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CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT: Flint Hills Resources makes fuels and other products people need and use every day, products that help keep Minnesota moving. The company does this while prioritizing safety and environmental stewardship and contributing meaningfully to the community. STEWARDSHIP WITH A PURPOSE: Four pillars of stewardship (SPONSORED: Flint Hills Resources)
TOMORROW: Via Hunter’s Harvest, VERBATIM: “Every holiday season, Hunter’s Harvest accepts donations in many forms to organize a Holiday Meal Drive to support the families of veterans and first responders that serve our community. These generous donors help Hunter’s Harvest prepare to organize and distribute meals for those who have served our community. Hunter’s Harvest is collaborating with Beyond the Yellow Ribbon, a well-established organization that connects agencies and resources with Minnesota’s veterans, active members, and military families.” MORE: https://fluence-media.co/3DhFVl8
THIS WEEKEND: Via Catholic Charities, VERBATIM: “Catholic Charities Twin Cities today announced the annual Giving Tree, a festive family-friendly event that provides community members of all ages with easy ways to give back and spread some holiday spirit! The two-day event features opportunities to shop for someone in need; participate in quick volunteer activities; learn more about the work of Catholic Charities; and meet therapy animals, including alpacas, llamas, a mini horse, dogs, and cats. Giving Tree will take place at Mall of America (Macy’s Court) from 10:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. on Saturday, Dec.21, and Sunday, Dec. 22.” MORE: https://fluence-media.co/3ZZ3J6l
NEXT MONTH: Via General Mills, VERBATIM: “General Mills (NYSE: GIS) presents the 35th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Breakfast in support of the United Negro College Fund (UNCF). The event will be held at the Minneapolis Convention Center on Jan. 20, 2025, from 8 to 9:30 a.m.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/41Da0pu
NONPROFITS: From Samie Solina via KARE-TV, VERBATIM: “Despite Give to the Max Day breaking donation records, nonprofits tell us they still need help to keep up the demand for their services. According to a recent survey by the Council of Nonprofits, 73 percent of Minnesota organizations reported they have grown programs and services to meet the demands of Minnesotans.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/49EHOEq
HUNGER: Via GreenLight Fund, VERBATIM: “The GreenLight Fund Twin Cities (GLFTC) today announced a multi-year investment to bring Food Connect to the Twin Cities, addressing the urgent need for food security solutions. Food Connect, a nonprofit organization dedicated to bridging the gaps in our food system to end hunger, stop food waste and build health uses a logistics tech platform and leverages collaboration to deliver results. Having already provided over 3 million on-demand meals nationwide, Food Connect is now poised to partner with existing local food initiatives in the Twin Cities.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3DfiKrM
SCHOLARSHIPS: From Delane Cleveland via CCX Media, VERBATIM: “High school students looking for some extra money for college can now apply for a scholarship offered by a local senior living community. Applications are now open for the 2025 Saint Therese Youth Volunteer Scholarship.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4gBWbM1
GIVING BACK: From Frankie McLister via WCCO-TV, VERBATIM: “A local organization is giving back to those who currently do and have served this season. Military members and their families lined up to receive holiday gifts provided by the United Heroes League and Tradition Capital Bank. United Heroes League is helping military moms just like Sadie Grinsell with its first ‘Great Holiday Gift Giveaway.’ Captain Grinsell just returned from Kuwait three days ago and the nonprofit and their partners helped make her return even more special.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/3ZIeDM6
MUSEUM: From Kirsti Marohn via MPR, VERBATIM: “Construction is underway on a new museum next to Camp Ripley near Little Falls to honor Minnesota’s military veterans. When Randal Dietrich looks out over a frozen field next to Highway 371, he envisions a place where people will come to hear the stories of the roles Minnesotans have played in conflicts from the Civil War to the present day. They’ll hear the stories of men and women who sacrificed and still carry scars, of those who gave their lives and lie beneath white grave markers in the nearby State Veterans Cemetery, connected to the museum via a walkway.” LISTEN: https://fluence-media.co/3OXGP8P
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)
DULUTH: From Izabella Zadra via Northern News Now, VERBATIM: “The Union Gospel Mission is on the move. Monday, the Duluth Economic Development Authority (DEDA) voted on an option agreement that will allow the Union Gospel Mission to purchase one of DEDA’s plots of land.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/3Zyo8NS
SECOND HARVEST: Via WDIO-TV, VERBATIM: “RSM, a consulting company, made a contribution to Second Harvest Northland in Duluth as part of its ‘Power of Love’ campaign. Monday morning, December 16, they presented the food shelf with a check for more than $18-thousand.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/3ZYxbJJ
CHURCH: From Jenny Berg via Star Tribune, VERBATIM: “The red wooden doors at Salem Historical Church have been tightly sealed and locked for most of the last half-century. But on Saturday night, the doors were a portal to the past: Inside were twinkling holiday lights and a pine tree that stretched to the ceiling, its boughs draped in silver tinsel. A sugary aroma hung above a table lined with dozens of homemade Christmas cookies. And, for just a moment, the nave echoed with voices singing ‘Silent Night’ in German — reminiscent of how the entire service sounded when the church first opened in 1871.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4gxE3Uh
ART: From Dustin Scholl via CCX Media, VERBATIM: “The Robbin Gallery, located at 4915 42nd Avenue North, is hosting an exhibition that gives kids a chance to show off their talent. Through Dec. 29, the gallery is hosting art created by hundreds of elementary school students in the Robbinsdale Area School District. All 11 elementary schools in the district are part of the show.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4fsY9xo
TOYS: Via WDIO-TV, VERBATIM: “Another big shopping trip for the Duluth Fire Department, retirees, and volunteers. Monday, they bought $6500 worth of toys and Target and then brought them to the Salvation Army.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/3DhCyul
PWCC: Via Minnesota Spokesman Recorder, VERBATIM: “The Phyllis Wheatley Community Center (PWCC), a cornerstone of North Minneapolis and a beacon of hope for nearly a century, has announced the appointment of David Hunter II as its new Executive Director. This milestone marks a return to roots for Hunter, whose personal and family history is intricately connected to this historic institution.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3BK0sOG
SUMMIT: Via Summit, VERBATIM: “Summit Academy OIC has hired local executive Alex Tittle as our new Director of Workforce Solutions to strengthen strategic relationships and partnerships to drive placement of Summit graduates. Tittle will work closely with Ted Mondale, Vice President of Workforce Partnerships. Together, they will connect with employers and corporations who are looking to grow and diversify their talent solutions. This work will advance economic equity in the Twin Cities and across the entire region.”
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