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In southeast Minnesota recently, the DNR found a den of timber rattlesnakes. SEE: https://fluence-media.co/4oxqMzm
The Vikings celebrated Jim Marshall Day this week. SEE: https://fluence-media.co/3HcX1mB
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CELEBRATING 70 YEARS: The Pine Bend refinery in Rosemount is a landmark like no other – the tall columns, bright lights and steam during cold winter days can be seen from miles away. Generations of workers have helped operate, maintain and transform the refinery, making it one of the nation’s most innovative and efficient energy facilities of its kind. This year, Flint Hills Resources celebrates 70 years of dedicated employees at the Pine Bend refinery who have produced the fuels that help move us forward. LEARN MORE: https://fluence-media.co/4dRlutF (SPONSORED: Flint Hills Resources)
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PIZZA: From Washington Post via Instagram, VERBATIM: “Chris Kolstad said people have been eating from the dumpster behind his pizzeria since he took over the Minnesota shop in 2020. But in late July, he noticed it happening more often. No one should be eating from the garbage, he said. Kolstad posted on Facebook asking people to stop and, instead, ask the shop for a free pizza. His act of kindness went viral, and comments from customers and strangers poured in offering to help.” POST: https://fluence-media.co/4msdCSe
SOLAR: Via WDIO-TV, VERBATIM: “A part of Duluth Public Schools will be solar-powered this school year. Wednesday morning, the administration building off Portia Drive got solar panels installed. The school’s Climate Club was on hand to see its hard work pay off, including Kate Yappel, a now alumnus of Duluth East High School. She has been working on the project since she was in middle school.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4fstlON
SCHOOL SUPPLIES: Via Marshall Independent, VERBATIM: “After another summer school supplies donation drive, the United Way of Southwest Minnesota’s Stuff the Bus campaign delivered 48,000 items to nearly 4,000 students across 23 area schools this year. The campaign collects new school supplies through community donations that goes directly back to local students as they prepare for a new school year.” QUOTE: “It went really well. We got a great community outpouring of donations, which was amazing to see,” United Way CEO Meg Louwagie said. “Twenty-three schools (are) getting supplies today, and they range from pre-K to 12.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3HpzZsC
HAMMOCKS: Via KTTC-TV, VERBATIM: “Teachers at Longfellow Elementary School in Rochester are thinking outside the box when it comes to student learning. This year, the school launched its hammock garden, a component of its three-phase outdoor classroom project. The project is inspired by Longfellow’s previous one at its old school building. Bobbi Frahm’s 5th-grade classroom uses the garden at least once a week for silent reading time.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/46IEwAN
BARGE: Via WCCO-TV, VERBATIM: “A nonprofit river clean-up and conservation organization that has been traveling the Mississippi River has now parked its classroom barge in St. Paul, Minnesota. It looks like just a normal barge parked on the Mississippi River, but then you step inside and you walk into a floating classroom. It's where high school students and young adults can attend free river workshops.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/45qVlh8
TOMORROW: Via WCCO-Radio, VERBATIM: “Historian John William Templeton and engineer Frederick E. Jordan Sr. founded National Black Business Month in August 2004 to drive the policies affecting the 2.6 million Black businesses. ‘We all start out with a dollar and a dream,’ said Sheletta Brundidge of ShelettaMakesMeLaugh.com, a business that celebrates Black culture and Black businesses. Brundidge reached out to Hy-Vee in Robbinsdale, asking the store to celebrate Black Business Month by featuring Black business owners during a showcase on Saturday, August 9, when shoppers can meet the makers, sample their products, and learn their stories.” LISTEN: https://fluence-media.co/3UQ4P0z
MEMORIAL: Via MPR, VERBATIM: “For many, summertime activities such as boating and swimming are first to mind when visiting Big Sandy Lake near McGregor in northern Minnesota. However, to several generations of Ojibwe people, the shoreline of the lake is described as a ‘graveyard.’ Every year on the last Wednesday of July, Native communities and allies from Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan gather for the annual Sandy Lake Memorial, a ceremony also called Mikwendaagoziwag.” LISTEN: https://fluence-media.co/3J89x7k
WORKFORCE: Via CCX Media, VERBATIM: “A new program at Hennepin Technical College is helping students with autism get a leg up on the job market. The new machine tool technology program provides the training to help these individuals start their careers. Xiong Lee, an instructor in the program, helped students get acquainted with a machine shop.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4liSqxe
BIKERS: Via WDIO-TV, VERBATIM: “Each summer, Ski Hut hosts the Women’s Trail Series, with each event in the series being at a different major trailhead in Duluth. Led by PIMBA-certified female instructors, beginner to advanced mountain bikers have the opportunity to hone their skills.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4mvcL39
GOLF: Via KQDS-TV, VERBATIM: “For the second year, golfers sank their claws and clubs on the green for the ‘Dare to Go Bear’ golf scramble. 23 different teams played today at the Black Bear Casino and Resort to support the Lake Superior Zoo. Golfers got to sink their claws into a competitive game of golf, as well as a silent auction. This year, the zoo will be using proceeds to help out with the recent ‘sea-quest’ rescue.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4mBqzJz
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)
THIS MONTH: Via Rochester Post Bulletin, VERBATIM: “Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Minnesota invites community members to an open house at its new Rochester office on Tuesday, Aug. 19. The nonprofit organization's mission is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3H3LuGh
SERVICE DOGS: Via KIMT-TV, VERBATIM: “Can Do Canines is celebrating International Assistance Dog Week (Aug. 3-9) by highlighting the work its service dogs do for hundreds of clients throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin. Over the non-profit's 36 years of operation, staff say it has paired up 900 owners with service dogs to meet a number of needs.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/46ISAKB
BOOKS: Via MPR, VERBATIM: “Bianca raised her hand and waited patiently to pose a question. The young reader was among dozens at the Minnesota Humanities Center Monday evening who celebrated the launch of a series of biographies focused on the lives of Native Americans. The Minnesota Humanities Center, together with Lerner Publishing Group, with support from the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community have published four books in a planned series of 12, designed for readers in grades four through eight.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/45GXFC3
FOOD TRUCK: Via CCX Media, VERBATIM: “Osseo Area Schools’ summer meals program has a new addition this summer: a food truck. The truck’s meals are free for anyone age 18 and younger. When hunger strikes in the great outdoors, there are few better solutions than a food truck. Sarah Goldsmith, who is typically the assistant kitchen manager at North View Middle School in Brooklyn Park, helped serve up meals at Northwoods Park on Wednesday morning. Goldsmith took orders at the window, just like a typical food truck.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/3J66yfG
VEGAN: Via Bring Me The News, VERBATIM: “Vegans and skeptics of vegan cooking have a reason to share a plate in August. Compassionate Action for Animals (CAA) is running its 7th annual Twin Cities Vegan Chef Challenge throughout August. More than 25 restaurants are participating, placing new vegan dishes on their menus for the competition.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/45o67VH
SENIOR GAMES: Via KEYC-TV, VERBATIM: “Every state each year hosts their own version of the Senior Games, a weekend dedicated to getting older folks out and active. This year Minnesota’s event is hosted at MSU Mankato for the first time in three years. 342 people from 18 different states are dividing into 15 events covering everything from track and field to shuffleboard.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4fsyCWD
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