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BIPARTISANSHIP: Via Minnesota House, VERBATIM: “State Representative Mary Frances Clardy (DFL-Inver Grove Heights) has been appointed by the Citizens League to the Minnesota Legislative Exchange (MLE), a first-in-the-nation initiative designed to build trust and forge bipartisan relationships among state legislators . . . Led by the Citizens League, a Minnesota nonpartisan nonprofit focused on civic engagement and public policy solutions, the MLE pairs legislators from opposite political parties to visit each other's districts. The program emphasizes connecting representatives from dissimilar districts across geography, culture, politics, and demographics.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4idXdhX
FIREFIGHTER: Via Northern News Now, VERBATIM: “Tim Smith has served as a volunteer firefighter and EMT for over a decade and is now in need of support of his own after being diagnosed with prostate cancer. Smith, 48, will require surgery in June, and his mother-in-law created a GoFundMe to help support Smith and his family with medical bills while he recovers.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/3Ri2j1t
FOOD WASTE: Via CCX Media, VERBATIM: “According to U.S. Department of Agriculture statistics, it’s estimated that between 30 to 40 percent of the nation’s food supply ends up in the trash — a startling figure considering millions of Americans go hungry. But a food pantry in Crystal is working to rescue that food . . . Grocery stores like Hy-Vee take part in Second Harvest Heartland’s Food Rescue program, donating items near the end of their ‘use-by’ dates. ‘Everything is needed, because we are a little mini-store for our clients,’ said NEAR Food Shelf Director Thea Bruley.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/3Y1z0Eh
GOLF: Via Axios, VERBATIM: “Kids and teens can get a free golf lesson from pro athletes and celebrities who play golf through a new Bank of America initiative . . . The clinics will take place in 25 regions and be available to families who sign up for a one-year membership to Youth on Course, a nonprofit that makes golf more financially accessible to children.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/42xUx95
SCHOOL LUNCH: Via CCX Media, VERBATIM: “Cook Novellette Murray used a large white paddle to stir a concoction never-before served in the Brooklyn Center Elementary School cafe. She’s preparing a meal using a recipe she brought from home . . . Intermingled with the chicken wings in the pan are potatoes, scallions, mixed veggies and thyme. She’s preparing jerk chicken at two different spice levels — one to serve to younger students and one for high schoolers . . . The mix of spice levels are fitting for a school where students come from a wide array of backgrounds.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4cxgsBy
TECH HUB: Via Essentia Health, VERBATIM: “Through the community health needs assessment (CHNA) process, Essentia Health is constantly striving to make an impact on the communities we are privileged to serve by understanding and addressing the most pressing needs. In Deer River, Minnesota, one of the needs identified was limited internet access. We found it was a significant barrier for youth education and social connection. Recognizing this, Essentia in 2022 partnered with Smart North, a Minnesota-based nonprofit, to create the Deer River Community Tech Hub.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4jczVKA
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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)
NEXT MONTH: Via MinnPost, VERBATIM: “An art museum and a health insurance company don’t seem like the likeliest of partners. But for four years, the Teen Perspectives program, supported by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota and run by the Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) has allowed students to reflect on issues of health equity. High school students, alongside artists from around the Twin Cities, work with different mediums and discover their individual artistic voice during the program. It culminated with students creating their own exhibit, featuring works of art centered on race and health equity.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4cB9VpJ
NEXT MONTH: Via Mesabi Tribune, VERBATIM: “A local energy cooperative is bringing volunteers of all ages together to spruce up a popular state park ahead of the summer season.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3GbVdcA
PARKS: Via Bring Me The News, VERBATIM: “A Minnesota state park and forest hiking trail, both on the North Shore, are in the running to be named the best in the nation. Gooseberry Falls State Park and Devil's Kettle Trail at Judge C.R. Magney State Park are among the nominees in this year's USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice awards.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/42FMozw
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