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Philando Castile, or “Mr. Phil” as he was known to his students, would pay for lunches out of his own pocket.   He was a son and a beloved member of our community.   He should be alive today.   Let’s continue to say his name and shine a light on the injustices in our state.

We're thrilled to announce Tonya Allen has joined Don Chen Surdna Foundation as co-chair of the Presidents' Council on Impact Investing US #Impinv Alliance, leading a group of 20 U.S. foundations with more than $80 billion in combined assets. Learn more: mcknight.org/news-ideas/pre… 🧵

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Congratulations to Joel Krogstad who will now lead the McKnight Endowment Fund for Neuroscience as its next program manager! 🧠🙌 He started July 10, working closely with Eileen Maler as she prepares for her retirement. Learn more: mcknight.org/news-ideas/mck…

Mornin’ folks. We’ve had a lot of people enquiring about and commenting on #bumblebees asleep on #flowers, especially at this time of year, so here’s a quick (long)🙄 thread explaining what’s going on. Please retweet so more are more informed. Thanks good people. #bees 1/16

Many years ago, back when you had to go to SEC to see no action letters, I came across a shareholder proposal filed at Mattel that called for the company to may Barbie versions that reflected realistic/average measurements. It was out on ordinary business.

Exciting News! MEDA is collaborating with the MN Alumni Market! Any University of Minnesota Alumni, who are utilizing MEDA’s services, can now enjoy the added benefit of having their MN Alumni Market fees graciously covered by MEDA.

Holy smokes. Rewiring America just scored. Congrats Aimee Witteman I can’t wait to see what you create.

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Maine is pumped about heat pumps! The Pine Tree State met their goal of installing 100,000 new heat pumps two years ahead of schedule. Now, they’re aiming to install 175,000 more by 2027. So yes, they work in cold weather. bit.ly/3rPbxc8

Way to go Maine! #heatpumps

highly recommend. Sam Sanders and Tressie McMillan Cottom should turn this one conversation on country music, race, demographics, Nashville and great music into a series. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/int…

Our Olympic champion Sunisa lee made history many times over, and now her legacy is cemented in our community. Happy Sunisa Lee Day!

When my Greek grandfather took us for walks around Boston, he always walked by the building that still had a molasses mark.

Seeking qualified manufacturers of heat pump equipment to partner on the development of a new Heat Pump Access Program with Rewiring America. Please spread the word. RFP closes Oct 11! achrnews.com/articles/15519…