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MINNESOTANS HELP
RESTAURANTS: From Jason DeRusha via Minnesota Monthly, VERBATIM: “We’re all looking for ways to stand up for our community. January has been cold, slow, and icy for restaurants all over the state, so no matter where you go, you’re supporting Minnesotans. But if you want to make an effort to support immigrant-owned spots, I’ve put together a list of restaurants that could use some extra love right now.” LIST: https://fluence-media.co/4648jmc
FREE: Via Bring Me The News, VERBATIM: “Modern Times Cafe in south Minneapolis is temporarily switching to a donation-based model and offering free meals to the community in response to the ongoing impact of federal immigration enforcement.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4k2hEAE
PICTURE BOOKS: Via MinnPost, VERBATIM: “Celebrated Minnesota author Kao Kalia Yang is set to publish two picture books in early February. And although authors don’t decide publication dates, the timing, she said, feels painfully right.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4rhR6hw
MORE BOOKS: Via CCX Media, VERBATIM: “A new project started by the Golden Valley Rotary Club is making sure young readers have access to age-appropriate books. The club packaged and donated 400 literacy packets to PRISM’s Marketplace Food Shelf in Golden Valley.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/3NEsWz7
SPORTS AND MONEY
THIS WEEK: Via Minnesota Monthly, VERBATIM: “Outdoor winter runners know the pain of wind-stung skin, bloodless toes, and cranky-cold muscles. They’ll accept the discomfort of January elements over the monotony of a treadmill jog for a few miles. But for those who crave a survival challenge, there’s the Arrowhead Ultra 135, an endurance race that takes place on the last weekend in January across the Arrowhead State Trail, a 135-mile groomed snowmobile route from International Falls to Tower through the hilly Kabetogama State Forest.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4bi0BII
DULUTH: Via Northern News Now, VERBATIM: “A new boxing club opening in downtown Duluth next month will offer free training to local youth. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office PAL Boxing Clun will serve youth ages eight to 18. Deputy Sheriff Joe Lorenzi, a former professional boxer, is leading the initiative after boxing helped redirect his own life.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/3NFEmTi
GRANTS: Via Twin Cities Business, VERBATIM: “The Minneapolis Foundation is dipping into its emergency fund. In response to ICE operations, the foundation plans to distribute $2 million in the coming weeks to organizations meeting ‘immediate basic needs,’ including food and housing for individuals and families affected by the ICE surge.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4q81JlX
DONATIONS: Roseville’s Every Meal is among 14 organizations receiving a share of $45,000 from Wisconsin-based Church Mutual Insurance Company Foundation, READ: https://fluence-media.co/3NFHsGV
GENERATIONAL WEALTH: Via Insight News, VERBATIM: “Trent Bowman, vice president community impact manager for MidwestOne Bank and board chair of Northside Economic opportunity Network (NEON) and vice president of Phyllis Wheatley Community Center’s (PWCC) board of directors. He is also the chair of Local Initiative Support Corporation (LISC). Trent Bowman is focused on helping our community with transformational opportunities. He isn’t just talking the talk. He’s teaching the walk, helping women and men rewrite their stories through practical advice. His mission? To guide our community toward financial wholeness.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4r0DNlX
OPPORTUNITIES FOR GOOD
HISTORY: Via MplsStPaul, VERBATIM: “For almost two centuries, the Minnesota Historical Society has collected and preserved objects from across that state that are foundational to its history. Now, the Minnesota History Center’s newest exhibit, The Stories We Keep, explores 25 items that tell the story of the Land of 10,000 Lakes and the people who have shaped it, on display until August.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/49TSks4
BEANIES + PATCHES: Via Minneapolis-based LYM, VERBATIM: “Love Your Melon (LYM) and Oliver Patch Project (OPP) are proud to announce a partnership grounded in shared purpose, love and support. Together, the organizations are launching a beanie-and-patch capsule collection featuring Love Your Melon beanies with custom Oliver Patch Project patches—uniting two missions dedicated to uplifting children and teens facing cancer.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4qRBC3R
WACONIA: Via Goodwill, VERBATIM: “Goodwill opened its newest store at 860 Marketplace Drive in Waconia, MN, on Friday, January 23, 2026.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4rA4DRN
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