September 2022

Masterworks from the Uffizi
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(Minneapolis, MN)  –Sept. 30th, 2022 — The Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) will present “Botticelli and Renaissance Florence: Masterworks from the Uffizi,” featuring more than 45 loans from the renowned Uffizi Galleries in Florence, including Sandro Botticelli’s evocative Minerva and the Centaur (c. 1482). Marking the first collaboration between Mia and the Uffizi Galleries, the exhibition will include paintings, drawings, prints, sculpture, decorative arts, and a selection of ancient Roman marble

Miromatrix
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  (Eden Prairie, MN) — Sept. 20, 2022  — Miromatrix Medical Inc.  a life sciences company pioneering a novel technology for bioengineering fully transplantable organs to help save and improve patients’ lives, announced CEO Jeff Ross will present at the Bioregate European Regenerative Medicine Forum. The conference, held this year on September 21-23 in Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium, is dedicated to the 4R Medicine, Repair, Replacement, Regeneration, and Reprogramming. Mr. Ross will

Bryan D. Den Hartog
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Twin Cities Orthopaedic Surgeon to Serve Leading Foot and Ankle Society (Rosemont, Ill) — Sept. 16, 2022   — Foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeon Bryan D. Den Hartog, MD, has been named president of American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society® (AOFAS), the leading organization for lower extremity medicine and foot and ankle surgery. In addition to leading the Society as president, Dr. Den Hartog will serve on the Board of Directors

Graphic Novel UNRETOUCHABLE
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  (Minneapolis, Mn) — Sept. 27, 2022  — This September, Graphic Universe™, an imprint of Lerner Publishing Group, presents a story about body image, media, and the unseen forces that shape both with Unretouchable. In this graphic novel debut, visual artist Sofia Szamosi approaches these serious topics with a winning combination of curiosity, sensitivity, and wit. Olive is spending the summer before art school at a coveted internship, helping one

Environmental Literacy Program
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(St Paul, MN) — (September 26, 2022) – The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has provided Twin Cities PBS (TPT) with funding for a two-year Environmental Literacy Program (ELP) Award. Minnesota and Wisconsin communities are facing multiple climate-related hazards including wildfires, drought, pollution, severe storms and flooding, health emergencies, and habitat and species loss. To build a strong youth component to state and local climate resiliency efforts, Twin Cities

Ryan Smith premieres his "I'm Slipping" music video on Music-News.com
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  (St Paul, MN) —  September 26, 2022 — MUSIC-NEWS.COM | Ryan Smith ‘I’m Slipping’ video premiere   Ryan Smith might be best known as the frontman of The Melismatics and Ryan And Pony, as well as the lead guitarist of Soul Asylum. But before all of that, Ryan was making solo recordings in which he played all instruments as a teenager and releasing albums on his own Hygh Tensions Records.

Minnesota Company helps Boston Children’s Hospital
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  IMRIS is proud to continue its support of Boston Children’s Hospital with the addition of our most advanced intraoperative imaging system.”   — Marc Buntaine, CEO of IMRIS, Deerfield Imaging      (Minneapolis, MN) —  September 22, 2022 — IMRIS, Deerfield Imaging, the global leader in intraoperative imaging, is pleased to announce the opening of the new iMRI 3T-V Surgical Theatre at Boston Children’s Hospital new Hale Family Building. This

Jefferson Lines Customer Service
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(Minneapolis, MN) — Sept. 24, 2022 — Jefferson Lines has been awarded America’s Best Customer Service of 2023 by Newsweek’s annual America’s Best Customer Service survey. This award comes as the company enters their 104th year of business. The Newsweek survey recognizes brands based on an independent survey of over 30,000 U.S. customers and 200,000 evaluations. Customers are asked whether they would recommend brands to friends or family, as well

Minnesota's First All-Woman Fire Crew Recognized
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(Minneapolis, MN) — Sept 24th, 2022 — Being the first is never easy. Just ask the women of the Minneapolis Fire Department’s first all-woman crew. But the hard work, perseverance, passion and strength in 1992 of Jean Kidd, Mary Mohn, Vicki Hoff and Bonnie Bleskachek knocked down doors for Chief Deputy State Fire Marshal Amanda Swenson and thousands of other women who became firefighters in the years since. It was

