I want to recognize Robyn for her partnership and collaboration during our peak Q4 season in Employee Benefits. In addition to her responsibilities as a Training Lead, she has been dedicating extra time in the evenings to support Small Group spreadsheeting to help manage the demands of the season. I truly value your collaboration and willingness to share the workload to keep things moving forward. Your commitment to our team and our shared goals makes a meaningful difference, especially during our busiest time of year. Thank you for your partnership, flexibility and willingness to contribute wherever needed. It is greatly appreciated!

Huge shoutout to Korissa for wearing so many hats and helping make our trick-or-treating event a success! She helped ordered supplies, decorate, track down items around our office, all while keeping up with regular workload, answering phones, and greeting clients (we had so many walk-ins!). She truly went above and beyond and we're so lucky to have you in our office.

A huge shoutout to Zoe in the trainee group! My team has a very large renewal which turned into a rewrite and I needed assistance cleaning up and updating 39 separate accounts in Epic - she jumped right in to help. She was not afraid to ask questions to ensure that things were correct before passing them back to me. I appreciate all of your help!

A huge shoutout to Pete in the trainee group! My team has a very large renewal which turned into a rewrite and I needed assistance cleaning up and updating 39 separate accounts in Epic - he jumped right in to help alongside some of the other trainees. I appreciate all of your help!

MAC-V's mission is to end homelessness for veterans across the state of MN.

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Animal Humane Society provides direct care and services to help thousands of animals in need across Minnesota. From innovative medical and behavior programs to investments in outreach and advocacy, we’re advancing animal welfare and creating a more humane world for animals everywhere. We are the first choice for families who must rehome a beloved pet and a second chance for animals who have nowhere else to go.

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This message comes with GRATITUDE for Carolyn!!! I cannot say enough positive things about Carolyn and all of the Q&A responses she provided me during this 2027 election period! She is the most patient person and truly amazing and so willing to assist in providing details and information!! THANK YOU CAROLYN!!!

Hanna recently worked with a client that said she "was amazing and went above and beyond" explaining medicare and helping with the enrollment process. My client said they will be referring their friends to CG and to work with Hanna.

Runway Rookies opens the door to aviation for kids at no cost because every child deserves the chance to feel the wonder of flight. Their mission: spark a passion and encourage kids to chase their dreams.

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Ashton and I's team had a very large renewal, which turned into a rewrite, in the month of October for 39 accounts. Not only did she work side by side on the rewrite process with the Risk Placement team, she was very thorough in her notes and documentation to me so it made it easy to work through checking in the policies. On top of all of this, she also jumped in and helped check in multiple policies to help me out, while balancing her workload as well as her multiple committees and leadership role. I literally could not have done this without her and am so thankful to have teams like this to jump in and help when needed.

Shout out to Carly for always keeping our day to day running smoothly and efficiently. She's extremely productive, and can move quickly on complex urgent items while maintaining a high attention to detail and accuracy. She's very talented and I appreciate Carly!

Kim is the epitome of raising her hand to take on the projects no one else wants. We have had multiple challenging clients that require patience, tact, and persistence. Kim's ability to befriend and control the entire situation has made so many negative situations turn into very positive relationships. Heck she even delivered a 160% renewal and had the client thanking her on the call!

Taylor stepped into a brand new role in July and has immediately made a huge impact for our team, our office culture, and our clients. She handles everything with professionalism, poise, and the right around of perfectionism. Clients rave about her because her organizational skills make their lives easier. She also has helped on numerous office projects outside of her day job.

Shout to Sean Kurtenbach for helping facilitate set up of a new client in Epic with a unique billing situation. Your instant willingness to stop what you were doing to quickly so we could meet a need by date deadline was incredibly helpful and very much appreciated - thank you!

Big thank you to Kate Ergen for helping a colleague in another segment step through a CG Files Surplus Lines item! Your instant yes to the ask and helpful can do approach to help your colleague and CBU during a busy time was so appreciated - thank you!

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A huge shoutout to Carson in the trainee group! My team has a very large renewal which turned into a rewrite and I needed assistance cleaning up and updating 39 separate accounts in Epic - Carson jumped right in to help alongside some of the other trainees. I appreciate all of your help!

A huge shoutout to Alex in the trainee group! My team has a very large renewal which turned into a rewrite and I needed assistance cleaning up and updating 39 separate accounts in Epic. Alex stepped right up to the plate on one account in particular that was more in depth than most of the other accounts. I appreciate all of your help!

