2023

Truterra Sustainable Farming
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Eight Minnesota organizations receive over $550K in one-time funding (Minnesota) — November, 2023 — As part of a continued effort to strengthen support available to Minnesota’s emerging farmers, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has announced recipients of grant funding for organizations that provide business and technical support to farmers from historically underserved communities. Through the Emerging Farmer Technical Assistance Grant Program, eight organizations have received a total of $554,920

USPA Rescue Missing Teen Girls
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  By allocating 50% of Black Friday Security Guard Service profits to rescue or locate missing teen girls, USPA aims to make a meaningful impact on the lives of these vulnerable individuals” — Daniel Manning, CEO BLOOMINGTON, MN, USA, November 21, 2023  — USPA Nationwide Security, a leading provider of security guard services in Bloomington, MN, is proud to announce their commitment to making a difference in the lives of

Kindred Tales AI Transcription Services
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  Kindred Tale’s introduction of AI Transcription services is a perfect complement to our recently introduced AI Biographer, which is a sign of our commitment to delivering modern, easy-to-use tools.” — Nick Hern (St Paul, MN) — November 21, 2023  — Kindred Tales, a company that helps preserve your loved one’s life story in a beautiful keepsake book, proudly unveils its latest release: AI Transcription services. With the addition of

Jennie-O® Turkeys Pardoned Today by the President of the United States
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Liberty and Bell celebrate 76th annual Thanksgiving presentation with National Turkey Federation   (Willmar, MN) — Nov. 20, 2023 — The makers of the Jennie-O® turkey brand — a trusted brand for turkey products around the world — today announced that two of their turkeys, Liberty and Bell, were presented by the National Turkey Federation (NTF) and formally pardoned by President Joseph R. Biden during the 76th National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation on the grounds

Dr. Rassheedah Watts' 'Black Womb Dialogues': Poetry and Gratitude, from Minnesota to Scotland’s Slavery Apology
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  I like the use of the poetic and art to explore some of the difficult issues. It’s a great way of making it accessible because there’s power in language.” — Mosota, Edinburgh Slavery & Colonialism Legacy Review Implementation Chair (Brooklyn Park, MN) — November 20, 2023  — Dr. Rassheedah Watts, an allyship and racial healing expert, embarked on a historic journey that echoes gratitude and empowerment. Her latest book,

Winnebago Industries’ Michael Happe Entrepreneur Of The Year
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(Eden Prairie, MN) — Nov. 14, 2023  — Michael Happe, president and CEO of Winnebago Industries, Inc., a leading outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer, has been named the Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 National Overall Award winner by Ernst & Young LLP. The award elevates ambitious entrepreneurs and business leaders who think big and act boldly. Happe was recognized for redefining the Winnebago brand from a single brand, product-oriented manufacturer to

Giftster Gift Wish Lists
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(Minneapolis-St. Paul, Mn) — Nov. 15, 2023  — Today Giftster announces the release of the Giftster 6.0 App for iPhone & iPad, a 2-year development effort to give iPhone and iPad users a version of Giftster built just for their devices. Ron Reimann, Giftster CEO says “Apple customers are big fans of Giftster, so we built a dedicated version of Giftster from the ground up, just for them. I’m proud

Humor and Heartbreak Lead to Self-Acceptance in Laurie Boyle Compton's Free Verse Memoir The Denim Diaries
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(Minneapolis, MN) — Nov. 08, 2023 — This November Zest Books™, an imprint of Lerner Publishing Group™, releases The Denim Diaries: A Memoir.  This poetic memoir traces Laurie Boyle Compton’s coming of age in rural Pennsylvania and New York City during the 1970s and 1980s. Combating family issues, relationship troubles, and body image insecurities, Laurie finds ways to love and accept herself. Growing up in the 1970s and 1980s was

Care Packages to Deployed Troops
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We are committed to helping organizations like Maple Grove Beyond the Yellow Ribbon send care packages to our troops.” — Michelle Williamson (Forest Lake MN) —  November 14, 2023  — Maple Grove Beyond the Yellow Ribbon, Great River Energy, and ShipThrifty have partnered to send care packages to deployed troops. Maple Grove Beyond the Yellow Ribbon is committed to supporting military members and their families with services and support wherever

