So when the weather doesn’t agree with your out of town plans what do you do on your down time, I find the time to do household chores with the occasional cribbage game with my partner

It’s time to start planning yearly events for Skool where we can all get together and talk about Skool and what each member would like to see in Mn this coming year, it’s about getting the word out, it’s not one individuals voice it’s a whole community, so how about some ideas for the new year I know we have a few things planned this month and next month, I look forward to planning more events as the year rolls out, happy 2026 everyone. Can’t wait to hear everyone’s ideas

New year. Fresh pages. Same big hearts and even bigger community energy. I’m so grateful for this MN Skool crew. What started as “let’s see who’s out there” turned into real conversations, real laughs, and real-life connections. That’s the magic. As we step into this new year, here’s what I’m wishing for all of us: ✨ more reasons to get out of the house (yes, even in winter) ✨ more collaboration over competition ✨ more IRL moments that remind us we’re not doing this alone ✨ more joy, because honestly… why not? If you’re new here, welcome. If you’ve been here awhile, thank you for helping make this space feel warm even when Minnesota is doing its icy thing. Drop a comment and tell us: 👉 What are you excited about this year? 👉 One word you want 2026 to feel like 👉 Or an idea for something fun we should do together Let’s make this a year of connection, creativity, and community - Minnesota style.

January is already shaping up to be a choose-your-own-joy month, and it starts outside. 🗓 Jan 10 - Winter Walk + Coat Drive at Lake Phalen We’re taking a refreshing winter walk around Lake Phalen while collecting coats, hats, gloves, and warm gear for local families in need. Joy + generosity = the most Minnesota combo there is. Cold cheeks. Warm hearts. Big impact. And we’re just getting started… 🥐 Jan 18 - New Year, New Joy Brunch Connection, good food, laughter, and that fresh-start energy we all crave in January. 💡 Jan 22 - MN IRL Brainstorm Night Ideas, collaboration, community magic. Bring your thoughts, your curiosity, and your favorite notebook. This is what Q1 is about: moving our bodies, opening our hearts, and building real-life connection in the middle of winter. Who’s in? And help us dream a little… what else should we put on the calendar for Q1 2026?

Big, joyful shoutout to @MarKesha Smith for winning the invite contest!! 🙌✨ Markesha, THANK YOU for bringing new amazing humans into this community. That’s how this thing grows… one invite, one connection, one hello at a time. 💛 👉 Markesha please DM me your email so I can get your prize to you! I am sure some coffee and a few amazing new coffee mugs will help stave off the temps outside! And MN Skool fam… don’t stop now. Let’s keep this momentum rolling and show Skool exactly what we already know: ❄️ Minnesota really is the best community ever. The warmth here has nothing to do with the weather. Keep inviting. Keep welcoming. Keep showing up like the incredible humans you are. This is how communities grow. This is how friendships start. This is how joy spreads. Proud of this group. So excited for what’s next.