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Polaris Wildlife Management Packages
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  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

Divine Being Samantha Moon
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    (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

Nick Hall FTS
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(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

Spencer Breithaupt PetVivo Holdings
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  (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

Tree Trop Trail Minnesota Zoo
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  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

Sustainable Vinyl Packaging Material
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    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

Best Papers from SMTA International Announced
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(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

Dale Tondryk Retirement & Income Radio
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  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

Crooked Beverage Company Partners with Granite City Jobbing to bring Infused Tonics to Their 1400+ Retail Locations Across Minnesota
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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

Original Goat Yoga Opens New Location in Plymouth: The Ultimate Farm Yoga Experience
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  (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

TMS Therapy for Depression
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  (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

People Of Color Career Fair
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  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

Hormel Foods Pizza Experts Top-5 Topping Trends
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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

Leadership Center for Social Justice Rev. Dr. Ry O.
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  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

Mahtgician Games Lights Out Racing
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  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 Announces 2023 Gala to Accelerate Economic Opportunities for BIPOC Entrepreneurs
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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

TopLine Financial Credit Union Members and Employees Give Back During FoodShare Month
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(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

Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital
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  (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

Haley Madson Le Sueur Outstanding Teacher
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(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
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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,

Becky Jansen 2023 Notable Women in Stem
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(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

Museum of Illusions Mall of America
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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

Online Support for Vikings
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(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

Children's Book Helps Families Talk About Breast Cancer and Provides Support for Children
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  (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

Local Entrepreneur Buys Uptown Building with Plans to Open Salon Suite Company
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  (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

Pribyl Seeks Answers About Red Lake’s Zebra Mussels
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(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 Creatives Spark Compassion and Understanding Through Art
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(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

TopLine Financial Credit Union’s Tom Smith Inducted Into the Credit Union House Hall of Leaders
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  (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

Ivy Chang Most Trusted Business Professional
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(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

Family Donates Sensory Kits to Help Students with Sensory Processing Differences
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(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

Tamarack HTI Cushionless Wheelchair Seat
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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

Finnovation Fellowship Program Entrepreneurs
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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

Sun Country Airlines
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  (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 Federal Dart Earliest Arrival
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(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

Jostens Houston Astros Ring
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  (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

Presidential Awards for Excellence
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  (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

Crayola Experience Million Crayon Giveaway
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Crayola Experience Launches Million Crayon Giveaway (Bloomington, MN / EASTON, Pa) — March 31, 2023  — Thousands of kids and kids at heart are celebrating National Crayon Day by helping Crayola Experience launch its Million Crayon Giveaway, which runs through May. The family destination where Crayola color and creativity come to life hopes to inspire kids to color the world with kindness with this year’s giveaway held at its five locations across

Jobma AI Digital Interview
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Jobma, a leading provider of digital interview tool, is proud to announce the release of new AI features for its users.     We are thrilled to empower Jobma users with meaningful AI capabilities which have been meticulously crafted over several years to provide them with ethical AI solutions. ”   — Krishna Kant, Managing Partner – Jobma     (Minnetonka, MN) — March 29, 2023 — Jobma, a leading provider

APM Studios Tonya Mosley
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Mosley and APM Studios Also Set to Co-Produce New Series Set for Early 2024 (Minneapolis/St Paul, MN) — March 31st, 2023 — “Truth Be Told” Season 5, Exploring the Psychedelic Renaissance and the Black Diaspora, to Launch Thursday, April 13. APM Studios announced it has signed a distribution deal with Tonya Mosley’s award-winning podcast “Truth Be Told.” APM Studios will handle distribution, sales and marketing for the show ahead of

Outstanding Media Service Award Barry Wortel
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(Mankato, MN) — March 30th, 2023 — In the 1970’s, the Linder Family, ownership and radio broadcasting pioneers in Mankato, took a chance on an unproven talent in their midst. The radio pup was Barry Wortel. He was working part-time for the station when a need arose for a radio play-by-play announcer. “I said I’d like to do it,” Wortel shared with the League this week. “They had faith in

