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SUMMARY:Fall 2026 Internship-Minnesota Clean Cities Coalition
DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Clean Cities Coalition\, coordinated by the American Lung Association in Minnesota\, is seeking an intern for a paid position working hybrid for a 15-week period from approximately Sept 8\, 202 – Dec 2026 to be hosted in St. Paul. Argonne National Laboratory offers internships through the Clean Cities University Workforce Development Program to support local Clean Cities and Communities Coalitions. \nPosition Description: \nThis part-time paid position will require the student to work a hybrid schedule. The student will work to educate and engage users of alternative fuel vehicles (E85\, biodiesel\, electric\, natural gas and others) through data analysis\, virtual/in-person events\, communications\, initiatives and other forms of outreach. Project workplan will depend on student experience and strengths. \nUnder supervision the intern will: \n\nAssist staff with support of virtual and/or in-person events during the 15-week period including alternative fuel workshops and trainings\, electric vehicle outreach and station education.\nManage and collect data for report on electric vehicle adoption\nDevelop newsletter articles and help manage social media content.\nAnalyze survey data from events\nComplete activity reports and other paperwork as required\n\nQualifications: \nPreference given to candidates with: \n\nAbility to work both in-person & remotely\nUndergraduate in Junior or Senior year or graduate student\nBackground in natural or social sciences including environmental\, marketing/graphic design\, public relations\, health education\nAbility to prioritize\, multi-task and remain flexible with work activities and schedule\nCompetent in Microsoft Word\, PowerPoint\, Excel\, Outlook\nAbility to work some evenings and weekends\n\nCompensation: \n\nPart-time position (15-20 hours per week)\nPay rate: based on undergrad or graduate level\nPosition is grant funded and is dependent upon availability of funds\n\nApplication Procedure: \nCover letter must address related jobs\, responsibilities and relevant experience \nPlease send cover letter & resume to: Lisa Thurstin at 651-223-9568 or lisa.thurstin@lung.org \nDeadline to apply: August 19\, 2026
URL:https://www.cleanairchoice.org/event/fall-2026-internship-minnesota-clean-cities-coalition/
LOCATION:MN
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SUMMARY:Eco Experience Building at the Minnesota State Fair
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Minnesota State Fair begins on August 27 and runs through Labor Day on September 7. \nBetween food-on-a-stick\, giant pumpkins and the Miracle of Life Birth Center\, come visit the Eco Experience Building to see and learn about EVs from dealers and MN EV owner volunteers. The Eco Experience is a huge exhibit at the Minnesota State Fair\, filled with hands-on activities\, demonstrations and resources. \nOn site at the Eco Experience\, visitors can see and interact with: \n• Subaru Trailseeker from White Bear Acura Subaru\n• Pre-owned Chevy Equinox EV from Rosedale Chevrolet\n• RGNT motorcycle\n• Charging station demonstrations\n• Electric landscape equipment\n• Electric bikes \nOutside on the west side of the Eco Experience building\, visitors can see the Red Lake Nation electric school bus\, along with an EV bucket truck from Xcel Energy near at the front of the building. \nAlongside numerous daily events and presentations in the Eco experience\, here are some that may interest those curious about alternative fuels in Minnesota: \n• Thursday\, August 27\, 2 pm: Embracing Clean Energy and Healthy Learning Environments at Red Lake School District\n• Friday\, September 4\, 12 pm: EV Owners Panel at the Sustainability Stage \nCome watch the daily fair parade on August 28 and 29 at 2 pm to see a variety of electric vehicles! \nFind the best way to attend with Get Here | Minnesota State Fair. Evie Carshare is also running a program to provide transportation to the state fair.
