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Starkey Unveils Hearing Technology
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  (Eden Prairie, Mn) — Feb. 28, 2023 — Starkey is leading the hearing industry in redefining the future of hearing health, not just with incremental improvements, but with breakthrough benefits. The result is Genesis AI, a new, unprecedented experience for both patients and hearing professionals. Completely reimagined from the inside out, it’s the only hearing technology system to feature an all-new processor, all-new sound, all-new industrial design, all-new fitting

Kind World Publishing to Launch Abuelito at Bologna Book Fair 2023
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  Grief and hope can coexist. That is such an important lesson for kids—that we can hold multiple feelings.” — Nelly Buchet (Minneapolis, MN) — March 3, 2023  — Award-winning picture book author Nelly Buchet and debut author David Corredor Benavides show readers what it’s like to grieve, support one another, and make new memories while honoring the old ones in the forthcoming picture book Abuelito. Madrid-based illustrator Ana Sanfelippo’s

3M New Medical Adhesive
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(St Paul, MN) — March 13th, 2023 — 3M has unveiled its new medical adhesive that can stick to the skin for up to 28 days and is intended for use with a wide array of health monitors, sensors, and long-term medical wearables. Prior to 2022, the standard wear time for extended medical adhesives was up to 14 days. 3M now doubles that standard to help deliver a more patient-centric model of care.

Smoked Bacon Elite Maple Wood College Basketball
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(Austin, MN) — March 13, 2023  — This March, basketball and bacon fans unite for the first time as the makers of HORMEL® BLACK LABEL® Bacon will give some of college basketball’s most diehard fans the chance to taste the most elite smoked meat ever. Introducing Hardcourt Smoked HORMEL® BLACK LABEL® Bacon, a first-of-its-kind bacon smoked with the actual northern cherry maple wood that is used to make the final floors of the 2023

Arvig Network Milestone
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  (Perham, MN) — March 09, 2023  — The Arvig fiber network has surpassed a major growth milestone, the company announced recently. Arvig has now constructed more than 15,500 fiber route miles throughout Minnesota, bolstering its strategic goal to grow the network by at least 1,000 route miles per year. Arvig ended 2022 with more than 1,100 fiber route miles constructed, and remains well-positioned to carry that momentum into further

Jobma and JobAdder
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  Jobma and JobAdder have announced a Partnership and Integration that will transform the way recruitment and screening works.” — Krishna Kant, Managing Partner – Jobma (Mountain View, MN) — March 3, 2023  — Jobma is an award winning digital interview software, allowing employers to connect with candidates from anywhere in the world. Jobma’s innovative platform provides a range of features such as pre-recorded video interview software, customized questions, automated

New Immersive Fitness App Vingo Launches on iOS
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  Vingo provides a fun exercise experience and the ability to make social connections easily. Our mission is to make fitness fun and affordable for people of all fitness levels.”   — Tim Walsh   (Minneapolis, MN) — March 7th, 2023 — Virtual Training World, Inc. (VTW) has launched Vingo, a new immersive fitness app available on iOS. The app features virtual cycling and running routes throughout the Vingo metaverse. The

Jennifer L. Vogel
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  (Minneapolis, MN) — March 07, 2023 — Sun Country Airlines (NASDAQ: SNCY) has appointed Jennifer L. Vogel as chair of the board of directors, effective March 7, 2023. Vogel, former senior vice president, general counsel, secretary and chief compliance officer of Continental Airlines, Inc., joined the board in October 2022. Vogel has extensive board governance and executive leadership experience. She has served on multiple public company boards, overseeing major transactions,

Air National Guard Flight Distinguished Flying Cross Medal
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By Capt. Andrea Kostiuk (St Paul, MN) — March 8th, 2023 — Maj. Katie Lunning made history as the first Air National Guard Flight Nurse to be presented the Distinguished Flying Cross Medal, in front of family, friends, and members of the 133 Airlift Wing in St. Paul, Minnesota, Jan 7. She was awarded the DFC for her actions as a Critical Care Air Transport Team (CCATT) nurse in support

Alomere Health Top 20 Rural & Community Hospitals
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(Alexandria, MN) — March 6th, 2023 — Alomere Health is the first Minnesota hospital to ever garner this honor in the Top 20 Rural and Community Hospital category! Previously, Alomere Health has been named a Top 100 hospital four of the past six years. Top performers are recognized as excelling in managing risk, achieving higher quality, securing better outcomes, increasing patient satisfaction, and operating at a lower cost than their peers.