Hawkins Great Place to Work
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  (Roseville, MN) — March 29, 2023  — Hawkins, Inc. announced that it has again been certified as a Great Place to Work. Great Place to Work is an independent research and consulting firm, and its certification process considers more than 60 elements of overall job experience. “We are proud to receive this recognition for the third year in a row and are very thankful for our dedicated employees across

Fluoramics Introduces NEW Dropper Tip Oilers to Replace Pocket Oilers
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  We’re excited about our new dropper tip packaging as it provides safe, precise oiling at a lower price per ounce, plus has a leak-proof child-safe cap.”    — Gregg Reick, Fluoramics’ President and Chief Chemical Engineer     (Winona, MN) —  March 30, 2023  — Fluoramics’ new dropper tip style of oilers replace the previous pocket oiler packaging and are perfect for the “a drop will do you” feature of

Project Hive Pet Company B-Corp Certified
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  B-Corp Certified pet company dedicated to saving the bees launches dog toys with scents appealing to both humans and dogs   (Minneapolis, MN) — March 2023 — Project Hive Pet Company is launching a line of pet toys with scents designed to please both dogs and humans. The new dog-approved toys, spanning five beautiful colors and scents, became available in February 2023. The fragrant dog toys offer a new

Children's Surgery Intl
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Siva Chinnadurai, MD, MPH, Chair of CSI Board of Directors (left), & Dr. Yeshigeta Gelaw, MD, M. Med, FCOphth (ECSA), Chief Executive Director of Bahir Dar University College of Health Science, (right) sign a Memorandum of Understanding in Ethiopia on March 18, 2023.   Pediatric Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery Fellowship in Ethiopia will improve access to life-changing care. (New Brighton, MN) —  March 28, 2023 — Children’s Surgery International

Skippy PBJ X Pro
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  The new utensil will combine a knife, spoon, and other advanced features, for an easier PB&J making experience. (Austin, MN) — March 29, 2023  — One of the most disputed actions in the world of peanut butter and jelly sandwich creation lies in what utensil is used and how: Is it one knife, two separate knives, a knife and a spoon, or none of the above? Today, just in

Jim Lorenz 2023 MEA Board
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  I am proud to assist in leading the MEA Board of Directors, along with their talented team, as we support the rapidly changing energy industry.”   — Jim Lorenz     (Bloomington, MN) —  March 28, 2023 — MEA Energy Association (MEA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jim Lorenz as chair of the board and welcome all officers and directors to the 2023 MEA Board of Directors. On

Howard Paster Lisa Christianson
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(Bloomington, MN)– March 22, 2023 — Howard Paster, President of Paster Properties, joins Lisa Christianson on her latest Podcast, People and Places and How We Use Spaces. When Paster Properties first began, it started out developing single-family homes for GI’s returning home from WWII. Today, the company develops several neighborhood commercial real estate properties across the Metro. Howard talks about the obstacles that come along the way while working in

free suicide prevention trainings
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(Minnesota) — March 23, 2023 — The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) are partnering to offer free suicide prevention trainings for rural faith leaders this April and May. Clergy and lay leaders who serve rural congregations of all faiths and denominations are welcome.   “Faith is an important cornerstone in the lives of many farm families, but we’ve learned that pastors, priests, and

Minnesota Historical Society Jazz Appreciation Month
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  Patty Peterson hosts an eventful afternoon of inspiring stories and live music   (St Paul, MN) –March 17, 2023 – The Minnesota Historical Society is honored to host a Jazz Appreciation Month celebration event featuring some of Minnesota’s most notable jazz legends. People of all ages are invited to attend an afternoon full of live music and inspiring stories hosted by award-winning vocalist and KBEM Radio host, Patty Peterson. Patty

Steven E Eckert Prestigious Distinguished Service Award
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Retired Director of Clinical Research & Development for ClearChoice Management Services, LLC Receives Highest Tribute For Decades of Contributions to Implant Dentistry (Greenwood Village, Co) — March 21, 2023  — For more than 40 years, Steven E. Eckert, DDS, MS has been one of the most prominent names in implant dentistry, winning several awards throughout his career and serving as a mentor and coach for many prosthodontists in the ClearChoice Dental