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CARS: From Tim Harlow via Star Tribune, VERBATIM: “This has been a tough year for Ondrea Watts, but Christmas came early for the single mother of five — and in a big way. She recently transitioned out of homelessness and now has a place to live. On Tuesday, Newgate School in northeast Minneapolis presented her with a refurbished 2010 Honda Odyssey minivan, with the trunk stuffed with gift cards and presents donated by local businesses and merchants . . . For the sixth year, the automotive tech school on E. Hennepin Avenue teamed up with local auto dealerships to deliver a happy holiday to a dozen women in need by giving them vehicles rebuilt by the school’s students or slightly used cars in tip-top shape from their lots.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/404IgZq
PRINCIPAL: From Aria Binns-Zager via Minnesota Spokesman Recorder, VERBATIM: “Shannon Tenner, the principal of Justice Page Middle School in South Minneapolis, has dedicated her life to education and community empowerment. On a typical December school day, she walked into what she thought was a routine gathering — only to be surprised with a $10,000 grant from the Minnesota Vikings as part of the NFL’s Inspire Change Changemakers program.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/49MimNs
RANCH: From Dominic Vitiello via Northern News Now, VERBATIM: “In the season of caring and giving one jewelry store is making sure to help the Sevens Stars Ranch nonprofit. For the past five years, Genereau Jewelry and Co. has donated to Seven Stars Ranch. With a $5,000 donation, this year’s gift marks the company’s biggest donation to the organization. Leaders say the ranch uses donations like these to help youth, veterans, first responders, and families through equestrian learning programs.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4fvijGW
FOOD BANK: From Matt Rineer via KTTC-TV, VERBATIM: “Channel One Regional Food Bank is getting a holiday git in the form of a $200,000 donation, courtesy of Mayo Clinic. Channel One Executive Director Virginia Witherspoon expressed her appreciation of the donation, stating it was the biggest donation the organization had ever received from Mayo Clinic.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/41KWrEA
MOBILE MARKET: From Izabella Zadra via Northern News Now, VERBATIM: “What’s known as the Mobile Market made a stop Tuesday at the Rainbow Center in Duluth. This market on wheels brings locally sourced produce, dairy products, and meat to different communities throughout Duluth. They have even gone to Proctor in the past. The Mobile Market is a nonprofit on wheels and has been making its rounds since 2021 in response to the pandemic. The project is run by Community Action Duluth’s Seeds of Success program.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/41Khwi9
CAREGIVERS: Via Bloomington-based CaringBridge, VERBATIM: “CaringBridge, a nonprofit health platform, and Walgreens, an integrated healthcare, pharmacy and retail leader, are proud to announce a two-day campaign when Walgreens will match donations on CaringBridge up to $50,000 on December 17 and 18. The campaign complements a year-round initiative on CaringBridge.TheGiftCardShop.com, an e-commerce website where consumers can purchase and send gift cards directly to caregivers.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3BPFf61
HOLLY BALL: Via St. Cloud Live, VERBATIM: “CentraCare said it raised over $1 million during the 50th annual Holly Ball celebration on Saturday, Dec. 7, according to a news release. Those funds will be used for the greatest needs at CentraCare Hospice, Coborn Cancer Center, and the Child Advocacy Center, according to the release.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3ZNUswA
FRESH15: The latest season of Fresh15 includes interviews with new Minnesota House members. So far five new members have shared their goals, background and fun facts before they take office in a historic session in January. Follow on your favorite podcast platform, or at www.TheDailyAgenda.com/Podcasts. (SPONSORED: Minnesota Telecom Alliance)
WE WIN: From Alexzia Shobe via Minnesota Spokesman Recorder, VERBATIM: “For nearly three decades, the WE WIN Institute has been a cornerstone of educational empowerment for Black children in North Minneapolis. It offers a nurturing environment where youth are encouraged to excel academically while celebrating their cultural identity. Founded by educator and activist Titilayo Bediako, WE WIN has grown from a small afterschool program to a nationally recognized community asset. Moving into 2025, the Institute is poised to expand its impact, providing more resources to youth and their families.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3ZOQKCU
HOSPITALITY: From Corey Bork via CCX Media, VERBATIM: “Stephanie Gulner was in her year-end meeting on Thursday . . . Then the unexpected happened. Gulner was pulled out of her meeting and treated to a pleasant surprise. Minneapolis Northwest Tourism announced that Gulner was this year’s recipient of its ‘Hospitality Rockstar’ award.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4iP5ri6
COMMUNITY CENTER: Via Insight News, VERBATIM: “Phyllis Wheatley Community Center (PWCC) is thrilled to announce the appointment of David Hunter II as its new Executive Director, effective January 6, 2025. David’s leadership marks an exciting chapter for PWCC and a significant milestone for the North Minneapolis community.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4gLAk5a
PPL: From Dee DePass via Star Tribune, VERBATIM: “For 10 years, [Paul Williams] has raised millions from countless corporations, philanthropists and governments to fund [Project for Pride in Living]’s ventures to build or buy apartments that house homeless families and provide them support services. On average there was one groundbreaking a year during his tenure, plus the work to run job training programs, two alternative high schools and tenant services. ‘All of these projects are complicated. The work of new housing development is immensely complex and hard,’ Williams said. The next project for the power broker? Retirement. He will step down next month, stepping down as the more-streamlined nonprofit is seeing progress toward its goals.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4iDZu7z
HEROES: From Hannah Morgan via Northern News Now, VERBATIM: “Two Northland heroes were honored Tuesday morning at the St. Louis County courthouse in Duluth. Tom Crossmon and Dave Phillips were recognized for changing the way the county performs search and recovery missions. Crossmon is a former captain of the St. Louis County Rescue Squad and Phillips is the former undersheriff. They became experts in using remote camera equipment in underwater searches.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3BM6leg
STRATASYS: From Eden Prairie-based Stratasys via Business Wire, VERBATIM: “Stratasys Ltd. (NASDAQ: SSYS) today announced the publication of its third Mindful Manufacturing ESG (Environment, Social, and Governance) and Sustainability Report. Prepared in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and referencing SASB (Sustainability Accounting Standards Board) standards, the report underscores Stratasys’ commitment to ESG excellence and enterprise risk management through best-in-class corporate governance, a people-first approach, meaningful social impact, and robust environmental stewardship.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3ZKmh8P
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