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TOMORROW: Via Minneapolis Parks, locations of Earth Day Cleanup events. MAP: https://fluence-media.co/4jYZYVJ
NEXT WEEK: Via Minnesota Monthly, VERBATIM: “Every spring, the Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) transforms into a vibrant realm of color and scent with Art in Bloom, a fundraiser where floral artists bring Mia’s priceless artworks to life through interpretive creations. Many Twin Citians are familiar with the ornate proceedings of this springtime staple, which include informative lectures and demonstrations, a ticketed fundraising party, and free guided tours. But just how many are aware of the sheer amount of work, careful planning, and fragrant flower petals that go into its execution?” READ: https://fluence-media.co/44u0EO4
911: Via CCX Media, VERBATIM: “During an emergency, people are trained to call 911. Those calls come into a Plymouth office building along Shenandoah Lane where public safety telecommunicators – also known as dispatchers — like Jayme Beerling are the ones who answer them. Beerling has spent the last five years working as a dispatcher, putting in 12-hour shifts and taking up to 100 emergency calls a day . . . On March 29, their training was put to the test when a plane crash-landed onto a home in Brooklyn Park . . . During that incident, Beerling helped manage the phone calls, while [Samaya Braatz] went into an observer role. All told, the dispatchers responded to 85 emergency calls during a five-minute time span.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4jvhi44
VOLUNTEERS: Via KIMT-TV, VERBATIM: “Ahead of National Volunteer Week next week, 26 different nonprofits gathered at 125 Live to recruit new volunteers. According to an AmeriCorps survey, 40.3% of Minnesotans formally volunteered between September 2022 and 2023. The volunteer fair at 125 Live featured nonprofit organizations like Mayo Clinic Hospice, The American Red Cross and Ronald McDonald House, all spreading the word about opportunities to get involved.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/42O1YtP
HUNGER: Via Northern News Now, VERBATIM: “For the past 43 years, the Damiano Center has been helping the Duluth Community. But it wasn’t until after the turn of the century that kids’ programming was included. Back in 2001, a child in the neighborhood was locked out of his house, starving, so the child went where many people go when in need of a meal -- the Damiano Center.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4jDgHO3
VOLUNTEER: Via CCX Media, VERBATIM: “A Champlin Park High School senior is being recognized for going above and beyond as a volunteer. Her work at St. Therese at Oxbow Lake in Brooklyn Park has gathered regional acclaim. The Oxbow Lake campus has assisted living, independent living, transitional, long-term and memory care residents. Much of its work is driven by volunteers. Volunteers like Charlotte Selby, that is.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4jheec8
JUNE: Via WDIO-TV, VERBATIM: “On June 7th, a two-day cycling event goes across Minnesota. Bike MS hosts its MS 150 bike ride over the weekend to bring awareness and funds towards curing Multiple Sclerosis (MS). This 150-mile bike ride is not a race, but rather a fundraiser across the state of 10,000 lakes.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4inAOP0
50 YEARS: Via Sahan Journal, VERBATIM: “This year marks the 50th anniversary of the immigration of many Southeast Asian refugees to the United States after the Vietnam War and other political conflicts. Several local Southeast Asian-led organizations are hosting events to honor soldiers who fought in the wars, celebrate trailblazers and preserve their communities’ 50-year histories in Minnesota.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4ipUiTt
GOLF: Via WCCO-Radio, VERBATIM: “Did you see their commercial on the MASTERS TV broadcasts? Bank Of America is trying to give kids an opportunity to play this season for just $5 a round with their, ‘Golf With Us’ campaign. Lucas Giambelluca, President, Bank of America Twin Cities, joined Vineeta with more on the initiative, on The WCCO Morning News!” LISTEN: https://fluence-media.co/42z0PoO
GREEN TECH: Via news release from Hopkins-based Digi, VERBATIM: “Digi International, (NASDAQ: DGII, www.digi.com), a leading global provider of Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity products and services, proudly announces the winners of its 2025 Green Tech Customer Innovation Awards. Now in its fifth year, this prestigious award program honors companies and organizations that have demonstrated exceptional innovation and leadership in integrating Digi technology to drive sustainability and carbon reduction initiatives.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3GgpXsY
PUBLIC HEALTH: Via Northern News Now, VERBATIM: “Four individuals in St. Louis County were awarded for their achievements focusing on improving different aspects of public health from human trafficking to parental substance abuse. Christina Trok, Mel Alvar, Dr. Jan Baldwin, and Nathan Kesti received the 2025 St. Louis County Public Health Achievement Awards Tuesday at the St. Louis County Courthouse.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4czdSLw
UMD: Via Red Wing Republican Eagle, VERBATIM: “Angela Maier, a 1998 graduate of Red Wing High School, was recently honored by the University of Minnesota-Duluth with its Distinguished Alumni Award. The award came from the College of Education and Human Service Professions. She was one of two winners this year.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3Gho5QL
MORE: Via UMD, profiles of Maier and her fellow honoree, Lynn Brave Heart. READ: https://fluence-media.co/4cIESZi
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
Follow on your favorite podcast platform, or at www.TheDailyAgenda.com/Podcasts. (SPONSORED: Minnesota Telecom Alliance)
JUNE28: Via Northern News Now, VERBATIM: “For its 20th year, a popular Duluth event is moving to the other side of town. Chum’s Rhubarb Fest will be held at the Asbury United Methodist Church on Grand Avenue, near the Lake Superior Zoo, on June 28. The past several years, the nonprofit’s largest fundraiser has been at Stella Maris’ Holy Rosary campus on the east side of town.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/42vyXSp
POLAR PLUNGE: Via The Bemidji Pioneer, VERBATIM: “Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union hosted its annual BSU Polar Plunge event at Bemidji State's John Glas Fieldhouse on Monday evening, raising $13,794 for Special Olympics Minnesota. Made up of members of the university, Affinity Plus staff and individuals from the Bemidji community, 103 participants took the chilly jump into the bright red ‘plungster.’” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4cCLXKz
ALLETE: Via news release from Duluth-based ALLETE, VERBATIM: “ALLETE, Inc. (NYSE:ALE) has been named an Honor Roll Company of Special Distinction in the 2024 Minnesota Census of Women in Corporate Leadership. The annual research report produced by St. Catherine University’s School of Business examines the representation of women on boards of directors and as executive officers in Minnesota’s largest publicly held companies.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4iksU92
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