Minnesota Rising

Blogging and tweeting about the rising Millennial generation in Minnesota. We are the ones we have been waiting for. Alter ego @dkix.

[Humphrey Policy Fellows @policy_fellows]

If you are interested in the #PolicyFellows program, but maybe needed a bit more time to complete the application, you’re in luck! We’re extending the application deadline until Mon. June 10. Learn more and apply at https://t.co/XKtWkEdPYf

[Citizens League @CitizensLeague]

Read the Latest from the League: #CapitolPathways, Interconnected, and other policy events & opportunities from @ruralpolicymn, @MplsChamber, @HHHSchool and @BridgeEntLabs: https://t.co/8puMlMO6H9 #mnleg

[Minnesota State Fair @mnstatefair]

Let’s go, @timberwolves! 🏀
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Charles Barkley, we hear you’re looking for some good Minnesota eats – what's better than enjoying 40+ food vendors at Kickoff to Summer at the Fair this week, May 23-26!⁣
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After all, @theantedwards_ said it best!⁣ #WolvesBack

[Explore Minnesota @exploreminn]

Minnesota is ready for you, basketball fans! 🏀 Let's go, @Timberwolves! 🐺

[High Tech Kids @HighTechKidsMN]

We had a great time at the Northside STEM Alliance STEM Fest Event on Saturday at @Target Corporate Campus. Goldy had a blast driving some FTC robots along with Potential Energy, Code Blooded and MetalMorphosis. #mnfll #mnftc

[Minnesota Rising @MinnesotaRising]

Do you remember when you joined Twitter? We’ve been at it for a decade and a half and counting! #MyXAnniversary #MNrising

[CEAP @CEAP_MN]

This week's Farm Fresh theme is BeStrong, with a focus on healthcare resources! Join CEAP and community partners at CEAP (7051 Brooklyn Blvd) this Wednesday, August 2 from 3pm-5pm for fresh produce, community connections, & fun treats! No advance registration required.

[Friends of the BWCAW @FriendsBWCAW]

Have you ever hiked to Magnetic Rock? We're heading out there next Monday. Join us??!

Check out our event page, then contact Ozzie to sign up. And be sure to bring your compass, to see what happens as you approach!
https://t.co/jPhByE6GaC

[Minnesota Rising @MinnesotaRising]

[#mnrising Dispatch] July 2023 featuring news and resources from @MyFilmNorth @PropelNP @cowtippingpress @humanities @WomensFndnMN @nexuscp @smbmsp and more! https://t.co/MyqdKPKm52

[Governor Tim Walz @GovTimWalz]

Starting today, Minnesota will offer students free breakfast and lunch at school.

Here in Minnesota, we will not allow our kids to go hungry.

[Minnesota Humanities Center @humanities]

Seats are still available for “Starting with the Indigenous: An Emphasis on Place,” on July 10 featuring Dr. @kate_beane & @Biimaadiziwin #CriticalConversations are part of the Wakpa Triennial, presented by #publicartsaintpaul. Register at https://t.co/tIKXOIRxGN

[Nexus Community Partners @nexuscp]

Applications for the Twin Cities Boards and Commissions Leadership Institute are now open! Join the fellowship program for its 11th cohort and be the change agent and equity champion you want to see in the world.

[diversityUMN @diversityUMN]

At sundown, Eid al-Adha begins. This 'Feast of Sacrifice' holiday commemorates the faith of Ibrahim, his will to sacrifice, and the slaughter of a ram in place of his son. It is commonly celebrated by eating and sharing meat with friends, family, and those in need. #EidalFitr2023

[Minnesota Rising @MinnesotaRising]

[#mnrising Dispatch] June 2023 featuring news and resources from @ndncollective @nexuscp @ywcamankato @loftliterary @MinneapolisFed @humanities @HeadwatersFdn @YWCAMinneapolis and more! https://t.co/fyUoAJohaJ

[Sahan Journal @SahanJournal]

🧵The 2023 Minnesota legislative session featured the most diverse Legislature in state history, with 35 lawmakers of color, and a commitment to racial and gender equity.
https://t.co/fuRIP8q8Eq

[Ujamaa Place @UjamaaPlace]

𝑰𝒕'𝒔 𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒕𝒉 𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏'𝒔 𝒉𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚... 𝑾𝒂𝒕𝒄𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒍𝒆𝒓 𝒏𝒐𝒘.

https://t.co/zENNNe1qCY

[Minnesota Rising @MinnesotaRising]

[#mnrising Dispatch] May 2023 featuring opportunities and events from
@MplsChamber @MNChurches @LifeworksMN @CitizensLeague @humanities @SmartNonprofits @SocEntMSP @TwinCitiesPride @ynpntc
and more! https://t.co/Oc0vrnXwSb

[Forge North @forgenorthmn]

#Funding opportunity - apply by 6/8. @BankofAmerica Breakthrough Lab is an impact accelerator program providing economic opportunity/capital access to Black, Hispanic-Latino, Native American and other underrepresented entrepreneurs. Learn more. https://t.co/gG6qVBNHdE

[MN Youth Institute @MNYIchallenge]

📣Calling all passionate leaders! Consider being a Group Leader for the 2023 Global Youth Institute, happening on October 23-27th in Des Moines.
The WFPF provides a travel stipend, hotel accommodations, and meals for Group Leaders.
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity!

[NAMI Minnesota @NAMIMinnesota]

Asian Americans in the US face heightened barriers to healthy coping practices, mental health services, and resources, confronting the perpetual foreigner myth. Read the article in the last issue of NAMI Minnesota's ADVOCATE magazine: https://t.co/TzdFEMwSiN

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