February 2022

MNSHARP
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(Rochster MN) Rochester Public Schools On February 24, 2022, Knutson Construction along with Rochester Public Schools accepted the MNSHARP award for our District’s newest middle school, Dakota Middle School. “MNSHARP has been around since 2006 and has handed out 60 awards like this since its inception,” said Tom Leimer, General Manager of Knutson Construction. “What’s really cool about this, this is the first time this award has ever been given

Fergus Falls Thrift Store Opens March 1st
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(Fergus Falls, MN) – On March 1, 2022, Someplace Safe is opening a Fergus Falls Thrift Store location. The Fergus Falls store, along with those located in Alexandria and Morris, help to raise funds which support the programs and services provided by Someplace Safe, a local non-profit crime victim service provider. The Someplace Safe Thrift Stores also provide needed clothing, household items, and furniture to victims and survivors of crime

N.P. Park, Fergus Falls to be Renamed Dr. Allen Magnuson Park
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(Fergus Falls, MN)  February 24, 2022 — The fundraising committee for Project Play: NP Park is pleased to announce NP Park will be renamed Dr. Allen Magnuson Park in memory of Dr. Allen E. Magnuson.  The City Council unanimously approved the renaming of N.P. Park at its February 22, 2022 meeting. Dr. Magnuson passed away on September 25, 2021.  He served Fergus Falls and surrounding communities as a beloved Pediatrician

Command Sgt. Maj. Katie Blackwell
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(Cottage Grove, MN) – February 16, 2022 — The percent of women in the Minnesota National Guard has increased in the last 10 years. In 2011, only 16 percent of the force were women. Over the years, that percent has grown to nearly 21. Not only are women more prominent in the Guard, but they are also filling key leadership roles. “I have never seen before in my career as

2022 Outstanding Teacher Tiffany Kobbermann
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(Glenwood, Minnesota) February 23, 2022 —  Press Release MN Dept of Agriculture Tiffany Kobbermann, a Family and Consumer Science teacher at Minnewaska High School in Glenwood, MN, has received the Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom (MAITC) 2022 Teacher of the Year award. In her application, Kobbermann shared that “all of my lessons are agriculturally based. I believe that students need a well-rounded perspective of agriculture. My hope is that my

My Mom Your Dad - Stephanie Varone
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(Minneapolis MN) February 22, 2022   — Stephanie Varone and her son Brennen, a Wayzata High School graduate and USAF Veteran, shake things up in the current hit, HBOMax Original reality dating series MY MOM, YOUR DAD, hosted by Emmy®-nominated actress and stand-up comedian Yvonne Orji (HBO’s “Insecure”), debuts with all eight episodes Thursday, January 13, 2022. Produced by ITV Entertainment (“Love Island,” “Queer Eye”), the series format was created by

Lake Region Healthcare Recognized as a Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital
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(Fergus Falls, MN) – Lake Region Healthcare (LRH) announced today it has been named a 2022 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. This annual recognition program honors outstanding performance among the nation’s rural hospitals based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX™. Each year, the rural hospitals are analyzed through the lens of the Hospital Strength INDEX, the industry’s most comprehensive and

Man Falls Through Ice - Saved
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(Inver Grove Heights, MN)   February 14, 2022 — Inver Grove Heights Fire performed an ice rescue on the Mississippi Monday afternoon.   According to IGH FD, a man appeared to be cross-country skiing with his dog when he fell through the ice. By luck, someone heard him yelling. A firefighter went onto the river with a special ice rescue suit to help get him climb out.  Other firefighters then pulled the

Physician Educator and Peace Activist Dr. Tej Khalsa Relaunches Podcast
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  The Last Breath is my way of life and the lens through which indigenous scholarship, the nonviolent movement for social justice, storytelling, medical science, and living as a human being converge.”   — Dr. Tej Khalsa     (Rochester, MN) — February 14, 2022  — Tejinder Kaur Khalsa, MD relaunches “The Last Breath Podcast” today. The podcast helps listeners connect to their higher meaning and greater purpose. This month’s episode,

