(Minnesota) — April 27, 2023 — Moms who live in Minnesota are invited to join a free virtual fishing challenge Saturday, May 13, through Sunday, May 14, during Take a Mom Fishing Weekend, when all Minnesota moms can fish without purchasing a fishing license. To participate in the Mother’s Day weekend fishing challenge, moms simply need to join the Minnesota Moms Fishing Challenge Facebook group and submit one photo of
By taking part in this 5-Day Mental Health Challenge, we’re not only prioritizing our own wellbeing, but we’re also normalizing the importance of self-care to our communities.” — Christine Flok, District MTSS Coordinator, Twin Rivers School District CA (Minneapolis, MN) — April 27, 2023 — EmpowerU, a leading provider of mental health and wellness resources for school districts, announced today the launch of its 5-Day Mental Health
The new EvoCharge commercial network gives businesses another option for a cost-effective yet reliable solution that is easy to manage.” — Tom Moser, President, EvoCharge (Minneapolis, MN) — April 27, 2023 — EvoCharge, an industry pioneer in Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) and cable management solutions, is proud to announce the launch of the EvoCharge Network, creating a fully connected EV charging solution. This network software adds
To me, Jermaine embodies that part of our spiritual heritage we affirm in our Presbyterian ordination vows: energy, intelligence, imagination, and love.” — Rev. Phil Romine (St Paul, MN) — April 27, 2023 — United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities is thrilled to honor Rev. Anthony Jermaine Ross-Allam (’12) as its inaugural Spirit of United alum award recipient. Established this year, the Spirit of United award
State FFA Degree recipients honored, National FFA Vice President speaks (Minneapolis, MN) — April 24, 2023 – Four Minnesota FFA members were named the “Stars Over Minnesota” as Day Two of the Minnesota State FFA Convention wrapped up Monday night at Williams Arena in Minneapolis. The Star Awards are presented annually to the top individuals from four different Supervised Agricultural Experience project categories. The recognition program aims to celebrate members
Minnesota Firm Recognized for Innovative Recycling and Waste Valorization Process (Louisville, KY) — April 24, 2023 — Gopher Resource has been awarded the 2023 BCI Innovation Award. Battery Council International (BCI) annually presents this award to celebrate innovation in equipment, processes, services and products that advance the lead battery industry. The award was established to honor Sally Breidegam Miksiewicz, former CEO of East Penn Manufacturing Co. and industry thought leader.
(Maple Grove, MN) — April 27, 2023 — TopLine Financial Credit Union announces it has hired Jeremy Ebert as the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Jeremy is an accomplished financial services executive with over 20 years of experience in the industry. He joins the TopLine family from Wings Financial Credit Union where he most recently held the position of Vice President – Treasurer, and prior as a
(St Paul, MN) — April 26, 2023 — The University of St. Thomas in Minnesota today announced Jodeen A. “Jodee” Kozlak will be the next chair of its Board of Trustees. She will assume the position on July 1. Kozlak is founder and CEO at Kozlak Capital Partners, LLC and her career spans Alibaba Group, Target Corp., and Minnesota law and accounting firms. She will help guide St. Thomas – Minnesota’s largest private university – on its journey
(Mendota Heights, Mn) — April 25, 2023 — Restaurant Technologies (RT) released its sustainability numbers from 2022, helping over 36,000 customers nationwide reach their ESG goals and create a cleaner, more livable planet. In 2022, RT recycled nearly 290 million pounds of used cooking oil, which eliminated 16 million plastic oil jugs, saved 7.4 million cubic feet of landfill space, and reduced about 67 million pounds (66.6 million) of
Minneapolis musician Berry Donmark pays tribute to the singer-songwriters and folk music artists of Canada who have influenced his work. There was something about the dedication to song in Canada that really stuck with me.” — Berry Donmark (Minneapolis, MN) — April 18, 2023– Berry Donmark, a Minneapolis-based musician and songwriter, has released the single “Rain Drenched Sparrow.” The folk-rock song is an homage to the brilliant singer-songwriters and
