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NEXT WEEK: Via Minnesota Spokesman Recorder, VERBATIM: “Women’s History Month is a time to recognize, uplift, and celebrate the women driving change across industries and communities. On March 27, the 1MN History Makers: Women’s History Month event will bring together some of Minnesota’s most influential leaders for a night of conversation, connection, and inspiration.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4kLTkTY
IMMIGRANTS: Via Star Tribune, VERBATIM: “Two dozen national flags fly in Zak Amin’s classroom. As an English Learner teacher at Moorhead High School, Amin wants his students to feel seen, so these flags reflect the homelands of students who’ve come to this western Minnesota border city from all over the world. There’s symbolism at play here, especially during such an uncertain time for immigrants in America. As they become increasingly Americanized, Amin wants students to feel welcome in his classroom and in this community, a swing county in the sea of red that is western Minnesota.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4ioFRQc
3,700 MILES: Via Lakeland PBS, VERBATIM: “A trio of men dubbed the ‘3 Old Guys’ completed their journey from Grand Rapids, Minnesota to Newfoundland, Canada earlier this month, traveling the entire way on their snowmobiles.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4bHOliX
FINANCE: Via Minnesota Spokesman Recorder, VERBATIM: “The understanding of the importance of being financially literate, especially for Black students, is part of the mission of Holly Cooper. Cooper is the senior vice president of marketing and communications at Hope Credit Union, the nation’s largest Black and woman-owned financial institution . . . Cooper is bullish on young Black people, especially those attending college with the future earning potential after graduation, on the importance of being financially literate. Before, during and after the tournament games, Cooper was often seen spending quality time speaking her mind, hopefully in a convincing manner.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4iu0E54
THIS WEEKEND: Via MinnPost, VERBATIM: “If you’ve been to see ‘Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys’ at the Minneapolis Institute of Art and feel inspired by its impressive collection of international Black artists, head on over to Northrop King this weekend for the final weekend of an exhibition featuring five wonderful local Black artists. ‘For the Love of Blaq Art’ features work by seangarrison, A. Drew Hammond, Beverly Tipton-Hammond, Karen Caldwell and Jorie Engstrom and gives testament to Minnesota’s rich Black art scene.” SEE: https://fluence-media.co/4hqQ9y6
NEXT YEAR: Via MplsStPaul, VERBATIM: “The Walker Art Center announced its inaugural design triennial for the fall of 2026, with curator Joseph Grima working alongside Walker staff to offer a modern narrative on design over time. The Walker has a history of celebrating design through various mediums, and the triennial provides an opportunity to showcase how everyday experiences are impacted by design. It will highlight historical contexts and modern developments, focusing not only on the art but on the narratives and ethics of design as well.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4hFXZnH
FOOD DASH: Via Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus, VERBATIM: “On Friday, March 7, the Wright County Farm Bureau held its annual food awareness event at Buffalo Cub Foods, raising over $11,000 to support local food shelves. Donations came from the Wright County Farm Bureau, Wright County Dairy Association, Cub Foods, and Farm Bureau Financial Services agent Adam Tabberson.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4kBBral
BEDDING: From TopLine via Globe Newswire, VERBATIM: “TopLine Financial Credit Union, a Twin Cities-based member-owned financial services cooperative, held their fifth annual Bedding Drive during the month of February benefitting three local non-profits, Karen Organization of Minnesota, More Community Services and YMCA of the North Youth and Family Services.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4iLCOS1
WACONIA: From Goodwill-Easter Seals via PRNewswire, VERBATIM: “Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota is pleased to announce its successful closing today to build a new Goodwill store in Waconia.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4iJ0s1y
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 this January.
Rep. Kari Rehrauer
Rep. Wayne Johnson
Rep. Julie Greene
Rep. Keith Allen
Rep. Peter Johnson
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DEMENTIA: Via St. Cloud Live, VERBATIM: “Nearly 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease and more than 11 million people provide their unpaid care, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. But the impact is much more significant than that. The staff at the Central Minnesota Dementia Community Action Network see that every time they go out into the community for events or education . . . But are you ready? Do you know where to start? In St. Cloud, a good place would be D-CAN, which offers clinic services in diagnosing and managing dementia as well as caregiver resources and community education.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4j1kkNB
SATURDAYS: From Roseville-based Tareen via PRNewswire, VERBATIM: “Tareen Dermatology, led by board-certified dermatologist Dr. Mohiba Tareen and her staff, are dedicating their Saturdays during Ramadan to patients and local charities. Each Saturday, Dr. Tareen and her team offer cosmetic injections, including Botox and facial fillers, with all profits directed to local charities in which their clinic locations.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4bSaStw
HOCKEY: Via Let’s Play Hockey, VERBATIM: “On March 19th, 2025, the Minnesota Wild held their fourth annual Hockey Talks pregame program before their matchup with the Seattle Kraken. Hockey Talks is a program that spotlights mental health while featuring a seminar from a mental health advocate. In the past, the event has featured talks from Clint Malarchuk, Chris Hawkey, and more. The Wild are one of 18 NHL teams to feature a Hockey Talks program. The program was created following the death of beloved Vancouver Canucks forward Rick Rypien. Rypien’s passing was one of several notable deaths in 2011 related to mental health and substance abuse issues, including former Minnesota Wild enforcer Derek Boogaard.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4kNcWHh
ROBOTS: Via Northern News Now, VERBATIM: “People often think of hockey when thinking of Northland sports, but the region is also becoming a leader around the state in a sport of the mind: robotics. ‘Robotics is a place where you get to create and innovate and explore like you never would have thought you could before with your best friends,’ said Cora Bruno, a junior from Duluth East High School and a member of 3D Robotics Duluth.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/41LIbd0
PARKS: Via Star Tribune, VERBATIM: “Several Minnesota state parks will unveil big improvements this season, including a first-of-its-kind campground devoted to all-terrain-vehicle riders. Also in store: better accessibility at a metro-area park, a new bridge on a popular Tettegouche path and more free park passes available for checkout at local libraries.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4iHETOS
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