April 2024

Loaded Taco Joins the Bold Flavor Lineup of the CORN NUTS Brand
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Available at retailers and convenience stores nationwide, the makers of the CORN NUTS® brand now offering Loaded Taco Flavor corn kernels (Austin, MN) — April 30, 2024  — The craveable crunchy corn kernels of the CORN NUTS® brand are a snacking staple for any occasion, and this spring, the brand team is adding a delectable new flavor to its already-plentiful portfolio of enticing options. Available now at grocery retailers and convenience stores nationwide,

Mankato Annual Speech and Debate Banquet
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(Mankato, MN) — April 24th, 2024 — The annual event is held to showcase the talents of local high school students who participate in speech and debate programs in our district. The nature of this extra-curricular activity is that it is often done in settings where the families of the students are not able to attend to cheer for their students. The successes of the students can often be over-looked

Jostens University of Michigan
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(Minneapolis, MN) — April 20, 2024  — Jostens, the nation’s leading provider of handcrafted championship jewelry, has designed four custom rings for the University of Michigan’s legendary 2023 football team. This extraordinary collection of rings was presented to players and staff members during a private on-campus ceremony.  “In the last year of the four-team playoff, the University of Michigan capped off an extraordinary undefeated season with their program’s 12th national

HOURCAR Releases 2023 Carshare Impact Report
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  Evie Carshare Vehicle with Saint Paul Council Member Yang Minnesota-Based Nonprofit Announces Phenomenal Growth Across Transportation Network This growth is truly a win-win. Users get better transportation options and lower transportation costs, and the community gets cleaner air and fewer vehicles on the road.” — Paul Schroeder, HOURCAR’s President and CEO (St Paul, MN) —  April 23, 2024 — HOURCAR, America’s largest nonprofit carshare operator, today announces the release

Minnesota Vietnam Veterans Commemoration: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs to Host 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War Events June 13-15
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(St Paul, MN) —  April 24, 2024  — The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) is honored to announce it is hosting the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. The three-day event for Vietnam-era Veterans and their families, allies of the United States and all Minnesotans who wish to thank our Veterans, is being held June 13-15 at Mall of America®. Over the three days, attendees can

BAE Systems Breaks Ground
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(Maple Grove, MN)–  April 23, 2024  — BAE Systems’ Combat Mission Systems (CMS) business is marking the start of construction on its new 236,000-square-foot facility in Maple Grove, Minnesota. Designed with functionality and a future-proofed blueprint, the site will provide the infrastructure required to innovate solutions that support the U.S. military and its allies around the world. “Breaking ground on the Maple Grove site is a critical milestone for our business as

Folly Coffee Announces Special Blend for NIL Collective
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(Minneapolis, MN) — April 24th, 2024 — Folly Coffee, a specialty coffee company focused on small-batch coffee, and Dinkytown Athletes, the official NIL collective of Gopher Athletics, announce their collaboration on a new coffee blend: Dinkytown Gameday Blend. As a part of this new partnership, 20% of all revenue from the Dinkytown Gameday Blend goes to Dinkytown Athletes. Crafted in partnership with Dinkytown Athletes, Dinkytown Gameday Blend is approachable, full-bodied,

2024 Sesquicentennial Farm
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(Minnesota) — April 23rd, 2024 — The Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) is pleased to recognize 44 recipients of the Sesquicentennial Farm award for 2024. Since the program began in 2008, 559 families have received the honor. To qualify, a family farm must be in continuous family ownership for at least 150 years, be 50 acres or larger, and currently be involved in agricultural production. A commemorative certificate signed by

Vertical Insure Welcomes Rick Ehrman as EVP of Corporate and Business Development
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    Rick Ehrman, EVP of Corporate and Business Development, Vertical Insure Rick’s deep understanding of the vertical SaaS platforms we target, coupled with his corporate development experience makes him the ideal leader to propel Vertical Insure to new heights.” — Brock Noland, CEO, Vertical Insure (Minneapolis,MN) —  April 22, 2024 — Vertical Insure, a leading provider of embedded insurance solutions, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Rick Ehrman

Darci Martini Nationals
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(Pequate Lakes, MN) — April 23rd, 2024 — Nine year old Darci Martini, daughter of Shaun and Lisa Martini, took 1st Place at the Regional Elks Hoop Shoot in Iowa! It’s now on to the Nationals April 18-21 in Chicago. The last time that the Brainerd Elks had a National Competitor was 9 years ago when Darci’s sister, Kelsi, made it to Nationals taking 4th place in the national competition

John Curtiss Leadership Awards
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    John Curtiss receives 2024 career achievement award from the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers NAATP represents the Gold Standard of addiction treatment in America. The friends I’ve made and partnerships developed have enriched my life personally, professionally and spiritually beyond words.” — John Curtiss, CEO, The Retreat (Minneapolis, MN) —  April 19, 2024  — The National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP) unveiled the recipients of its

Mountain Boy
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Minneapolis – MOUNTAIN BOY, a live-action family adventure film is set to grace the screens of the upcoming Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival (MSPIFF) at The Main Cinema, Screen 5, 115 SE Main Street on April 20 at 1:45 p.m. and April 22 at 7:00 p.m. “We’re thrilled to be screening the magic of MOUNTAIN BOY at MSPIFF,” says Nancy Paton, writer and producer of the film. Director Zainab

