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CURLING: Via WDIO-TV, VERBATIM: “A big showing of support for hungry kids during the 2025 Cenovus Energy – Superior Refinery House of Hearts. The bonspiel at the Duluth Curling Club brought in over $163,000 for Project Joy. Project Joy is the non-profit that aims to address childhood hunger across the region.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4kXDWUt
ARTIST: Via MinnPost, VERBATIM: “Willard Malebear, Jr., discovered his gift for drawing early — and used it to survive a chaotic childhood, finding peace in his innate creativity and making friends through art as he and his mother moved from state to state. Later, Malebear, 39, an enrolled member of the Standing Rock Sioux tribe who is deeply rooted in his Huƞk̄ṗapa Lak̇ot̄a heritage, struggled with addiction and crime, eventually serving two terms in prison. During his second incarceration, which lasted nearly three years, Malebear found his way to recovery through art.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4bZlc2T
MUSEUM: Via MPR, VERBATIM: “A small storefront on Main Street in Blue Earth has been home to many businesses since it was built in 1892. Its creaky wooden floor is now covered with fossil displays as the Southern Minnesota Museum of Natural History takes shape. ‘In the museum, we have a representation of everything from the very beginning — four-and-a-half billion years ago to today,’ said Jim Pollard, the museum’s driving force, as he showed off some of his prized collection. Pollard, 70, spent his career as an artist, but he’s long been fascinated by fossils.” LISTEN: https://fluence-media.co/4kX6MEr
HEARING AIDS: Via CCX Media, a Friday story previewing an event held this past weekend. VERBATIM: “On Saturday, March 22, there’s an event in Osseo that aims to have an immeasurable impact. ‘It will change your life,’ said Heidi Hill. ‘That’s the best part of what we do.’ Hill is an audiologist with Hearing Health Clinic. The clinic is hosting its inaugural hearing aid fitting event, which is done partnership with the nonprofit Hearing The Call.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/41SDDBC
BLACK MEN TEACH: Via University of Minnesota, VERBATIM: “From kindergarten through his first year at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, Marqkye Pitts never had an educator with the same ethnic background as him. ‘I often wonder how my experience might have been different with such a presence in the classroom,’ he says. ‘My current motivation is to be that presence for the next generation of students.’ Pitts is currently an elementary education student at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) and part of an initiative to get more Black male teachers in Minnesota classrooms, particularly in the elementary schools.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4hIpg8Y
IMMIGRANTS: Via WDIO-TV, VERBATIM: “On Saturday, Duluth community members had the opportunity to listen and connect with the stories of three students who have immigrated from Afghanistan to the United States – specifically Minnesota. The three students, Adina, Fariha, and Zahidullah, came to Duluth with Green Card Voices, a Minneapolis based non-profit organization that aims to connect immigrants with their communities through storytelling.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4l27Uqs
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 WCCO-Radio, VERBATIM: “During World War II, a select group of women completed different transport duties and flew every aircraft available, including the P-51 Mustang and large four-engine B-17 and B-29 bombers. Some of those women were Minnesotans who are now the focus of a new tribute designed to educate and inspire.” LISTEN: https://fluence-media.co/41Vb7iM
LIST: Allianz, Best Buy, CHS, Ecolab, nVent, Thrivent, U.S. Bank, and Xcel Energy all made the list of the world’s most ethical companies. SEE: https://fluence-media.co/3mNk4d2
MAMAS: Via Minnesota Spokesman Recorder, VERBATIM: “Motherhood and artistry often exist in separate worlds, but the Mamas Ignite Collective creative circles are proving they don’t have to. These monthly gatherings provide a space where mama artists can explore their creativity, connect with like-minded women, and embrace the healing power of art. Held on the last Monday of every month, these sessions at The Legacy Building in Minneapolis offer an evening of artistic expression, performances, food, and deep discussions about the unique challenges and joys of being both a mother and an artist.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4201zDb
ECOLAB: From St. Paul-based Ecolab via Business Wire, VERBATIM: “Water is the world’s most essential resource, and it’s only grown more critical in the age of AI. During this transformative digital revolution, Ecolab, a global sustainability leader that maximizes growth and performance through water solutions and infection prevention services, has continued to meet its goals and work with customers to deliver profitability while advancing optimized water use.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4l29Y1K
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