The St. Paul Winter Carnival begins Thursday. EVENTS: https://fluence-media.co/4hkWVpk
The Pioneer Press has profiles of the eight candidates for Aurora, Queen of the Snows. SEE: https://fluence-media.co/4asL9XM
For one local baseball card collector, it’s what’s in the background of the cards’ photos that matters most. WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/40Eje3S
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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
NEXT MONTH: Via Minnesota Spokesman Recorder, VERBATIM: “The Twin Cities Film Fest is preparing for the third installment of the MNmicro Film Festival, which will showcase five films celebrating Black History Month. The festival will take place on February 4, 2025, at the Marcus West End Cinema in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, and is dedicated to sharing empowering stories of Black lives through the lens of local filmmakers.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3E7pg4k
TRANSIT: From Sydney Witte via Northern News Now, VERBATIM: “A rural bus system hopes to make it easier for Iron Range college students and staff to get around. Arrowhead Transit is partnering with Minnesota North College to improve access for communities, students, and staff. With the partnership, Arrowhead Transit will offer door-to-door service to and from the campuses, along with expanded routes to make it easier to get between the cities.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4hqJy7d
COLD: From Sananda McCall via KIMT-TV, VERBATIM: “Monday was a frigid day with below zero temperatures, and the impact was felt among the masses. KIMT visited The Landing MN, a nonprofit that supports those experiencing homelessness-- and talked with its director of clinical services, Andrew Torres. He said on a day such as Monday’s-- his crew has seen an uptick in clients. Luckily, Torres says they haven't seen any cases of frostbite or hypothermia exposure. Instead, they have been focusing on keeping everyone clothed, and treating respiratory issues.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4asyOTB
FOOD: From Deb Gau via Marshall Independent, VERBATIM: “A nonprofit that helps hungry children in Marshall schools has seen the number of students it serves go up about 20% this school year, Marshall Food4Kids volunteers said . . . Each week, Food4Kids helps distribute bags of healthy snacks to more than 800 children in kindergarten through sixth grade. But food costs pose a challenge to both area families and the Food4Kids program.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4h2HMJA
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.-Elect Kari Rehauer
Rep.-Elect Wayne Johnson
Rep. Elect Julie Greene
Rep. Elect Keith Allen
Rep. Elect Peter Johnson
Follow on your favorite podcast platform, or at www.TheDailyAgenda.com/Podcasts. (SPONSORED: Minnesota Telecom Alliance)
WILDFIRES: From Hormel via PRNewswire, VERBATIM: “Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, is committed to supporting disaster relief efforts across Southern California as wildfires continue to impact communities. The company has donated cash and products valued at more than $2 million retail to aid those affected, working closely with long-standing partners on the ground, including Convoy of Hope.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4hl5joQ
BANDANAS: From Sarah Stultz via Albert Lea Tribune, VERBATIM: “An Albert Lea ministry that makes do-rags and bandanas for cancer patients and the homeless across the country is working with two rescue missions in the Los Angeles area to help residents who lost their homes in recent fires. Richard Miller of the Ministries of Project Happiness said a few weeks ago he shipped a box of 600 bandanas and do-rags to the Midnight Mission in Los Angeles. After he saw news of the fires, he contacted them again, and they are working with the organization, which has been a designated shelter for fire victims, to send more as they expected a ‘multitude’ from homeless who live outdoors already and families who have lost their home and are coming to their shelter from around the area.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/4hqM1hZ
GRANTS: Via Funds for NGOs, VERBATIM: “In the ever-evolving landscape of nonprofit organizations, the need for effective leadership has never been more critical. Nonprofit leadership development grants serve as a vital resource for organizations seeking to enhance their leadership capabilities. These grants are designed to support initiatives that cultivate the skills and competencies of current and future leaders within the nonprofit sector.” LIST: https://fluence-media.co/3WquJJH
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