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COMMUNITY CELEBRATIONS: Flint Hills Resources is celebrating summer with thousands of Minnesotans at local festivals and parades. Look for Flint Hills employees – along with their families and friends – as they show their hometown pride at many local celebrations, including Rosemount Leprechaun Days, Hastings Rivertown Days, Inver Grove Heights Days and Saint Paul’s Lowertown Sounds. For decades, Flint Hills Resources has supported programs, organizations and events that improve our quality of life in our communities. LEARN MORE: Community Partnerships (SPONSORED: Flint Hills Resources Pine Bend refinery)
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HEADING INTO THE WEEKEND
THIS WEEKEND: Via KTTC-TV, VERBATIM: “Candidates for Rochester mayor will be in the hot seat this weekend as they help a local non-profit raise money for a good cause. Officials with The Landing MN say candidates Dr. Jess Garcia, Jerrod Lucker, Benjamin Zastrow and Dr. Wale Elegbade have agreed to take part in a community dunk tank during the organization’s 2nd annual Lace Up for Hope 5K and 1-mile Walk.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4wmyDTS
NEXT WEEK: Via WCCO-Radio, VERBATIM: “The timing of the City of Minneapolis’ Black Business Week, July 27 to Aug. 2, could not be better for Jakesa Thompson, who launched her new business Happy Plate, just a month ago . . . During Black Business Week, Thompson will have several opportunities to network and gather resources for her new business. She’ll also sample and sell her treats.” LISTEN: https://fluence-media.co/4fi0UF5
BEER: Via MplsStPaul, VERBATIM: “From hockey and ice fishing to summer nights on the lake and drinking, there is much debate around the pinnacle of Minnesotan culture. The Brewery Running Series, however, puts it all to rest. In each of the organization’s more than 40 events a year, it brings craft beer and casual running together, offering 5K and 10K races at local breweries for a run, a pint, and a cause. Co-founders Morgan Portz and Nate Herrington brewed up this now national idea over a beer.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3Rwhk3l
FIREFIGHTERS: Via MPR, VERBATIM: “Dozens of wildland firefighters have set up camp on a football field at Memorial High School in Ely to help combat the wildfires in the Boundary Water Canoe Area Wilderness. The firefighters, who come from around the country, began pitching tents there on July 17. While it may seem odd, the choice comes down to logistics. Ideally, housing for response teams should be set up near an incident command post.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3Ru90RG
STORM RECOVERY: Via The Bemidji Pioneer, VERBATIM: “Two Bemidji women who have gone above and beyond to help the community recover from the devastating June 2025 storm were recently selected as recipients of the Dennis Walter Memorial Award at the MNVOAD Conference. MNVOAD, which stands for Minnesota Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster, is an association of organizations that mitigate and alleviate the impact of disasters; provide a forum promoting cooperation, communication, coordination and collaboration; and foster more effective delivery of services to communities affected by disaster, according to its website.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4c0Eh5M
MURALS: Via MPR, VERBATIM: “After the murder of George Floyd, many Twin Cities artists turned sheets of plywood into canvases for grief, anger and protest. The boards had been put up to protect Twin Cities businesses during the civil unrest. Leesa Kelly of Minneapolis has spent the last six years preserving this artwork. Her effort has been a success. But her nonprofit, Memorialize the Movement, is fighting to survive and is planning an emergency fundraiser for Saturday, July 25.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3TTsakL
COMMUNITY SERVICE: Via CCX Media, VERBATIM: “Midway through the 2025-26 school year, Osseo Area Schools introduced a new way for high school students to earn a varsity letter: through community service. Since then, one Park Center student has earned the honor. Logan Corwin, who will soon be a high school senior, cobbled together 120 hours of volunteer work at Maple Grove Fire Explorers, Tree Trust and Feed My Starving Children.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4fuGgQZ
FLAG FOOTBALL: Via Minneapolis-based U.S. Bank, VERBATIM: “U.S. Bank today announced a new $250,000 partnership with national nonprofit GENYOUth, in collaboration with the National Football League, to expand access to flag football for youth across the country, helping more students experience the confidence, teamwork and lifelong wellness benefits that come from participating in sports.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3RSusA7
GOLF: Via Topgolf, VERBATIM: “Sports and entertainment leader Topgolf today announced the renewal of its partnership with First Tee, the youth development organization that empowers young people by building character, confidence and resilience through the game of golf. This announcement comes on the heels of First Tee’s Game Changers Academy, of which Topgolf is a proud partner. The transformative teen leadership experience, which concluded this week in Minneapolis, focuses on self-awareness, community building and inclusive leadership.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4vNXmPI
RONDO DAYS: Via Minnesota Spokesman Recorder, VERBATIM: “A celebration of food, family and legacy took place this past weekend at Martin Luther King Community Center in St. Paul. People from all parts came together on that warm Saturday; not only to soak up the sun, but also to bask in the beauty of community. It was truly a family affair, as the annual reunion offered activities and entertainment for pretty much every age group. There was a senior breakfast for the elders, a ‘youth zone’ for the young ones and plenty of entertainment that appealed to everyone in between.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3TRgoY5
SMITTEN KITTEN: Via City Cast, VERBATIM: “A South Minneapolis sex store used their virality and social media reach to fundraise hundreds of thousands of dollars in mutual aid during Operation Metro Surge. We dive deep into the story of Smitten Kitten, and how they went from almost closing forever to rallying a community behind them. Their partnership with a nonprofit serving Somali women shows how perceived differences fall away in moments of crisis, and why anyone can answer the call to service.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4vLyo3y
SEWING: Via WDIO-TV, VERBATIM: “For several months now, you can hear the hum of a sewing machine at the Damiano Center . . . Her operator is Jason Schooler, founder of the Duluth Sewing Project. He has a background in manufacturing, and was always concerned about the amount of waste that’s left behind. According to his website, the Duluth Sewing Project is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening the community through repair, reuse, education, and partnership.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4fqWQkA
INSURANCE: Via KIMT-TV, VERBATIM: “Atlas Insurance Brokers has donated $13,000 to community-selected nonprofits as part of its ‘25 for 25’ initiative, marking the halfway point of a yearlong campaign to celebrate 25 years of serving the Rochester area.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4fOlZHj
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