URL:https://www.cleanairchoice.org/event/eco-experience-building-at-the-minnesota-state-fair/
LOCATION:Minnesota State Fair\, 1265 Snelling Ave N\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55108\, United States
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SUMMARY:Traverse County Fuel Promo Event
DESCRIPTION:The Traverse County Corn Growers are hosting a fuel promotion event on August 28th at the Cenex in Wheaton from 12:00-2:00pm. \nPromotional assistance programs\, marketing materials\, and imaging kits may also be available from Minnesota Clean Cities Coalition (MC3). Please email lisa.thurstin@lung.org for more information and requests.
URL:https://www.cleanairchoice.org/event/traverse-county-fuel-promo-event/
LOCATION:Wheaton Cenex\, 101 5th St South\, Wheaton\, MN\, 56296\, United States
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SUMMARY:EV Showcase in the MN State Fair Daily Parade
DESCRIPTION:The daily state fair parade is a cherished fair tradition\, and this year\, visitors can see a variety of EVs in the parade on August 28 and 29 at 2 pm. \nStop by on Friday\, August 28 to see these EVs (and some of their owners): \n• Red 2022 Kia EV6 Wind – Mark R\n• 2023 Mercedes EQS SUV – Bjorn W\n• Blue Bird Electric School Bus\n• Xcel Bucket Truck\n• University of Minnesota Box Truck \nThe parade route can be found on the state fair map. \nDifferent EVs will be present at the Saturday parade. \nAlso visit the Eco Experience Building to see more and learn more about EVs from dealers and MN EV owner volunteers. \nFind the best way to attend with Get Here | Minnesota State Fair. Evie Carshare is also running a program to provide transportation to the state fair.
URL:https://www.cleanairchoice.org/event/ev-showcase-in-the-mn-state-fair-daily-parade/
LOCATION:Minnesota State Fair\, 1265 Snelling Ave N\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55108\, United States
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SUMMARY:EV Showcase in the MN State Fair Daily Parade
DESCRIPTION:The daily state fair parade is a cherished fair tradition\, and this year\, visitors can see a variety of EVs in the parade on August 28 and 29 at 2 pm. \nStop by on Saturday to see these EVs (and some of their owners): \n• 2013 Nisan Leaf – Joel R\n• 2023 Fisker Ocean One – Michael A\n• Blue Bird Electric School Bus \nThe parade route can be found on the state fair map. \nDifferent EVs will be present at the Friday parade. \nAlso visit the Eco Experience Building to see more and learn more about EVs from dealers and MN EV owner volunteers. \nFind the best way to attend with Get Here | Minnesota State Fair. Evie Carshare is also running a program to provide transportation to the state fair.
URL:https://www.cleanairchoice.org/event/ev-showcase-in-the-mn-state-fair-daily-parade-2/
LOCATION:Minnesota State Fair\, 1265 Snelling Ave N\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55108\, United States
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SUMMARY:Freeborn County Fuel Promo Event
DESCRIPTION:The Freeborn County Corn & Soybean Growers are hosting a fuel promotion event on Thursday\, September 10th from 11:00-1:00pm at the Albert Lea Kwik Trip. \nDiscounts include: \n\n$0.20 off per gallon of biodiesel\n$0.88 off per gallon of unleaded 88\n\nPromotional assistance programs\, marketing materials\, and imaging kits may also be available from Minnesota Clean Cities Coalition (MC3). Please email lisa.thurstin@lung.org for more information and requests.
URL:https://www.cleanairchoice.org/event/freeborn-county-fuel-promo-event/
LOCATION:Albert Lea Kwik Trip\, Kwik Trip 1210 East Main Street\, Albert Lea\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Nicollet/Sibley County Fuel Promo Event
DESCRIPTION:The Nicollet/Sibley County Corn & Soybean Growers are hosting a fuel event on September 10th at the South side Kwik Trip in St. Peter from 4:00-6:00pm. \nDiscounts include: \n\n$0.85 per gallon of E-85Nicollet/Sibley County Corn & Soybean Growers\n$0.88 off per gallon of unleaded 88\n\nDrivers should only use high ethanol blends in FFVs. \nE85 ethanol is a fuel blend of up to 85% ethyl alcohol and gasoline. E85 is designed for use in flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs). When fueled with E85\, FFVs are recognized as a Clean Air Choice. \nPromotional assistance programs\, marketing materials\, and imaging kits may also be available from Minnesota Clean Cities Coalition (MC3). Please email lisa.thurstin@lung.org for more information and requests.
