platform, raising approximately $5.7 billion in third-party capital from 58 institutional investors across 109 transactions, the highest annual total in the company’s history. These investments help finance affordable housing, renewable energy and economic development projects that create jobs and strengthen communities nationwide.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4u9Je3I

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HEADING INTO THE WEEKEND

NEXT MONTH: Via KARE-TV, VERBATIM: “The PACER Center is hosting its annual gala to raise money for children and young adults with disabilities. The Minnesota nonprofit offers resources for parent training and advocacy, assistive technology and social inclusion programs.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4lil4QK

SGT AMOR: Via WCCO-TV, VERBATIM: “The husband of the Minnesota soldier killed last weekend in Kuwait says he hopes to honor her with a memorial greenhouse.

Sgt. First Class Nicole Amor, 39, died Sunday during an attack by an unmanned aircraft system at Port Shuaiba, says the U.S. Department of Defense . . . In a social media post Wednesday, Joey Amor honored his wife as ‘an amazing soldier, but more than that she was an amazing wife, mother, and friend.’ He also said she loved gardening, through which ‘she found peace and joy.’” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/3PjgDJe

DNR: Via Lakeland PBS, VERBATIM: “A conservation officer in the Cass Lake area has been named the Minnesota Department of Natural Resource’s 2025 Conservation Officer of the Year. Patrick McGowan and four other conservation officers received awards last week during a ceremony at Camp Ripley, according to a press release from the DNR.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4b7bz1V

160 YEARS: Via Lakeland PBS, VERBATIM: “Beltrami County is celebrating its 160th birthday as an official county in Minnesota. Beltrami County was established by the Minnesota State legislature on the guidance of the Minnesota Historical Society on February 28th, 1866, creating a system of local governance to serve the residents of the region. Over the past 160 years, the people of Beltrami County have developed farms, towns, Tribal communities, and public institutions.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/3OQsUVr

RELATED: Via Lakeland PBS, VERBATIM: “In other History Center news, the Beltrami County Historical Society recently opened up a new library inside the building with centuries worth of historical documents gathered in one place. The Louis and Mary Lou Marchand Library and Archives was welcomed to the Bemidji area with a ribbon cutting at the end of February.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4udN8Zi

LAW SCHOOL: Via Mitchell Hamline, VERBATIM: “The National Jurist recognized Mitchell Hamline on its prestigious Justice & Opportunity Honor Roll in the winter 2026 edition of preLaw magazine, which celebrates law schools that deliver concrete mechanisms—admissions, affordability strategies, flexible program design, and student support—that open the legal profession to those historically excluded.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4lhvHDh

THRIFT STORE: Via Minnesota Spokesman Recorder, VERBATIM: “On the corner of 37th and Chicago Avenue in South Minneapolis, just a block away from George Perry Floyd Square, a memorial site that has come to symbolize both grief and resilience, sits Thrifty Nifty, a Black-owned thrift store built on faith, perseverance and a deep commitment to the surrounding community . . . At a time when inflation is impacting everyone, Thrifty Nifty emphasizes quality and affordability. [Mary Ferguson] sees her shop as an act of service to others in her community. If someone walks through her doors in need, she finds a way to help.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4bd9Sjz

CLAY: Via MplsStPaul, VERBATIM: “Minnesota’s relationship with clay runs deep, and since 1990, Northern Clay Center has been the place where that legacy lives and evolves. What began as a home for ceramic artists in the Seward neighborhood (Joan Mondale was a founding member) has grown into a community hub where seasoned makers and curious beginners come to roll up their sleeves, experiment, and connect.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4lfvDEb

MAYO: Via Rochester Post Bulletin, VERBATIM: “Mayo Clinic spent $157 million on charity care in 2025, continuing an upward trend since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The figure is included in the health system’s 2025 consolidated financial report, posted publicly on the U.S. government’s Electronic Municipal Market Access website on Tuesday, March 3. The 2025 spending is up from $130 million in 2024 and is triple the amount Mayo Clinic spent on charity care in 2021: $49 million, its lowest figure in recent history.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4d4zn9g

BROOKLYN PARK: Via CCX Media, VERBATIM: “Construction on Brooklyn Park’s new teen center, known as The Wood, is finally complete. The project triples the size of the Zanewood Recreation Center and gives teens and young adults a larger place to hang out, exercise and learn job skills.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4rpcIbu