Social Indoor Creates Digital Billboard Franchise Opportunity
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I am beyond excited about this new venture. There’s nothing out there like it and the digital industry only shows signs of expanding. ”   — Tony Jacobson, CEO of Social Indoor (Minneapolis, MN) —  September 20, 2022  — Social Indoor, the largest indoor advertising provider in the country, announces the acquisition of Nashville’s Graffiti Indoor Advertising, one of the nation’s longest-running indoor print advertising companies, by its franchise partner in

Global Experts Gather in Minneapolis for 2022 OATI Energy Conference
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  This conference is all about forging solutions to current and future energy challengers, and we can’t wait to begin the collaboration that it will take to do so.”  — Jerry Dempsey   (Mineapolis, MN) —  September 20, 2022  — Global energy experts convene today through September 22 to discuss the Smarter Future of Energy at the Open Access Technology International, Inc. (OATI) Energy Conference at Mall of America. The

Christianson & Company Commercial Real Estate
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      (Minneapolis, MN) —  September 22, 2022  — CORFAC is pleased to announce Christianson & Company Commercial Real Estate Services/CORFAC International in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is the newest affiliate to join our growing global network. Christianson & Company is the fifth new firm to join CORFAC this year, building on last year’s momentum of adding six firms to the network. Christianson & Company Principal/President/Owner/Broker Lisa Christianson founded the full-service

Panacea Named Start-Up of the Year Finalist in Stevie Awards For Women in Business
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  We are in a dire time in human and animal health, as such, we are always happy to be seen as the pioneer in delivering the answers that matter most for our collective future.”   — Alicia Kali, Founder, CEO, CSO   (Woodbury, MN) — September 23, 2022  — Panacea was named a Finalist in the Startup of the Year category in the 19th annual Stevie® Awards for Women in

Faribault Mill
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  We’ve been making high quality blankets in the USA since 1865, and for our military since WWI. Providing a long-lasting woolen blanket to children will bring them warmth, security, and comfort.”  — Faribault Mill President & CEO Ross Widmoyer   (Faribault, MN) — September 20, 2022 — Legendary American manufacturing brand Faribault Mill, maker of handcrafted wool and cotton blankets, is proud to announce a new philanthropic campaign called

Eric Ingvaldson
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  (Minnetonka, MN) — Sept. 21, 2022  — Pineapple Energy Inc., a leading provider of sustainable solar energy and back-up power to households and small businesses, announced today that Eric Ingvaldson will become the Company’s Chief Financial Officer effective October 10, 2022. He succeeds Mark Fandrich, who resigned in August 2022. As Pineapple’s CFO, Mr. Ingvaldson will lead the Company’s finance organization and financial activities including accounting, corporate development, financial

United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities
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    Founded in 1962, United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities has reached another milestone and will kick off its 60th anniversary at a special event on September 28, 2022.”   — Rev. Dr. Cindi Beth Johnson   (St Paul, MN) —  September 16th, 2022 — Founded in 1962, United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities has reached another milestone and will kick off its 60th anniversary at a special

Alex Wiesner Cottage Grove
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(Cottage Grove, MN) — Sept 20, 2022 — Growing up, Alex Wiesner didn’t imagine he’d become a firefighter. However, through hard work and a commitment to serving his community, he did just that – and was recognized by the city of Cottage Grove as their 2021 Firefighter of the Year. Alex started his career as a muti-craft mechanic on the plant engineering maintenance team when he joined the 3M Cottage

Minnesota’s Regular Waterfowl Season
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(Minnesota) September 19th, 2022 — Minnesota’s regular waterfowl season opens a half-hour before sunrise on Saturday, Sept. 24, with the same regulations as last year. Minnesota has three waterfowl hunting zones — north, central and south — that share the Sept. 24 season opener but have varying end dates. The central and south zones also have a mid-season closure Oct. 3-7. Hunters should check the Minnesota Department of Natural Resource’s waterfowl

Dan Boddy Elected President of MTTIA
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(Manktato, MN) — Sept. 20, 2022 — South Central Collage has announced that it’s Auto Collision/Auto Body instructor, Dan Boddy, has been elected president of The Midwest Teachers of Transportation & Industrial Areas (MTTIA).   About MTTIA Mission: To provide professional development for teachers through the enhancement of technical skills and knowledge to better improve student achievement.  

