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CELEBRATING 70 YEARS: The Pine Bend refinery in Rosemount is a landmark like no other – the tall columns, bright lights and steam during cold winter days can be seen from miles away. Generations of workers have helped operate, maintain and transform the refinery, making it one of the nation’s most innovative and efficient energy facilities of its kind. This year, Flint Hills Resources celebrates 70 years of dedicated employees at the Pine Bend refinery who have produced the fuels that help move us forward. LEARN MORE: https://fluence-media.co/4dRlutF (SPONSORED: Flint Hills Resources)
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FINALIST: Via MinnPost, VERBATIM: “Even if she considers herself a bit of ‘a yapper,’ 18-year-old Brianna Cannon probably wouldn’t be the first to tell you this: She’s the Midwest Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year and among five finalists for the national title.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/40bEygt
BUTTERFLIES: Via CCX Media, VERBATIM: “The Maple Grove Farmers Market lures shoppers each Thursday during the summer with fresh produce and specialty baked goods. But at Rebecca Mauriala-Kuehn’s booth, you’ll find something a little more unusual than your typical farmers market fare. Mauriala-Kuehn’s been selling monarch caterpillars here for more than 15 years with her business Butterfly Memories.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/3Tzw9zQ
WISHES: Via news release from Make-A-Wish, VERBATIM: “Make-A-Wish and ESPN have announced that the ‘My Wish’ series will return to SportsCenter from July 13-17, 2025. The fan-favorite series focuses on the medical journeys of children facing critical illnesses and the life-changing hope and joy they experience when their wishes to meet their sports heroes come true . . . Aiden, a 14-year-old with leukemia, spent time with his favorite player and one of the best wide receivers in the NFL, Justin Jefferson, during an unforgettable day at the Minnesota Vikings' facility.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3GGvo4T
STARKEY: Via news release from Eden Prairie-based Starkey, VERBATIM: “Starkey, a global leader in hearing technology, announced today its role as the inaugural partner of the UNICEF Children with Disabilities Fund, a new fund aimed at delivering quality and timely interventions to create sustainable change for children with disabilities across the globe. As the inaugural partner, Starkey is helping UNICEF accelerate disability programming and results, empowering children and young people with disabilities to realize their full potential.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3GiFKYQ
THIS WEEKEND: Via MPR, VERBATIM: “Panda Fest, a traveling outdoor Asian food festival, is making a stop this weekend at the Mall of America. While the ticketed event consists of 100 food and merchandise vendors from across the country, many locals are representing, serving dishes from savory Vietnamese crepes to durian ice cream.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3GtKg6N
DULUTH: Via Northern News Now, VERBATIM: “Chum, a Duluth shelter and food shelf, is joining the ‘Open Your Heart’ summer donation campaign. Participating food shelves will receive matching funds based on their donations in the month of July. Chum plans to use funds for its Thanksgiving Box Giveaway, which provides 350 meals to families in need.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/44oeEIS
HISTORY: Via KAAL-TV, VERBATIM: “New grant funding for the History Center of Freeborn County will help the nonprofit preserve the history of Southeastern Minnesota. The History Center received the grant through the American Institute of Architects Minnesota North Star Story Map Project.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/40z6ACX
BLOOD: Via CCX Media, VERBATIM: “Giving back to those in need can take on many different forms, and at Plymouth’s Messiah United Methodist Church, people like Brad Caron are taking time out of their busy summer to give the gift of life . . . Caron is one of several dozen people who signed up to donate blood at the church on Tuesday, which hosts Red Cross donor drives almost every month.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/408jEij
ORDWAY: Via Ordway, VERBATIM: “The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts today announced the hiring of Ashley Ryan as its new Vice President of Marketing and Sales. She joins the Ordway after serving as the Vice President of Marketing at First Avenue Productions, where she led marketing and sales campaigns for 1,100 events annually.”
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)
TOMORROW: Via KTTC-TV, VERBATIM: “The community is invited out to celebrate the 30-year milestone for the Chester Woods Park on July 12, 2025.” QUOTE: “This is a celebration of not only Chester Woods Park, but also the community that has supported and enjoyed it for the past 30 years,” said Olmsted County Parks and Trails Director Karlin Ziegler. “We’re excited to welcome people of all ages to our anniversary celebration. We hope you will come to enjoy the natural beauty of the park and learn about the work we do to preserve it for future generations.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/3TzpmWQ
SUNDAY: From St. Paul-based Keep Corgis Home via Facebook, VERBATIM: “The event is a fundraiser for Keep Corgis Home, with a theme of fruits and vegetables. We will be hosting photo contests featuring costumes, and all dog breeds are welcome to participate! We will also have a silent auction, where businesses can donate items to raise money for Keep Corgis Home.” SEE: https://fluence-media.co/4kDnjMu
CATHOLIC CHARITIES: Via WJON-Radio, VERBATIM: “Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud has announced Andrew Johannes as its new Chief Financial Officer.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/465fnju
GRANTS: Via KARE-TV, VERBATIM: “Minneapolis announced it will grant $700,000 in funding to 65 projects across the city’s seven cultural districts. Minneapolis Cultural Districts include 38th Street, Cedar Avenue South, Central Avenue, East Lake Street, Franklin Avenue East, West Broadway, and Lowry Avenue. The Cultural Districts Arts Fund is a fairly new initiative that is a part of a broader City’s Comprehensive Plan: Minneapolis 2040. The fund's website notes that its purpose is to provide opportunities to local artists, entrepreneurs, arts advocates, and culture service organizations.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4646Jld
FASTENAL: Via news release from Winona-based Fastenal, VERBATIM: “Fastenal Company (Nasdaq: FAST) is proud to announce the publication of our 2025 ESG Report . . . The report highlights Fastenal's ongoing foundational work to improve its ESG-related systems, processes, and reporting. It also tells a story of innovation – how our 24,000+ employees are using their talents and creativity to drive improvements in areas like sustainability, safety, cybersecurity, supply chain management, and customer solutions.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4kpXzTv
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