(Avon, MN) — June, 26th, 2023 — According to the Minnesota Highway Patrol, Trooper Mollie McClure was on I-94 near Avon when she saw a female deer pacing along a fence line. Upon investigation, she could also hear a vocal young fawn. A fawn was stuck in the fencing. McClure wiggled the fawn free and reunited it will its mother. This video taken from Trooper Millie’s body cam has since
3M, Young Scientist Challenge Finalists, (St. Paul, MN and Charlotte, NC) — June 27, 2023 — 3M (@3M) and Discovery Education (@DiscoveryEd) today announced the 2023 3M Young Scientist Challenge (#YoungScientist) top 10 finalists. As the nation’s premier middle school science competition, the annual 3M Young Scientist Challenge invites students in grades 5-8 to compete for an exclusive mentorship with a 3M scientist, a $25,000 grand prize, and the chance to earn
(Minnesota) — June 26, 2023 — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has removed deer feeding or feeding and attractant bans in 24 counties to focus restrictions on areas where risk of chronic wasting disease spread is of greatest concern. “The DNR uses feeding and attractant bans as a tool to reduce unnatural crowding of deer and reduce the risk of exposure to CWD,” said Todd Froberg, big game program
Left to right: SynerFuse Chief Scientific Officer Greg Molnar, Dr. Rohan Lall, SynerFuse CEO Justin Zenanko 10th Patient Implanted in PoC Study Evaluating Safety & Feasibility of the Integrated Procedure (Eden Prairie, MN) — June 26, 2023 – Justin Zenanko, CEO of SynerFuse, Inc., a Minnesota-based medical device company, is pleased to announce that for the first time in the world, a solo spine surgeon performed the SynerFuse procedure
(St. Paul, Mn) — June 21, 2023 – Calling all amateur singers, dancers, musicians, jugglers, acrobats and talented people of all ages: Registration is now open to audition for the 50th Annual Minnesota State Fair Amateur Talent Contest. Auditions run Monday, July 24, through Sunday, July 30, at the Leinie Lodge Bandshell on the fairgrounds. Registration is available online at https://www.mnstatefair.org/competitions/amateur-talent-contests/. The deadline to register for auditions is 4 p.m.
(Minnesota) — June 26, 2023 — Minnesota state parks and recreation areas are great places to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday. Not only is there an abundance of recreational opportunities, state parks and recreation areas offer a quiet location to celebrate Independence Day away from loud fireworks displays. Minnesota rules prohibit the use of fireworks in state parks. “Not everyone enjoys the light and sound associated with fireworks,” said
(Minneapolis, MN) — June 20, 2023 — Icario, the healthcare industry’s largest health action company, today named Julia Zhang chief technology officer, reporting to chief executive officer Marc Willard. Zhang, who was most recently vice president of engineering at Teladoc Health, will help shape Icario’s future as leader of the company’s technology, product development, and data analytics functions. “I have had the opportunity to collaborate closely with Julia over
MEA presents Daniel Sullivan of NiSource, Inc. & Chad Tameling of SET Environmental, Inc with awards for their service to the energy industry. (Bloomington, MN) — June 20, 2023 — MEA Energy Association (MEA) is honored to induct Daniel Sullivan, principal – environmental remediation, of NiSource, Inc., and Chad Tameling, executive VP for SET Environmental, Inc. into the MEA Hall of Fame for their service to the energy
(St Paul, MN) — April, 2023 — Imagine a heart surgeon who doesn’t have the technology to monitor your heart. A similar situation is happening right now with U.S. electrical grids: Many grid operators have limited visibility to critical information about what’s happening in their networks. Fortunately, 3M developed a technology to help solve this problem more than a decade ago. It first caught on in Europe but is now gaining traction
Students from the Twin Cities to Duluth honored for history projects (College Park, MD) –June 15, 2023 – Minnesota students took home an array of awards at the National History Day competition, including seven medals, six other top-ten finishers, and nine honorable mentions. Minnesota’s delegation, known as “Team Minnesota,” was made up of 59 students from around the state. They competed against over 2,600 competitors from across the country at
Travel back in time to experience parades, speeches, and performances on July 1 (St. Paul, MN) — June 21, 2023 – On July 1st, visitors to Historic Fort Snelling will be able to step back in time to experience an Independence Day celebration from 125 years ago Visitors will experience all of the sights and sounds of an Independence Day celebration during the time period, including a military parade, historical
Anti-Bullying Expert, Speaker, Lifestyle & Martial Arts Trainer, Tim Flynn, and actor, writer, and producer Bruce Nachsin, host The Breaking Bullying Podcast. Tim Flynn is recognized by The Martial Arts History Museum in Burbank, CA, as one of the nation’s leading advocates for his Anti-Bullying efforts & A Top Advocate in the US to speak against Bullying.” — Michael Matsuda (Mankato, MN) — June 21, 2023 —
