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Twin Cities PBS 2024 Gracie Awards

 Photo Credit: TPT The live performance-driven music series STAGE wins the “TV-Local” category prize from the Alliance for Women in Media.  (St. Paul, MN) — March 28, 2024– Twin Cities PBS (TPT) is thrilled to announce that the original, local music show STAGE has won a 2024 Gracie Award in the “TV-Local” category. Given by the Alliance for Women in Media, the annual awards program honors and celebrates a diverse mix of media made

Jeanine Thompson INDEPENDENT PRESS AWARD

“911 from your Soul” by Jeanine Thompson inspires a 2024 Independent Press Award. (Minneapolis, MN) — March 19, 2024   — “WHEN LIFE SPEAKS … WILL YOU HEAR THE CALL?”, Jeanine Thompson asks in publishing her newly awarded book “911 from your Soul”. The INDEPENDENT PRESS AWARD, one of the most prestigious book award programs globally for independent authors, publishers, and illustrators, recognized “911 from your Soul” as a 2024

Minnesota Hospice Recognized

  5-Star Medicare Rating and National Recognition as the Top 25% of Hospice Agencies Affirms Minnesota Hospice as a Leader in Compassionate Hospice Care. Being in the top 25% nationally for hospice caregiver satisfaction is an honor for our team because it’s a reflection of our empathy, deep love, and commitment to the families we serve at life’s end.” — Ken Haglind, CEO and co-founder, Minnesota Hospice (Lakeville, Mn) —

Teen YouTuber FHK Shatters World Record with 12-Foot French Fry Surprises Top YouTuber Matthew Beem

  17-yr-old FHK breaks world record with a 12-ft French fry. Challenge by YouTuber Matthew Beem, documented on FHK’s channel, inspires with creativity & ambition. (Minneapolis, MN) —  March 27, 2024  — In a remarkable display of culinary innovation, Frank Kamish, a 17-year-old Minneapolis high school junior and rising YouTube sensation known as FHK, has successfully set a new world record by creating the World’s Largest French Fry, measuring anawe-inspiring

NMDP Record-Breaking $5 Million Gift

(Minneapolis, MN) —  March 19, 2024   — NMDPSM, formerly Be The Match, recently received a $5 million gift from the Moore family – the largest, single donation NMDP has ever received – to support the organization’s mission of advancing cell therapy research and treatments. The donation will help fund new research, donor recruitment efforts and patient grants. A portion of the $5 million will fund recruitment, to continue adding

Women In Trucking 2024 Trailblazers

(Minneapolis, MN) —  March 27, 2024  — TA Dedicated announced today Caitlin Powell, Director of Communications & Marketing and Hannah Koury, Sr. Customer Success Manager as recipients of Women In Trucking Association’s “Top Woman to Watch in Trucking” award. This recognition celebrates individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and commitment to advancing the trucking industry, particularly in promoting gender diversity and inclusion. The “Top Woman to Watch in Trucking”

TopLine Credit Union Foundation Scholarships

TopLine Credit Union Foundation assist students with costs of higher education locally and globally (Maple Grove, MN) —  March 19, 2024  — In its ninth year, TopLine Credit Union Foundation has awarded $29,000 in scholarship money to 29 TopLine members who are continuing their education. Additionally, the foundation awarded $1,500 in scholarship funds to support post-secondary educational needs and goals of students in Nigeria through partnership with African Education and

Nicole Pfeffer Community Outreach Manager

Nicole Pfeffer teaching financial education in a Staples Motley High School classroom. (Staples/Motley, MN) — March 25, 2024 — Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union (MMFCU) recently promoted Nicole Pfeffer to Community Outreach Manager as her role has expanded to lead all the financial education taking place in the communities served by MMFCU. MMFCU’s mission is to provide resources to help improve the financial well-being of our members and communities we

MEA Wes Ashton MEA Board of Directors

  Wes Ashton, Chair, MEA Board of Directors <imgsrc=”” width=”300″ height=”122″ alt=”Logo for MEA Energy Association” class=”c1″></imgsrc=””> MEA appoints Wes Ashton of Black Hills Energy as board chair and announces the 2024-25 Board of Directors. MEA sets the standards for providing educational opportunities, creating industry connections, and helping leaders grow at all levels within their organizations.” — Wes Ashton (Bloomington, MN) —  March 19, 2024  — MEA Energy Association (MEA)