Midwest Hydrogen Coalition
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  (St Paul, MN) – September 19, 2022— Governor Tim Walz joined governors in Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, and Ohio to announce the launch of the Midwest Hydrogen Coalition (M-H2 Coalition). The coalition will accelerate the development of clean hydrogen, from production and supply chain to distribution in agriculture, manufacturing, transportation, and other industries. “The development of clean hydrogen markets will create jobs and strengthen industries across our state,” said

National Blue Ribbon Schools Program
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(Minnesota) — Sept. 16th, 2022 — U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona today recognized 297 schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2022, including eight schools in Minnesota. The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups. Secretary Cardona made the announcement during his Road to Success Back to School bus tour. The Minnesota schools named as National Blue Ribbon Schools

DNR Officer Candidates Graduate
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  (St Paul, MN) — September 15, 2022 —  Eighteen people graduated Tuesday, Sept. 13, from the 21st Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officer Academy, after training for 16 weeks in all aspects of their new careers as conservation officers. The graduates already have spread out across the state and will spend the next several months field training with experienced conservation officers before assuming their assigned stations. The officers

U of M Geologists Discover Major Meteor
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(Inver Grove Heights, MN) — September 13th, 2022 — Only 190 meteor impact sites have been confirmed worldwide, but a recent discovery by U of M researchers could soon add an ancient crater in Minnesota to that list. “I’ve been mapping and studying the subsurface geology of Minnesota for the last 13 years … and have not come across something as exceptional as this before,” says crater co-discoverer Julia Steenberg. She

Predictive Oncology Mel Engle
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  (Eagan, MN) —  Sept. 16, 2022  — Predictive Oncology (NASDAQ: POAI) announced that J. Melville (“Mel”) Engle will retire as Chief Executive Officer and as Chairman and a member of the company’s Board of Directors. To ensure a smooth transition of his responsibilities, Mr. Engle will continue to serve in his role through October 31, 2022. Pursuant to policies regarding leadership succession, the governance committee of POAI’s Board of

Everlight Solar Grand Opening
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Join Everlight Solar for their Grand Opening in Brooklyn Park, MN on September 23rd, 2022, at noon! Everlight Solar is excited to invite the chamber and community to their ribbon-cutting ceremony. (Brooklyn Park, MN) — Sept. 16, 2022  — Everlight Solar is thrilled to invite customers and the community to their grand opening and ribbon cutting on Friday, September 23rd at 12pm. As proud members of the MetroNorth Chamber of Commerce, Everlight

Hormel Foods Gordon Huether
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Hormel Foods Corporation dedicated “The Inspired People Plaza” complete with a two-ton, 25-foot-tall fork sculpture at its global headquarters in Austin, Minn. The plaza and sculpture are tributes to those who feed the world.       Plaza and sculpture are tributes to those who feed the world; anchors outdoor meeting space at global headquarters (Austin, MN) — Sept. 16, 2022  — Hormel Foods Corporation ( NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global

Tim Dain NorthstarMLS
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An industry innovator, Dain brings the experience and leadership needed to continue NorthstarMLS’ momentum and direction (Twin Cities, MN) — Sept. 14, 2022  — NorthstarMLS is pleased to announce that Tim Dain has joined the company as chief executive officer. In this role Dain will oversee daily operations of the regional multiple listing service (MLS) as well as lead new business development efforts including continued expansion of the organization’s common data platform (CDP)

Ellie Mental Health Releases Guide on How New Parents Can Benefit From Counseling
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  (Mendota Heights, MN) — September 13, 2022 — Ellie Mental Health has released a guide on how new parents can benefit from counseling services. Becoming a new parent can be difficult as they must balance taking care of a child, their life changing, and possibly trying to be their best version. Therapy can be a great way for new parents to get a sense of direction in their life

SageGlass Smart Windows
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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

Image Sensing Systems
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  (Minneapolis, MN) — Sept. 14, 2022  — Image Sensing Systems. Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Autoscope Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: AATC), announced today that it has partnered with Butterfly Junction Technologies. This partnership will elevate Image Sensing Systems (ISS) above-ground RTMS radar technology for the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) market. Butterfly Junction Technologies has an industry-changing traffic management software suite called BumbleDrive that provides the transportation industry with a modern,