New Study by Ameriprise Reveals Couples Have Shared Goals for Retirement, Though Differences Remain
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  (Minneapolis, MN) —  April 23, 2024  — A recent Ameriprise study found that couples are overwhelmingly happy with how they’ve timed their retirements. Beyond timing, however, there are areas where couples may not be on the same page – either because they’re avoiding key financial topics or simply haven’t gotten around to dealing with them. Couples surveyed say they trust one another with money, but admit they avoid talking

Four Minnesota Teams Heading to Destination Imagination Global Competition
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(Minnesota) — April 19th, 2024 —   Four Minnesota teams of Destination Imagine students are heading to global finals.  Two teams from Rosemount, as well as one Osseo, and one from Minneapolis, have qualified for the Destination Imagination Global Finals in Kansas City, Missouri May 22-25. Destination Imagination is a project-based, kid-driven program that teaches kids to be innovative problem solvers. Using STEAM, teams of students collaborate, think outside the

National Infertility Awareness Week
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    Center for Reproductive Medicine is proud to announce that various Minneapolis landmarks are lighting up orange in honor of National Infertility Awareness Week. Notable Minneapolis landmarks will light up orange April 21-April 27 in honor of National Infertility Awareness Week (NIAW). We are thrilled Minneapolis is joining the #WearOrange Campaign to support NIAW. By lighting these landmarks orange, we raise awareness, show support, change the conversation, and empower

Jostens and the Arizona Diamondbacks Commemorate their Championship Season and Unveil the 2023 National League Championship Ring.
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(Phoenix, AZ) — March 29, 2024  — Jostens presented the Arizona Diamondbacks 2023 National League Championship Ring to players, coaches, ownership, and leadership in an on-field ceremony prior to their game against the Colorado Rockies at Chase Field. “It is a truly a privilege to be trusted by the Diamondbacks to celebrate this championship,” said Chris Poitras SVP & GM of Jostens Professional Sports Division. “Jostens is honored to share

Class of 2024's Secret to Success: ThriveU Press' Timely Re-release of Elliot Felix’s Quintessential College Guide
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    Freshman year decoded: Pro tips to navigate, integrate, and graduate with distinction A knowledgeable, enthusiastic guide packed with strategies and encouragement.” — Kirkus Reviews (Minneapolis, MN) — March 27, 2024  — The journey from high school to college is a pivotal one, filled with anticipation, excitement, and, undoubtedly, a measure of uncertainty. With the Class of 2024 standing on the threshold of this significant transition, ThriveU Press is

Arcadian Bank’s REACH team
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(Albert Lea, MN) — April 3rd, 2024)  —  Arcadian Bank’s REACH team wrapped up our annual Pack the Trailer-Community Food Drive event for 2024.  We invite and challenge other local businesses to participate by collecting nonperishable food, personal care items, and paper products with either their employees or their customers.  This year we had 15 local businesses join us in collected 4,400 pounds of donations that were split and delivered

Congratulations to Skingevity Med Spa Founder on the feature in Vogue Magazine
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    Vogue featuring CEO of Skingevity Med Spa Amanda Lemmage – Jana Noonan Photography Announcing Skingevity Med Spa CEO and Owner’s feature on Vogue Magazine. It’s a testament to the dedication and care she’s committed to patients. There’s a younger you inside. We take the worry out of Longevity and bring you Skingevity. Skingevity offers a comprehensive array of cosmetic, laser, and aesthetic services.” — Amanda Lemmage (Spring Park,

11th Annual Flavor of the Fair Vote Opens to Public Voting – Winner Will Be Featured at the 2024 Minnesota State Fair
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> Three finalists are up for vote to pick Flavor of the Fair at the Minnesota State Fair’s Dairy Goodness Bar. Winner Will Be Featured at the 2024 Minnesota State Fair at the Dairy Goodness Bar Our dairy farmers are excited for another year of Minnesotans choosing their favorite ice cream flavor in this great tradition. We wanted to offer a wide variety of flavor combinations to our voters.”— Brittney

Newsweek Magazine Names Winnebago Industries as One of the Most Trustworthy Companies in America 2024
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(Eden Prairie, MN) — April 03, 2024  — Winnebago Industries, a leading outdoor recreation product manufacturer, has been named by Newsweek to its 2024 Most Trustworthy Companies in America list. The respected ranking focuses on a holistic view of trust that considers three pillars: customer trust, employee trust, and investor trust. Newsweek’s Most Trustworthy Companies list recognizes the top 700 companies in the United States, with a revenue of over

Life Time Pickleball Destination
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Chanhassen, Minn-based development offers 15 courts, viewing areas, bar and lounge, and luxurious dressing rooms all surrounded in a luxurious experience and adjacent to full-amenity club (Chanhassen, MN) —  April 8, 2024  — Life Time (NYSE: LTH) is celebrating National Pickleball Month with the opening of its first dedicated, ground-up pickleball development on April 8, 2024. Life Time Chanhassen Pickleball is located adjacent to the Life Time Chanhassen, Minn., athletic country club and the Company’s

Introducing the second set of Star Wars™: Unlimited, Shadows of the Galaxy, a game from Fantasy Flight Games
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  We knew we had to knock it out of the park with our second set, and we’re so excited about how it turned out. It’s full of new twists and turns for deck-building.” — Daniel Schaefer, lead game designer at Fantasy Flight Games (Roseville, MN) — April 3, 2024  — Following the resounding success of the inaugural set, Fantasy Flight Games is thrilled to introduce the next adventure in