Pivot Panda' Startup Challenges

  Pivot Panda logo. This interactive toolkit will change how startup founders approach management and navigate the complexities of the entrepreneurial landscape. As part of this project, I have had the opportunity to interview prominent figures such as Rich Nazarian, the co-founder of Minnetronix, and Art Fry, the inventor of Post-it Notes.” — Lucy Bichakhchyan (Minneapolis, MN) — March 20, 2024  — In a bold move to address the alarmingly

Prince Alumni (BR)OTHERS

Photo by Neil Schooner     New single “(Br)other” from new duo (BR)OTHERS (featuring Michael Bland and Sonny T of The New Power Generation) drops 4.19.24 (Minneapolis, MN) — March 20, 2024  — Michael Bland and Sonny T spent 7 years from 1989 to 1996 playing and recording with Prince & The New Power Generation. They’ve remained close friends and worked together on numerous projects ever since. From the French

U.S. Farmed Certification

Starting with A-B’s busch light, certification includes new packaging sealfor products made with ingredients grown by American farmers. (St Louis, Mo) — March 19, 2024  —  American Farmland Trust (AFT), a national nonprofit that helps to keep American farmers on their land, launched a new U.S. Farmed certification and packaging seal for products that derive at least 95 percent of their agricultural ingredients from farms in the United States. Anheuser-Busch, the nation’s leading brewer, announced

2024 Glampy Awards

(Portland, Or) — March 19, 2024  — The Dyrt, the No. 1 app for camping availability, photos and reviews, has announced the winners of the 2024 Glampy Awards. Now in its third year, the Glampys recognize and honor the most unique and innovative glampground destinations throughout the United States. Glamping may have started out as niche, but it has quickly gained momentum as a fast-growing segment of the camping industry. According

Intergenerational Storytelling Exhibition

    Over the course of one month, the exhibition drew in a total of 3,000 visitors (St Paul, MN) — March 15, 2024 — Led by Asian Media Access and in collaboration with the Asian Community Center and Legacy Adult Daycare Center, we had been hosting the ‘Intergenerational Storytelling’ Arts Project since mid-2023. The final exhibition was scheduled to coincide with the 2024 Lunar New Year period, celebrating the

On the Rox Rooftop Patio Opens Early

  On the Rox, the craft cocktail lounge and rooftop patio at The Nicollet Diner and Roxy’s Cabaret, announces the early opening of its rooftop patio for spring. We are thrilled to offer our guests an enhanced patio experience. Our rooftop patio is the ideal spot to gather with friends or enjoy a pitcher of beer with the team after practice.” — Vito Manarin (Minneapolis, MN) —  March 18, 2024 

Alexandria City Council Advances Section 3 of Alexandria Nature Trail

(Alexandria MN) — The Alexandria City Council took significant steps during in late December by approving three motions supporting the development of a new section of the Alexandria Nature Trail. The council’s decisions reflect a commitment to furthering the city’s recreational infrastructure. The first motion involved designating Alexandria as the sponsoring agency for Section 3 of the trail. This move solidifies the city’s role in overseeing the development and maintenance

Sears Redevelopment

The Sears Redevelopment Neighborhood Meeting was held to listen to the voices of the neighborhood   An additional Sears Redevelopment Neighborhood Meeting was hosted, and everyone actively engaged in listening to presentations and learning more about the Sears Redevelopment Project   (St Paul, MN) — March 15, 2024 — A bonding bill at the Senate Floor was introduced at March 7th to support the Sears building remodeling effort. Led by

Inspectorio Chirag Patel CEO

(Minneapolis, MN) —  March 05, 2024  — Inspectorio, the leading global supply chain quality, sustainability, sourcing and compliance platform, today announced the appointment of Chirag Patel as its new CEO to accelerate the company’s strategic vision of optimizing performance, building resilience, and providing intelligence across production chains for global brands, retailers, and their multi-tier suppliers through its AI-powered platform. As part of this transition, co-founder and former CEO Carlos Moncayo

Star Wars Unlimited Trading Card Game

  Fantasy Flight Games, in a groundbreaking collaboration with Lucasfilm Ltd., is proud to announce the launch of Star Wars™: Unlimited. (Roseville, MN) — March 8, 2024  — Fantasy Flight Games, in a groundbreaking collaboration with Lucasfilm Ltd., is proud to announce the launch of Star Wars™: Unlimited, a dynamic new trading card game. This innovative game is set to immerse players in the expansive Star Wars™ galaxy, featuring a

'Northern Nights Starry Skies' Documentary

Starry Skies North is pleased to announce a special private screening of the documentary ‘Northern Nights, Starry Skies,’ followed by a panel on Light Pollution (St Paul, MN) — March 11, 2024 – Starry Skies North is pleased to announce a special event featuring a private screening of the award-winning documentary ‘Northern Nights, Starry Skies,’ followed by a panel discussion on Light Pollution. The event will take place starting at