I want to recognize Jenna for stepping up in a big way during our busiest season in Employee Benefits! With the demands of Q4 in full swing, you’ve taken on additional responsibilities and helped ensure we continue moving forward while keeping our clients’ needs a priority. Your willingness to take initiative, adapt to changing needs and support the team during this busy time is making a real difference. Thank you for your hard work, flexibility and commitment to helping us navigate the Q4 rush. It’s truly appreciated! 

Since 2001, Hope Chest for Breast Cancer Foundation, a Minnesota-based 501(c)(3), has provided a lifeline to local breast cancer patients and their families. The foundation has distributed over $3.5 million in financial assistance grants to over 6,500 Minnesota breast cancer patients.

When the diagnosis comes, everything changes—and while medical care is critical, it’s just one part of the battle. We’re here to help with the rest. Every two minutes, someone in the U.S. hears the words: “You have breast cancer.” By the time you finish reading this, another family will be forever changed. We can’t fix everything. But together, we can fix this.

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The Friends of Watkins Lake State Park (FoWL) is a volunteer-led nonprofit group dedicated to protecting, stewarding, and advocating for Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve in Brooklyn and Manchester Township,

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I wanted to give Ellie a shoutout for being so patient and detailed! I was frustrated with the process of using the premium finance calculator to finance a few endorsements. She took time between a very packed schedule to give me a call and explained it at a level that made more sense. We are lucky to have a team player like Ellie!

Ginny has done an outstanding job stepping up as the Private Client Team & CBU billing expert. She has made sure our department's agency invoicing is done accurately and timely and has even created additional team "How To" documents specific to PL billing processes to share with the team. Thank you, Ginny, for the additional time, effort and care you have put into being our billing expert.  It is greatly appreciated.

I want to recognize Abbey for her true can-do attitude and, most importantly, for always putting people first. The past month has been especially busy as we hired and onboarded 12 new team members, and Abbey was there every step of the way to make sure the experience was smooth, welcoming, and organized. We also just wrapped up our New Hire Summit, and Abby was incredibly collaborative, efficient, and such a great partner as we brought our first-ever virtual + in-person New Hire Summit to life. She jumped in wherever needed, worked seamlessly with me and helped make the experience a success. Abby, thank you for everything you do to make our new hires feel supported, prepared, and welcomed from the very beginning. Your can-do attitude, teamwork, and genuine care for people do not go unnoticed. We are so lucky to have you! 🌟

I want to express my sincere gratitude and appreciation for Julie! A few accounts have been transitioned to me recently and she is always available to answer questions or work through a process in Epic. She is so patient and knowledgeable. Julie's willingness to be a team player is invaluable to CG. I can't thank her enough!

The charity assists men, women, & teens to gain freedom from chemical addictions and other life-controlling problems by addressing their physical, emotional & spiritual needs.

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The charity assists men, women, & teens to gain freedom from chemical addictions and other life-controlling problems by addressing their physical, emotional & spiritual needs.

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The Wildcat Sanctuary (TWS) is a 501(c)3 non-profit, rescue sanctuary located in Sandstone, Minnesota. Funded solely by private donations, the sanctuary provides a natural sanctuary to wild cats in need and inspires change to end the wildlife crisis. The just rescued 3 lions from a terrible roadside zoo in Canada.

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Dedicated to supporting cancer patients, we organize impactful events to raise funds and awareness. We believe in uniting communities to provide financial aid and essential resources for individuals and families battling cancer. Through our commitment, we aim to alleviate financial burdens and inspire hope. Every event we host strives to make a difference, showcasing the power of compassion and community support.

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Dedicated to supporting cancer patients, we organize impactful events to raise funds and awareness. We believe in uniting communities to provide financial aid and essential resources for individuals and families battling cancer. Through our commitment, we aim to alleviate financial burdens and inspire hope. Every event we host strives to make a difference, showcasing the power of compassion and community support.

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They support Lung Cancer Patients, Survivors and Families, Fund Critical Lung Cancer Research, and Drive Earlier Detection. They also raise awareness to reduce the stigma surrounding lung cancer and emphasize that anyone can develop it, not just smokers.

