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OLYMPICS: Via Faribault Mill, VERBATIM: “Faribault Mill, the storied Minnesota manufacturer known for crafting premium American-made blankets, throws, and accessories since 1865, today announced a limited edition of United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee and the USA Bobsled Team blankets to support the 2026 Winter Olympics.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4aD6b7E
TEACHER: Via CCX Media, VERBATIM: “Cooper High School band teacher Markus Hahn knows his students are capable of great things. ‘If you see what’s going on in my classroom, [the next generation is] going to be just fine,’ he said. ‘The kids are tremendous. It’s wonderful to see what they are capable of producing. And a lot of people take that for granted’ . . . Hahn is in a unique position: he’s been nominated for the 2026 Minnesota Teacher of the Year award by Education Minnesota.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4kpReJr
MORE: Via Education Minnesota, Hahn is among 128 candidates. LIST: https://fluence-media.co/4tsi87D
FEB 28: From author Jess Lourey via Instagram, details of Authors for Minnesota Day. VERBATIM: “Visit a participating Minnesota indie bookstore on February 28 from 12-4 to shop and meet local writers (full list of participants on next slide). While there, make a digital donation in any amount to @immigrantlawcentermn or @womensfndnmn and snag a free signed book—donated by the author—while supplies last.” SEE: https://fluence-media.co/4qqxmas
MORE BOOKS: Via KSTP-TV, VERBATIM: “Reach Out and Read Minnesota partners with over 300 medical clinics statewide to provide new books for children during visits. But their partner clinics are reporting that ICE activity is causing parents to fear taking their children to the doctor . . . Reach Out and Read Minnesota is addressing this by delivering books and learning materials directly to families’ homes. The initiative aims to support families during this challenging time by fostering learning and reducing stress.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4r474vN
PETS: Via Sahan Journal, VERBATIM: “Immigrant families, especially those whose members have been detained or deported, have suffered greatly during the federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota. But Operation Metro Surge’s collateral damage goes beyond affected families — to their beloved pets. In neighborhoods like St. Paul’s Frogtown, among the state’s oldest immigrant communities, animal rescue organizations have seen a surge in the number of pets needing care, left behind when their humans were suddenly detained.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4aG6vT5
STORIES: Via MPR, VERBATIM: “Organizers gathered in the Guthrie Theater‘s Dowling Studio to prepare for a night of performances. Eric Pillatzki of drum group Oyate Singers filled the room with songs of prayer and memorial — including the Drum Song . . . Pillatzki, along with members of Oyate Singers, came to show support for the event ‘Stories for Indigenous Resilience.’ The event was put together by the Guthrie Theater’s Native Advisory Council and Mni Giizhik Theatre Ensemble, an Indigenous-led theater group.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4tu2aK2
THIS WEEK: Via Grand Forks Herald, VERBATIM: “The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council is offering a free grant-writing workshop Thursday, Feb. 12 for individuals, schools and other nonprofit organizations seeking funds for projects such as festivals, community theater projects, folk music entertainment and other arts activities.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4a7xuXF
SMALL BIZ: Via WCCO-Radio, VERBATIM: “What is not flooding in, are customers at St. Paul’s Flava Coffee & Café, a community-focused coffee shop in Saint Paul’s Frogtown neighborhood that operates as a social enterprise, focusing on empowering youth and young women of color. ‘It’s been tough,’ said Shaunie Grigsby, owner of Flava Café. But, Saturday morning, Feb. 7, Grigsby got unexpected help in the form of a $2,000 check from WCCO’s Sheletta Brundidge, founder of ShelettaMakesMeLaugh.com, a promotion and production company in Cottage Grove.” LISTEN: https://fluence-media.co/4ajmFk4
GOODWILL: Via CCX Media, VERBATIM: “If one man’s trash is another’s treasure, then Brooklyn Park’s Goodwill Outlet store is where people like Julie Schmolke go to dig for gold. ‘Sometimes you dig underneath, you find things,’ said Schmolke, a customer from Buffalo as she rummaged through a big blue bin full of clothes. ‘It’s fun to see things with the tags on and it’s like ‘ooh, this is brand new. It fits me. I’ll take it.’’ Nationwide, Goodwill stores reported a record-breaking 2025, surpassing $7 billion in revenue, up 7 percent from 2024.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4aG5Ocs
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