Doing Good
2024 Sesquicentennial Farm Recipients Announced
(Minnesota) — April 23rd, 2024 — The Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) is pleased to recognize 44 recipients of the Sesquicentennial Farm award for 2024. Since the program began in 2008, 559 families have received the honor. To qualify, a family farm must be in continuous family ownership for at least 150 years, be 50 acres or larger, and currently be involved in agricultural production. A commemorative certificate signed by
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Minnesota Vietnam Veterans Commemoration: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs to Host 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War Events June 13-15
(St Paul, MN) — April 24, 2024 — The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) is honored to announce it is hosting the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. The three-day event for Vietnam-era Veterans and their families, allies of the United States and all Minnesotans who wish to thank our Veterans, is being held June 13-15 at Mall of America®. Over the three days, attendees can
Music | Podcast
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Prince Alumni Michael Bland and Sonny T Make Their First Musical Statement as (BR)OTHERS
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Fraser President and CEO Featured on Podcast about Creating Kindness and Community
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A RetroFizz Celebration of Bacharach
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Tik Tok Rocker Mark Mallman sees his own ghost
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“Brilliance! A Musical Animation” – A Feature-length Project by Philip Agustin Gonzales Now Ready for Pre-Production
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Beach Boys to Make Rare Appearance in Minnesota
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Worthington Windsurfing Regatta & Music Festival: A Fusion of Wind, Waves, and Rhythms
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Lakes Jam Music Festival Unveils Stellar Rock Lineup Featuring Smash Mouth, Pop Evil, Saliva, and FuZZrd
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BAE Systems Breaks Ground on Cutting-Edge Engineering and Product Development Site in Maple Grove
(Maple Grove, MN)– April 23, 2024 — BAE Systems’ Combat Mission Systems (CMS) business is marking the start of construction on its new 236,000-square-foot facility in Maple Grove, Minnesota. Designed with functionality and a future-proofed blueprint, the site will provide the infrastructure required to innovate solutions that support the U.S. military and its allies around the world. “Breaking ground on the Maple Grove site is a critical milestone for our business as
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Split Rock Lighthouse To Hosts North Shore Community Night
See the lighthouse beacon lit for the first time in 2022; free admission (Two Harbors, MN) — May 5th, 2022 — Split Rock Lighthouse North Shore Community Night will happen on May 26th, 2022. Enjoy an evening of food, fun and music for the entire family, plus a chance to see the lighthouse beacon lit for the first time in 2022. Grab a picture with a lighthouse keeper, explore
The Minnesota State Fair Announces Beverages Premiering at the 2023 Fair
(St Paul, MN) — August 2nd, 2023 — The Minnesota State Fair has announced 65 brand-new brews and beverages premiering or found exclusively at the 2023 fair. In addition, there will be 39 returning beverages found only at the Great Minnesota Get-Together. In all, the fair features 300+ brews and beverages. The 65 Brand-New Beverages: Ahhnold Palmer Style Hard SeltzerA twist on a fan favorite beverage made into a seltzer