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Special Olympics MN makes a positive impact on athletes with intellectual disabilities that will last a lifetime and all funds raised goes towards programming and events for more than 8,000 athletes statewide. Through sports, SOMN athletes celebrate their abilities, not their disabilities. Their world opens with acceptance and understanding. They become more confident and empowered by their accomplishments. They make new friends, joining the most inclusive community on the planet- a global community that's growing every day.

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A Breath of Hope Lung Foundation provides lung cancer education to more than 100,000 Americans each year and people from 130 other countries. Our literacy-friendly and evidence-based Animated Patient's Guide to Lung Cancer, found at youandlungcancer.com, has received 2 million visits since its launch in late 2017, and we continue to grow its content to ensure it is a comprehensive one-stop-shop for people who wish to be educated about lung cancer, especially patients and families. The research we carefully vet and fund continues to be transformational and published in major scientific journals. In response to improved survivorship, we have also added survivorship experiences on our website to overcome the burden of stress following a diagnosis. A Breath of Hope has added initiatives to increase both screening and biomarker testing in the U.S. By educating both physicians and patients about the importance of early diagnosis and biomarker testing immediately following a diagnosis, survival rates will continue to improve.

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Brains Together For a Cure provides assistance to brain tumor patients and their families and to ultimately find a cure for the disease by raising grant funds for brain tumor research.

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Huge congratulations to Amanda Vagle for being named the Monticello Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Ambassador of the Year! The Chamber held its annual Membership Appreciation Barbecue and recognized Amanda for her all of her amazing work in the Monticello community and CG. Amanda is always such a positive representative of CG, Monticello, and her team.

Thank you to Kyle Nybakken for stepping in last minute to help with an urgent agency bill/premium finance issue. Both the client and myself are happy that you could help out. Thank you!

Over the past month I have been working in a new system that required me to migrate client accounts from our old platform to the new. Spencer had prior knowledge on this platform and was always available for me to ask him questions despite having duties of his own to do. I would not be this far along if it weren't for your help, Spencer.

When I had to unexpectedly take two days off due to being sick, Wes gladly agreed to be listed as my backup despite him already backing someone else up who was out. His hard work and willingness to always help out the team are greatly appreciated. Thanks so much Wes!

Shout out to Janet who just received some great feedback from one of our clients! She continues to impress them with her knowledge and expertise, and the client really appreciates her timeliness and due diligence when working with them on their renewal. Thank you for all the great work Janet!

Shout out to Vince who just received some great feedback from one of our clients! Our clients say they are very pleased to have him as a partner, and he continues to impress with his quality work and comprehensive overviews for their renewal. Thanks for your great work Vince!

Lillian is really stepping above and beyond to help the real estate team track renewals easier by creating custom expiration lists. This is a huge help for me to keeping organized and tracking things a lot easier on a very high volume book. Her positive energy while helping set these up is something that makes me very happy to see. Thank you so much Lillian for your help!!!

Adopt A Husky Minnesota is an all volunteer nonprofit 501(c)3 breed specific rescue dedicated to the welfare of displaced Siberian Huskies and is committed to providing the highest level of care through fostering, rehabilitation, medical care, extensive breed education to not only adopters but the general public and ultimately proper placement into a forever home.

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I want to take a moment to recognize Jenn Wendorff and express my sincere appreciation for her outstanding work. While reviewing a policy for a Renewal Summary, she identified an error in the Fine Arts coverage total that had been made by the insurance carrier. Because of her diligence and attention to detail, the issue was caught and addressed before it became a problem for the client. Jenn consistently approaches her work with care, professionalism, and a strong sense of responsibility. She takes her role seriously, and it shows in everything she does. I am so grateful for her support, her partnership, and the positive impact she has on both me and our entire team. Thank you, Jenn, for all that you do!

Twin Cities R!SE has provided comprehensive workforce development to under and unemployed individuals since 1993. Our mission is to transform the lives of those impacted by racial or socio-economic barriers through Personal Empowerment, career training, and meaningful employment. We envision a community where all individuals, especially people of color, have attained financial independence through employment success.

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Kathryn has been my backup for several months and in that time, I have been out several lenghtly times. She has been a rockstar! Always taking care of things and her documentaion of everything she does, has been amazing. I never worry when I am gone to come back. I cannot thank her enough!!!

Hearts 4 Henry is an organization that benefits families impacted by CHD- congenital heart disease or defect. Donations are for various needed things needed by families affected.

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