Dave Pirner of Soul Asylum Guests on Loki's Folly's New Single "Appease The Girl"
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Two generations of Minneapolis rockers join forces on a track with a powerful message about Autism and feminism! (Minneapolis, MN)February 14, 2022  — Loki’s Folly is an indie-punk trio comprised of two young sisters and their kid brother from South Minneapolis who play their unique brand of rock that has been earning them a devoted fanbase both inside the Minneapolis music community and around the world. In the tradition of

Benjamin Berry of Minnesota on the 5 Winning Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs
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Benjamin Berry of Minnesota discussed the 5 winning traits of successful entrepreneurs (Lakeville, MN)  February 14, 2022 – Benjamin Berry of Minnesota has been successful in a wide spectrum of venues and works hard to establish change in order to boost profitability wherever he goes. He managed a number of his own businesses over the years and is grateful for the innovators who taught and supported him along the way. Benjamin

Reverse Mechanic Releases New Hit "Chicken Opperang"
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The Minnesota-based producer/songwriter doesn’t hold back. His new song takes on both sides of the isle and makes you think while making you move. (It) don’t make sense, no defense, but it’s a smash hit. We can show the dents.” — Reverse Mechanic (Minneapolis MN)  February 21, 2022 “Chicken Opperang” is the first major single on a bold new endeavor by artist Reverse Mechanic. This single confronts Reverse Mechanic’s personal

sanitrax-product
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Satellite Industries is excited to announce the acquisition of Sanitrax International: Will use new technology to benefit customers abroad and in US. The full integration of vacuum products through this acquisition fits right into Satellite’s vision for the future” — John Babcock, President of Satellite Industries (Minneapolis MN) February 18, 2022  Satellite Industries, the world’s leading manufacturer in the portable sanitation industry, has announced the acquisition of Sanitrax International, the leading manufacturer

MN National Guard - Cyber Defense
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December 21, 2021 (ROSEMOUNT, Minnesota) — More than 30 Soldiers from the Minnesota National Guard’s 177th Cyber Protection Team returned to Minnesota after being mobilized to Fort Meade, Maryland, in October 2020, as part of a task force that helps protect the Department of Defense networks from cyber-attacks. “This mobilization was the culmination of years of hard work by our highly-trained and specialized cyber Soldiers,” said Army Maj. Brian Morgan,

SciTech Internship Program Celebrates 10 Years of STEM
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SciTech Internship Program Celebrates 10 Years of Successful STEM Workforce Development in Minnesota By: Minnesota Technology Association MINNEAPOLIS – Feb. 1, 2022 – PRLog — Minneapolis, Minnesota — The SciTech Internship Program is commemorating its 10-year anniversary with a month-long celebration highlighting the people and companies who have benefited from SciTech internships. Since its start in 2012, SciTech has helped over 2,250 interns connect with 555 companies in 142 cities state-wide. “It’s so exciting for us

Iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry Returns to Minneapolis
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(Minneapolis)  The iconic red cherry found in the sculpture garden of the Walker Art Museum has returned to its rightful place.  The cherry was in need of refinishing.   On November 15th, 2021 the Cherry was separated from the Spoon, taken down and shipped to New York to be refinished. The sculpture called Spoonbridge and Cherry was created by Coosje van Bruggen and Claes Oldenburg.   And has been found in the

North Country Food bank
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(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

Patriot Awards
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ALEXANDRIA, MN. (November 3, 2021) – Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) is a Department of Defense program that develops and promotes supportive work environments for service members in the National Guard and Reserve. An employee serving in the National Guard or Reserve, or the spouse of a Guard or Reserve member, may nominate individual supervisors for support provided directly to the nominating Service member and his or

Click Names Two new executive leadership appointments
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David Corrigan Joins Click Boarding as New CRO; Christine Marino Transitions to CSO Eden Prairie, MN, February 12, 2022 –(PR.com)– Click Boarding, LLC, a premier onboarding and employee experience platform, announced today the appointment of David Corrigan as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) and transition of Christine Marino to Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer (CSO), both reporting to Chief Executive Officer, Mike Ehrle. “The collective expertise of David and Christine will allow