NEW CEO: Via CaringBridge, VERBATIM: “CaringBridge today announced the appointment of Stephanie Schmid as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Schmid has served as Interim CEO since October 2025, providing steady leadership and continuity during a period of transition. In her role, she will continue advancing CaringBridge’s vision to ensure no one goes through a health journey alone.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3OJsKzg

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A BUSY WEEK FOR GOOD

THURSDAY: Via Eden Prairie Local News, VERBATIM: “On Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 6:30PM, author Kristin Holsworth will present the story of her grandfather, Buzz Kaplan, well known adventurer, world traveler, pilot, businessman, and proud representative of Owatonna and Minnesota. This event is part of the Wings of the North Air Museum’s Speaker Series that offers a free presentation on the first Thursday of each month.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3N4hZqu

FRIDAY: Via Minnesota Monthly, VERBATIM: “Fans who can’t make it to Minneapolis on March 6 will still be able to take part in Dropkick Murphys’ free benefit concert honoring Alex Pretti. The Boston-based Celtic punk band announced earlier this week that it will perform a free acoustic set in the parking lot of the Black Forest Inn, across the street from the Alex Pretti memorial, ahead of its sold-out show that evening at the Palace Theatre in St. Paul. Now, organizers have confirmed the event will also stream live online.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4l998Rh

ROBBINSDALE: Via CCX Media, VERBATIM: “Hackenmueller’s Meat Market in downtown Robbinsdale is giving back to the community that keeps it going. So far, community donations have raised more than $3,400 to buy groceries for those in need. The system is simple — cashiers ask customers if they’d like to add $5, $10 or $20 to their purchase. If customers choose to donate, that money goes to an organization that shops for those who need it.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4rSkUlq

LANGUAGE: Via MPR, VERBATIM: “The effort to preserve Indigenous languages in Minnesota got a big boost in recent days, as more than 100 people came together in Morton in an effort to celebrate and revive Dakota and Ojibwe languages. The fifth annual Dakota and Ojibwe Language Symposium was held at the Lower Sioux Indian Community in Morton, bringing together educators and community members Feb. 25-27. They worked on and discussed efforts to preserve the Dakota and Ojibwe languages.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4aYEe9l

MISS DEBBIE: Via Minnesota Spokesman Recorder, VERBATIM: “In a time where we’re grappling with issues of political polarization and police brutality, Miss Debbie Montgomery provides an example worth living by. Miss Debbie is one of the most respected people in the Rondo community of St. Paul, MN. She’s led an incredibly diverse career over the past 50 years. She has served as a police officer, city planner, youth detention lieutenant, Minnesota Assistant Commissioner of Public Safety, and teacher. Not only this, but she was also the first Black woman police sergeant in St. Paul. In addition, she was the first Black woman ever to serve on the St. Paul City Council. It should come as no surprise that Miss Debbie has left a legacy that her community will never forget.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4u65Sdb

PICKLEBALL: Via WCCO-TV, VERBATIM: “The rotunda at the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota, has hosted nearly every type of event over the years, but celebrated a first-of-its-kind event on Saturday. For nearly 12 hours, competitive pickleball matches filled the rotunda — all to benefit Every Meal, a nonprofit working to fight child hunger by providing Weekend Food Bags to children in need.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4l3LlSx

FISHING: Via Sun Current, an Edina Police citizens award presented to Chris Hansen whose recovery from a traumatic brain injury inspired a community resource. VERBATIM: “Being on the water gave Hansen space away from his day-to-say stressors and let him clear his head, helping him heal physically and mentally. Inspired by his healing journey and desire to give back to the first responders who supported him, Hansen founded the nonprofit Time on the Water in 2015. The organization provides therapeutic healing through fishing trips for veterans and first responders, including officers from the Edina Police Department.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4aMw1X9

NEXT WEEK: Via Eden Prairie Local News, VERBATIM: “The Kouba Gallery’s March exhibition proudly celebrates Youth Art Month while exploring the powerful bond between art and the natural world. Inspired by this year’s Youth Art Month theme, “The World Needs Art,” young artists from across Minnesota were invited to reflect on how creativity sustains, inspires, and connects us.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4cX7S1i

THEATER: Via Ordway, VERBATIM: “The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts today announced the full lineup for its 2026-2027 Broadway at the Ordway musical series. Oh, Mary! brings standout excitement to the dazzling six-show series, joined by Broadway favorites and fresh, feel-good hits including Mystic Pizza, The Music Man, Legally Blonde and Waitress, which round out the season alongside the already announced first hit, Dirty Dancing: The Musical.”

