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WILD ABOUT READING: More than 500 Minnesota classrooms and 15,000 students are 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, Rookie; 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
PORTRAITS: From Teri Cadeau via Duluth News Tribune, VERBATIM: “Janet McTavish distinctly remembers saving her allowance when she was 12 years old so she could afford to buy her first set of oil paints. ‘Then I painted my first picture in oils, and I was so disappointed,’ McTavish said. ‘Because it was going to be my masterpiece like everybody thinks when they start.’ After getting married, working as a researcher, raising children and creating art quilts, McTavish didn't find very much time to paint. Now a resident of the Ecumen Lakeshore assisted living facility, McTavish is getting back into painting, and she found her focus is on painting faces . . . Soon, McTavish found herself not only painting portraits, but teaching her fellow residents how to paint. She's taught a portrait-making class and plans to do more.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4hYqKMG
KITCHEN: From Delane Cleveland via CCX Media, VERBATIM: “A Minneapolis woman received a free kitchen remodel, all thanks to the generosity of a Maple Grove construction company and a Brooklyn Park nonprofit. Sergio Peña, president and CEO of Maple Grove-based Renewal Experts Construction, spent three weeks outfitting the kitchen with new cabinets, appliances, flooring and countertops — a value of about $20,000.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/42WnRYF
MEALS: From Deanna Pistono via MinnPost, VERBATIM: “Every other week, Shemere Sims’ daughter, Jazmere Crayton, receives meals tailored to improve her health. Sims, who lives in New Brighton and does not have a vehicle, said people in her position face difficulties getting access to fresh food based on both geography as well as storage and shelf life . . . The program Crayton receives meals from is a partnership between Fair Table – Fairview Health Services’ Food is Medicine program – and Open Arms, a Minnesota nonprofit that delivers dietician-tailored meals to people who are chronically and/or critically ill.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4blOAQF
MARKETING: Via The Minneapolis Egotist, VERBATIM: “IN Food Marketing & Design is thrilled to announce The Good Acre has been selected as their 2025 Food for All partner. Each year, as part of their 5% Give Back Campaign, IN Food teams up with a Twin Cities nonprofit working to address food scarcity. As this year’s chosen partner, The Good Acre will receive:
$10,000 worth of pro-bono marketing services
Up to $10,000 of the agency’s 5% giveback
25 hours of staff volunteering
The Good Acre is the largest food hub in Minnesota with a mission to unlock economic opportunity for farmers in our region through a unique combination of personalized support and market development.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4i1aw5B
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.-Elect Kari Rehauer
Rep.-Elect Wayne Johnson
Rep. Elect Julie Greene
Rep. Elect Keith Allen
Rep. Elect Peter Johnson
Follow on your favorite podcast platform, or at www.TheDailyAgenda.com/Podcasts. (SPONSORED: Minnesota Telecom Alliance)
DRIVER: From T Kaldahl via Northern News Now, VERBATIM: “Each year, a driver is highlighted through the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) program, a resource that gives Veterans free rides to certain medical appointments. Laurie Auge was the Northeast Minnesota volunteer driver of the year for 2024 and has dedicated the past four years of her life to the Veterans Driving Program. Throughout her time enrolled as a driver, she has traveled nearly 23,000 miles and helped more than 250 veterans get to and from VA clinics in the Twin Ports.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4118dIJ
TALENT SHOW: From Dustin Scholl via CCX Media, VERBATIM: “At Wayzata High School this week, there was a celebration of all cultures. In connection with Black History Month, students celebrated their diversity in a talent show called ‘Shades of Brown.’” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/43jpj7J
CARNIVAL: From Miles Walker via Lakeland PBS, VERBATIM: “Students from all over central Minnesota got to take part in the Confidence Learning Center’s 45th annual Region 5 Special Olympics Winter Carnival last week. It was an opportunity for those with cognitive and developmental disabilities to enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, such as snow tubing and ATV rides.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/3QlzyAH
AHS: Via Animal Humane Society, VERBATIM: “Animal Humane Society is excited to announce that its Board of Directors has named Joy King as the organization’s new CEO.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4gKqsIf
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