Paul Metsa "Jack Ruby"
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  “Paul Metsa is America’s answer to Billy Bragg.” – NPR / “Paul Metsa is the other great folksinger from Minnesota’s Mesabi Iron Range.” – Huffington Post” — NPR / Huffington Post (Minneapolis, MN) —  November 8, 2023  — Award-winning songwriter, musician, author, radio host and cultural historian Paul Metsa is re-releasing his song “Jack Ruby” in conjunction with the 60th Anniversary of the JFK assassination and Lee Harvey Oswald

TopLine Financial Credit Union Certified Credit Union Financial Counselors
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(Maple Grove, MN) — Nov, 14, 2023 — TopLine Financial Credit Union, a Twin Cities-based member-owned financial services cooperative, employees have successfully completed Credit Union National Association’s (CUNA) Financial Counseling Certification Program (FiCEP) which provides employees with skills and knowledge to help guide members to sound financial decisions. TopLine employees who complete the course receive the Certified Credit Union Financial Counselors (CCUFC) designation. The program enhances employees’ financial knowledge and

Jostens Women’s Basketball National Championship Ring
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(Minneapolis, MN) — Nov. 09, 2023  — Jostens, the nation’s leading provider of custom, hand-crafted championship jewelry, has designed the National Championship Ring for Louisiana State University’s women’s basketball team. This showstopping ring was presented to the team ahead of today’s opening home game. “This LSU women’s basketball team was captivating to watch, and to bring home the first basketball national championship in LSU history is an incredible achievement,” said

United and Collegeville Institute Celebrate a Nearly Six Decade Connection
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    I chose to join the board of Collegeville Institute because of my appreciation for the time I spent there researching and writing.”    — President Molly T. Marshall     (St Paul, MN) — November 8, 2023  — Founded in the 1960s, United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities (United) and Collegeville Institute for Ecumenical and Cultural Research (Collegeville Institute) have been knitted together throughout their histories. At a

Twin Cities Habitat The Heights
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(St Paul, MN) — November 10th, 2023 — Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity is honored to be a major project partner in The Heights, an environmentally friendly redevelopment of the 112-acre former Hillcrest Golf Course in St. Paul’s East Side. The Saint Paul Port Authority (SPPA) is leading the redevelopment, which will include both housing and light industrial redevelopment with a minimum of 1,000 living-wage, low-barrier jobs and 1,000 housing

Golf Achievement Tattoos
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  (Burnsville, MN) —  November 9, 2023 — The Original Achievement Tattoo Co., known for its innovative approach to award-inspired temporary tattoos, is excited to announce the launch of Golf Achievement Tattoos. These enjoyable, skin-safe tattoos are perfect for commemorating both the highs and lows experienced on the golf course. According to the company, golf enthusiasts, along with coaches, parents, and friends, can now award accomplishments and humorous misfortunes of

Experience Life Magazine 2023 FOLIO
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Eddie and Ozzie Awards; Jamie Martin Named Editor of the Year and Life Time Talks is Top Consumer Health and Wellness Podcast (Chanhassen, MN) —  Oct. 26, 2023  — Experience Life, the print and digital magazine from Life Time (NYSE: LTH), the nation’s premier healthy lifestyle brand, was awarded four Eddies and Ozzies as part of the 2023 FOLIO: Awards, the most prestigious recognition program in the publishing community. The awards,

The Christmas City Express
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Weekends November 24th through December 17th   (Duluth, MN) — November 2023 — The Christmas City Express is a storybook experience recommended for families with children under 10 and the young at heart. The performance begins in the Lake Superior Railroad Museum, where you’ll be treated to a classic book reading of the new Christmas City Express story, enjoy carolers, and a visit from a special guest! Then climb aboard the

Deer Feeding and Attractant Bans
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Deer harvest numbers available online Hunters, media and anyone interested in deer harvest data can find current deer harvest figures and harvest reports for past years on the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ deer reports and statistics webpage. The page also features an interactive map and graph that visualizes the data. 2023 Preliminary deer harvest data   Open Map in a new tab (better for mobile screens)      View tabular data

New Study Reveals Minnesota Electric Cooperatives Contribute Nearly $20 billion to the State’s Economy
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  (Maple Grove, MN) — Oct. 31, 2023  — A newly released economic impact analysis reveals the substantial contributions electric cooperatives make to Minnesota’s economy. Between 2018 and 2022, electric cooperatives injected a staggering $19.6 billion into Minnesota’s economy, fortifying the state’s financial landscape and supporting an average of 20,800 jobs each year. In a new study, the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association and the National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance

Holly Margl Witnessing Grief
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  It is a privilege to be recognized for the tenacity and lifeblood that went into creating Witnessing Grief.” — Holly Margl (St Paul, MN) — November 2, 2023 — Holly Margl is a winner of a First Place Award at The BookFest Awards Fall 2023 for her book titled Witnessing Grief: Inviting Trauma and Loss to Our Coaching Conversations, An Enneagram Perspective. The book is honored in the Nonfiction

Fergus Falls Students Finalists in Fire Prevention Poster Contest
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  (Fergus Falls, MN) — October, 2023 — Nine Fergus Falls students will have their winning fire prevention posters submitted to be included in the Minnesota Fire Chief magazine next spring. The Fergus Falls winners were selected from over 400 entries from our kindergarten through fifth grade classes. It’s a tough job to narrow so many entries down.  Fergus Falls is allowed to advance up to nine students, based on

Mayor for a Day Essay Contest
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  Fourth, fifth, and sixth graders can submit essays by Dec. 12 for a chance to win $100.   (St. Paul, MN) — October, 2023 — The Mayor for a Day Essay Contest, hosted by the League of Minnesota Cities, is now open for submissions. To enter, fourth, fifth, and sixth graders can answer the prompt, “What would you do if you were mayor for a day?” for a chance

Pipestone Chamber Names Fall-tastic Decorating Contest Winners
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(Pipestone, MN) — Oct, 31st, 2023 — Congratulations to the 2023 Pipestone Area Chamber’s Fall-tastic Decorating Contest Winners! Thank you to EVERYONE who entered the contest! Commercial:1st Place:  Pipestone County Home Health & Hospice (309 10th St SW)2nd Place:  PIPESTONE – Helping Farmers (Annex Bldg – 1801 Forman Drive)3rd Place:  Meulebroeck, Taubert & Co. (216 E Main St)4th Place:  Windy Ridge Veterinary Clinic (1309 7th St SE) Residential:1st Place:  Bob Klinsing (727 6th Ave SW)2nd

Dick Bremer Steps Down
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  By Do-Hyoung Park   (Minneapolis, MN) — Oct. 31st, 2023 —  It’s time for one final left-hand toast for the man who was, for so long, the voice of summer in the Upper Midwest. Don’t say that last part to Dick Bremer, perhaps, because he would always insist that his voice shouldn’t be the focus; that should always remain on the team and players on the field. But Bremer’s deep

Split Rock Light House
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Ceremony on November 10 will include online livestream   (Two Harbors, MN) — October 31, 2023 – Twenty-nine crew members lost on Lake Superior will be remembered at Split Rock Lighthouse on November 10, the anniversary of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald’s sinking. The ceremony will include an online livestream of the event for those who cannot attend in person. At 4:15 pm, the lighthouse will temporarily close as the names of

MN Company Creates CLM Volumizer™: A Revolutionary 3-in-1 Volumizing Hairbrush
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    As a breast cancer survivor who completed radiation treatment that caused my hair to thin and break off, I wholeheartedly recommend the CLM Volumizer to add life back to your hair.” — Cherie L. Monson, Founder of CLM Creations (Hopkins, MN) — October 31, 2023  — CLM Creations®, a woman-owned hair tool company based in Minnesota, is pleased to present the CLM Volumizer, a multifunctional hair tool that

Edney Distributing
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    At Edney Distributing, we are deeply committed to staying at the forefront of our industry by providing the most innovative solutions for our dealers and their customers.” — Neal Kurth, COO of Edney Distributing (Lakeville, MN) — October 31, 2023  — Edney Distributing, a leading wholesale distributor, is thrilled to announce its recognition at the Twin Cities Business Magazine Family Business Awards. The award ceremony took place on

Aer Lingus Returning to MSP Airport in Spring 2024
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(Minneapolis, MN) —  Irish flag carrier Aer Lingus will return to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) in the spring of 2024. The move will end a pause of the airline’s flights to Minnesota that began at the outset of COVID-19. With this resumption, MSP’s air service to international destinations will be fully restored to pre-pandemic levels. Aer Lingus will resume year-round service between MSP and Dublin, Ireland (DUB) beginning April 29,

TopLine Financial Credit Union Hosts Personal Care Drive to Benefit Local Communities
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  (Maple Grove, MN) —  Oct. 26, 2023  — TopLine Financial Credit Union, a Twin Cities-based member-owned financial services cooperative, held their annual Personal Care Drive during the month of September benefitting three local non-profits, Avenues for Youth, Keystone Community Services and YMCA of the North Youth and Family Services. TopLine members and employees generously donated a variety of personal care items including body wash and soap, tooth paste and