NONPROFIT HELP: Via UofM, VERBATIM: “When University of Minnesota alums David and Cindy Bearman decided to make their nonprofit Cleaning Up for Cancer a full-time endeavor, they had plenty of heart, but they needed some help on the business side . . . To get there, Cindy (the nonprofit’s president) and David (vice president and treasurer) needed strategic thinking they didn’t have the capacity to handle on their own. David reached out to his alma mater Minnesota Carlson, looking for student volunteers. Then he discovered the Impact Lab, a required two-course sequence where undergrad business students learn problem-solving methodologies, then apply them to real clients facing real challenges.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4aLztBh

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GOOD OPPORTUNITIES

TOMORROW: Via Red Balloon, VERBATIM: “Red Balloon Bookshop is honored to be one of 24 independent bookstores participating in Authors for Minnesota Day! Join us for a day of books, community, and support for immigrant rights. Help local authors Margi Preus, Stephen Shaskan, Trisha Speed Shaskan, and Payal Doshi raise money for the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota and the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota Immigration Rapid Response Fund at Red Balloon Bookshop.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3OvXe7P

TOMORROW: Via Bridging, VERBATIM: “Join in the exhilarating fun of the Original Mattress Factory Bedrace for Bridging on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at Buck Hill! The community’s participation in this wildly successful fundraising event helps Bridging FURNISH HOMES WITH HOPE.” SEE: https://fluence-media.co/3P5CQKF

TOMORROW: Via KTTC-TV, VERBATIM: “If you are looking to gain a green thump this growing season, the Rochester Public Library is providing a kick start for the community and its ‘Growing Together Seed’ open house.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4rFXXBJ

MAY 23: Via Homespun Events, VERBATIM: “The Great Big Jamboree is a joyful, all-ages outdoor festival featuring live music, hands-on art activities, and space for families to relax, explore, and play together. Designed for kids and grown-ups alike, it’s a full day of music, creativity, and connection in a beautiful outdoor setting.” SEE: https://fluence-media.co/3ZYXlLu

JUNE 8: Via KNSI-Radio, VERBATIM: “The Women’s Fund of the Central Minnesota Community Foundation has announced the dancer lineup for this year’s Dancing with Our Stars Live, set for June 8th at the College of Saint Benedict. Now in its tenth year, the fundraising competition pairs community leaders with professional dance partners in an evening of performances benefiting nonprofits that support girls, women experiencing adversity, and elder women.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4aIkaJG

COATS: Via Star Tribune, VERBATIM: “For three decades, KARE 11 chief meteorologist Belinda Jensen braved the toughest winter weather in the best winter gear . . . In March, she’s putting 37 of those coats, plus 20 hats and 12 scarves, up for a charity auction to benefit a cause close to her heart — helping families in need in the western suburbs. All month long, Minnesotans can bid on Jensen’s coats of many colors. Proceeds will go to the ICA Food Shelf in Minnetonka.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4rGlaUF

UPPER LOCK: Via MplsStPaul, VERBATIM: “For more than 60 years, the Upper Lock of St. Anthony Falls has stood as a massive concrete structure, limiting access to the Mississippi River and, for the Dakota people, who know the river as Owámniyomni, signifying a devastating loss of connection to a culturally significant site. But after nearly 10 years of planning, Dakota-led nonprofit Owámniyomni Okhódayapi released design plans to restore a 5.2-acre site on the central riverfront, honoring the river, land, and Dakota people once more.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4aOY9rb

MORE: Via Owámniyomni Okhódayapi, before and after views of the project. SEE: https://fluence-media.co/4r2hStM

D&D: Via MPR, VERBATIM: “Founded in 2023, Dragons, Dungeons and Drinks — or DD&D — hosts several events each month. Some are designed for people who want to learn how the game is played. At events, attendees are assigned to different tables, each led by a game master who guides players through the adventure . . . Due to the recent ICE operations in Minnesota, however, the group has also begun offering mutual aid support to its members . . . The community, which [co-founder Renee Devereux] estimates is around 2,500 people, has stepped up. They’ve organized a ‘Know Your Rights’ workshop for those in the community, as well as accompanied immigrants to appointments and coordinated food donations to those in need.” LISTEN: https://fluence-media.co/47ftjHc

CARTER: Via Star Tribune, VERBATIM: “Former St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter has a new job with a group that aims to raise and distribute billions to address racial gaps in homeownership and wealth. Carter will serve as an interim senior adviser with the GroundBreak Coalition, with the announcement of his new role coming nearly four months after he lost his bid for a third term to now-Mayor Kaohly Her. The group launched in 2022 with a goal of raising over $5 billion, and announced the first billion raised in 2023.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3OEsYrh