TopLine is honored to be named a top workplace (Maple Grove, MN) — June 20, 2023 — Local member-owned financial services cooperative TopLine Financial Credit Union has been named one of the Top Workplaces in Minnesota by the Star Tribune. A complete list of those selected is available online at Star Tribune Top Workplace 2023 and will be published in the Star Tribune Top Workplaces special section on Sunday,
(Minneapolis, MN) — June 20, 2023 — Sun Country Airlines was named the Best Low-Cost Airline in North America at the 2023 World Airline Awards held Tuesday at the Paris Air Show. It is the first time that Sun Country Airlines won this top accolade as the Best Low-Cost Airline in North America at the World Airline Awards. “We are honored to be recognized for the value and on-board
(Eden Prairie, MN) — June 21, 2023 — Starkey is thrilled to once again serve as the exclusive global supplier of hearing instruments for the Special Olympics Healthy Athletes® Healthy Hearing program at the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023. As the world’s largest inclusive sports event featuring 7,000 athletes from 190 delegations, the World Games began on June 17 in Berlin, Germany, and will run through June 25. Starkey’s participation
“Bailiwick’s recognition as a Top Workplace reflects our strong culture and the shared values of our employees.” — Bob Marko, Bailiwick President and CEO (Minneapolis,MN)–June 22, 2023/ — Minneapolis, MN, June 22, 2023 — Bailiwick, a leader in providing professionally managed integration solutions, announced that the Company has been recognized as a Top Workplace. This marks the
Tours are back in the Capital City just in time for baseball season (St. Paul, MN) — June 21, 2023 — The Twin Cities’ most exciting activity is back in St. Paul after a seven-year hiatus. The Original Pedal Pub is partnering with the St. Paul Saints as they launch tours on their 16-seat bikes in downtown and Lowertown. Those looking for an elevated experience can take a tour that drops off at CHS Field
(Minneapolis, MN) — June 21, 2023 — This week, CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP), the eighth largest accounting firm in the United States, launched its innovative and ground-breaking high school internship program by welcoming 60 students to 15 of its offices across the country. This first-of-its-kind program is designed to not only provide the students with a glimpse into the world of accounting and professional services but guide CLA in ways to
Plantings and restoration will occur throughout Minnesota over the next five years. (Maple Grove, MN) — June 20, 2023 — Great River Energy, a not-for-profit wholesale electric cooperative serving 27 member-owner distribution cooperatives, announced today a commitment to plant and restore an additional 300 acres of pollinator habitat across current and future eligible sites. The pledge, dubbed Pollinator Strong, is already underway and strengthens the cooperative’s commitment to environmental sustainability by creating
(Stewartville, MN) — June 19, 2023 — HALCON announced its new expansive collection of tables and storage, HALCON OPTIC™, was awarded Best of NeoCon Gold for conference room furniture, and Silver in furniture storage and integrated technology categories as well as an Interior Design HiP award at NeoCon 2023. Designed to harmonize beautiful aesthetics with technical excellence and orchestrate an unparalleled hybrid meeting experience, OPTIC offers distinctive and graceful
We help give people with disabilities a voice and support them in all areas of their life.” — Bill Schultz, CEO of Operations & Strategy (Minnetonka, MN) — June 8, 2023 — Celebrating 70 years, nonprofit organization Opportunity Partners (OP) serves 1,200 people with disabilities throughout the Minneapolis/St. Paul area in employment, enrichment and residential services that help people earn income, live as independently as possible and participate as
(Minneapolis, MN) — (May 3, 2023)—This summer, the Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) will open “The Lyrical Artwork of Jim Denomie,” featuring approximately 60 artworks from acclaimed Anishinaabe artist Jim Denomie (Ojibwe, Lac Courte Oreilles Band, 1955–2022). Best known for his monumental paintings, Denomie was a prolific artist whose work spanned numerous mediums. Throughout his career, he aimed a critical lens on the histories of Indigenous people and their intersections
(Roseville, MN) — June 12, 2023 — Patrick H. Hawkins, President and Chief Executive Officer of Hawkins, Inc. has been named a winner of the Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) Entrepreneur Of The Year® Heartland Award. Entrepreneur Of The Year is one of the preeminent competitive business awards for entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies. The winners were selected by an independent judging panel comprised of award alumni, leading
