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For what may be the first time ever, a high school hockey game will be broadcast in Ojibwe. READ: https://fluence-media.co/4b3eXg6
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WILD ABOUT READING: Join more than 800 Minnesota classrooms and 30,000 students participating in the “Wild About Reading” program, a partnership with Flint Hills Resources which encourages students to read more using Minnesota Wild-branded posters, reading logs, and bookmarks. Teachers set weekly reading goals and give certificates to students who complete the four-week program. Fun program incentives include classroom visits from the Wild’s mascot, Nordy – and the team dog, Paulie; a pair of tickets to a Wild home game, player signed pucks and photos; and a pizza party for a classroom. LEARN MORE: Wild About Reading (SPONSORED: Flint Hills Resources Pine Bend refinery)
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GOOD IN THE COMMUNITY
CAR REPAIR: Via KSTP-TV, VERBATIM: “The Lift Garage on Lake Street in Minneapolis is a nonprofit that serves low-income Minnesotans. Customers who qualify pay $25 an hour for labor and receive parts at a discount.” QUOTE: “That’s substantially lower than what you see in a market rate shop, and we only have a small markup on parts,” The Lift Garage Service Manager, Atom Robinson, said. “We’re Minnesota’s only nonprofit garage. We have folks come in every day and say, ‘My friend mentioned they got their car fixed here. Can I find out if I’m eligible for getting my car fixed as well?’” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/49zTGbf
HAIRCUTS: Via St. Cloud Live, VERBATIM: “MCF-St. Cloud, which serves as an ‘intake facility,’ is the only Minnesota correctional facility currently offering a barber program, according to officials. While the average stay of an inmate at the facility is three to six months, depending on the severity of their offense, those enrolled in the barber program — first introduced in 1949 although taking periodic breaks — have been certain to complete the 18-month course. The program accounts for nearly 20% of all barbers in the state, [instructor Joe Wenning] said, including participants from MCF-Moose Lake that once offered the program.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3YEqn2p
HISTORY: Via Star Tribune, VERBATIM: “The oldest surviving limestone house in St. Paul is being rebuilt at a new address and with a new purpose, the culmination of a yearslong preservation campaign. On Wednesday, sheltered from the harsh cold and wind in a greenhouse of clear plastic tarps, workers laid two cornerstones — 1852 and 2026— to commemorate the construction and reconstruction dates of the Justus Ramsey House.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4qO7upI
MORE HISTORY: Via Minnesota Monthly, VERBATIM: “Raise a glass (or maybe a muffin or a slice of bread) to downtown Minneapolis’ Mill City Museum, which is among 20 nominees for USA Today’s Best History Museum award.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4qVc99h
DESTINATION: Waterville ranks first in the Midwest on Campspot’s 2026 Togetherness Index. READ: https://fluence-media.co/3Lu51Sn
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
TODAY: Via KAAL-TV, VERBATIM: “Lions Club members from across southeast Minnesota are set to gather in Rochester for a meeting of planning, reflection, and recognition.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4qrNtWd
TOMORROW: Via KTTC-TV, VERBATIM: “The 72nd annual 5th District Eagles Cancer Telethon will be on KTTC for 20 hours, raising funds for cancer research.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4bCErRv
DULUTH: Via Northern News Now, VERBATIM: “Some Duluth businesses are speaking out and showing their support for those protesting the ICE presence in Minnesota. Some are opening their doors to help, while others are speaking out loud and clear.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4pLB4eu
MINNEAPOLIS: Via Minnesota Spokesman Recorder, VERBATIM: “In the heart of North Minneapolis, across from the Urban League Twin Cities, stands the Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery (MAAHMG), a cultural archive and community gathering space rooted in preservation, connection and truth-telling. For many visitors, especially young people, it’s the first time they encounter the full scope of Black history in Minnesota.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3NMqtCC
BEMIDJI: Via Lakeland PBS, VERBATIM: “Bemidji Mayor Jorge Prince will be the fourth recipient of the Tommy Longo Disaster Leadership Award, a nationwide honor for city and county officials who lead their communities well through a major disaster. The award was created by LeadersLink, a nonprofit that shares how elected officials help communities recover from major crises. The three-judge panel said Prince was chosen because he’d done an extraordinary job leading Bemidji when a straight-line derecho swept through the city on Jun. 21.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4pKobS1
BAXTER: Via Lakeland PBS, VERBATIM: “The Lakes Area Food Shelf recently purchased space in Baxter to open a new food shelf for the Brainerd Lakes community.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/3NOiF3e
NEXTGEN: Via Northern News Now, VERBATIM: “The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Northland held their annual ‘Youth of the Year Celebration’ honoring our young leaders . . . For the first time, the top three candidates for Youth of the Year will receive scholarships at the local level.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/49FZ8cL
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)
THE CORPORATE COMMUNITY
SHIPPING: Via Cargill, VERBATIM: “Cargill today announced the maiden voyage of Brave Pioneer, the first of five green methanol dual-fuel dry bulk vessels chartered by the company. The deployment of the Brave Pioneer marks another important milestone in Cargill’s broader decarbonization efforts – one focused on innovation, testing and learning as the company works with customers and partners to refine future-ready solutions for Cargill and the industry.” SEE: https://fluence-media.co/4qlwg0r
GRANTS: Via Otto Bremer Trust, VERBATIM: “The Otto Bremer Trust awarded $17,415,000 in grants in November and December 2025.” QUOTE: “From economic development to health services to meeting basic needs, these grants reflect the diverse ways organizations are serving their communities,” said Frank Miley, co-CEO and trustee, OBT. “We are honored to continue Otto Bremer’s mission by supporting this vital work.” LIST: https://fluence-media.co/4sJUgvK
HOSPITALS: Via UnitedHealthcare, VERBATIM: “UnitedHealthcare today announced the launch of its Rural Payment Acceleration Pilot, a targeted initiative designed to support independent rural hospitals facing financial challenges. Over the next six months, the pilot will accelerate Medicare Advantage payment timelines by 50%, from less than 30 days to less than 15 days, on average. The pilot will deliver immediate cash‑flow relief and support the sustainability of these important rural hospitals.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4sJYIuv
RESTAURANTS: Via Mendota Heights-based RTI, VERBATIM: “Restaurant Technologies, Inc. (RTI), the nation’s leader in automated cooking oil management for commercial foodservice operations, concluded a stellar 2025 with various industry awards, a record amount of used cooking oil recycled, and thought leadership engagements across podcasts and trade media.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3NokHqY
REC VEHICLES: Via Eden Prairie-based Winnebago, VERBATIM: “Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE: WGO), a leading manufacturer of premium outdoor recreation products, has published its 2025 Corporate Responsibility Report highlighting the company’s commitment to responsible corporate citizenship and its advancements toward building a sustainable and inclusive future.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4aXWTDZ
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