BOOK: Via MPR, VERBATIM: “At the beginning of February, author Marique B. Moss released a children’s book titled, ‘My Afro-Indigenous Superpower.’ The book follows the story of a young girl named Meeka as she learns more about her identity and family history.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4aQPrIX

DIGGINS: Minnesota Olympic medalist Jessie Diggins is helping to raise funds for WithAll in its mission to provide grants for people seeking eating disorder treatment. SEE: https://fluence-media.co/4aFPhpb

POLITICS: Via KQDS-TV, VERBATIM: “Braver Angels, a non-partisan national organization, is spreading its initiative locally, aimed at bringing people together across political divides. Formerly known as Better Angels, Braver Angels was founded in 2016 in New York and has since expanded to chapters across multiple states, including the Northern Minnesota Braver Angels Alliance.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/3MAgSyS

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STEPPING UP IN TOUGH TIMES

CONCERT: Via Star Tribune, VERBATIM: “Calling it a night she’ll never forget, Brandi Carlile said her Feb. 21 concert at Target Center raised more than $600,000 with its livestream benefiting families affected by ICE operations in Minnesota.” QUOTE: “So many people came together to celebrate your strength and conviction,” Carlile posted on social media after the sold-out show, which also raised tens of thousands more for the Advocates for Human Rights via special edition tour T-shirts. “Minnesota is so deeply inspiring to me and the whole country. I can’t believe I got to sing for you and WITH you last night.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/40vPPaY

MORE MUSIC: Via MplsStPaul, VERBATIM: “In the past few weeks, multiple musicians organized benefit compilation records to raise money for families impacted by ICE’s occupation. Nearly 200 local artists contributed songs to four compilations supporting mutual aid organizations across the Twin Cities. Together, the projects have raised tens of thousands of dollars to help struggling communities in the region.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4aAWerz

NEXT WEEK: Via Save America Movement, VERBATIM: “Ahead of their sold-out performance at the Palace Theatre in St. Paul later in the evening, iconic punk band Dropkick Murphys will perform a free, acoustic memorial concert in Minneapolis on March 6, 2026, honoring the lives of Alex Pretti and Renée Good, as well as the entire Twin Cities community.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4aQlOYw

COMFORT FOOD: Via Star Tribune, VERBATIM: “Our Lady of Guadalupe has always cooked its way through hard times . . . This year, the weekly dinners offer a chance to come together to community that’s been torn apart for months. Bernard said church attendance declined this year as many parishioners stayed home while thousands of ICE agents were here. On Feb. 20, the first Friday of Lent, folk art bunting draped the parish hall. The kitchen bustled with volunteers mixing cheese enchilada filling and preparing gallons of sauce from a recipe that is one family’s closely guarded secret. A table at the back of the hall was heaped with homemade desserts.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4aAsRFR

VETERAN: Via CCX Media, VERBATIM: “Don Halverson turns 103 years old on Feb. 24. ‘I just enjoy each day, no guarantee on tomorrow,’ he told reporters a day before his birthday. He served as a member of the 34th Infantry ‘Red Bull’ Division during World War II, leading a platoon of soldiers north from Naples, Italy to the border with Switzerland. Halverson was just 20 years old when he joined the Army in 1943.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3ZXk76r

BEMIDJI: Via MPR, VERBATIM: “Over a hundred attendees filled the Watermark Art Center’s exhibition titled ‘Minwaajimowinan — Good Stories.’ It features a variety of art pieces spanning generations, made by members of the Naytahwaush community. A public reception and music showcase was held at the art center on Saturday, Feb. 14. Guest curator and artist Kent Estey said the exhibition, which opened earlier this year, was a lifelong goal.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4qR84Cs

NEXTGEN: Via CCX Media, VERBATIM: “Some of the best young artists in the northwest metro now have their work on display for all to see. North Hennepin Community College in Brooklyn Park is hosting the 18th annual Northwestern High School Art Exhibition. The exhibit showcases more than 100 pieces of artwork such as paintings, jewelry, ceramics and photography. All of it is produced by students from 13 different high schools in the area.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4s7C6Dc

THEATRE: Via History Theatre, VERBATIM: “History Theatre’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Laura Leffler as its new Artistic Director. Leffler has held the position of Interim Artistic Director since July 2025. In partnership with Managing Director Karen Mueller, Leffler will lead History Theatre as it approaches its 50th season in 2027. Leffler is the fifth individual to take on the role of artistic director at History Theatre.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4aAOaHl

