mn good | KDWB Helps Annunciation Dad Honor His Son, Warroad Students Succeed with Help from Next Door
9.5.25
A Bemidji athlete will represent her hometown in the Adaptive CrossFit Games. WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/460Sa01
Speaking of athletes… the Lynx players known as @Stud.Budz did an interview and photo shoot with Vogue. SEE: https://fluence-media.co/3JR8Boe
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CELEBRATING 70 YEARS: The Pine Bend refinery in Rosemount is a landmark like no other – the tall columns and bright lights can be seen from miles away. Generations of workers have helped operate, maintain and transform the refinery, making it one of the nation’s most innovative and efficient energy facilities of its kind. This year, Flint Hills Resources celebrates 70 years of dedicated employees at the Pine Bend refinery who have produced the fuels that help move us forward. LEARN MORE: About the Pine Bend refinery (SPONSORED: Flint Hills Resources Pine Bend refinery)
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FLETCHER: Via Bring Me The News, VERBATIM: “The father of Fletcher Merkel, who was one of two children killed in last week's shooting at Annunciation Church, made an unexpected call to 101.3 KDWB on Tuesday to share an emotional memory and on behalf of his beloved son. During a segment of the ‘Falen and Colt’ show, co-host Falen Bonsett took a phone call and was surprised to hear Jesse Merkel was on the line. He had a simple and heartbreaking request: to replay a segment of the show from July, during which his son made an appearance.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/41EOsrI
MORE: From Falen and Colt via Instagram, the call. LISTEN: https://fluence-media.co/4nhmaMm
NEXT STEP: Via WCCO-TV, VERBATIM: “When tragedy struck Annunciation Catholic Church last week, and children were rushed to nearby hospitals, 10 patients landed at HCMC in downtown Minneapolis. A team trained to show up—and show support—was at the ready . . . The group is part of Next Step, a violence intervention program designed to connect survivors of injuries like gunshot wounds with resources and support. They are also there for their families.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4nfL7aK
DEBATE: Via MPR, VERBATIM: “This school year, Lakeville resident Alice Yi will be one of 12 high school students representing the United States in international debate competitions as part of the USA Debate Team. The National Speech & Debate Association announced the new team last month. The Lakeville South High School senior is the only team member from Minnesota.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4n6Yevz
SPECIAL OLYMPICS: Via news release from Special Olympics, VERBATIM: “As excitement builds for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, Special Olympics Minnesota (SOMN), in collaboration with the 2026 USA Games and presenting sponsor Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union, today announced the launch of 26 Weeks of Giving, a powerful new initiative aimed at celebrating and supporting inclusion across Minnesota.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4mKUX4x
PILOTS: Via news release from Textron Aviation, VERBATIM: “Multi-platinum country music artist Dierks Bentley has officially pledged his support for the 2026 Special Olympics Airlift, where hundreds of athletes and coaches will be transported to the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota’s Twin Cities on Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker aircraft. In doing so, Bentley is calling on fellow pilots across the nation to join him in this extraordinary mission, which enables champions from all corners of the nation to travel to and from the host city, regardless of financial or logistical challenges.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3I81FTc
NEXT MONTH: Via news release from HDSA, VERBATIM: “The Minnesota Chapter of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA) will host the 2025 Team Hope Walk - Twin Cities on Saturday, October 4th at Hyland Lake Park, 10145 East Bush Lake Road Bloomington MN, 55438. Registration starts at 9:00 AM and the event starts at 10:00 AM. All proceeds support HDSA’s mission to improve the lives of people affected by Huntington’s disease (HD) and their families.” MORE: https://fluence-media.co/4lZolDa
NOV 14: Via nonprofit Best Buddies in Minnesota, VERBATIM: “Champion of the Year is an annual fundraising competition organized by our staff, Event Committee, and Advisory Board, featuring a select group of individuals, professionals, and community leaders. These philanthropic trailblazers compete to raise the most funds for Best Buddies and earn the ultimate title of Champion of the Year.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/45XmNU0
WARROAD: Via MplsStPaul, VERBATIM: “Many Minnesotans don’t realize that small-town Warroad, Minnesota, right at the top of the state near the Northwest Angle, has a secret weapon that helps many of its high school graduates finish college close to debt-free: a generous local family with giant industry ties. The Marvin family, founders of the lauded Marvin window company based practically right next to the high school, has long helped the school (and community) fund various buildings and projects. But one of the family’s most impressive contributions is the William S. and Margaret I. Marvin Scholarship.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4m10Auq
