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WILD ABOUT READING: More than 500 Minnesota classrooms and 15,000 students are 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, Rookie; 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
120,000 MILES: From A.J. Kaufman via St. Cloud Times, VERBATIM: “A Stearns County man is on a mission to break a world record in continuous motorcycle riding and raise money and awareness for sex trafficking. He has convinced others to help him along the way. Viking Land Harley-Davidson in Sauk Rapids will support Scott Gottschalk during his upcoming ‘No Boundaries Tour.’ The multi-state tour attempts to break world records.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4hgwBfs
BIKES: Via The Minneapolis Egotist, VERBATIM: “Turns out good actually does lead to good. In partnership with Free Bikes 4 Kidz, Minneapolis-based agency, Shinebox, created an inspiring video that just won Gold in Public Service and Silver in Animation at The Show. It also took home the coveted Mosaic Addy — awarded to work that amplifies diversity, equity and inclusion.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/41tYhYv
JEREMIAH PROGRAM: From Deanna Pistono via MinnPost, VERBATIM: “When Lavasha Smith became pregnant with her son in 2010, having just finished her first year of college, she found herself at a crossroads. ‘Do I finish college?’ Smith recalled thinking. ‘Do I stop college and get a job to provide for me and my child? Do I pursue a different degree?’ The first step to answering these questions came in the form of a recommendation from a family friend. The friend told Smith’s mother about the Jeremiah Program, a nonprofit organization supporting single mothers and their children. More specifically, the mission of the program is to ‘disrupt the cycle of poverty for single mothers and their children, two generations at a time.’” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3F83xJX
MORE: Jeremiah Program’s SummitX Weekend begins today. SEE: https://fluence-media.co/3QOnec9
SNOW: From Delane Cleveland via CCX Media, VERBATIM: “When folks are in a jam, the spirit of ‘Minnesota Nice’ can indeed shine. Just ask Henry Van Dellen of Brooklyn Park. At 87 years old, he cleared out his neighbor’s driveway, simply because he can. ‘Well it’s the way, it’s the best way,’ Van Dellen said. ‘‘Cause it makes you feel good, both you and the one you’re helping.’ The person he’s helping is 80-year-old Eileen Stolp, who lives across the street.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/3FbNYRC
COLD: From Chandra Colvin via MPR, VERBATIM: “In south Minneapolis, the Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center, also known as MIWRC, has a space for unhoused people to warm up, find resources and eat a hot meal. The organization has been around for over 40 years now and has worked to help Indigenous women and their families find support and resources for housing, mental health or cultural practices. Every Tuesday, the organization will open their community room to act as a warming center. The service is a newly added extension of their existing drop-in office that operates Monday through Friday.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3Dbb6iv
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: From Osman Shrine Circus via Globe Newswire, VERBATIM: “The St. Paul Osman Shrine Circus is thrilled to announce its return to the Lee & Rose Warner Coliseum at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds from March 20 to March 23, 2025. Marking its 101st anniversary, this cherished Minnesota tradition promises a spectacular lineup of performances, ensuring fun and excitement for attendees of all ages.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4he67v6
MURAL: From Emily Haugen via CCX Media, VERBATIM: “Soon, Osseo Middle School will have a mural on display that offers a look into the past, present and future. Something is making it extra special: it’s being crafted by its own seventh-grade art students.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/3FavKjl
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