SCHOOL: Via Lakeland PBS, VERBATIM: “After years of trying to facilitate a sale of the former Central Elementary School in downtown Bemidji, the Bemidji School Board has entered into a purchase agreement with a tribally chartered nonprofit organization through the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe. In a special meeting on Friday, Feb. 20, the board unanimously approved the facility ownership transfer of Central Elementary to Sacred Bundle, a community development-focused organization.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4rL3zus

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AROUND MINNESOTA

TODAY: Via MPR, VERBATIM: “A traveling photo exhibit representing ‘two-spirit’ and Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives opens in Mankato Friday at the Carnegie Art Center before heading to Minneapolis in June. This marks the first time the photo gallery, titled ‘Two Spirit and MMIW/R Voices,’ will be displayed outside the Bemidji area.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/46Srik7

TOMORROW: Via Saint Paul Public Schools, VERBATIM: “PROCEED (Progressive Center for Education and Economic Development) will host the 2026 Thinking Career and College Early Fair this Saturday, Feb. 21, from 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Harding High School. The Thinking Career and College Early Fair is supported by Saint Paul Public Schools and Achieve Twin Cities. This is a FREE event for families and students grade 6-12.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3MG3wRp

THIS SPRING: From Minneapolis Institute of Art via Facebook, VERBATIM: “Free and open to everyone, Art in Bloom showcases imaginative floral interpretations of selected works of art from Mia’s permanent collection, created by more than 100 individual and commercial florists. Experience the floral beauty and fragrance throughout the museum, take a free guided tour, and enjoy family-friendly activities.” SEE: https://fluence-media.co/4aELIhE

EAGAN: Via MPR, VERBATIM: “Cheryl Caponi says it was ‘a relief’ to find out that the Caponi Art Park of Eagan entered the National Register of Historic Places. ‘So much effort had gone into [the application],’ says Cheryl, who is the park’s executive director. ‘It took approximately eight years from the time that we started working on it.’ Chery’s husband, Anthony Caponi, who died in 2015, was an artist and Macalester College art professor who opened the park to the public in 1987. Almost 50 large-scale sculptures — the majority of which are creations by Anthony — are integrated into the landscape of the 60-acre park.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4aJrHGT

DAY OF GIVING: Via The Bemidji Pioneer, VERBATIM: “Every year since 2019, Bemidji State University’s Day of Giving has provided students with important opportunities and resources through crowdfunding. And Kari Kantack Miller has championed the charge year after year because she understands the difference a dollar can make.” QUOTE: “I think Day of Giving is a good example of how you can give,” she said. “Sometimes people think giving has to be large-dollar. But this is a really good teaching tool that all gifts matter, and all gifts are appreciated.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4qHunup

FUNDRAISER: Via MplsStPaul, VERBATIM: “During last Friday’s show at local artist Erik Koskinen‘s February residency at Icehouse, the singer-songwriter spoke about ICE terrorizing the community as he strummed his guitar onstage. He was auctioning off handmade limited-edition merch between songs to raise money for the Salt Cure Restaurant Recovery Fund, a nonprofit initiative created to help restaurants in crisis after the surge in ICE operations.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4auntEc

MATTRESSES: Via Lakeland PBS, VERBATIM: “Those within the Brainerd Lakes Area and beyond gathered for Bridges Of Hope’s first ever Hope On the Slopes mattress racing fundraiser. Hosted through the nonprofit organization Bridges Of Hope, teams of four assembled to race down Mount Ski Gull’s tubing hill.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4cB5Bsr

WOODBURY: Via WCCO-Radio, VERBATIM: “On President’s Day, most students in the Twin Cities slept in, with school being the last place they wanted to be on their day off. But, not for some teenagers in Washington County who arrived at East Ridge High School in Woodbury at 9 a.m. to take part in the county’s first Black History Month Student Social.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4rZpXA4

LEGOS: Via Lakeland PBS, VERBATIM: “A group of students who go the Grand Rapids Tech Hub competed at the FIRST LEGO Robotics League Challenge state championship over the weekend for the first time ever. They were one of only 70 teams out of the statewide four hundred-nineteen to make it to state.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4s0d3BS

GRANTS: Via Timberwolves & Lynx, VERBATIM: “The NBA Foundation recently awarded three local organizations with grants supporting their work to drive economic opportunity for under-resourced youth. Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, the Saint Paul Parks & Recreation Conservancy‘s Right Track Program and V3 Sports are among 91 new NBA Foundation grant recipients in the foundation’s latest round of funding.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4l4HftD