URL:https://www.cleanairchoice.org/event/nicollet-sibley-county-fuel-promo-event/
LOCATION:Kwik Trip #466\, 1305 S Minnesota Ave\, Saint Peter
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SUMMARY:Forth Roadmap Conference
DESCRIPTION:September 13-15\, 2026\nSeattle Convention Center – Summit\n900 Pine St\, Seattle\, WA 98101 \nThe Forth Roadmap Conference is the premier electric transportation conference in the United States and the best place to meet partners and establish new connections. Shape the future of electric transportation with leading industry representatives\, government officials\, and public organizations with two full days of interactive programming\, networking and exhibitions. Attendees will have the opportunity to network with representatives from all areas of transportation electrification\, participate in high-energy sessions\, and connect with 100+ national and international speakers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLink: Forth Roadmap Conference
URL:https://www.cleanairchoice.org/event/forth-roadmap-conference-2/
LOCATION:Seattle Convention Center\, Summit 900 Pine St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101\, United States
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SUMMARY:Recharge Northfield EV Ride & Drive
DESCRIPTION:Get hands-on experience with EVs at the Recharge Northfield EV Ride & Drive on Saturday\, September 26. \nCome out for local vendors\, food trucks\, fun activities and hands-on learning opportunities including EV education and a public test drive. \nFor every test ride experience\, from both drivers and riders\, a $50 gift is given to support the Rotary Club of Northfield’s community tree-planting project. \nFor more information and to RSVP\, visit the Recharge Northfield EV Ride & Drive website.
URL:https://www.cleanairchoice.org/event/recharge-northfield-ev-ride-drive/
LOCATION:Northfield Middle School\, 2200 Division Street South\, Northfield\, MN\, 55057\, United States
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SUMMARY:National Drive Electric Month EV Basics Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join the Electric Vehicle Association for an EV basics workshop on September 30 at GS Motors in Hopkins. The workshop\, celebrating National Drive Electric Month\, will answer questions about using or owning an EV. Event is free to attend and open to anyone. \nThe workshop will cover three main topics: \n• What to consider when purchasing an EV\n• How to charge for daily use\, how to use DC fast chargers\n• How to plan for road trips \nParticipants will have the chance to see a variety of used EVs after the workshop. \nAs an EV owner since 2017\, the workshop instructor Stu Henry is a member of Drive Electric Minnesota and MN EV Owners\, and an experienced advocate for EVs. \nFor more information and to RSVP\, visit the EV basics website.
URL:https://www.cleanairchoice.org/event/national-drive-electric-month-ev-basics-workshop/
LOCATION:GS Motors\, 10921 Excelsior Blvd #114\, Hopkins\, MN\, 55343\, United States
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SUMMARY:Beltrami Electric Cooperative EV Ride & Drive 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join Beltrami Electric for their annual EV Car Show with an EV ride and drive. Guests can talk with EV Owners and see a variety of EVs up close. Beltrami Electric Cooperative and Otter Tail Power Co representatives will inform visitors of potential electricity savings through off-peak rates and rebates on EV charging. \nVehicles available for Ride and Drives: \n• Ford F-150 Lighting\n• Chevy Silverado EV\n• Tesla Model 3\n• Polaris Ranger Kinetic \nFor more information and to RSVP\, visit the Beltrami Electric Cooperative EV Ride & Drive website.
