Doing Good
ShipToMilitary.com Launches Initiative to Connect Care Package Senders with Active Duty Service Members
(Forest Lake, MN) — August 28, 2024 — ShipToMilitary.com, a resource for families and supporters of our troops created by the founders of ShipThrifty, has announced a new initiative designed to connect caring individuals with active-duty service members deployed overseas. This initiative facilitates sending care packages to troops stationed in remote and challenging locations, providing them with much-needed comfort and support. Recognizing the profound importance of morale and support for those
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Minneapolis Institute of Art Announces Latest Exhibition, “O’ Powa O’ Meng: The Art and Legacy of Jody Folwell”
(Minneapolis, MN) — August 28th, 2024 – The Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia), in partnership with The Fralin Museum of Art at the University of Virginia, is thrilled to welcome “O’ Powa O’ Meng: The Art and Legacy of Jody Folwell” as the museum’s latest exhibition, available for viewing from Sept. 14, 2024 – Jan. 26, 2025 in the Cargill Gallery. Jody Folwell is a contemporary potter from Kha’p’o Owingeh
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Minnesota State Mankato Department of Performing Arts Announces Performance Series 2024 Fall Season
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The Suburbs premiere brand new music video “Buckle My Head” on Music-News.com
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TikTok Rocker Writes A Birth Sign Anthem Called “The Cancer”
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Prince Alumni Michael Bland and Sonny T Make Their First Musical Statement as (BR)OTHERS
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MDA Funding Available to Combat the Spread of Avian Influenza
Minnesota livestock producers eligible for grants of up to $10,000 (Minnesota) — August 20, 2024 — To combat the spread of avian influenza on Minnesota farms, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting applications for grants to help livestock producers buy and install preventative equipment for their operations. Funded through a 2024 legislative appropriation to the MDA’s Agricultural Growth and Research Initiative (AGRI) Program, the Protect Grant reimburses
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Occupant Study Shows SageGlass Smart Windows Significantly Improve Airport Experience
Survey results from Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport demonstrate higher levels of comfort for travelers and workers when SageGlass is in use (Faribault, MN) — Sept. 15, 2022 — Delivering a first-rate travel experience is critical to the bottom lines of airports and airlines, but facilities face challenges in consistently providing the thermal comfort and natural lighting that travelers and employees desire [1]. With most terminals and other high-traffic
2021 Hunger Hero Award
(Feb – 2022) The Hunger Hero Award is the highest honor awarded by North Country Food Bank each year. This award is given to someone who has had a significant, positive, and lasting impact on North Country’s work and ability to distribute food to people in need across our region.Congratulations to John Thorson — the 2021 recipient! John dedicated countless hours to our board of directors and our building project