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GOOD BEGINNING TO THE WEEK

TODAY: Via Northern News Now, VERBATIM: “Northlanders can enjoy a drink at the Duluth Depot on Tuesday while exploring some unique wartime history. ‘History in a Pint’ is a decade-long history-themed talk series. Tuesday’s segment explores the power of satire and how service members relied on print cartoons during their military service as a crucial form of mental escape.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4kFrHw7

SCOUT LEADER: From Laura Yuen via Star Tribune, VERBATIM: “As ordinary Minnesotans stand up for their friends and neighbors in the face of a sweeping anti-immigrant crackdown, our state is showing its exceptionalism to the world. It’s in that vein I’d like to tell you about David Lowry Moore, who exemplified Minnesota at its welcoming best. Moore, who died in December at 89, never married or had kids of his own. But countless Hmong American kids — many now in middle age — thought of him as a dad. In 1981, as refugees from Southeast Asia resettled in the Twin Cities, the Yale-educated teacher founded Minnesota’s first Hmong Boy Scout troop.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4rnCSfx

SMALL BIZ: Via WCCO-TV, VERBATIM: “One nonprofit ready to assist [small business impacted by the immigration enforcement surge] is the Minneapolis Foundation. It created the Economic Response Fund to distribute $4 million in grants to businesses that faced disruptions statewide. Those who apply could get up to between $2,500 to $10,000. R.T. Ryback, the foundation’s president and CEO, said, ‘We recognize the needs are much greater and hope that launching this fund will spur additional investment from the business community.’” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4tURjcC

MEALS ON WHEELS: Via CCX Media, VERBATIM: “As a New Hope police reserve officer, you’ll find John Monson patrolling neighborhoods and responding to medical emergencies. ‘We’re all trained as medical responders,’ said Monson. But a couple times a month, you’ll find him serving his community in another way, all at the age of 90 years old. ‘I’m getting older and older and I figured I could do this, just help other folks,’ said Monson. And help other folks he does, picking up meals for the Meals on Wheels program and delivering them to homebound members of the community.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4sflaef

MEDIA: Via WCCO-TV, VERBATIM: “With pen and paper in hand, and a camera slung over his shoulder, Minnesota journalist Jeff Holmquist sets off on assignment. Like any good reporter, he’s done his research. But unlike other publications he’s worked for in his years as a journalist, this time, he’s not getting paid. Holmquist is a volunteer and content editor for Carver County Local News, a nonprofit, digital news source created to fill a local news gap in the southwest Twin Cities metro.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4rWsgUF

ZOO: Via MPR, VERBATIM: “The Minnesota Zoo’s Wild Wolf EdVenture is part of the zoo’s broader Travel EdVentures series, which invites adults, families and teens to explore wildlife and landscapes with guidance from zoo staff. The series offers immersive learning experiences that connect participants with animals, ecosystems and conservation efforts across the country and around the world.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3ZG1m7u

BEMIDJI: Via Lakeland PBS, VERBATIM: “The mild weather outside has some ready to go jump in the lake. The Bemidji Jaycees has kicked off its third annual BRRRmidji Days event featuring a week of various activities, but on Friday, Ellis Recovery was busy prepping and cutting the hole for one of the highlights of the celebration, the 22nd annual BRRRmidji Plunge on Lake Bemidji.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/3MpRJXv

ROCHESTER: Via KTTC-TV, VERBATIM: “The 25th annual Rochester Polar Plunge took place at Foster Arends Park on Saturday, bringing together spectators, daredevils and those wanting to get a little chilly. Over the course of the early afternoon, plungers took a dive into Foster Arends Lake in roughly 40°F - 50°F temperatures. Over the past quarter decade the event has ran, it’s garnered more than $4.5 million dollars for Special Olympics Minnesota.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4tCR3i2

ICE FISHING: Via CCX Media, VERBATIM: “An Osseo Area Schools alum has a big goal: teach 10,000 Minnesota kids how to ice fish. With the support of the community, Karl Erickson is well on his way. Erickson, who runs the nonprofit Urban Ice Anglers, aims to teach kids about ice fishing, conservation and ice safety. He and about 500 kids and parents stormed the ice on Bryant Lake in Eden Prairie on Tuesday, Feb. 10. Of that group, many were students from Meadowbrook Elementary in Golden Valley.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4qZh4WB

