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HABITAT RESTORATION: Flint Hills Resources has earned Tandem Global WHC Gold Certification for habitat restoration at its Cottage Grove fuel terminal. The certification comes after two years of work in partnership with Friends of the Mississippi River to implement a restoration and monitoring plan to re-establish the 6.5-acre site’s natural prairie and savannah. Flint Hills has held gold certification for its work done with community partners over the past 25 years to restore more than 200 acres of the Pine Bend Bluffs, a critical natural area along the Mississippi River that is adjacent to Flint Hills Resources Pine Bend refinery. This makes two Flint Hills gold certified sites in Minnesota and the first two gold-certified sites ever in the Twin Cities. LEARN MORE: Environmental Stewardship (SPONSORED: Flint Hills Resources Pine Bend refinery)
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NEXT WEEK: Via Insight News, VERBATIM: “As communities across the nation commemorate Juneteenth, the Minnesota Orchestra is preparing an evening that celebrates not only freedom, but the enduring power of Black creativity, resilience and cultural expression. On Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 7 p.m., Orchestra Hall becomes a gathering place where history, artistry and community converge. The Orchestra’s fourth annual Juneteenth concert weaves the classical tradition together with the sounds of gospel, jazz, soul and the Black church, spotlighting composers whose work has expanded and transformed the American musical landscape.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4e6m2gR
RECYCLING: Via MPR, VERBATIM: “Much of the clothing that’s tossed away ends up in landfills and produces methane, a potent greenhouse gas and a significant contributor to warming the climate. Decomposing clothes also can release PFAS, or forever chemicals, and microplastics. And that’s where an innovative machine designed and built by an engineering professor and her students at the University of Minnesota Duluth could help, by recycling unwanted clothing instead of landfilling it.” LISTEN: https://fluence-media.co/4onApAI
SIGNS: Via Mesabi Tribune, VERBATIM: “One yard sign at a time, a campaign of kindness is spreading across the Iron Range. The campaign, coordinated by the St. Louis County Suicide Prevention Coalition, launched in late May as part of National Mental Health month. It features three yard-sign designs with three messages to choose from including: ‘Won’t you be my Ranger neighbor,’ ‘You matter,’ and ‘Friendly home nearby.’” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4uyf6y5
MORE: Via Northern News Now, the signs. SEE: https://fluence-media.co/4vItCnI
30 YEARS: Via MPR, VERBATIM: “The Mille Lacs Indian Museum, located off Highway 169 in Onamia, reopened its doors to the public with a new building 30 years ago. Inside, exhibits guide visitors through the story of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe with historical and contemporary displays. The museum was formed through a partnership between the Minnesota Historical Society and the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4vFvcqp
VACANT SPACES: Via MplsStPaul, VERBATIM: “In a world where art is treated more as a hobby than a profession, studios are a last thought for working artists. Not only are they expensive, but most people are unable to acquire a space exclusively for their art in the first place. That’s what Evan Snow and Andrew Martineau found troubling, and what was previously a passion project has since become what is now Zero Empty Spaces, an organization dedicated to renovating vacant spaces and turning them into working artist studios, commissaries, ghost kitchens, mixology labs, and co-retailing hubs.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3S50OHJ
MOSAIC: Via WDIO-TV, VERBATIM: “A big moment for the Save the Mosaic Committee. The art they worked hard to save from demolition is now re-installed at the new Nashwauk-Keewatin school. The mosaic was put together in 1965, and includes 15,000 Venetian glass tiles.” READ/SEE: https://fluence-media.co/43srt3F
FISHING: Via Lakeland PBS, VERBATIM: “Lake Bemidji’s 6,500 acres of water held 43 boats from Take A Kid Fishing during the event’s 40th anniversary in Bemidji. Every summer, once the weather is warm enough for fishing season to start, volunteer fishermen and captains take time to educate local youth about the importance of getting outdoors.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/3S2TH2p