NMDP Awards 25th Annual ‘Amy Scholars’ Grant, Furthering Post-Transplant Research

Bruce Manasevit (L) joins NMDP’s Dr. Jeffery Auletta (R) to award Nicoletta Cieri, MD, PhD the Amy Scholar research grant (Minneapolis, MN) —  March 06, 2024 — NMDP℠ announced two recipients of its Amy Strelzer Manasevit Research Program grant, one of the largest and most coveted grants in the transplant and cellular therapy field. The award is given to early-career researchers investigating preventions or treatments to life-threatening complications following all

Osman Shrine Circus 100th Year

(St Paul, MN) — March 07, 2024 — This year marks the Centennial Anniversary of the St. Paul Osman Shrine Circus, a cornerstone of family entertainment in the Twin Cities now for 100 years. To mark this celebration, the Osman Circus highlights its unwavering commitment to the ethical treatment of animals and the joyous art of clowning. The Osman Shrine Circus, in collaboration with Carden Circus Productions, continues to set

DigiKey’s Janette Esala

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn., March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — DigiKey, a leading global commerce distributor offering the largest selection of technical components and automation products in stock for immediate shipment, proudly announced that Janette Esala, senior director of performance marketing, has earned the Top 25 Women in Business recognition from Prairie Business magazine. This award honors and celebrates female professionals who boast impressive accomplishments, community involvement and work histories.

3M Insulate Liquid Hydrogen Storage Tanks

(St Paul, MN) —  March 7, 2024  — 3M and HD Hyundai Korea Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (KSOE) have signed a joint research project agreement to develop large liquid hydrogen storage tanks using Glass Bubbles from 3M – a high-strength, low-density hollow glass micro sphere. The collaborative research will focus on developing a high-performance vacuum insulation system for liquefied hydrogen storage and transportation. “We are honored to conduct joint research

Innovative Community Action Programs

(St. Paul, MN) – March 6th, 2024 — Four Community Action Agency programs dedicated to eradicating poverty and enhancing community well-being received Best & Promising Practices Awards on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, from Minnesota Community Action Partnership (MinnCAP). The Best & Promising Practices Awards Ceremony provides an invaluable opportunity to acknowledge our most impactful and innovative Community Action programs across the state. A distinguished review team from the University of

Partners in Food Solutions

(Minneapolis, MN) —  March 6, 2024 — Partners in Food Solutions (PFS), a nonprofit consortium that provides technical assistance to food processors in Africa, announced today that they have been awarded a five-year, $7.6 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to support high-potential, entrepreneurial food companies in East and West African horticultural and rice value chains, and to develop rice fortification capacity in Nigeria. With this new

KSI Swiss Introduces 8-Axis HY2 Machines for Enhanced Precision and Flexibility in CNC Machining

  KSI Swiss’s HY2 Series: Precision 8-Axis Technology Meets Cost-Effectiveness KSI Swiss excels in offering high precision with affordability. The launch of our 8-axis HY2 machines boosts efficiency and capacity, redefining value in CNC machining.” — Kyle Berkness, CEO of KSI Swiss (Lakeville, MN) —  March 4, 2024 — KSI Swiss, a leading manufacturer of Swiss-style CNC automatic lathes, proudly announces the launch of its innovative HY2-Type machines, now featuring

Z-degree Participants Expand in Minnesota

(Minnesota) — March 1st, 2024 — The State of Minnesota Legislature and Minnesota State, Minnesota State announces its Z-degree Project participants for FY25-FY26. Z-degree courses for these participating campuses will be available by spring of 2026. Z-degrees are a complete associate’s or bachelor’s degree program that exclusively use course resources that are no cost to students such as open educational resources (OER), open textbooks, and library-curated materials. With these additions, 10 Minnesota State campuses offer Z-degrees and 15 are in-process of offering Z-degrees.

