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QUILTS: Via KSTP-TV, VERBATIM: “There’s one group that helps keep people warm by wrapping them in love. The mission of the St. Paul nonprofit, formed nearly 50 years ago, is to nurture the art and craft of quilting through inspiration and education. ‘There is such joy in seeing someone who appreciates a quilt, and everyone wants to be warm,’ Merle Pratt with Minnesota Quilters, Inc. said. The group’s main service project is called Quilting for Others. The group gives quilts to several different groups.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/46RgqTx
RARE DNA: Via CCX Media, VERBATIM: “A Maple Grove basketball alum is turning a rare, life-threatening genetic heart condition into a mission for good. A diagnosis of the PPA2 gene mutation, which increases risk of sudden cardiac arrest, changed Claire Stern’s life, but has inspired her to speak out . . . Retired from playing, Claire and her mom wanted to do something to raise awareness of those rare DNA mutations. Though she’s met a couple of people her age with the condition, Claire said there’s currently no uniform treatment plan. She wants to change that. Claire and her family started the RareDNA Foundation with a number of fundraising events already under its belt. One event was held at a Maple Grove basketball game last week. She hopes the foundation can improve outcomes for families.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4kuBTHu
NEXTGEN: Via MplsStPaul, VERBATIM: “Hennepin Arts announced it will integrate youth education and workforce development organization InspireMSP into its educational programming. The partnership’s goal is introducing middle and high schools students to creative industries through immersive, hands-on learning experiences.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4rfnfGJ
HOPE AT HOME: Via KIMT-TV, VERBATIM: “MIAA, Family Promise Rochester, Channel One Regional Food Bank, and the Southeastern Minnesota Interfaith Immigrant Legal Defense (SMIILD) have teamed up to offer support to families that have been locked indoors due to the fear of being arrested by ICE agents. The Hope at Home Fund will offer rent assistance through Family Promise Rochester, groceries and food delivery services will be handled by Channel One, and SMILLD will provide legal representation to families affected by the ongoing immigration operation.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4rgiPPQ
MUSIC VENUE: Via Bring Me The News, VERBATIM: “As small businesses across the Twin Cities continue to careen between efforts to support the community and efforts to keep their doors open, Cloudland Theater, a music venue in Minneapolis, emerged from its annual January break into a difficult situation. The Trump administration’s Operation Metro Surge continues to upend daily life for many, including small businesses that are struggling to stay afloat amid widespread economic struggles. However, Cloudland opted to use its resources to support the community, pledging to donate 100% of the venue’s door cut to Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee (MIRAC) for every show in February.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4at0LuH
BOOKS: Via MPR, VERBATIM: “Across the Twin Cities and beyond, many independent bookstores have been go-to spaces for readers seeking connection, information, and escape. ‘First and foremost, folks are looking for community and solidarity,” says Victoria Ford, owner of Comma, a bookshop in Minneapolis. She says her store has become an informational hub for people looking to connect with volunteer efforts or donate to support people detained or targeted by ICE.
Every bookstore is different, but many of the stores in the Twin Cities offer whistles and ‘Know Your Rights’ information as well as anti-ICE art made by local artists.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4tAsYs6
RURAL: Via Compeer, VERBATIM: “Compeer Financial announced a $500,000 impact investment in the Entrepreneur Fund (EFund), a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), to expand access to capital for small businesses across rural Minnesota and Wisconsin. The investment will be used directly for loan capital to support EFund’s general loan offerings, while also being leveraged to attract additional matching funds through public and private equity capital.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4041qho
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THIS WEEKEND: Via Lakeland PBS, VERBATIM: “The Bemidji Jaycees’ BRRRmidji Days returns for the third straight year this coming weekend. The event features many different activities and showcases what the city has to offer in the winter.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4crcD2P
NEXT MONTH: Via Chanhassen-based Life Time, VERBATIM: “Life Time (NYSE: LTH), the nation’s premier healthy lifestyle brand, today announced Move for a Life Time, a nationwide workout fundraising event for Children’s Miracle Network and the Life Time Foundation. Taking place on Saturday, March 7 at more than 165 Life Time athletic clubs across the United States and Canada, the event invites participants of all fitness levels to move with purpose while supporting children’s health initiatives nationwide.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4kvBd4K
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