SCHOOL SUPPLIES: Via Insight News, VERBATIM: “Greater Twin Cities United Way (GTCUW) last month celebrated the 10th anniversary of Action Day – a community-wide initiative to ensure local students return to school with the supplies they need to thrive in the classroom and beyond. Since its inception, Action Day has supported 375,000 students. Action Day 2025, presented by Target, was hosted by the Minnesota Wild and made possible thanks to partnerships with the Minnesota professional sports teams, corporate and nonprofit partners, school districts, and volunteers.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4mQW42X
NEXT WEEK: Via WCCO-Radio, VERBATIM: “On the evening of September 12, educators, alumni, civic leaders, partners and members of the community will mark 15 years of accomplishments by Teach for America Twin Cities with a festive fundraising event at the Minneapolis Institute of Art . . . Founded in 2009, TFA recruits, develops, and supports a diverse network of 70,000 equity-driven leaders. Some 415 TFA Corps Members have taught in over 60 schools across the Twin Cities, impacting the education of 35,000 students. The local alumni network includes 950 leaders.” LISTEN: https://fluence-media.co/3VlIaK9
NEXTGEN: Via news release from 3M, VERBATIM: “The 10 finalists for the 2025 3M Young Scientist Challenge have spent the summer working with 3M scientist mentors to refine their projects ahead of the final contest at the 3M Innovation Center in St. Paul, Minnesota, Oct. 13-14. An exclusive mentorship with a 3M scientist is one of the perks of being named a finalist in the Young Scientist Challenge finalist. It's the nation's premier middle school science competition from 3M and Discovery Education, giving students in grades 5-8 a chance to compete for a $25,000 grand prize and the title of ‘America's Top Young Scientist.’” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4mOEjkR
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)
TONIGHT: Via KQDS-TV, VERBATIM: “St. Luke’s Foundation will host its 22nd annual Circle of Light Gala – Ribbons of Hope on Friday, September 5. This year’s event will raise funds to bring comfort, dignity, and hope to patients facing cancer through St. Luke’s Cancer Care Fund.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/3I9HyE6
SUNDAY: Via WDIO-TV, VERBATIM: “The Felgemaker organ looms over the lofted open space of Sacred Heart Music Center. It’s been there since 1898, making the instrument over 125 years old. Sacred Heart used to be the Duluth Cathedral and then a parish church . . . Sacred Heart Resident Organist Charles Sundquist said it’s rare to have an instrument of this age and size that’s still in working order . . . Sundquist will direct the first in a series of concerts put on by the Friends of the Felgemaker to raise funds for organ maintenance. Dan Forrest’s ‘Requiem for the Living’ will played at 3 Sunday afternoon at Sacred Heart.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4g7HukV
THIS MONTH: Via WCCO-Radio, VERBATIM: “Bremer Bank customers who visit one of their banking centers on September 18 and 19 may not see all of their familiar team members. Those employees may be absent from their usual stations because they are out volunteering to serve the community.” LISTEN: https://fluence-media.co/4m1Tk1g
AI: Via news release from the Mark Cuban Foundation, VERBATIM: “The Mark Cuban Foundation, in partnership with Perficient, will host a no-cost Artificial Intelligence Bootcamp for high school students in Minneapolis this fall. The program is open to students in grades 9–12 and will take place over three consecutive Saturdays – November 1, 8, and 15, 2025 – from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Meals, transportation assistance, and technology will be provided at no cost.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3HTW82H
GUARDIAN: Via Minnesota Spokesman Recorder, VERBATIM: “Minneapolis community leader and journalist Al Brown was honored with the 2025 Southside Back In The Day Guardian of the Story Award for decades of service to the Black Press and the Twin Cities community. Presented by Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder publisher Tracey Williams-Dillard, the award recognizes Brown’s balanced reporting, preservation of local history, and commitment to uplifting Black voices.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3JO7AgP
LIFESAVER: Via WDIO-TV, VERBATIM: “A DNR conservation officer stationed in International Falls has been awarded a lifesaving award. The DNR said CO Curtis Simonson offered to help find a missing man back in July. Simonson learned the missing man, Donald Larson, was in his 80s, diabetic, and had been driving a Jeep. Simonson began checking trails and noticed grass that had been matted down by vehicle tires. He drove down the trail, turned a corner, and saw a Jeep stuck in the middle of the trail.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4lZEQyQ
BROOKLYN PARK: Via CCX Media, VERBATIM: “If one man’s trash is another’s treasure, then the warehouse on the corner of 93rd and Winnetka avenues in Brooklyn Park is akin to finding a pot of gold. ‘I feel like I’m living in a field of dreams most days, where it’s like, if you build it, they will come,’ said Robin Henrichsen, director of Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity ReStore. The ReStore is a nonprofit retail outlet aimed at bargain hunters, subcontractors and do-it-yourselfers.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3JMENcA
CTC: Via MplsStPaul, VERBATIM: “Rick Dildine stepped into the role of artistic director at Children’s Theatre Company just over a year ago. And since then, working at CTC has been a dream for Dildine. Now, he is getting ready to show his CTC directorial debut of Treasure Island.” QUOTE: “I wanted to do something that had an impact on young people's lives, and Children's Theatre Company is the continent's largest theater for young people,” Dildine said. “It's been a tremendous year.” Q&A: https://fluence-media.co/4g4b4HW
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