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Can a golfer with serious mobility issues still play? A St. Paul manufacturer says they can. SEE: https://fluence-media.co/4nL9e1f
A Minneapolis music shop owner painstakingly pieced together a broken record, restoring a piece of Minnesota music history dating back to 1944. LISTEN: https://fluence-media.co/4nX3MZz
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70-YEAR LEGACY OF CONTINUOUS TRANSFORMATION. Innovation has been synonymous with the Flint Hills Resources Pine Bend refinery since it was established 70 years ago. Today, Pine Bend operates with cutting-edge leak detection technologies, the largest solar installation of its kind, a community-driven water-recycling system, and numerous other advancements. These innovations have allowed Pine Bend to produce more of the fuels and other products we all need, while continually finding ways to use fewer resources and minimize emissions. LEARN MORE: Environmental, Health, and Safety at Pine Bend refinery (SPONSORED: Flint Hills Resources Pine Bend refinery)
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VIRGINIA: Via Mesabi Tribune, VERBATIM: “North St. Louis County Habitat for Humanity held a dedication on Tuesday to celebrate a milestone for one of its partner families on their path to home ownership. The ceremony was held at the future home of Wendy Breckenridge and her son, Jon Norlinder on Tuesday in Virginia.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4nPaeSb
GOLDEN VALLEY: Via CCX Media, VERBATIM: “Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute is opening its doors to the community even more than before with a new studio space. Fitness instructors showed off the new studio this week. It’s located on the second floor of the institute’s Golden Valley building. Neighbors were able to come in and try out a short fitness class on Wednesday.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/46GvNNM
NEXTGEN: Via Minnesota Spokesman Recorder, VERBATIM: “NextStep Runway made a bold Minneapolis debut Sept. 19–21 with a three-day fashion camp and runway show that brought together emerging models, designers, and industry professionals for a weekend of training, creativity, and celebration of Minnesota’s growing fashion scene. The inaugural event, founded and produced by creative director and fashion photographer Charles Jah, drew more than 20 local models and four designers to a downtown venue transformed into a fashion hub. Over the course of the weekend, attendees sharpened their skills, built their networks, and stepped into a professional environment that felt more like New York Fashion Week than a first-year event in the Midwest.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4gQhdIo
CHALK: Via Northern News Now, VERBATIM: “Students at Harbor City International School raised awareness on environmental issues Thursday with sidewalk chalk. Students came outside for their science class at 4th Ave. West and Michigan Street. They had chalk and sketched messages of environmental awareness on the sidewalks.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/42c9rSY
ZOOS: Via news release from the Minnesota Zoo, VERBATIM: “The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) has recognized the Minnesota Zoo, John Ball Zoo, and Assiniboine Park Conservancy with top honors for the 2025 North American Conservation Award for their groundbreaking and collaborative work to save the critically endangered Poweshiek skipperling butterfly.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4pFGc4W
HOUSING: Via Northern News Now, VERBATIM: “A once-vacant Duluth building is reopening to help support mothers facing homelessness. Operating out of the old YWCA building, Divine Konnections Hope and Healing Center is dedicated to providing a safe and stable environment for young BIPOC mothers between the ages of 18-24 who have found themselves without a stable home. Live music and food helped celebrate the first day of the program’s operations in the Spirit Valley neighborhood.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4gIbfsV
PLAYGROUND: Via Axios, VERBATIM: “Loring Park kids have Austin, Texas, to thank for a new playground coming to the Minneapolis neighborhood. State of the slides: The popular Loring Greenway playground was dismantled last November with little notice due to safety concerns raised during an inspection. City officials initially said the costly replacement set wouldn’t be installed until next spring.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/46G5PtU
SCHOOL MEALS: Via news release from Chanhassen-based Life Time, VERBATIM: “With more attention than ever being placed on the ingredients in school meals, the Life Time Foundation continues its nearly-15-year-dedication to youth nutrition by supporting school food professionals in their efforts to eliminate ultra-processed foods. One of its most impactful resources, Green Onion – a free, online tool – has become a valuable resource for schools nationwide that are diligently working to improve the nutritional integrity of their meals.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4nmyds1
VETERANS: Via Northern News Now, VERBATIM: “More than $5 million is headed to Minnesota to help with housing for our veterans. The Department of Veterans Affairs announced on Wednesday that $5.5 million in federal funding is going to the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans. The grant will help veterans access housing services, healthcare, transportation, and more.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4gDyoMW
NEXT WEEK: Via KIMT-TV, VERBATIM: “North Star Honor Flight is gearing up for its second journey to Washington, D.C., on September 30, transporting 83 veterans and 78 guardians. This initiative, known as Mission 2, offers veterans from World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam Era, along with terminally ill veterans, an all-expense-paid trip to the nation’s capital. The trip allows them to reflect and witness the nation’s gratitude firsthand.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4mux941
PAVSA: Via WDIO-TV, VERBATIM: “PAVSA, or the Program to Aid Victims of Sexual Assault, is celebrating 50 years of service in the Northland. The program was started in 1975 with just a small group of people. The once grassroots effort now offers advocacy and legal services. Therapists and nurses are there to help in the aftermath of sexual assault.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/3KjQ1We
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)
MCKNIGHT: Via Sahan Journal, VERBATIM: “The humble facade of two, 140-year-old storefronts in downtown Minneapolis conceals a building on the cutting edge of clean energy technology. The McKnight Foundation’s new headquarters on Washington Avenue is a fully decarbonized, 45,000-square-foot building. The Minnesota-based nonprofit is one of the largest philanthropic organizations in the country and provides millions of dollars in grants for environmental initiatives each year. When the foundation moved into a new headquarters this summer, it committed to a major retrofit.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4mC7PJB
BIO-TECHNE: Via news release from Minneapolis-based Bio-Techne, VERBATIM: “Bio-Techne Corporation (NASDAQ: TECH), a global provider of life science tools, reagents, and diagnostic products, today released its 2025 Corporate Sustainability Report, underscoring the company’s commitment to advancing human health while protecting the planet.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3IuDVZQ REPORT: https://fluence-media.co/4pGH6hJ
CARINGBRIDGE: Via Bloomington-based CaringBridge, VERBATIM: “CaringBridge today announced that Tia Newcomer, who has served as CEO since 2021, will be transitioning out of her role as CEO, stepping down at the end of the year. To ensure continuity and stability, the CaringBridge Board of Directors has appointed Stephanie Schmid, Chief Growth Officer, as President effective Oct 1, 2025, and as Interim CEO, effective Jan 1, 2026.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3IvpdBO
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