Long-Higgins is Executive Director United Church Home’s Ruth Frost Parker Center for Abundant Aging In the field of aging services, Beth has positioned the Parker Center, UCH, and herself as a trusted voice in ethical, faith-informed, and innovative thought leadership and program design.” — Rev. Dr. Kenneth Daniel (St Paul, MN) — April 25, 2023 — United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities is proud to
Over the years, we have worked hard to build a company that is known for its commitment to excellence, and for delivering innovative products that exceed our customers’ expectations.” — Paul Meschke, President (Clearwater, MN) — April 25, 2023 — T.O. Plastics, Inc., a leading thermoforming manufacturer, is proud to celebrate its 75th anniversary this year. Since its founding in 1948, T.O. Plastics has been committed to delivering
(Bloomington, MN) — April 25, 2023 — ConvergeOne, the premier IP enabled, solutions led, customer experience company, announced today that it has received the 2022 Ascend North America Partner of the Year Award from Genesys®, a global cloud leader in experience orchestration. ConvergeOne was recognized as Partner of the Year for its depth of expertise across the suite of Genesys solutions and momentum for supporting joint customers’ digital transformation. “ConvergeOne
Polaris UTVs are a popular alternative to full-size vehicles because of their off-road capability, compact profile and ability to navigate remote areas without compromising performance or reliability.” — Polaris Government and Defense (Minnesota) — April 21, 2023 — Responsible management of land and wildlife is crucial for effective and mindful conservation efforts. To aid city, state and federal customers in these efforts, Polaris Government and Defense now
(Minnesota) — April 24, 2023 — The facets of music and its ever-evolving nature have given rise to a new breed of artists and musicians. Samantha Moon is a leader in the new school of contemporary artists. She is constantly pushing the envelope and reinventing herself and her sound. Samantha Moon is a multi-talented singer, songwriter, and passionate entertainer. She was born in the Commonwealth of Dominica West
(Minneapolis, MN) — April 21, 2023 — Evangelist Nick Hall will share the Gospel at FTS, the largest university outreach event in history, on April 29. The evangelist, speaker, and founder of Pulse will speak in front of an at-capacity stadium crowd of 60,000 or more. This is the first time a stadium event of this magnitude will be held at a university campus, and it all started when two
(Minneapolis, MN) — April 14, 2023 — PetVivo Holdings, Inc. an emerging biomedical device company focused on the commercialization of innovative medical therapeutics for companion animals and animal athletes is pleased to announce that Spencer Breithaupt has joined the Company’s Board of Directors. “We are thrilled to welcome Spencer to PetVivo’s Board of Directors” said John Lai, Chief Executive Officer of PetVivo Holdings, Inc. “Spencer brings a wealth of
World’s Longest Elevated Pedestrian Loop Grand Opening Set for July 28, 2023 (Apple Valley MN) — April 19, 2023 — In just 100 days, guests at the Minnesota Zoo will be able to reach new heights when the Treetop Trail, the world’s longest elevated pedestrian loop, officially opens. Beginning Friday, July 28, 2023, the 1.25-mile Treetop Trail will bring guests up to 32 feet above the ground and
With AdVantageVinyl, we’re excited to offer our customers a sustainable packaging solution that not only protects their products but also helps reduce waste and carbon footprint.” — Tim Hitchings (Plymouth, MN) — April 20, 2023 — Vinyl Art, a leading manufacturer of custom packaging solutions, is proud to announce the launch of its new sustainable vinyl packaging material, AdVantageVinyl, just in time for Earth Day on April
(Minneapolis, MN) — April 20, 2023 — The SMTA is pleased to announce the Best Papers from SMTA International 2022. The winners were selected by members of the conference technical committee. For these exceptional achievements, a plaque is given to primary authors of all winning papers. The following four papers were selected for the “Best of Proceedings” award: Andrew Mawer, NXP Semiconductors, for the paper “Assembly and Reliability of a