BROOKLYN PARK: Via CCX Media, VERBATIM: “Kids in Brooklyn Park reeled in some fish with the help of local police. The Brooklyn Park Police Department hosted its annual Cops N Kids fishing event on June 10. The long-standing tradition, which dates back to 2009, brought together about 100 local children for a day of outdoor fun and mentorship at the pond outside of the city’s Community Activity Center.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4e5aEBV
VEGGIES: Via WDIO-TV, VERBATIM: “Healthcare providers across the nation are solidifying local connections for Community Health Improvement Week. It’s thanks to these partnerships that opportunities can grow to offering better care for community members. Here in the Twin Ports, Essentia Health is working with local community groups to provide fresh produce. As well as address food insecurity and nutrition for families in need.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4emE6SU
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FOOD SHELVES: Via CCX Media, VERBATIM: “Food shelves across Minnesota are reporting record-breaking demand for help this year. That’s according to The Food Group in New Hope. The food bank compiles monthly statistics on visits to the state’s food shelves. It comes after this year’s federal immigration crackdown, known as Operation Metro Surge, had a significant impact on food insecurity.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4eog3mz
COLLABORATION: Via Gopher Sports, VERBATIM: “The University of Minnesota and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota (Blue Cross) today announced a ten-year collaboration to strengthen a shared dedication to advancing community health and connection throughout Minnesota. As part of this landmark agreement between two of the state’s most enduring institutions, Blue Cross and the University will create opportunities to champion better health, inspire the next generation of healthcare leaders and facilitate meaningful connection for students, staff, alumni and members of the broader community.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3QDDyQD
PODCAST: From KSTP-TV via Instagram, VERBATIM: “A popular Minnesota Sports podcast is being nationally recognized for giving back in the wake of tragedy. Purple Daily received the Original Podcast Award at the 2026 of Service to America Awards celebration last night in Washington, D.C. for its excellence and commitment to the community. In this case for fundraising after the Annunciation School shooting last year.” POST: https://fluence-media.co/3RZxyCc
SOLAR: Via Lakeland PBS, VERBATIM: “Representatives from the nonprofit group Solar United Neighbors and other involved partners talked about solar energy and the launch for the Fields and Forests Solar Co-Op last night. The Fields and Forests Solar Co-Op is free to join and open to homeowners and business owners in Case, Crow Wing, Morrison, Todd and Wadena Counties. SUN works in Minnesota and nationwide to represent the needs and interests of solar owners and supporters.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/3SkpsEa
CAR RESTORATION: Via Mesabi Tribune, VERBATIM: “After 30 years, a classic car that once sat idle is now back on the road. Larry Warpula was bequeathed a 1958 Edsel Roundup two-door station wagon from his friend and co-worker Marvin Matalamaki. The two worked for St. Louis County, Matalamaki as an engineer and Warpula as a mechanic. They also belonged to the Mid-Range Machines Car Club and were the last of its members. Matalamaki grew up in Duluth and later moved to Cherry. He was 74 at the time of his passing on Oct. 30, 2024.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4gdQOFU
FELLOWS: Via Bush Foundation, VERBATIM: “Fire up the joy machine! We are so honored to introduce the 2026 Bush Fellows! Here’s a snapshot of the bold work these amazing leaders are doing to make our region better for everyone: making healthcare work better for more people; improving crisis response in rural areas; preserving languages and cultural practices; transforming education approaches; creating new models to help individuals released from incarceration re-enter their communities; and finding innovative solutions in economics, housing, media, and civic engagement.” SEE: https://fluence-media.co/3QcOnJk
SUSTAINABILITY: Via Bloomington-based Toro, VERBATIM: “The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC), a leading global provider of solutions for the outdoor environment, today released its fiscal 2025 Sustainability Impact Report. The annual report highlights the company’s continued focus and progress toward its strategic priorities while introducing new sustainability commitments to drive further impact.” NEWS RELEASE: https://fluence-media.co/4xnB49D REPORT: https://fluence-media.co/4okn8cg
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