August 2022

75 Years of the FFA Show at the Minnesota State Fair

(St Paul, MN) — August, 2022 — What began in 1948 with 37 boys exhibiting sheep and swine has grown into an expansive show with opportunities for FFA members from more than 200 chapters across the state to participate in livestock and non-livestock competitions. Special programs and exhibit highlights will commemorate the State Fair’s partnership with FFA. DETAILS Kickoff Program for 75 Years of FFA at the Minnesota State Fair

John Clark Jerry Rubatt MME

Jerry RubattME group inc., a leading full-service medical device and consumer product contract manufacturer, announced some changes in its leadership team. (Vadnais Heights, MN) —  August 3, 2022 — MME group inc., a leading full-service medical device and consumer product contract manufacturer, announced some changes in its leadership team. Jerry Rubatt was promoted to Director of Engineering and John Clark was promoted to Director of Manufacturing. As experienced individuals within

DSG - Brown Supply

(Plymouth, MN)  — Aug. 2, 2022 — Dakota Supply Group (DSG) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Brown Supply Company in an asset purchase effective August 2, 2022. Founded in 1940, Brown Supply is a leading distributor of Waterworks products such as water/sewer pipes, fire hydrants, marking flags, equipment, and supplies with four locations across Iowa. The current owner, Kevin Doud, will remain with the business. Kevin will become the Region

America's Best Employers for Women

(Bayport, MN) — July 28, 2022  — Andersen Corporation, manufacturer of America’s most loved brand of windows and doors*, has been named a Forbes Best Employer for Women 2022. Honorees were chosen based on an independent survey by Statista Inc. Respondents identifying as women were asked to rate their own employers regarding parental leave, family support, flexibility, discrimination, representation and career, and pay equity. “We are proud to be recognized

Farm Fest 2022

(Redwood Falls, MN) — August 1st, 2022 — Farmfest 2022 attendees should plan to visit the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s exhibit for information and resources on a wide variety of agriculture-related programs and topics. Farmfest is August 2 – 4, 2022, at the Gilfillan Estate near Redwood Falls, Minnesota. Featured Programs (every day): Rural Finance Authority Loan Programs – farmers can find low- to zero-interest loans to help recover from natural