11 Minnesota-connected athletes, two of them guides, will compete in the Paralympic Games beginning today. SEE: https://fluence-media.co/4li88KI
A Minnesota author partnered with Stephen King on a project now set to be released in book form. READ: https://fluence-media.co/4rkvEId
What’s it like to explore the Boundary Waters via dogsled? SEE: https://fluence-media.co/40gz7MV
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NEXT MONTH: Via KARE-TV, VERBATIM: “The PACER Center is hosting its annual gala to raise money for children and young adults with disabilities. The Minnesota nonprofit offers resources for parent training and advocacy, assistive technology and social inclusion programs.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4lil4QK
SGT AMOR: Via WCCO-TV, VERBATIM: “The husband of the Minnesota soldier killed last weekend in Kuwait says he hopes to honor her with a memorial greenhouse.
Sgt. First Class Nicole Amor, 39, died Sunday during an attack by an unmanned aircraft system at Port Shuaiba, says the U.S. Department of Defense . . . In a social media post Wednesday, Joey Amor honored his wife as ‘an amazing soldier, but more than that she was an amazing wife, mother, and friend.’ He also said she loved gardening, through which ‘she found peace and joy.’” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/3PjgDJe
DNR: Via Lakeland PBS, VERBATIM: “A conservation officer in the Cass Lake area has been named the Minnesota Department of Natural Resource’s 2025 Conservation Officer of the Year. Patrick McGowan and four other conservation officers received awards last week during a ceremony at Camp Ripley, according to a press release from the DNR.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4b7bz1V
160 YEARS: Via Lakeland PBS, VERBATIM: “Beltrami County is celebrating its 160th birthday as an official county in Minnesota. Beltrami County was established by the Minnesota State legislature on the guidance of the Minnesota Historical Society on February 28th, 1866, creating a system of local governance to serve the residents of the region. Over the past 160 years, the people of Beltrami County have developed farms, towns, Tribal communities, and public institutions.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/3OQsUVr
RELATED: Via Lakeland PBS, VERBATIM: “In other History Center news, the Beltrami County Historical Society recently opened up a new library inside the building with centuries worth of historical documents gathered in one place. The Louis and Mary Lou Marchand Library and Archives was welcomed to the Bemidji area with a ribbon cutting at the end of February.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4udN8Zi
LAW SCHOOL: Via Mitchell Hamline, VERBATIM: “The National Jurist recognized Mitchell Hamline on its prestigious Justice & Opportunity Honor Roll in the winter 2026 edition of preLaw magazine, which celebrates law schools that deliver concrete mechanisms—admissions, affordability strategies, flexible program design, and student support—that open the legal profession to those historically excluded.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4lhvHDh
THRIFT STORE: Via Minnesota Spokesman Recorder, VERBATIM: “On the corner of 37th and Chicago Avenue in South Minneapolis, just a block away from George Perry Floyd Square, a memorial site that has come to symbolize both grief and resilience, sits Thrifty Nifty, a Black-owned thrift store built on faith, perseverance and a deep commitment to the surrounding community . . . At a time when inflation is impacting everyone, Thrifty Nifty emphasizes quality and affordability. [Mary Ferguson] sees her shop as an act of service to others in her community. If someone walks through her doors in need, she finds a way to help.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4bd9Sjz
CLAY: Via MplsStPaul, VERBATIM: “Minnesota’s relationship with clay runs deep, and since 1990, Northern Clay Center has been the place where that legacy lives and evolves. What began as a home for ceramic artists in the Seward neighborhood (Joan Mondale was a founding member) has grown into a community hub where seasoned makers and curious beginners come to roll up their sleeves, experiment, and connect.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4lfvDEb
MAYO: Via Rochester Post Bulletin, VERBATIM: “Mayo Clinic spent $157 million on charity care in 2025, continuing an upward trend since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The figure is included in the health system’s 2025 consolidated financial report, posted publicly on the U.S. government’s Electronic Municipal Market Access website on Tuesday, March 3. The 2025 spending is up from $130 million in 2024 and is triple the amount Mayo Clinic spent on charity care in 2021: $49 million, its lowest figure in recent history.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4d4zn9g
BROOKLYN PARK: Via CCX Media, VERBATIM: “Construction on Brooklyn Park’s new teen center, known as The Wood, is finally complete. The project triples the size of the Zanewood Recreation Center and gives teens and young adults a larger place to hang out, exercise and learn job skills.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4rpcIbu
NEW CEO: Via CaringBridge, VERBATIM: “CaringBridge today announced the appointment of Stephanie Schmid as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Schmid has served as Interim CEO since October 2025, providing steady leadership and continuity during a period of transition. In her role, she will continue advancing CaringBridge’s vision to ensure no one goes through a health journey alone.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3OJsKzg
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