CO of the Year

(Alexandria, MN) — March 4, 2024 —  Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officer Mitch Lawler has been named the 2023 DNR Conservation Officer of the Year, an annual award presented to an officer for outstanding overall career performance. Col. Rodmen Smith, director of the DNR Enforcement Division, presented awards to Lawler and four other officers last month at Camp Ripley. Lawler works the Alexandria station, where he’s been since

Rainfall Monitoring Network

Participants provide important data about precipitation, climate trends (Minnesota) — March 1, 2024– The Minnesota State Climatology Office is seeking rainfall monitors for the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network. The network includes more than 20,000 volunteers nationwide who measure precipitation in their backyards using a standard 4-inch diameter rain gauge. Participants submit their precipitation reports online. The data from backyard rain gauges are a critical source of information

Minnesota DNR Record Fish Program

Anglers will find these and other changes in the 2024 fishing regulations booklet   (Minnesota) — February 29, 2024 — Anglers will have new opportunities to claim the glory of catching a Minnesota state record fish. Starting March 1, anglers can earn catch-and-release records for 18 species beyond the four current species that are recognized, a change the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is making in response to the increasing

Minnesota History Center

(St Paul, MN) — February 29, 2024 – Join the Minnesota Historical Society (MNHS) in honoring the remarkable achievements and contributions of women throughout history. Explore engaging exhibits, programs, and books that highlight women’s impact in Minnesota. Mill City String Quartet: Women Composers, Women Performers, Minnesota History Center* March 16, 2 pm–3 pm The Mill City String Quartet (MCSQ) is an all-female, award-winning chamber ensemble based in the Twin Cities since 2007.

Contemporary Korean Art in New Exhibition

(Minneapolis, MN) — Feb. 21, 2024 — The Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) announced today a new exhibition of contemporary Korean Art. “The Shape of Time: Korean Art after 1989,” organized by the Philadelphia Museum of Art, covers five themes: Dissonance, Reinvention, Coexistence, Being Seen, and Portraying Anxiety. The exhibition will be on view in the museum’s Target Galleries from March 23 to June 23, 2024. Tickets are $20, with

Farm Different Video Series

(Thief River Falls, MN) — Feb. 27, 2024 —  DigiKey, a leading global commerce distributor offering the largest selection of technical components and automation products in stock for immediate shipment, has launched season 3 of its “Farm Different” video series, sponsored by Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) and Amphenol Industrial. Season 3 features three episodes that provide a look into the future of farming to determine what innovations will power the

Mill City Museum

Minnesotans showed their support for the museum in an online contest   (Minneapolis, MN) —  February 23, 2024 – Mill City Museum has won the honor of being named among the best history museums in the nation. Online voters chose the Minneapolis museum as the fifth place finisher. The recent contest included 21 sites from around the country, which were nominated by an expert panel for USA TODAY’s 10 Best Readers’

Fraser President and CEO Featured on Podcast about Creating Kindness and Community

  Newly launched podcast — HUMANATY — seeks to elevate impactful voices who encourage kindness, connection, vulnerability and community through their work. I believe any act of kindness, even a small thing like helping someone across the parking lot, can truly make an impact in a person’s life.” — Diane S. Cross, Fraser President and CEO (Richfield, MN) —  February 13, 2024  — Newly launched podcast — HUMANATY — seeks

TruStone Financial Newsweek

(Plymouth, MN) — Feb. 21, 2024  — TruStone Financial was recently recognized as one of America’s Best Credit Unions by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. Additionally, TruStone Financial is ranked in the top 1% of credit unions nationwide by Rising Above Enterprises. Newsweek’s survey of more than 35,000 individuals included 140,000+ reviews of 9,440 regional banks and credit unions. In addition, data included more than 1.3 million social media reviews

Sun Country Airlines

(Minneapolis, MN) —  Feb. 20, 2024  — Sun Country Airlines is extending its selling schedule through December 10, 2024, allowing customers to book fall travel including Thanksgiving and Minnesota’s popular Oct. 17-20 school break long weekend. In addition, Sun Country has bolstered its schedules to leading travel destinations starting later this summer. Joining Sun Country’s growing list of new destinations from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is Monterey Regional Airport

TopLine Financial Credit Union Job Readiness

(Maple Grove, MN) — Feb. 22, 2024  — TopLine Financial Credit Union, a Twin Cities-based member-owned financial services cooperative, participated in Osseo Senior High School’s mock interview day, a training exercise that simulates a real-life job interview.   Eight TopLine employees volunteered their time to interview Osseo High School students to help prepare them for post-secondary education options, future career exploration and to develop interviewing skills. Nearly 800 students participated in

3M St Paul Monument

Solventum anticipated to spin off from 3M on April 1, 2024 (St Paul, Mn) — Feb. 21, 2024 — 3M announced the filing of a Form 10 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the planned spin-off of its Health Care business as the newly independent health care company Solventum. Solventum is anticipated to spin off from 3M on April 1, 2024, subject to final approval

NMDP OPTIMIZE Clinical Trial

Groundbreaking Trial Seeks to Enhance Blood Cancer Treatment Efficacy and Safety (Minneapolis, MN) —  February 20, 2024 – NMDPSM (formerly known as the National Marrow Donor Program), home to the most diverse blood stem cell and marrow donor registry in the world, announced the enrollment of the first patient in the groundbreaking OPTIMIZE clinical trial today. The trial is sponsored by NMDP through the Center for International Blood and Marrow