(Minneapolis, MN) — June 16, 2023 — Game Day Technologies powered by Atomic Data is excited to announce the appointment of Morgan Kennedy as chief growth and experience officer. In this newly created client-facing role, Morgan is dedicated to establishing enduring relationships between brands, venues and audiences to drive growth through the power of technology. Her core accountability is helping clients elevate the audience experience to deliver sustained profitable
(Kansas City, MO) — June 15, 2023 — In partnership with Jostens, the Kansas City Chiefs players, coaches, staff, and ownership received their Super Bowl LVII Championship Rings in a private ceremony this evening. “Jostens is proud to once again be trusted by the Kansas City Chiefs to celebrate another historic milestone for their franchise, it is an honor to continue to grow the partnership between our organizations,” said
Client D’Angelos Svenkeson recognized as Entrepreneur of the Year; new Board Chair announced for 2023 (Minneapolis, MN) — June 14, 2023 – To address the continuing demand for resources supporting BIPOC Entrepreneurs, Meda(Metropolitan Economic Development Association) met on June 14, 2023 in North Minneapolis for its annual meeting. CEO and President Dorothy Bridges led a conversation about deepening Meda’s value on BIPOC communities through scaling impactful programs and services. Meda also
(Mankato, MN) — May 31, 2023 – According to recently published data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Greater Mankato has set all-time high employment and payroll records for the months of March and April. In addition to setting local records, the region led the state in both categories for year-over-year growth. Data coming from the Local Area Unemployment Statistics Program, which was released today, shows that Greater Mankato set a record
The makers of the Jennie-O® turkey brand — the category leader of ground turkey products and a trusted brand for turkey products around the world — are celebrating National Turkey Lovers Month in June. The makers of the Jennie-O® turkey brand — the category leader of ground turkey products and a trusted brand for turkey products around the world — are celebrating National Turkey Lovers Month in June. WILLMAR, Minn., June
SOMALI WEEK FESTIVAL CELEBRATES A TRIUMPHANT RETURN TO MINNESOTA, UNITING THOUSANDS IN A SPECTACULAR SHOWCASE OF SOMALI CULTURE AND DIVERSITY Our aim is to create an inclusive space where intercultural dialogue flourish. Somali Week is a testament to the power of celebration in fostering unity and creating a stronger community” — Mohamed Farah (Minneapolis, MN) — June 7, 2023 — SOMALI WEEK FESTIVAL CELEBRATES A TRIUMPHANT RETURN
(Alexandria, MN) — June 23th, 2023 — The WORLD’S LARGEST shooting sport event is underway in Alexandria Minnesota. More than 340 high school teams featuring nearly 7,900 student athletes are expected for the 2023 Trap Shooting Championship, June 12th-20th at the Alexandria Shooting Park in Alexandria. Nine full days of competition will feature new teams and participants – June 12-20, 2023! Each team is assigned a tournament day as determined
DIANA Award Presentation to Upsher-Smith. Left to right: Perry Fri (HDA), Mike Muzetras (Upsher-Smith), Dave Zitnak (Upsher-Smith), Brad Leonard (Upsher-Smith), Mike McBride (Upsher-Smith), Chip Davis (HDA) Company Wins Best Overall Branded Pharmaceutical Product Manufacturer in its Sales Category (Maple Grove, MN) June 13, 2023 — Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC (Upsher-Smith) today announced that it has been honored with a Distribution Industry Award for Notable Achievement in Healthcare (DIANA Award) for “Best
Minneapolis Music Artist Mychael Gabriel Sets Out To Redefine Musical Boundaries – Releases Stunning New Music Video “Madam I’m Adam” …Mychael Gabriel reminds me of everything cool about Lenny Kravitz and Prince.” — Lee McVay, PD Z-Rock 96.5 KOZE (Minneapolis, MN) — June 9, 2023 — We are proud to present an extraordinary talent emerging from the vibrant music scene in Minneapolis. Mychael Gabriel, a singer, and songwriter hailing from
On June 17, 2023, the Hennepin County Sheriff Foundation is hosting the “Backing the Blues Street Dance” at the Chester Bord Legion Post on Golden Valley, MN. We want everyone in the community to be able to come out and show their support for first responders and their families.” — Peter Brehm (Minneapolis, MN) — June 7, 2023 — The Hennepin County Sheriff Foundation and American Legion Post
(Lake Elmo, MN) — June 07, 2023 — Barbara J. Bowers, Ph.D., RN, FAAN, Professor Emerita and Founding Director of the Center for Aging Research and Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Nursing, has been appointed a Senior Advisor for Pathway Health. “We are pleased to have established a relationship with Dr. Bowers. Her interest in improving the work-life quality for health care staff has driven her to
The terrazzo industry’s highest honor was awarded to Advance Terrazzo & Tile for an installation in the Minneapolis Convention Center. The brass detailing of the icons is used as an element of the color palette and the images give a hospitable sense of place and local pride, also serving as playful and effective wayfinding aids.” — Aaron Metzger, Advance Terrazzo (Minneapolis, MN) — June 7, 2023 —