Sundays 11:00 AM – Noon Dale Tondryk is an experienced retirement specialist sharing his expertise as the Retirement & Income Radio host. (Minnetonka, MN) — April 18, 2023 — Dale L Tondryk is an experienced retirement specialist sharing his expertise as the host of Retirement & Income Radio on WWTC 1280 AM. As the host of the Retirement & Income Radio show, he is frequently approached to speak on
Pictured is Crooked Beverage Company’s sparkling tonic 4 packs. The lineup includes; Strawberry Basil, Berry Hibiscus, and Blood Orange. The black cans are 5 mg of thc and 5 mg of cbd, the white cans are 3 mg of thc and 3 mg of cbd. Servings are 12 oz cans and are equipped with child resistant caps. Making Crooked the most widely available THC infused beverage in its first month
(Plymouth, MN) — April 17, 2023 — Lainey Morse, the visionary behind the global Goat Yoga phenomenon, is excited to announce the opening of a new Original Goat Yoga location in Plymouth, Minnesota. The new venture is spearheaded by Martha Williams, a native Minnesotan and experienced yoga instructor with 20 years of practice under her belt. Situated just 20 minutes west of Minneapolis, the Plymouth-based farm will offer public
(Mendota Heights, MN) — April 13, 2023 — Ellie Mental Health just released a new and detailed guide about TMS Therapy – a treatment for chronic depression. And as millions of Americans over age 18 struggle with depression, this therapy has the potential to change the trajectory of depression management. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive, FDA-approved procedure that utilizes pulsating magnetic fields to help stimulate the frontal
Demand for skilled labor has never been greater, and we’re excited to be in the same room as our region’s biggest employers.” — Leroy West, President and CEO, Summit Academy OIC (Minneapolis, MN) — April 18, 2023 — The People of Color Career Fair™ returns to the Minneapolis Convention Center on Thursday, April 27, 2023, for another sold-out event, connecting Twin Cities’ employers with jobseekers. More than 40
Regional flavors, non-traditional ingredients on the horizon for pizza lovers (Austin, MN) — April 14, 2023 — Hot out of the oven from the International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas, Hormel Foods Corporation, a Fortune 500 global-branded food company, the maker of the best-selling retail pepperoni in the United States and a market leader in foodservice pizza toppings, has a pulse on the latest topping trends to help pizzaiolos, aficionados and
Applicants Sought by July 1, 2023 for 2023–2024 Leadership for Social Justice Program Cohort (St Paul, MN) — April 13, 2023 — United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities’ Leadership Center for Social Justice—led by Director Rev. Dr. Ry O. Siggelkow—is excited to announce that the inaugural cohort of students in the Leadership for Social Justice Program will celebrate their graduation in May just as the Center opens applications
Players compete against other drivers with F1 gameplay elements. (Mahtomedi, MN) — April 12, 2023 — Mahtgician Games, a newly developed board game startup, today released Lights Out Racing on Kickstarter. Players take control of a racecar, play with F1 elements, and stand atop the podium at the end. Designed for novice and diehard racing fans, Lights Out Racing brings the pinnacle of motorsports into players’ homes. They get
Meda’s 2022 Gala celebration raised over $160k for BIPOC entrepreneurs. Pictured above is the Wallace Family, including (left to right): Mike Burns and Andrea Burns, Greg Wallace and Jenn Wallace, Prince and Sandy Wallace, Joseph and Annie Wallace The 2023 Meda Gala takes place on Saturday, April 15th at the St. Paul Rivercentre (Minneapolis, MN) — Apr 13, 2023 – Meda, a leading provider of integrated services to BIPOC
(Maple Grove, MN) — April 13, 2023 — TopLine Financial Credit Union’s Food Drive held during the month of March for the MN FoodShare March Campaign benefited two local non-profits, Community Emergency Assistance Programs (CEAP) and Keystone Community Services. TopLine members and employees generously donated non-perishable food items of canned vegetables, soups, rice, and dry pasta to help fight hunger in our local communities. Employees were able to participate by
