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🌱 How a UMN Morris student turned classwork into a Nike internship

Morning Morris! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a UMN Morris student turned classwork into a Nike internship
  • Could a new food pantry model be coming to Morris?

Also on today's calendar: Bread ‘N Bowls and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What can go UP the chimney DOWN; but can't come down the chimney UP? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Breezy and warm with sunshine, with a high of 81 and low of 33 degrees.
  • Friday: A shower; windy and colder, temps: high: 37, low: 21.
  • Saturday: Winds becoming strong, with a high of 42 and low of 25 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Purpose-driven business motivates UMN Morris student in Nike internship (umn.edu) — A University of Minnesota Morris student, Kenyon Ponce, is turning his passion for purpose-driven business into real-world impact through a high-profile internship with Nike’s N7 initiative. He credits his UMN Morris education and soccer experience with preparing him for data-heavy, community-focused work that supports Native youth. After graduating this spring, he’ll return to Nike and pursue advanced business studies.
   

• The Board of Regents reimagine, renovate and revoke (mndaily.com) — University of Minnesota leaders are rethinking priorities after a turbulent year, and one outcome could directly affect Morris: a new food pantry funding partnership now in place on the Twin Cities campus may be replicated in Morris. The Board of Regents also discussed AI initiatives, student concerns about transparency, and a new well-being charter that will guide all campuses, including Morris.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in Morris. Apply here.
  • CoreMedical Group posted a job opening for PT - Physical Therapist - LTC/SNF in Morris. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Morris here.

🗞 Nearby News

Alexandria

  • Track and Field: Alexandria girls kick off outdoor season with Brainerd Invite championship (echopress.com)
  • Alexandria City Council tables item on proposed Broadway reconstruction (echopress.com)
  • Alexandria Police say they believe a missing person was ‘located in the water' in Lake Agnes (kstp.com)

Sauk Centre

Ok Morris! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: UMBRELLA (Thank you JEANNE S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Morris

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