Children's Minnesota 100 years

Governor Tim Walz proclaimed Feb. 13, 2024, “Children’s Minnesota Day” at a centennial celebration of the largest pediatric health system in the state. (Minneapolis and St Paul,MN) —  Feb. 13, 2024  — This year marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of Children’s Minnesota which first opened its doors in a small house in St. Paul in 1924. The organization commemorated its centennial with a celebration attended by staff and Governor Tim Walz, who proclaimed Feb. 13, 2024, as “Children’s

Healthsource Solutions Launched the Happiness Survey, a Strategic Necessity for Creating a Happy Workplace

Professional burnout is reaching unprecedented levels a positive and joyful work environment is no longer a luxury but a necessity for employees and employers. If you were stranded on an island, what are the three things you would want to know about your business?”— HealthSource Solutions Business Coach (Minneapolis, MN) —  February 12, 2024  — With professional burnout reaching unprecedented levels, fostering a positive and joyful work environment is no

Mark Mallman

  Photo by Wilson Webb The ghosts of our past serve to remind us of how we’ve grown” — Mark Mallman (Minneapolis, MN) —  February 13, 2024 — One of TikToks most esteemed music historians, Minneapolis rock legend, Mark Mallman, embodies a Goth Bob Dylan on his stellar new single “Seen My Own Ghost.” The Minneapolis legend drops his first single with new indie label Hygh Tension Records, street date:

Fraser Chief Human Resources Officer Tracy Calhoun

    I’m excited to work here because of Fraser’s commitment to helping employees accomplish the best and most satisfying work of their careers. I, too, want the employee experience to be the best it can.” — Tracy Calhoun, Fraser Chief Human Resources Officer and Vice President (Richfield, MN) —  February 14, 2024  — Fraser has hired Tracy Calhoun as its Chief Human Resources Officer and Vice President. Calhoun is

United Theological Seminary Full Tuition

  Providing more equitable access to Black students not only places society in more diverse hands but will also transform classroom dynamics in service to building racial intelligence…here at United.” — Rev. Dr. Gary F. Green, II (St Paul, MN) —  February 15, 2024  — United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities (United) is deeply grateful to be able to launch a new initiative designed to help address racial disparities

Singh360 Revolutionizes CO2 Refrigeration

AI Engine CO2 Refrigeration System (Medina, MN) — February 16, 2024  — Singh360, a pioneering force in innovative energy management solutions, proudly presents its Singh360 Commissioning App. Driven by cutting-edge AI technology, this application sets a new standard for the optimization and management of CO2 refrigeration systems, ensuring their unparalleled efficiency and performance. CO2 refrigeration systems, renowned for their environmental friendliness, are increasingly adopted by food services businesses worldwide. However,

Lerner Publishing Group Receives Eight American Library Association Youth Media Awards

Minneapolis, Minnesota, Jan. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — KAR-BEN PUBLISHER JONI SUSSMAN WINNER OF THE SYDNEY TAYLOR BODY-OF-WORK AWARD NEARER MY FREEDOM BY MONICA EDINGER AND LESLEY YOUNGE NAMED A YALSA AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN NONFICTION FOR YOUNG ADULTS FINALIST A POCKETFUL OF STARS BY AISHA BUSHBY, THE BEAR AND THE WILDCAT BY KAZUMI YUMOTO AND ILLUSTRATED BY KOMAKO SAKAI, AND THE MOON IS A BALL BY ED FRANCK AND

Brilliance! A Musical Animation

    “See me like you see you.” Brilliance! a musical animation ~ “See me like you see you.” (Minneapolis, MN) —  February 19, 2024  — “Brilliance! A Musical Animation” – A Groundbreaking Project by Philip Agustin Gonzales Now Ready for Pre-Production. In an industry first, the feature-length project, “Brilliance! a musical animation” has been announced ready for pre-production. This exceptional package, meticulously crafted by the visionary composer and writer

Mike Carlson Max Gray Construction

  Mike Carlson Elected 2024 MBEX President MBEX Distinguished Member and Volunteer of the Year Awards Also Presented as Industry Leaders Hear About AI and Construction at Association’s Annual Meeting (Minneapolis, MN) —  February 12, 2024  — Mike Carlson, Max Gray Construction, Hibbing, was introduced as the 2024 President of the Minnesota Builders Exchange Board of Directors at the 136th Annual Meeting of the nonprofit construction industry trade association on