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VOTING: From Delane Cleveland via CCX Media, VERBATIM: “During an AP English class at Wayzata High School, the students’ ideas are free-flowing. Tuesday’s lesson: trying to determine whether a cheating scandal took place in a certain piece of literature. ‘‘Wayward’ is like, he’s a wayward lost soul,’ said Wayzata senior Markus Wessman, quoting a piece from the text . . . Wessman, however, has more than a passive interest in politics. He is the founder of The Youth Voter Project, it’s a student-led organization dedicated to registering or pre-registering youth throughout Minnesota.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/48CfdiV
SPECIAL OLYMPICS: From Minneapolis-based Donaldson via Business Wire, VERBATIM: “Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI), a leading worldwide provider of innovative filtration products and solutions, announced that it has committed to be a partner of the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games set to take place in June 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3NC7SGn
AURORA: Via Minnesota Aurora, VERBATIM: “In the two months since launching its second Community Ownership campaign, Minnesota Aurora has raised over $500,000. Using the platform WeFunder.com, people can buy shares in Aurora starting at $100. Since launching the second round on August 29th, over 1200 people have invested.”
DOGS: From Kevin Miller via CCX Media, VERBATIM: “The therapy dogs in the Brooklyn Center police and fire departments are like any other staff member. Brooklyn, a golden retriever that was donated to the city, has ‘been a very welcome part of our fire family,’ said Brooklyn Center Fire Chief Todd Berg. ‘She comes and goes everywhere with me. She is involved with fire calls.’ Meanwhile, a second retriever named Rex is very much at home in the Brooklyn Center Police Department. He and Brooklyn are brother and sister.” QUOTE: “Almost every single call or place that I go to, [Rex will] go with,” said Brooklyn Center Police Cmdr. Tony Gruenig. “Rex is a very laid back, easy going, kind of like a Scooby Doo kind of dog.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/40gvx6A
SOLAR: Via Alexandria Echo Press, VERBATIM: “Nonprofit group Solar United Neighbors announced the launch of the Lakes and Prairies Solar Co-op to help area residents go solar. ‘If you’ve ever thought about going solar, now’s your chance,’ John Anderson, Minnesota Program Associate for Solar United Neighbors, said in a press release. ‘The solar co-op provides hands-on support to help members feel confident in their decision to go solar.’ The co-op is free to join and open to homeowners and business owners in Becker, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens, Traverse and Wilkins counties. Together, co-op members will learn about solar energy and use their numbers to buy individual solar systems at a discounted group price.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4hi4VIw
AWARD: Via The Bemidji Pioneer, VERBATIM: “At its annual recognition event, the Northwest Minnesota Foundation honored six awardees from throughout the region who are championing community. Deb McGregor, of Bemidji, received a Community Compass Award. These awards celebrate individuals, businesses, community leaders, nonprofits and partners whose work and efforts are strengthening our communities to build tomorrow’s best future for all who live and work in Northwest Minnesota, a release said.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4e3ropZ
FIREFIGHTER: Via KAAL-TV, VERBATIM: “The Minnesota State Fire Chiefs Association has awarded Albert Lea Fire Captain Trevor DeRaad as their Fire Prevention Officer of the Year. Deputy Fire Chief Jeff Laskowske nominated DeRaad for the award, citing his dedication to public safety and fire risk reduction.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/48oxdgc
MORE: Lakeland PBS reports Garrison’s Jen Elleraas is Minnesota’s Fire Officer of the Year. WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/48nO6I6
HUMANE SOCIETY: From Delane Cleveland via CCX Media, VERBATIM: “In order for nonprofits like the Animal Humane Society to function, it requires a lot of hands-on-deck. Including those who come to the Golden Valley shelter without taking on a salary . . . There are now more than a thousand volunteers who help at the AHS, but there are few who can say they’ve done it as long as Joan Corbett. ‘Well, on record, it’s 25 years. But it’s been more than that, I think,’ said Corbett. The former social worker has a knack for giving back. In her 25 years of volunteer service, she’s worked in a number of different roles. But there’s been one constant — she only works with dogs.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/3Uq3xcZ
HUNGER: Via Minnesota Grocers Association, VERBATIM: “Since 2008, the Minnesota Grocers Association’s (MGA) hunger campaigns have provided over 44 million meals to families in Minnesota and have set a goal of raising 1 million meals for 2024. The MGA is encouraging consumers statewide to Bag Hunger in their neighborhoods by shopping at participating retailers during the 2024 Bag Hunger Campaign. All food and monetary contributions collected in-store will go to provide much-needed support to local food banks and shelves to benefit hungry Minnesota families. The Bag Hunger Campaign is a three-way partnership with grocers, vendors, and consumers aimed at increasing donations to Minnesota food shelves. The MGA coordinates the program across the state and has over 300 retail participants and 11 vendor partners.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4dT1LYV
GOODWILL: Via Northern News Now, VERBATIM: “It was a night of ghosts, goblins, hippies and witches at the second annual ‘Ghoulwill Halloween Bash.’ About 150 people came out for the True North Goodwill fundraising event at Clyde Iron Works Thursday. The night included live music, a costume contest and a silent auction. It’s a chance to support Goodwill’s mission of inspiring transformation through career development and navigation.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/3Yo2wDg
GREAT LAKES: From Ava Kian via MinnPost, VERBATIM: “A Minnesota conservation group wants to focus on land protection and restoration near the St. Louis River as a part of a multi-state initiative known as the Greater Lakes Promise, an effort to improve water quality in the Great Lakes. According to Carrie Jennings, the research and policy director at Freshwater, a nonprofit leading the initiative, water quality problems in many states have arisen from conventional agriculture. While that’s a concern in Minnesota, it’s not as pressing to the Minnesota Land Trust, a conservation group whose focus is the St. Louis River watershed in the Duluth area.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3AepapW
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DONATION: Via Lakeville-based Post Consumer Brands, VERBATIM: “Today, Post Consumer Brands, a leading cereal and pet food manufacturer with headquarters in Minnesota, announced it has donated $500,000 to Second Harvest Heartland. The donation will benefit the Make Hunger History initiative, which aims to cut hunger in half for all Minnesotans by 2030.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/48mrurs
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