Newbridge Health and Wellness Releases Guide on How to Mitigate Exposure to Microplastics
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(Edina, MN) — September 13, 2022 — Newbridge Health and Wellness has released a guide on how to mitigate exposure to microplastics. The increased reliance on synthetic materials for everyday uses creates an issue for these materials remaining in the environment. It also means that people often come in contact with microplastics, which could be harmful. Microplastics come from plastic materials used in everyday products such as: • Food packaging•

Donna Webb Pathways Health
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(Lake Elmo, MN) —  Sept. 12, 2022 — Pathway Health, a leading post-acute consulting services, interim management and education company, announced today that effective December 31, 2022, Donna Webb, Chief Operating Officer, will retire from the company after 25 years of service. She has assumed the new role of Chief Operating Officer Emeritus and will play an integral leadership role in the organization until her retirement. Consistent with the company’s

Mychael Gabriel rocks out in his "Let There Be Light" music video
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(Minneapolis, MN) — September 12, 2022  — Genesis is more than just the start of something. It’s the beginning of everything. After Genesis, anything is possible; before Genesis… well, there is no before Genesis. And how does the tale of Genesis commence? With a single utterance, a speech-act that transforms the cosmos. “Let there be Light,” and light is summoned into being. The rest, quite literally, is history. Singer, songwriter,

Winsor Professional Development Resource
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  (Minneapolis, MN) — Sept. 12, 2022 — In the wake of devastating recent news about the nation’s reading test scores, Minnesota-based Winsor Learning, the nation’s leading expert and provider of science-based reading instruction and teacher training, announced the release of a new and entirely free professional development resource for administrators and teachers. The 90-minute Science of Reading-based training is now available for download at no cost to teachers, administrators,

Paula Wittler PetVivo
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(Minneapolis, MN) — Sept. 07, 2022 –PetVivo Holdings, Inc.  an emerging biomedical device company focused on the commercialization of innovative medical devices and therapeutics for companion animals and animal athletes is pleased to announce that Paula Wittler has accepted a position with the Company as its new Business Development Manager for the Western Region of the United States. “We are incredibly excited to add Paula to our sales and distribution

Minnesota Seniors, Look to the Positive John Hines
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(Eagan, MN) — Sept. 12, 2022  — According to a new survey from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota (Blue Cross), the majority of Minnesota seniors plan on taking at least one trip in the next 12 months and place importance on having access to health care while away from home. The Blue Cross survey results, which reflect more than 500 responses from across the Twin Cities metro area and throughout Greater Minnesota, found that

Leo Augusta Children’s Academy
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(Blooming Prarie, MN) — Sept. 12, 2022 — The Leo Augusta Children’s Academy of Blooming Prairie will provide a much-needed children’s development and care facility within the heart of the under served southeastern Minnesota rural area. The initiative is supported in part by a gift of commercial buildings, land, and a monetary donation from Craig & Robyn Kruckeberg, and family. The Academy’s name stems from Craig’s parents’ middle names, Lorraine

SAATI Acquisition of IKONICS
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(Duluth, MN) — Aug. 15, 2022 — SAATI to acquire IKONICS businesses, reflects another step in SAATI’s growth strategy as pre-press global supplier for the screen printing market. SAATI announced that SAATI ADVANCED CHEMICALS, LLC, a newly formed South Carolina limited liability company fully owned by SAATI’s USA subsidiary, SAATI Americas Corp., has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase substantially all of the assets of IKONICS Corporation held in

Digi-Key Electronics 50 Best Places to Work
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(Thief River Falls, MN) — Sept. 8, 2022— Digi-Key Electronics, which offers the world’s largest selection of electronic components and automation products in stock for immediate shipment, has been recognized as one of the 50 Best Places to Work in 2022 by Prairie Business Magazine. Digi-Key employees nominated the company by outlining the benefits and culture, as well as the personal job satisfaction they feel as a result of their work.