(St Louis Park, MN) — April 13, 2023 — Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital is the first in the state to use Elucent’s EnVisio™ Surgical Navigation System and SmartClip™ technology. The tumor marker system can increase accuracy during breast cancer surgery. Approximately one in eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. The SmartClip™ technology partnered with EnVisio Real-Time Navigation provides a tool that helps improve both clinical and
(Le Sueur, MN) — April 12th, 2023 — Haley Madson, a first-grade teacher at St. Anne’s School in Le Sueur, has been named the 2023 recipient of the Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom (MAITC) Outstanding Teacher Award. This annual award recognizes teachers for their creative efforts to integrate agriculture into their classrooms to increase agricultural literacy. Madson is an advocate for agricultural education at St. Anne’s and uses her lessons
Dr. Hamid Abbasi and Dr. Hazem Nicola perform the first Trans Kambin Oblique Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion (OLLIF) in South America. (Burnsville, MN) — April 4, 2023 — Dr. Hamid Abbasi, a renowned spine surgeon and innovator, has successfully performed the first Inspired Spine Trans-Kambin Oblique Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion (OLLIF) with Arrow Cage in South America. The procedure took place at Quirurgic – Centro de Cirugia Ambulatoria in Quito,
(Maple Grove, MN) — April 11, 2023 — Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC (Upsher-Smith) today announced that Becky Jansen, Associate Vice President of Technical Services was recognized as a 2023 Notable Woman in STEM by Twin Cities Business. The honorees were featured in the April/May issue of Twin Cities Business and online at TCBmag.com. Click here to view the complete article. Twin Cities Business recognized 16 women in STEM who are leaders and innovators in their field. The honorees represent a
Tickets for Mall of America’s newest attraction are on sale now (Bloomington, MN) — April 11, 2023 — Museum of Illusions Mall of America announces today it will be opening to the public May 5, 2023. The ‘edutainment’ attraction will offer mind-bending holograms, stereograms, optical illusions and immersive rooms that stir the senses and teach visitors about vision, perception and the human brain. Museum of Illusions Mall of America Museum of
(Minnesota) — April 11th, 2023 — A new study has found that only 44% of tweets for the Minnesota Vikings are from fans living in the state. The study also revealed 1 in 10 fans are from a neighboring state in South Dakota. Betting.com have compiled over 1,000,000 tweets from NFL hashtags and analyzed the geotagged information to find out which teams get the highest percentage of support outside of
(Hastings MN) — April 2, 2023– Diane Davies, a retired first grade teacher, breast cancer survivor and patient advocate, award-winning author and member of SCBWI, has recently released a new children’s book titled “Jeannie Ann’s Grandma Has Breast Cancer”. The book aims to help young children understand and cope with a loved one’s breast cancer diagnosis. Jeannie Ann is a typical six-year-old who learns that her grandma has breast
(Minneapolis, MN) — April 5, 2023 — Gloria Freeman, an award-winning local small business owner, has purchased the classic mixed-use property at 2309-2329 Hennepin Avenue with the intent of turning the former Red Savoy’s Pizza space into House of Beauté Atout (HOBA), a salon suite company. Salon suite companies offer beauty and wellness professionals the opportunity to lease a private suite to operate their own business without the expense
(Minneapolis, MN) — April 6th, 2023 — Metropolitan Economic Development Association (MEDA) is proud to announce that Pamela Cannon, JD, MA, Vice President & Chief People Officer at Meda, has been appointed to the Board of Directors for the Greater Twin Cities United Way (GTCUW). GTCUW is a leading provider of community giving, committed to creating a thriving community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Ms. Cannon brings 20
(Bemidji, MN) — April 4, 2023 — Bemidji State University aquatic and wildlife biology double-major, Marissa Pribyl, recently presented prize-winning research concerning a possible link between an understudied fish species and one of Minnesota’s most concerning aquatic invasive species. Red Lake, Minnesota’s largest inland lake covering over 288,000 acres, has been infested with zebra mussel larvae since 2019, likely introduced unintentionally by boaters after hitching rides on boats brought from
