An attorney from Brooklyn Park has a new side gig: alternate on Team USA’s curling team. WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4qoCY5K
An AP/NORC poll shows who gives to crowdfunding campaigns and how much. SEE: https://fluence-media.co/3Nconfh
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BUSINESS EXCELLENCE: Flint Hills Resources was just awarded the 2025 Large Business of the Year award from the Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce at their annual Business Excellence Awards celebration. The award celebrates the outstanding achievements of businesses that exemplify the thriving and growing spirit of Dakota County. The businesses honored make an impact and contribute to the continued success of our community. LEARN MORE: About the Pine Bend refinery. (SPONSORED: Flint Hills Resources Pine Bend refinery)
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GOOD UP NORTH
HIBBING: Via Northern News Now, VERBATIM: “In just two days, a Hibbing High School social studies class turned compassion into action, raising more than $200 to help a fellow student. Dana Lindstrom’s 8th-grade class raised money for 15-year-old Hibbing High School student Leland Bye, who needed support for an upcoming spinal fusion surgery.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4pADzAn
REBA THE HEN: Via MPR, VERBATIM: “A northern Minnesota woman is starting out the new year with an unexpected windfall for charity, all thanks to one lucky chicken. Reba the hen’s unlikely story of survival amid the roaring flames of last spring’s devastating Camp House Fire went viral all around the country, and her fame has helped raise thousands of dollars for families who are still struggling to recover and rebuild from the disastrous wildfire.” LISTEN/SEE: https://fluence-media.co/4juOxpH
LIFESAVERS: Via Lakeland PBS, VERBATIM: “The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Enforcement Division recently recognized nine conservation officers for their lifesaving efforts in the past few months, including several from the immediate Lakeland viewing area.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4r5vdSz
A GENEROUS COMMUNITY
NONPROFITS: Via Minnesota Monthly, VERBATIM: “Minnesota’s nonprofit community plays a vital role in shaping a stronger, more connected state. These organizations are making a difference every day, and here we celebrate their impact, their stories, and the people behind the work.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4jDlfoY
POPCORN: Via Lakeland PBS, VERBATIM: “Over the course of last fall, Bemidji Scout Troop 25 sold popcorn and raised funds to go to the National Jamboree in the summer. But along with raising money to go on their trip, the Scouts also collected donations for their ‘Heroes and Helpers’ initiative.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4qM02LQ
MEDIA: Via Star Tribune, VERBATIM: “Tom Oszman, whose TCMediaNow showcases old local TV footage, says there’s one clip he’d love to track down. ‘David Letterman did an audition at Channel 9 in the 1970s. He was going to do weather here potentially,’ Oszman said. ‘People have claimed they’ve seen it.’ Oszman founded the nonprofit in 2009 to crowdsource, preserve and showcase lost gems from the Twin Cities’ broadcast history.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3Z5niIE
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
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UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES
NEXT MONTH: Via Minnesota Dental Association, VERBATIM: “Minnesota dentists will offer free dental care to children in need on February 6 and 7, 2026, and appointments are available now. Hundreds of dental professionals are volunteering in clinics across the state through the Minnesota Dental Association‘s (MDA) Give Kids a Smile program.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3NafWRz
GRANTS: Via AARP Minnesota, 2026 grant opportunities. SEE: https://fluence-media.co/4qexESI
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