NEW CEO: Via MPR, VERBATIM: “Kim Kleven, the new CEO of Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota, is not a stranger to the nonprofit. In fact, she’s one of the educational institution’s founders.” QUOTE: “This decision was rooted in the museum’s mission,” Shane Van Engen, the museum’s board chair, said of the appointment in a news release. “Her 20 years of connection to CMSM and deep understanding of our community makes her the clear choice to lead the organization into the future.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4rnTsMd

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SO MUCH GOOD TO SHARE

QUILTS: Via KSTP-TV, VERBATIM: “There’s one group that helps keep people warm by wrapping them in love. The mission of the St. Paul nonprofit, formed nearly 50 years ago, is to nurture the art and craft of quilting through inspiration and education. ‘There is such joy in seeing someone who appreciates a quilt, and everyone wants to be warm,’ Merle Pratt with Minnesota Quilters, Inc. said. The group’s main service project is called Quilting for Others. The group gives quilts to several different groups.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/46RgqTx

RARE DNA: Via CCX Media, VERBATIM: “A Maple Grove basketball alum is turning a rare, life-threatening genetic heart condition into a mission for good. A diagnosis of the PPA2 gene mutation, which increases risk of sudden cardiac arrest, changed Claire Stern’s life, but has inspired her to speak out . . . Retired from playing, Claire and her mom wanted to do something to raise awareness of those rare DNA mutations. Though she’s met a couple of people her age with the condition, Claire said there’s currently no uniform treatment plan. She wants to change that. Claire and her family started the RareDNA Foundation with a number of fundraising events already under its belt. One event was held at a Maple Grove basketball game last week. She hopes the foundation can improve outcomes for families.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4kuBTHu

NEXTGEN: Via MplsStPaul, VERBATIM: “Hennepin Arts announced it will integrate youth education and workforce development organization InspireMSP into its educational programming. The partnership’s goal is introducing middle and high schools students to creative industries through immersive, hands-on learning experiences.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4rfnfGJ

HOPE AT HOME: Via KIMT-TV, VERBATIM: “MIAA, Family Promise Rochester, Channel One Regional Food Bank, and the Southeastern Minnesota Interfaith Immigrant Legal Defense (SMIILD) have teamed up to offer support to families that have been locked indoors due to the fear of being arrested by ICE agents. The Hope at Home Fund will offer rent assistance through Family Promise Rochester, groceries and food delivery services will be handled by Channel One, and SMILLD will provide legal representation to families affected by the ongoing immigration operation.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4rgiPPQ

MUSIC VENUE: Via Bring Me The News, VERBATIM: “As small businesses across the Twin Cities continue to careen between efforts to support the community and efforts to keep their doors open, Cloudland Theater, a music venue in Minneapolis, emerged from its annual January break into a difficult situation. The Trump administration’s Operation Metro Surge continues to upend daily life for many, including small businesses that are struggling to stay afloat amid widespread economic struggles. However, Cloudland opted to use its resources to support the community, pledging to donate 100% of the venue’s door cut to Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee (MIRAC) for every show in February.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4at0LuH

BOOKS: Via MPR, VERBATIM: “Across the Twin Cities and beyond, many independent bookstores have been go-to spaces for readers seeking connection, information, and escape. ‘First and foremost, folks are looking for community and solidarity,” says Victoria Ford, owner of Comma, a bookshop in Minneapolis. She says her store has become an informational hub for people looking to connect with volunteer efforts or donate to support people detained or targeted by ICE.

Every bookstore is different, but many of the stores in the Twin Cities offer whistles and ‘Know Your Rights’ information as well as anti-ICE art made by local artists.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4tAsYs6

RURAL: Via Compeer, VERBATIM: “Compeer Financial announced a $500,000 impact investment in the Entrepreneur Fund (EFund), a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), to expand access to capital for small businesses across rural Minnesota and Wisconsin. The investment will be used directly for loan capital to support EFund’s general loan offerings, while also being leveraged to attract additional matching funds through public and private equity capital.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4041qho

GOOD OPPORTUNITIES AHEAD

THIS WEEKEND: Via Lakeland PBS, VERBATIM: “The Bemidji Jaycees’ BRRRmidji Days returns for the third straight year this coming weekend. The event features many different activities and showcases what the city has to offer in the winter.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4crcD2P

NEXT MONTH: Via Chanhassen-based Life Time, VERBATIM: “Life Time (NYSE: LTH), the nation’s premier healthy lifestyle brand, today announced Move for a Life Time, a nationwide workout fundraising event for Children’s Miracle Network and the Life Time Foundation. Taking place on Saturday, March 7 at more than 165 Life Time athletic clubs across the United States and Canada, the event invites participants of all fitness levels to move with purpose while supporting children’s health initiatives nationwide.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4kvBd4K