(Minnesota) — April 4th, 2023 — A group of Minnesotans are harnessing creativity for a cause. Highly Favored Magazine is a new mission-driven, grassroots arts movement highlighting diverse voices from across Minnesota to open up the conversation on substance use. “Art and creativity have always been valuable tools for promoting compassion and understanding — which is in fact what inspired us to launch the project,” said Jesse Veils, co-founder and
(Maple Grove, MN) — April 05, 2023 — TopLine Financial Credit Union’s President and CEO, Tom Smith, was recently inducted into the Credit Union House Hall of Leaders in Washington D.C. Smith received the honor during the Credit Union National Association’s (CUNA) annual Governmental Affairs Conference which was held the end of February, 2023. The Credit Union House Hall of Leaders provides lasting recognition for credit union leaders whose
(Minnetonka, MN) — April 3, 2023 — Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Ivy Chang is acknowledged as a Most Trusted Business Professional for her contributions to the field of Public Relations. Ms. Chang earned a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Minnesota in 1970. She began her career as an Editorial Assistant with Burlington Northern Inc. (now known as BNSF Railway Company). She accepted a position as Editor
(Rosemount, MN) — Marcy 30th, 2023 — A Minnesota family is giving back to help students with sensory processing differences. Deborah Gee-Tritschler, her husband Brian Flagg and their son Devin Flagg are donating 65 Fraser Sensory Kits to Intermediate School District 917 in Rosemount. The sensory kits will help students enrolled in the school’s autism program with their sensory processing differences, so they can be more comfortable at school and
The US Department of Health and Human Services estimates pressure injuries kill 60,000 people each year, or more than six people every hour. This has been such a quantum leap in comfort that it’s hard to overstate how effective it has been.” — Richard Crumb, FlexForm user since 2014 (Minneapolis, MN.) — April 4, 2023 — Tamarack HTI introduces revolutionary cushionless wheelchair seat positioned to take
Applications now being accepted for early-stage social entrepreneurs with bold ideas for sustainable businesses with positive impact. (Minneapolis, MN) — April 3, 2023 – FINNOVATION Institute, the nonprofit arm of FINNOVATION Lab, announced today that applications are open for the sixth consecutive immersive Fellowship Program, which helps early-stage impact entrepreneurs build leadership and business acumen as they develop innovative social business models. Up to nine fellows will join a growing
(Minneapolis, MN) — April 04, 2023 — Sun Country Airlines will acquire five 737-900ERs that will expand its passenger fleet in late 2024 and 2025. Under terms of the deal, Sun Country will acquire current leases for the five aircraft which will remain on lease to Oman Air until the leases begin to expire in late 2024 and through 2025. Sun Country will take delivery of one aircraft in
(Duluth, MN) — March 31, 2023 — Arriving March 28 at 3:30 p.m. under Duluth’s Aerial Lift Bridge, the Federal Dart from Fednav Limited became the earliest-arriving oceangoing vessel on record in the Port of Duluth-Superior. The previous record belonged to another Fednav vessel, Federal Hunter, which arrived March 30, 2013. Carrying approximately 23,000 short tons of Turkish cement, Federal Dart made the trans-Atlantic journey to North America’s furthest-inland seaport in 25
(Minneapolis, MN/Houston, TX,) — March 31, 2023 — In partnership with Jostens, the Houston Astros players and coaches received their 2022 World Series Championship rings on-field at Minute Maid Park in a special pregame ceremony. “The Astros have built a legacy in the MLB, and it has been incredible to witness their success,” said Chris Poitras, General Manager and Senior Vice President of Jostens Professional Sports Division. “Jostens is
(Minneapolis, MN) — March 23, 2023 — The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) is pleased to announce that four Minnesota teachers have been selected as 2023 finalists for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). Minnesota finalists are: Lainey Bristow, Hiawatha Collegiate High School, Minneapolis. Science Finalist Jill Jensen, Scott Highlands Middle School, Apple Valley. Science Finalist Beth Robelia, St. Paul Public Schools Online High