Liz Prior joins INSTANDA
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(Minneapolis, MN) — Sept. 07, 2022 — INSTANDA, the no-code core insurance platform has announced the appointment of Liz Prior to its executive leadership team and the role of Chief Financial Officer. Her appointment comes at a pivotal moment for INSTANDA as it moves to expand its geographical presence in Europe, US, Japan, and the UAE, as well as to enhance its platform capabilities with the latest $45 million fundraising

EnKourage Kards Penny and Kyle
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Family business offers original “cards with a cause” to lower disability-related employment barriers and support nonprofits (Hanover, MN) – Sept 10th, 2022 – If there was ever a day that was built for a greeting card, it’s this Monday September 12th .   Monday is the National Day of Encouragement. A mother and son duo from Hanover, MN have built a business helping to encourage others.    Penny and Kyle Kauffman started

The PivotPreneur Podcast
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(Woodbury, MN) — The PivotPreneur Show comes to us from Woodbury.    It includes a quick listen Monday Motivation segment and a longer play conversationalist episode on Thursdays.  Here’s the quick synopsis from the website: The PivotPreneur Podcast with Todd Stocker helps you pivot into meaningful and purposeful work. Todd was a Pastor who pivoted into owning a multi-million dollar real estate business. His podcast can help you discover, develop, and

Secure Tech
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  (Roseville, MN) —  Sept. 09, 2022  — SecureTech Innovations, Inc. announced the release of a new, updated product website for Top Kontrol (www.topkontrol.com). A significant component of the upgraded Top Kontrol website allows qualified automotive technicians to take a free online video course to become a Certified Top Kontrol Technician, all in under 15-minutes. Other noteworthy upgrades include the automation of enrolling new Top Kontrol Dealers while adding a

Ray Posadas Winnebago Industries
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(Eden Prairie, MN) — Sept. 06, 2022  — Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE: WGO), a leading outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer, today announced the appointment of Ray Posadas as Vice President, Investor Relations and Market Intelligence, effective September 6, 2022. Posadas succeeds Steve Stuber, who was appointed Chief Financial Officer of Grand Design RV in April 2022. Chief Financial Officer Bryan Hughes commented, “We are thrilled to welcome Ray to the Winnebago

Bolin Zwieg
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(Minneapolis, MN) –Sept. 07, 2022  — One of the oldest, independent agencies in the Midwest has new ownership and a new name. Justin Zwieg (Zz-wig), Bolin’s Chief Creative Officer, has acquired the seven-decade-old creative services agency from former CEO and President, Todd Bolin, who ran the business for the past 32 years. The long-standing agency was founded in 1950 by Todd’s father, Michael Bolin, Sr. Zwieg began working at Bolin

Alexandria Technical & Community College
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(Alexandria, MN) —  Aug 16, 2022  — Alexandria Technical & Community College remains the Best Community College in Minnesota for the third year and is No. 3 in the country, as ranked by WalletHub in their ranking of Best & Worst Community Colleges. This is the third time Alexandria College has been ranked in the top 10 nationwide by WalletHub, and the first year in the top 5. The Minnesota

Sharplink Gaming
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MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SharpLink Gaming Ltd. (Nasdaq: SBET) (“SharpLink” or the “Company”), a pioneer of targeted, data-driven user engagement and conversion solutions for the U.S. sports betting and iGaming industries, today announced that it has entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger pursuant to which it will acquire 100% of SportsHub Games Network, Inc. (“SportsHub”), an industry leading fantasy and sports game provider, in an

Where We Come From
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(Minneapolis, Mn) — Sept. 08, 2022  — This October, Carolrhoda Books, an imprint of Lerner Publishing Group™, presents Where We Come From, a unique and powerful collaboration between four renowned authors who lyrically explore the elements that shape who they are. Award-winning authors Diane Wilson, Sun Yung Shin, Shannon Gibney, and John Coy weave together their individual stories to explore place, ancestors, movement, struggle, determination, and hope. Richly layered illustrations

Hawkins Inc, Fortune, Best Places to Work
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(Roseville MN) —  Sept. 07, 2022  — For the second year in a row, Hawkins, Inc. (Nasdaq: HWKN), a leading specialty chemical and ingredients company, has been named by Great Place to Work as one of the Fortune Best Workplaces in Manufacturing and Production in 2022. “Receiving the Fortune Best Workplaces for Manufacturing and Production recognition is once again a testament to our employees’ resilience, dedication, and teamwork, especially during

Topline Financial Credit Union
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TopLine’s 19th annual school supply drive benefits local communities   (Maple Grove, MN) —  Sept. 07, 2022  — TopLine Financial Credit Union’s 19th Annual School Supply Drive benefited local non-profits, Avenues for Youth, Community Emergency Assistance Programs (CEAP) and Keystone Community Services. TopLine members and employees generously donated a variety of school supplies including notebooks, folders binders, pencils, crayons, calculators, flash drives, backpacks and more to help youth in our communities get ready for