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HABITAT RESTORATION: Flint Hills Resources has earned Tandem Global WHC Gold Certification for habitat restoration at its Cottage Grove fuel terminal. The certification comes after two years of work in partnership with Friends of the Mississippi River to implement a restoration and monitoring plan to re-establish the 6.5-acre site’s natural prairie and savannah. Flint Hills has held gold certification for its work done with community partners over the past 25 years to restore more than 200 acres of the Pine Bend Bluffs, a critical natural area along the Mississippi River that is adjacent to Flint Hills Resources Pine Bend refinery. This makes two Flint Hills gold certified sites in Minnesota and the first two gold-certified sites ever in the Twin Cities. LEARN MORE: Environmental Stewardship (SPONSORED: Flint Hills Resources Pine Bend refinery)
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HEADING INTO THE WEEKEND
THIS WEEK: Via MPR, VERBATIM: “Head to the Hilton in downtown Minneapolis this week and you’ll find hundreds of ravenous fans with their eyes glued to projector screens, cheering in unison at the wins and gasping at the losses. But if you’re looking for the World Cup watch party, that’s across the street. Inside, gamers came together for this year’s Summer Games Done Quick, an annual video game speedrunning showcase that consistently raises millions of dollars for Doctors Without Borders.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3Rq9V5K
THIS WEEKEND: Via KEYC-TV, VERBATIM: “A local barbecue competition is now benefiting the United Way. Ribs and Rides is a rib cooking competition that has been hosted by Unique Classic Cars in Mankato since 2024. This weekend that competition returns, but this year the Greater Mankato Area United Way is benefiting from every dollar made from the event.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/3RbwKKa
BASILICA FIND: Via WCCO-TV, VERBATIM: “It’s been three months since construction started at the oldest basilica in the United States: the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis . . . they made a dramatic discovery on its breathtaking ceiling, according to project leader Johan van Parys, who is the basilica’s managing director of ministries and the director of liturgy and sacred art. ‘Indeed, it’s a wonderful surprise,’ van Parys said. As preservationists quickly figured out, an up-close look shows elaborate artwork that had been covered since the last renovation in the 1950s.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4y9GRQp
NORTH SHORE: Via MinnPost, VERBATIM: “Diver Van Avery grew up in the Twin Cities with little exposure to nature. But as a teen, they fell in love with the North Shore and developed a special connection with Sugarloaf Cove, a nature preserve along Lake Superior, about 45 miles north of Two Harbors . . . Van Avery, a writer and public artist based in Minneapolis, has created two new audio pieces designed for walking along the preserve’s nature trail. The projects, premiering July 11 as part of the site’s grand re-opening, invite visitors into an immersive experience of stillness, listening and mindfulness.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3SQopMF
MOVIES: Via Sahan Journal, VERBATIM: “The last time actor and activist Dallas Goldtooth popped into town for a media event, fans showed up outside Powwow Grounds to get his autograph. The ‘Reservation Dogs’ star will be back in Minneapolis this week to curate ‘Once Upon a Time In Manhood,’ a summer film series at the Walker Art Center, which begins on July 10.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3RbvTsW
HOUSING + ART: Via Minnesota Monthly, VERBATIM: “A new development in Minneapolis’ Seward area is taking the concept of neighborhood ‘beautification’ to new heights. Wadaag Commons, which provides 39 units of affordable housing, is also the new home of more than $500,000 in permanent art installations, both inside and outside the building.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4pn95Dl
GRANTS: Via WJON-Radio, VERBATIM: “The Initiative Foundation has awarded 10 grants totaling $61,000 to Central Minnesota nonprofits.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/44S1V0q
KINDNESS: Via Star Tribune, VERBATIM: “To his millions of followers online, he’s known as Jimmy Darts. But back home in northern Minnesota, he’s James Kellogg. The social media influencer creates viral random acts of kindness videos that have helped raise $6 million for strangers he‘s met across the country, often at a Walmart or laundromat, where he asks someone to spot him a dollar or do some small favor.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4aO06Fk
LIFE SAVERS: Via KTTC-TV, VERBATIM: “Some Rochester lifeguards are being honored for their life-saving actions. Matias Vega and Eoin Porrata have been awarded the American Red Cross Certificate of Merit after rushing to help Luis Calderon who went into cardiac arrest on a remote camping trip along the Mississippi River last July.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4hauEoq
ATV SAFETY: Via Medina-based Polaris, VERBATIM: “Polaris in partnership with Minnesota 4-H, is expanding its youth ATV safety education with the launch of a new interactive safety adventure available on CLOVER, 4-H’s online learning platform. At its core, Trailblazers are built around a simple idea: learning safety should be as engaging and rewarding as the adventures young riders dream about having.” READ/WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4viqMFD
GRANTS: Via Compeer, VERBATIM: “To ensure volunteer emergency response departments are equipped with technology and tools to effectively respond to rural emergencies, Compeer Financial awarded 146 departments in Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin grants totaling $1,015,198. Forty-five departments are first-time recipients. The Emergency First Responder Grants provide rural first responders with critical equipment that improves lifesaving capabilities, protects volunteer responders, strengthens regional emergency preparedness, and enhances the safety and resilience of the communities they serve.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4eVzswK
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GRANOLA BARS: Via General Mills, VERBATIM: “As a long-term companion for outdoor exploration, Nature Valley is dropping National Park Adventure Kits. Inspired by Yosemite, Yellowstone and Arches National Parks, each bundle includes an America the Beautiful Annual Resident Pass, exclusive park-themed merch — including trail-ready totes, sun protection neck gaiters and adventure-proof belt bags — and limited-edition Nature Valley products featuring national park artwork. This collection is inspired by Nature Valley’s partnership with the National Park Foundation.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4wEcOyY
REPORT: Via Winona-based Fastenal, VERBATIM: “Fastenal Company (NASDAQ: FAST) is proud to announce the publication of its 2026 Impact Report. The report, which covers the year ended December 31, 2025, highlights Fastenal’s initiatives and impacts in pursuit of three objectives: empowering people, preserving our world, and serving as a trusted partner.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4yiNYWY
SPECIAL OLYMPICS: Via Target, VERBATIM: “As a Platinum Sponsor, Official Tennis Sponsor and sponsor of Target Village for competitors, Target was proud to help welcome athletes from across the country while creating experiences that celebrated perseverance, connection and the joy of competition.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3R8y5l8
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