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GTTM: From GiveMN via PRNewswire, VERBATIM: “Tens of thousands of donors from Minnesota and around the world gave more than $37 million to 6,556 organizations during Give to the Max Day yesterday, the 16th annual statewide giving event for Minnesota nonprofits and schools. This year's giving total surpassed last year's $34.2 million, setting a new record, previously held in 2021.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/496HTAO
UGM: From Lindsey Peterson via WCCO-Radio, VERBATIM: “WCCO was once again proud to partner with the Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities to raise over $345,000 to provide meals and care for those in need through WCCO's 22nd annual ‘Hunger Mission Radiothon’. The amount raised during this year’s event brings the overall fundraising total to over $4.6 million since it began in 2003.” LISTEN: https://fluence-media.co/3AVXOFl
TOMORROW: Via Minnesota Spokesman Recorder, VERBATIM: “As the holiday season approaches, communities across the Twin Cities are reminded of the power of unity and giving. This Thanksgiving, former University of Minnesota Men’s Basketball standout Willie Burton is proving that greatness extends beyond the court with his inaugural All-Star Giveback, an initiative dedicated to providing 1,000 holiday meals to families in need.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3CCLcDF
TURKEYS: From Hormel via PRNewswire, VERBATIM: “The makers of the JENNIE-O turkey brand — a trusted brand for turkey products around the world — today announced their collaboration with NBC's ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,’ with whom they donated 15,000 whole frozen turkeys to Food Bank For New York City. In all, the JENNIE-O brand team is donating more than 30,000 turkeys this holiday season.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3YZHrzE
MORE: Via NBC, The Tonight Show segment. WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/40UYVzJ
FOOD TRUCK: From Emily Haugen via CCX Media, VERBATIM: “It’s a sure sign of the season of giving: the fourth annual ‘Fill-A-Truck’ holiday donation drive. Volunteers with Two Men and a Truck manned a truck outside Hy-Vee in New Hope on Tuesday asking shoppers to donate a few extra items for PRISM’s food shelf.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/3ZgRFg5
RESCUE: From Eric Chaloux via KSTP-TV, VERBATIM: “A quiet shift on patrol quickly changed for two South St. Paul Police Officers who raced to save a woman from a burning home early Wednesday morning. It was 30 minutes before Sgt. Michael Dahl and Officer Aaron Schmidt were set to get off their shift when the call came across their dispatch radio — a house fire on the 100 Block of Frost Avenue West with people possibly trapped.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/3CPfJhk
RESCUE: From Sydney Dick via Lakeland PBS, VERBATIM: “Two 17-year-old twin brothers from Nevis are being credited with saving three people and their dog out of a sinking boat on a Nevis area lake. That group had gone out duck hunting on First Crow Wing Lake recently when their boat sank and there was no way for them to swim to shore.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/3V4R9PM
DULUTH: From Hayley Raatsi via Northern News Now, VERBATIM: “A new art exhibit is open at the DECC highlighting Duluth and its sister cities. Wednesday was the grand opening for ‘122 Conversations’ featuring artwork by Minnesota native Anne Labovitz. Over six years, Labovitz had 60 Skype or in-person interviews with residents of all five Duluth sister cities worldwide to create the pieces.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/3UZfw1C
HOUSE: From Delane Cleveland via CCX Media, VERBATIM: “New home construction doesn’t normally generate much fanfare. But a home being built at 10190 Peony Lane in Maple Grove isn’t just a ‘normal’ home build. Wednesday morning, dozens gathered in northwest Maple grove to celebrate a construction project based on hope and, above all else, generosity . . . Andover-based Hanson Builders partnered with St. Jude Children’s Research hospital on a program to build what will be Minnesota’s first ‘St. Jude Dream Home Showplace.’” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4eKplaB
MAPLEWOOD: From Cam Bonelli via Minne Inno, VERBATIM: “A Twin Cities nonprofit is looking to raise $4.5 million to build a contract manufacturing hub for growing diverse food businesses. The Tubman Center, which provides shelter, food, housing and legal services in three locations in the metro area, wants to update a commercial kitchen within its Maplewood facility. The kitchen was last used by the Sisters of St. Benedict in the early 2000s.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3ZiDozO
CELL PHONES: From Derek James via WCCO-TV, VERBATIM: “A new Minnesota state law requires school districts or charter schools to adopt a policy on the use of cellphones in school by March of next year. But one nonprofit has gotten a jump start, working with students to help them find a balance between devices in and out of school. A group of students at Two Rivers High School in Mendota Heights meets two or three times a month. They laugh and talk freely, and there isn't a single smartphone in sight. That's the point. They're part of a digital wellbeing club.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/3ZgzNSM
COOKIES: From Delane Cleveland via CCX Media, VERBATIM: “Teachers and staff members in the Osseo School District received a special treat this week. Members of the Osseo-Maple Grove American Legion Auxiliary Unit 172 made a big cookie delivery Thursday to Maple Grove Senior High School in honor of American Education Week.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4fYB32u
EAGLES: From Taylor Rivera and Steve Karnowski via WCCO-Radio, VERBATIM: “Eagle lovers around the world who were crushed by the live-streamed collapse of a nest housing two birds and their chick will get another viewing opportunity when a new eagle camera goes live on Thursday. The ever popular eagle will return to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources site and will start streaming in a new location with a focus on a breeding pair of bald eagles.” LISTEN: https://fluence-media.co/4eFrxA7
MORE: From the Minnesota DNR via YouTube, the live video. WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4fYFSIX
TREES: Via KTTC-TV, VERBATIM: “For the 36th year in a row, the Rochester Morning Pride Lions Club are bringing close to a thousand trees to their sale site near the Sam’s Club parking lot in northwest Rochester . . . Around $35,000 was raised last year and distributed to several southeast Minnesota non-profit organizations.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/3YYOYyB
GRANTS: From Polaris via PRNewswire, VERBATIM: “Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII), announced it is donating nearly $85,000 to off-road vehicles (ORV), all-terrain vehicles (ATV) and snowmobile riding clubs, and organizations across the United States and Canada as a part of its TRAILS GRANTS program. The TRAILS GRANTS program offers support to organizations and programs that promote safe and responsible riding, facilitate trail preservation, and help protect the environment and natural resources that are a part of the off-road trail systems.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4g35CUN
FOUNDATION: From Minneapolis-based Nepsis via Business Wire, VERBATIM: “Nepsis, Inc., a national financial advisor and investment management firm, has officially launched the Nepsis Foundation. The foundation aims to enable the firm, its clients and the Pearson family to leave a lasting legacy and advance its ethos of Giving With Clarity. Through its unique approach, the Nepsis Foundation strives to make impactful contributions while helping donors experience the profound significance of purposeful giving.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3OmzAY2
HUMANE SOCIETY: From Kevin Miller via CCX Media, VERBATIM: “The Animal Humane Society is asking the community for financial help to continue supporting our four-legged friends. An anonymous donor is tripling donations to the agency up to $50,000 this week.” QUOTE: “For us, the money that comes from the community — that is, about 60 percent of our entire budget comes through donations,” said Brittany Baumann, spokesperson for the Animal Humane Society. “The other 40 percent is from our services that we provide, whether that’s the adoption fee that you might pay, taking a behavior or training class with us.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/490FcRc
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