Minnesota Zoo Sea Otter Pups
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The pups, found abandoned in Alaska, require 24/7 care by Zoo staff   (Apple Valley, MN) – October 27, 2023 – Northern sea otter pups are highly dependent on their mothers during their first several months of life. When a pup becomes orphaned, their chance of survival is drastically reduced. Fortunately, the future of two recently orphaned female sea otter pups looks more optimistic thanks to the quick actions of

St. Paul Ice Fishing & Winter Sports Show
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  Nation’s Largest Ice Fishing Show Offers Special Anniversary Prizes, Pro Tips, and New Winter Enthusiast Products and Services from 190+ Exhibitors (St Paul, MN) — October 24, 2023 — 10,000 frozen lakes. Three exciting decades. One historic show. Die-hard ice fishing and winter sports enthusiasts rejoice! Thousands are planning their pilgrimage to St. Paul’s RiverCenter December 1-3 for the 30th annual Saint Paul Ice Fishing & Winter Sports Show

People R Ready International Publication
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    It’s not just about the challenges faced during the pandemic; it’s about the power of diversity and the strength of the human spirit to come together, find new energy, and celebrate life once again.” — James Gutzman, CEO, Melody Bay Productions, LLC (Minneapolis, MN) —  October 25, 2023  — Blue Moon Plays and Havescripts, a Virginia-based play script publisher, has picked up “PEOPLE R READY – The Musical,”

Minnesota National Guard’s 133rd Airlift Wing Selected for New Aircraft
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  (St Paul, Mn) – Minnesota National Guard’s 133rd Airlift Wing, located at Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport was selected to receive eight, new C-130J Super Hercules aircraft as part of the Air National Guard’s C-130J Recapitalization and Basing program. “As Governor, I’ve always fought to ensure the Minnesota National Guard has the resources they need to protect our homeland and support missions abroad and at home,” said Governor Walz. “C-130

SCHEELS Cedar Park Location
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The 240,000 square-foot All Sports store will open Fall 2026 in Cedar Park, north of Austin (Fargo, ND) —  Oct. 20, 2023  — Employee-owned SCHEELS is excited to bring its second All Sports store to Texas, scheduled to open Fall 2026 in Cedar Park. Construction on the new shopping destination will begin early next year at CedarView, a large development near the H-E-B Center soon to be home to Nebraska Furniture Mart (NFM), plus a

Tools for the Trades program
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The donation from Northern Tool + Equipment will help hundreds of students for years to come (Burnsville, MN) —  Oct. 17, 2023  — Northern Tool + Equipment (NTE) is donating $5,000 worth of tools and equipment to founder Don Kotula’s alma mater, Hibbing High School. The donation is part of NTE’s Tools for the Trades™ program. “I started my career in a scrap yard on the Iron Range selling hydraulics, and the business

IDEAL National Championship 
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Top ten electrical apprentices from across the country will compete in Tampa on October 27 for $80,000 in prizes (Sycamore, Ill.) — Oct 19, 2023 — Serving the electrical industry for over 100 years and known as The Electrician’s Champion™, IDEAL Electrical™ is showcasing the rewarding opportunities available for future electricians through an annual competition that celebrates top apprentice talent and the skills they’re bringing into the electrical trades. The eighth annual IDEAL National Championship takes place

The Fraser Gala
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  Supporting individuals and families with autism, mental health issues and disabilities never tasted so sweet, or reached so many underserved communities in MN. (Minneapolis, MN) —  October 12, 2023  — Supporting individuals and families with autism, mental health issues and disabilities never tasted so sweet, or reached so many underserved communities in Minnesota. This year, the Fraser Gala, presented by Meristem | Cresset, is inviting guests to get in

Sun Country Airlines Destinations
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(Minneapolis, MN) —  Oct. 17, 2023  — Sun Country Airlines will launch new nonstop service to YUL Montréal-Trudeau International Airport and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) in June of 2024 (pending final approval). Sun Country has also extended its schedule for customers to book travel through Sept. 10, 2024. In addition to Montréal and Toronto, the schedule extension includes eight new domestic, seasonal nonstop routes from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport

Seth Tillotson Close Up Radio
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  (Bemidji, MN) —  October 19, 2023  — “Bemidji is a town about 3½ hours from Minneapolis and about 1½ hours east from Grand Forks, North Dakota,” explains our guest. “With the population at around 15,000, and the population of the surrounding area at around 50,000, I found this little town where there are pockets of markets not being served.” This is the story of Seth Tillotson. Seth Tillotson is

Alicia Lyttle WEW Conference
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  I was honored to be a part of this incredible event that celebrates and supports women in business. It is crucial for us to come together, share our experiences, and learn from one another.” — Alicia Lyttle (Minneapolis, MN) —  October 17, 2023  — Alicia Lyttle Empowered Women Entrepreneurs with AI Strategies at the Women Elevating Women (WEW) Conference Minneapolis, Minnesota – October 11, 2023 – Monetized Marketing LLC,

IMRIS Deerfield Imaging Relocates Chaska
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  (Chaska, MN) — October 17, 2023  — IMRIS, Deerfield Imaging, the global leader in intraoperative MRI has relocated its headquarters to a new, modern facility in Chaska, MN. The move supports the ongoing growth of IMRIS and the need for additional space to further the development and commercialization of its intraoperative imaging technologies. The new facility was custom designed for IMRIS and provides advanced research & development laboratories, engineering

MEA Hall of Fame
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  Rich, Ray, and Marie represent the very best in the energy industry.” — John Gann of MEA (Bloomington, MN) —  October 17, 2023 — MEA Energy Association (MEA) is honored to induct Tom Ray, supervisor-safety for City Utilities of Springfield; Marie Elliott, manager T&D procurement for Evergy (retired); and Rich Stocker, regional sales manager for SENSIT Technologies into the MEA Hall of Fame for their service to the energy

133rd Medical Group, Children’s Minnesota, Minnesota National Guard,
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  Story by Tech. Sgt. Amy Lovgren   133rd Airlift Wing (ST Paul, MN) — Oct. 15th, 2023 —  U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 133rd Medical Group will host a training exercise with The Kid Experts® from Children’s Minnesota on Sunday, October 15 at 1:00 p.m. This biennial training exercise, created to simulate real-world emergencies, was last held in October 2021. “The 133rd Medical Group has been teaming up with

Unigen 2023 Circuits Assembly Service Excellence Awards
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(Minneapolis, MN) —  October 10, 2023 — Unigen Corporation, a global leader in electronics manufacturing services, proudly announced it was awarded the highest rating in 5 categories of CIRCUITS ASSEMBLY’S 2023 Service Excellence Awards (SEA). The awards, based solely on direct customer input, were announced during a ceremony held in conjunction with SMTA International, showcasing the industry’s top performers in customer service and satisfaction. This is the second year in

Solifi is recognized as one of great places to work by The Secured Lender
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  (Minneapolis, MN) — October 10, 2023  — Solifi, a global fintech software partner for secured finance, announced The Secured Lender named Solifi on its 2023 Great Places to Work list. This recognition is testament to Solifi’s commitment to attract and retain talent by offering an employee value proposition that includes opportunities to learn and grow as part of a dynamic global team, market-competitive compensation and benefits, a flexible work

Jobma Wins Fall 2023 Top Performer Award in the Video Interviewing Category from SourceForge
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  We’re honored to be recognized as Fall 2023 Top Performer by SourceForge. We understand the pivotal role video interviews play in recruitment, and we’re committed to providing top-notch solutions.” — Krishna Kant (Minnetonka, MN) — October 12, 2023 — Jobma, a leading video interviewing platform, announced today that it has been awarded the Fall 2023 Top Performer Award in the Video Interviewing Software category by SourceForge, the world’s largest

Loftness Introduces Brush Cutter Attachment for Skid Steers
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>   New Tool Easily Cuts Through Grass, Weeds, Brush and Small Trees Up to 10 inches in Diameter. (Hector, MN) —  October 12, 2023  — Loftness now offers a brush cutter attachment for skid steers and compact track loaders. Featuring a combination of beveled blades and carbide teeth, the new Kwik Cut is designed to slice through grass, weeds, brush and small trees up to 10 inches in diameter

National Marrow Donor Program
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    Partnership will provide access to standardized and optimized apheresis collection, cryopreservation and bioprocessing processes throughout the U.S. and Europe   (Minneapolis, MN / Nashville, TN) — October 10, 2023 — Be The Match BioTherapies®, an organization offering solutions for companies developing and commercializing cell and gene therapies, and Cryoport (NASDAQ: CYRX), a leading global provider of innovative products and services to the fast-growing cell & gene therapy industry