25 years in the works, there’s a new section of the North Shore’s Gitchi Gami State Trail now open. WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4dIoaK3
There’s a new community garden in the west metro. WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4jq3ebS
Share the love of MNGood and encourage others to sign up.
Share the love of MNGood and encourage others to sign up.
Have a great weekend.
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FREE AND LOW-COST FAMILY FUN: The beloved Flint Hills Family Festival is celebrating 25 years in downtown Saint Paul May 30-31. This year’s festival, presented by the Ordway and Flint Hills Resources, welcomes outstanding headliners, including Grammy winners Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band and Ada Twist, Scientist, as well as the returning NOOMA, an Opera for Babies. Bring kids of all ages to enjoy free outdoor entertainment and activities, visit food trucks and take in an indoor show where tickets start at just $8. GET TICKETS: Flint Hills Family Festival (SPONSORED: Flint Hills Resources)
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THIS WEEKEND: Via Ordway, VERBATIM: “For over 20 years, the Flint Hills Family Festival has brought communities together through the power of the arts, welcoming over a million students, teachers, and families since its conception in 2001. Join us to kick off each summer with thrilling performances, student matinees, art-making activities, and more. During the Festival, kid-friendly activities spark creativity, exciting outdoor performances are free to attend, and inspiring, low-cost indoor performances are fun for the whole family!”
· TODAY: 6:00–9:00 PM | Music, dancing, activities, and food to kick off the Flint Hills Family Festival weekend. SCHEDULE: https://fluence-media.co/3ZED79S
· TOMORROW: 9:30 AM–4:00 PM | Immerse yourself and your family in the dance acts, musical groups, and artists of the Twin Cities. SCHEDULE: https://fluence-media.co/45wsBoY
(SPONSORED: Flint Hills Resources)
FIREFIGHTERS: Via Pioneer Press, VERBATIM: “Four current and retired St. Paul firefighters pinned badges Thursday on their sons who are newly-minted firefighters — and Frank Todd did the honors twice. Both his sons joined him in the ranks of the St. Paul Fire Department as they graduated from the department’s academy. Todd, a St. Paul firefighter for 27 years, said he was feeling as proud as his wedding day and the days his two children were born.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3FFKVBs
EXHIBIT: Via CCX Media, VERBATIM: “An art show featuring artists from all around the world opens up in Golden Valley this weekend. It’s the ‘Art of Possibilities’ exhibit held at Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute. The exhibit is special for a few reasons. One, the work is juried. Two, the art pieces are for sale and all of the money goes back to the artist. And three, every piece is created by artists with disabilities.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/3ZFgSAJ
GALLERY: Via MplsStPaul, VERBATIM: “A wash of bright, cheerful colors, papering one large wall like a quilt, is the first thing you notice when you walk into Interact Center’s brand-new gallery in St. Paul. Dozens of paintings and drawings by artist Andy Seymour line the gallery’s entry space nearly from floor to ceiling, with each piece filling an 18-by-24 piece of paper in red, white, yellow, orange, and blue. Instantly, you get the sense you’re peeking into something special. Seymour has been a part of Interact since 2002. He, like Interact’s 120-plus other artists, lives with a disability.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4mFgcp0
GRAND RAPIDS: Via Lakeland PBS, VERBATIM: “The Blandin Foundation has announced a $475,000 grant to the Reif Performing Arts Center in Grand Rapids, Minnesota to explore the potential for the development of a new amphitheater and cultural center. According to a press release from the Blandin Foundation, the effort is designed to bolster Grand Rapids’ cultural and economic vitality, strengthen community ties, and celebrate local creativity.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4kFVofd
TENNIS: Via Star Tribune, VERBATIM: “With the French Open underway in Paris, fans may notice that the world’s greatest players are matching off on clay courts — common throughout Europe yet mostly a perk of private clubs in the United States. Local tennis lovers, who founded the nonprofit Minneapolis Community Clay Courts, are helping the cash-strapped Park and Recreation Board complete asphalt-to-clay conversions. Their mission: Bring public clay facilities to the Twin Cities and build the community to maintain them in perpetuity.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4mEJ7tk