(Perley, MN) — June 1, 2023 — Cenex®, the energy brand of CHS, and Perley Community Co-op have awarded Rural Enrichment And Counseling Headquarters (REACH®) Inc. with a $25,000 Hometown Pride grant. REACH was nominated by Perley Community Co-op for its countless contributions to the Perley community and surrounding areas through the organization’s programs designed to assist seniors, help locals find employment, and combat food insecurity with its food pantries and school backpack programs. “REACH’s main goal is
EmpowerU focuses on the student, is easy to implement with fidelity and provides data and measurable outcomes” — Carmen Hills, Superintendent of Browns Valley School District (Minneapolis, MN) — June 2, 2023 — EmpowerU, a leading provider of resilience and wellness programs for school districts, announced today the nationwide launch of its expanded programming for the 2023-24 school year. The K-12 program enhancements are the result of twelve
(Bloomington, MN) — June 6, 2023 — ConvergeOne, the premier IP-enabled, solutions-led, customer experience company, announced that Amritesh (Amrit) Chaudhuri, former EVP and CMO at 8×8, will join ConvergeOne as President, Products and Markets, effective today. Amrit is a proven technology executive with more than 20 years of experience in leading products, marketing and go-to-market strategy for world-class products and services. Prior to his role at 8×8, Amrit held executive positions at
White Earth Nation members Lila Berry (left) and Hannah Otto (right) with a young reader at a Little Free Library granted through the Indigenous Library Program, outside the White Earth Indian Health Services building. The initiative will increase book access in Indigenous and tribal communities to help improve literacy outcomes and ignite a love of reading (St Paul, MN) — June 6, 2023 — The Little Free
Dan Leone, Mohsin Zaidi and Dalia Iskander Set to Host New Tentpole Series Showcasing a Variety of Perspectives (St Paul, MN) – June 1, 2023 – APM Studios, a leading producer of public radio and podcast content, today announced a slate of podcasts scheduled for release beginning in June through October. The slate features a diverse range of voices and perspectives, including the story of two best friends
Caregivers are concerned about wandering & falls, and existing solutions were poorly designed & primitive. BoundaryCare changes that, providing peace of mind by sharing clear and actionable data.” — Scott Carpenter, BoundaryCare co-founder (Minneapolis, MN) — June 1, 2023 — What started as a personal need for a wife and mother diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease has now developed into BoundaryCare, an innovative way to foster aging-in-place
(Eagen, Mn) — May 24, 2023 — Rivers of Recovery (RoR) is pleased to announce that Stryten Energy LLC (www.stryten.com) has provided another generous financial donation to support wounded U.S. combat veterans participating in Rivers of Recovery programs. The donation will directly support combat veterans suffering with post-traumatic stress, mild traumatic brain injury, and other psychological wounds of war by allowing them to go through RoR’s unique rehabilitation program at
Philanthropic gift will benefit veterans in need of treatment for substance use disorder and support the Foundation’s Children’s Program (Center City, MN) — June 2, 2023 — The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation—the nation’s leading nonprofit system of substance use disorder treatment, mental health care, recovery resources and related prevention and education services—has received approximately $50,000 in grant funds and product donations from Sony Corporation of America to provide
AI is powerful, but it’s the human touch that brings out its true potential.” — Alexander Londo, Illustrator (Bloomington, MN) — May 19, 2023 — JazzJune’s CEO Alexander Londo, a renowned graphic designer and video producer, has made a breakthrough in the world of art and technology. He is the world’s first artist to use artificial intelligence (AI) to illustrate a published non-fiction chapter book. Already known
(Bloomington, MN) — May 16, 2023 — The Commons Workplace, A local women-owned business, has announced their move from Excelsior, MN to Deephaven, MN with the help of Laura Hotvet, a commercial broker with Christianson & Company Commercial Real Estate. After ten years in downtown Excelsior, the building that housed The Commons was sold to new ownership, and a move was inevitable. The move to a larger space in Deephaven
Berry Donmark’s latest EP release provides a glorious insight into his songwriting mind. These three compositions are smoothly crafted and executed with a warm and charming ease.” — Tom Hilton, Aldora Britain Records (Minneapolis, MN) — May 30, 2023 — Aldora Britain Records, based in Rothley, UK, released an EP consisting of three Berry Donmark tracks on May 30, 2023. The sampler, titled “Aldora Britain Records
