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POLLINATORS: Via Mankato-based Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota, VERBATIM: “The Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota is excited to announce a transformative $250,000 grant from the CenterPoint Energy Foundation to bring the Pollinators at Play, powered by CenterPoint Energy Foundation exhibit to life. This innovative initiative will feature an expanded Butterfly House and Outdoor Classroom, a captivating Butterfly Nursery, and thriving Native Prairie Gardens. Through hands-on, immersive experiences, children and families will explore the fascinating lifecycle of pollinators, gaining a deeper appreciation for their essential role in our ecosystem.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4hSkDcf
MORE: From the museum via Facebook, a photo of the construction. SEE: https://fluence-media.co/4j9TwdI
ROBOTS: Via Lakeland PBS, VERBATIM: “The Bemidji VEX Robotics program has sent teams to Texas to compete in the world championships for the past three years, and this year, they’re sending more teams than ever. 11 teams started, and now three remain. But even though the teams from Bemidji Middle School and High School had a very successful regular season and did well at state, worlds is on a whole different level.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/3RsyCuy
NEXT WEEK: Via Minnesota Sports and Events, VERBATIM: “Three WWE Superstars will make a special appearance at 9 a.m. on Monday, April 7 at Olson Middle School in Minneapolis, bringing their powerful stories of respect, resilience and conflict resolution to students. The WWE Superstars (one hailing from Duluth, Minn.), in Minneapolis for MONDAY NIGHT RAW later that evening at Target Center, will be introduced by Minnesota Senate President Bobby Joe Champion (DFL-Minneapolis) and engage with students by sharing personal stories and strategies for managing peer conflict.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4j7idaQ
NEXT MONTH: Via AARP, VERBATIM: “A new state law, which took effect July 1, shortened the length of defensive driving classes—from eight hours to four—needed for drivers 55 and over to qualify for a 10 percent insurance discount. AARP Minnesota will inform residents about the change and promote AARP Smart Driver courses and other AARP Driver Safety programs during Traffic Safety Day at the Mall of America next month.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3E2gyEC
ART: Via KAAL-TV, VERBATIM: “As women’s history month nears its end, the Rochester Art Center invited the community to celebrate on Saturday as part of its free family day series. Across all three levels of the Rochester Art Center, kids and older folks expressed themselves creatively. Volunteers like Zoey Chappell and local artists were on standby to answer questions.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/3RtfxZj
SCULPTURE: Via MPR, VERBATIM: “Jeffrey Zachmann makes a living playing with marbles. The Fergus Falls sculptor has crafted more than 1,000 kinetic sculptures the past three decades, weaving wire, gears, metal and marbles into moving contraptions that fascinate those who come across them in public libraries, private collections and museums around the world.” LISTEN/PHOTOS: https://fluence-media.co/3XDwJPn
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)
THIS SUMMER: Via Habitat for Humanity, VERBATIM: “Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity is thrilled to announce the opening of a third ReStore Home Improvement Outlet in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area. The new store will open mid to late summer 2025 with an anticipated grand opening celebration in September. The new ReStore, located at 9300 Winnetka Ave North in Brooklyn Park, will provide more opportunities for local shoppers, donors, and volunteers to engage with and support Twin Cities Habitat’s mission.”
THIS SUMMER: Via Allina, VERBATIM: “Allina Health Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute is proud to announce it will host the 2025 USA Wheelchair Softball International World Series at Mall of America Fields in Bloomington, Minnesota August 14-16. The Minnesota Twins Community Fund will add to the excitement by serving as the presenting sponsor of the event.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4lbZmNz
BASKETBALL: Via Lakeland PBS, VERBATIM: “What signals the start of spring? Is it the snow melting away? The sight of flowers starting to bloom? The sound of bees buzzing all around? If you ask some folks in Red Lake, nothing sounds like spring more than a buzzer-beater at the Warrior Challenge, an All-Native basketball tournament hosted at Red Lake High School. ‘All across Indian Country, there’s tournaments going on, and we like to host a big event. There’s kind of a 12-week circuit going on right now, and I think this might be weekend three of tournaments all across the country,’ said Chris Jourdain, the coordinator for Warrior Challenge. Held last weekend, the Warrior Challenge features teams of tribal members from not just across the Midwest, but the entire country.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/3G0JwoS
BOOKS: Via CCX Media, VERBATIM: “Fans of the written word have a good reason to get excited — there’s a series of book sales coming up that offer cheap prices and a chance to support the state’s largest library system. The Friends of the Hennepin County Library will be hosting more than a dozen book sales starting this spring.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4i1SP5x
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