THIS WEEKEND: Via Girls on the Run, VERBATIM: “We're proud to announce a major milestone: Governor Tim Walz has officially declared May 31 - June 1, 2025 as ‘Girls on the Run Weekend’ across the state of Minnesota! This historic proclamation recognizes the powerful impact Girls on the Run has on thousands of girls each year, helping them build confidence, resilience, and lifelong skills.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4mC2RO8 MORE: https://fluence-media.co/3FdWxM8
NEXTGEN: Via news release from 3M, VERBATIM: “3M (@3M) and Discovery Education (@DiscoveryEd) today announced the recipients in the 2025 Alumni Grants Program. As part of the Young Scientist Challenge Alumni Network, the Alumni Grants Program supports past participants of the 3M Young Scientist Challenge (#YoungScientist). The 3M Young Scientist Challenge Alumni Network is comprised of former 3M Young Scientist Challenge participants, ranging from middle school to PhD candidates, and individuals pursuing full-time careers. Alumni collaborate in networking events, collaborate in a scientific community, and cheer on the next generation of young scientists.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4dFoSYo
INTERNS: Via news release from Hormel, VERBATIM: “It's more than an internship — it's a launchpad to a rewarding career. Typically, more than 70% of Hormel Foods interns become full-time team members at the company. Starting today, the company will welcome over 95 students from 50 colleges and universities across the country.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3HiQNBd
HISTORY: Via Duluth News Tribune, VERBATIM: “East High School students who qualified for the National History Day Contest showed off their projects Wednesday afternoon as part of a fundraiser for their upcoming trip to the competition. Every year, an estimated half-million students participate in History Day, a nationwide competition centered on the gathering and presentation of historical research. Only about 3,000 of the students make it to the national contest, hosted just outside Washington, D.C., at the University of Maryland.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4mFaLX6
GRANT: From Crow Wing Power via Facebook, VERBATIM: “Big news! Lakes Area Restorative Justice Project has been awarded our 2025 Impact Grant of $20,000! Their restorative work is changing the future for youth across Crow Wing County and beyond.” POST: https://fluence-media.co/43EtBVJ
HOUSING: Via Brainerd Dispatch, VERBATIM: “The next phase of housing at Creekside Community is underway. The supportive housing development created by My Neighbor To Love Coalition will see a second 12-plex building and small boarding house in west Brainerd by the end of the year. Vicky Kinney, executive director of the nonprofit, along with a crew from Nor-Son Construction and other volunteers, celebrated a groundbreaking ceremony at the site on Tuesday, May 27.” KINNEY: “We are so grateful,” Kinney said. “This is going to give us 35 housing units — homes for people that did not have a place to live.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/43DmbBM
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)
WX WATCHER: Via CCX Media, VERBATIM: “A longtime New Hope weather watcher has received a prestigious award. Steve Reckers has spent the last 58 years going into his back yard to record weather data for the National Weather Service in Chanhassen. His devotion earned him a John Campanius Holm Award, which is given to honor weather observers for outstanding accomplishments in the field of meteorological observations.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/43BIisj
MILITARY: Via Minnesota Department of Revenue, VERBATIM: “If you are a U.S. military member or veteran, you may qualify for special tax benefits. These benefits may save you money and help reduce your Minnesota tax owed. For details, check out the Minnesota Department of Revenue's Military Tax Tips video.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/3Za4k4h MORE: https://fluence-media.co/3SNxmTP
DANCE: Via McKnight Fellowships for Dancers and Choreographers, VERBATIM: “We are thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2025 McKnight Fellowships for Choreographers and Dancers, recognizing six Minnesota-based dance artists whose work demonstrates a sustained commitment to artistic excellence. These fellowships provide each artist with $25,000 in unrestricted support, enabling time for study, reflection, experimentation, and exploration—whether to pursue a new opportunity, begin a project, or deepen their practice.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3FFeFhQ
BLOOD: Via KQDS-TV, VERBATIM: “Local firm encourages community members to donate blood. The firm known as Giant teamed up with the Memorial Blood Center to host its ‘Giant Giving’ blood drive. Locals were invited to stop in and donate blood aboard the mobile donation bus, which was parked out front.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4kKcwAE
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