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OLYMPICS: Via Faribault Mill, VERBATIM: “Faribault Mill, the storied Minnesota manufacturer known for crafting premium American-made blankets, throws, and accessories since 1865, today announced a limited edition of United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee and the USA Bobsled Team blankets to support the 2026 Winter Olympics.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4aD6b7E

TEACHER: Via CCX Media, VERBATIM: “Cooper High School band teacher Markus Hahn knows his students are capable of great things. ‘If you see what’s going on in my classroom, [the next generation is] going to be just fine,’ he said. ‘The kids are tremendous. It’s wonderful to see what they are capable of producing. And a lot of people take that for granted’ . . . Hahn is in a unique position: he’s been nominated for the 2026 Minnesota Teacher of the Year award by Education Minnesota.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4kpReJr

MORE: Via Education Minnesota, Hahn is among 128 candidates. LIST: https://fluence-media.co/4tsi87D

FEB 28: From author Jess Lourey via Instagram, details of Authors for Minnesota Day. VERBATIM: “Visit a participating Minnesota indie bookstore on February 28 from 12-4 to shop and meet local writers (full list of participants on next slide). While there, make a digital donation in any amount to @immigrantlawcentermn or @womensfndnmn and snag a free signed book—donated by the author—while supplies last.” SEE: https://fluence-media.co/4qqxmas

MORE BOOKS: Via KSTP-TV, VERBATIM: “Reach Out and Read Minnesota partners with over 300 medical clinics statewide to provide new books for children during visits. But their partner clinics are reporting that ICE activity is causing parents to fear taking their children to the doctor . . . Reach Out and Read Minnesota is addressing this by delivering books and learning materials directly to families’ homes. The initiative aims to support families during this challenging time by fostering learning and reducing stress.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4r474vN

PETS: Via Sahan Journal, VERBATIM: “Immigrant families, especially those whose members have been detained or deported, have suffered greatly during the federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota. But Operation Metro Surge’s collateral damage goes beyond affected families — to their beloved pets. In neighborhoods like St. Paul’s Frogtown, among the state’s oldest immigrant communities, animal rescue organizations have seen a surge in the number of pets needing care, left behind when their humans were suddenly detained.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4aG6vT5

STORIES: Via MPR, VERBATIM: “Organizers gathered in the Guthrie Theater‘s Dowling Studio to prepare for a night of performances. Eric Pillatzki of drum group Oyate Singers filled the room with songs of prayer and memorial — including the Drum Song . . . Pillatzki, along with members of Oyate Singers, came to show support for the event ‘Stories for Indigenous Resilience.’ The event was put together by the Guthrie Theater’s Native Advisory Council and Mni Giizhik Theatre Ensemble, an Indigenous-led theater group.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4tu2aK2

THIS WEEK: Via Grand Forks Herald, VERBATIM: “The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council is offering a free grant-writing workshop Thursday, Feb. 12 for individuals, schools and other nonprofit organizations seeking funds for projects such as festivals, community theater projects, folk music entertainment and other arts activities.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4a7xuXF

SMALL BIZ: Via WCCO-Radio, VERBATIM: “What is not flooding in, are customers at St. Paul’s Flava Coffee & Café, a community-focused coffee shop in Saint Paul’s Frogtown neighborhood that operates as a social enterprise, focusing on empowering youth and young women of color. ‘It’s been tough,’ said Shaunie Grigsby, owner of Flava Café. But, Saturday morning, Feb. 7, Grigsby got unexpected help in the form of a $2,000 check from WCCO’s Sheletta Brundidge, founder of ShelettaMakesMeLaugh.com, a promotion and production company in Cottage Grove.” LISTEN: https://fluence-media.co/4ajmFk4

GOODWILL: Via CCX Media, VERBATIM: “If one man’s trash is another’s treasure, then Brooklyn Park’s Goodwill Outlet store is where people like Julie Schmolke go to dig for gold. ‘Sometimes you dig underneath, you find things,’ said Schmolke, a customer from Buffalo as she rummaged through a big blue bin full of clothes. ‘It’s fun to see things with the tags on and it’s like ‘ooh, this is brand new. It fits me. I’ll take it.’’ Nationwide, Goodwill stores reported a record-breaking 2025, surpassing $7 billion in revenue, up 7 percent from 2024.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4aG5Ocs

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