URL:https://www.cleanairchoice.org/event/beltrami-electric-cooperative-ev-ride-drive-2026/
LOCATION:Beltrami Electric Cooperative (in the garage) 4111 Technology Dr NW Bemidji\, MN 56601\, Beltrami Electric Cooperative (in the garage) 4111 Technology Dr NW\, Bemidji\, MN\, 56601\, United States
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SUMMARY:Powering Communities: Building Strong Partnerships for Community-Focused Electric Transportation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Powering Communities: Building Strong Partnerships for Community-Focused Electric Transportation Workshop\nOctober 5. 2026\nAmerican Swedish Institute\n2600 Park Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN 55407 \nThe workshop\, hosted by Drive Electric Minnesota in partnership with Forth\, is organized around four key focus areas: affordability\, multifamily housing (MFH)\, workforce development\, and sustainable transportation policy. It will highlight how stakeholders across the region are working together to expand equitable access to electric mobility. \nThe event is supported in part by the McKnight Foundation. \nEvent details and registration.
URL:https://www.cleanairchoice.org/event/powering-communities-building-strong-partnerships-for-community-focused-electric-transportation-workshop/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute\, 2600 Park Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55407\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 Propane Autogas Ride & Drive
DESCRIPTION:Join the Minnesota Propane Association and our industry partners for the 2026 Propane Autogas Ride & Drive! \nThis annual event gives attendees the opportunity to experience propane autogas vehicles firsthand while learning how propane can help school and transit fleets achieve greater financial and environmental sustainability. \nThis year’s event will feature two sessions: \n\nMorning Session – School Buses\nAfternoon Session – Transit Vehicles\n\nThe event is free to attend and will feature insights from industry transportation experts on alternative fuel options\, along with opportunities to: \n\nRide and drive alternative-fueled vehicles\nExplore potential cost savings for fleet operations\nLearn about the environmental benefits of propane autogas\nDiscover practical solutions for more sustainable student and public transportation\n\nLunch will be provided. Registration is required. \nWhether you’re looking to reduce operating costs\, lower emissions\, or explore alternative fuel options for your fleet\, the 2026 Propane Autogas Ride & Drive is a great opportunity to see propane autogas in action and learn how it can benefit your organization. \nQuestions? Please contact the Minnesota Propane Association at admin@mnpropane.org.
URL:https://www.cleanairchoice.org/event/2026-propane-autogas-ride-drive/
LOCATION:MN Propane Association\, 12475 273rd Ave NW\, Zimmerman\, MN\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Propane Association":MAILTO:admin@mnpropane.org
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SUMMARY:2026 Minnesota Renewable Energy Roundtable - Biofuels for Maritime Shipping: Connecting Minnesota Agriculture to Emerging Global Fuel Markets
DESCRIPTION:Minnesota’s Renewable Energy Roundtable returns to discuss the timely topic of how Minnesota’s agricultural bioeconomy can help meet growing interest for low-carbon maritime fuels. Join industry leaders\, agricultural partners\, biofuel producers\, policy specialists\, and transportation experts for this one-day event exploring opportunities and challenges facing alternative maritime fuels. \nTopics covered include: \n• Maritime decarbonization trends and renewable fuels market demand\n• Opportunities for alternative fuels in shipping\, including ethanol\, biodiesel and RNG\n• Connection to Great Lakes and Mississippi transportation\n• Discussions on fuel infrastructure\, logistics and supply chain capabilities\n• Port demand\, vessel compatibility\, and emerging fuel markets\n• Next steps for Minnesota’s agriculture and renewable energy sectors \nContact Brad Matuska at bmatuska@auri.org or Nan Larson at nlarson@auri.org to pre-register or learn more. \nCheck out what previous MNRER attendees had to say.
URL:https://www.cleanairchoice.org/event/2026-minnesota-renewable-energy-roundtable-biofuels-for-maritime-shipping-connecting-minnesota-agriculture-to-emerging-global-fuel-markets/
LOCATION:Minneapolis\, MN
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