MSP Airport ASQ Award 2022
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(Minneapolis-St Paul, MN) — February 7th, 2023 – Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) has been named theBest Airport in North America for the second straight year through the Airports CouncilInternational (ACI) global Airport Service Quality (ASQ) program. It’s the sixth time MSP hasreceived the title in the past seven years. MSP earned the ASQ Award for Best Airport in North America for the 25-40 million passengercategory for 2022, after receiving

Minnesota Vikings least passionate fan
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(Minneapolis, MN) — March 6th, 2023 — The Minnesota Vikings officially have one of the least passionate fanbases, 11% less passionate than the NFL average according to a new study. NFL fans are some of the most devoted sports fans in the US. Over 17 million tune in to watch the games on TV, and many share their support for their team on social media as they watch. Betting.com have

State Auditor Julie Blaha
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(St Paul, MN) — March 6th, 2023 — State Auditor Julie Blaha invites you to join us for the 2023 State of Main Street listening tour. This years listening sessions will be held in a hybrid format with in-person gatherings in Bemidji, St. Cloud, Minneapolis, and Mankato – and via Zoom! The annual State of Main Street is an opportunity for the Office of the State Auditor to hear from you directly

EDRM is Awarded JD Supra's Readers’ Choice Award for #1 Firm in eDiscovery
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  It has been a pleasure to see EDRM thriving on JD Supra and to track such interesting engagement with your podcasts, webinars, and written thought leadership.”   — Aviva Cuyler, Co-Founder and CEO at JD Supra     (Minneapolis, MN) —  March 6, 2023  — Setting the global standards for e-discovery, the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) is pleased to announce that it has been named the #1 Firm in

Sun Country Airlines Destinations
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  (Minneapolis, MN) — March 03, 2023  — Sun Country Airlines (NASDAQ: SNCY) and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) announced jointly today that they have reached an Agreement in Principle on a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) covering Sun Country’s more than 600 flight attendants. Sun Country and IBT will work together to finalize the language in the CBA over the next 30 days. Once complete, the resulting Tentative

DEED Announces Neela Mollgaard as New Executive Director of Small Business Development
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(St. Paul, MN) — March 1, 2023 – Neela Mollgaard, the current director of Launch Minnesota at the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), has been appointed the agency’s new Executive Director of Small Business Development, DEED announced today. In her new position, Mollgaard will lead DEED initiatives to serve Minnesota’s small business sector, including entrepreneurs, startups and small businesses. This new position brings together four offices of DEED: 

America Outdoors Baratunde Thurston
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(Saint Paul, MN) — February 13, 2023  – The Richard King Mellon Foundation has awarded a $500,000 grant to Twin Cities PBS (TPT) to support production of season two of “America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston.” The grant will support production of six new primetime PBS episodes and related educational resources.  The Foundation was created in 1947 by Richard King Mellon, president and chairman of Mellon Bank, a conservationist and leading

Windy Roberts Horace T. Morse Award
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By Sue Dieter   The award honors excellence in undergraduate education across the University of Minnesota   (Morris, MN) — February 17, 2023 — University of Minnesota Morris teaching specialist in Spanish Windy González Roberts, is the recipient of the 2022–2023 Horace T. Morse – University of Minnesota Alumni Association Award for Outstanding Contributions to Undergraduate Education. The award honors faculty who excel in teaching, research, creative activities, advising, academic

Mary Strand and Award-Winning Sarah Morris Team Up on New Single
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  After two rock releases, Strand explores her Americana roots with one of Minnesota’s premier songwriters. (Minneapolis, MN) — March 1, 2023 — Lawyer-turned-novelist-turned-songwriter Mary Strand’s first two singles explored 1960s power pop and 1970s rock. In her third single, “I Don’t Want to Be Your Yesterday,” co-written with and featuring Minnesota singer-songwriter Sarah Morris on vocals, Strand returns to her Americana roots. While Strand’s forthcoming debut album Golden Girl

Science Museum Apollo Moon
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(St. Paul, Minn.) – This winter and spring, the Science Museum will join in the yearlong celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing with a brand new exhibit, a stunning giant screen movie, and a host of space-related programming, making it an ideal destination for science and history buffs of all ages. “The 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing was a remarkable science achievement that led us

Child Care Locator web app
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(Fergus Falls, MN) — February 17, 2023 — Families with young children seeking child care in Otter Tail County can use the new Child Care Locator web app. The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Human Services departments of Otter Tail County released the web app to help families find information about child care providers in their area. Families can use the interactive Child Care Locator web app to view a

Brent Moen Tactile Systems Technology
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  (Minneapolis, MN) —  Feb. 21, 2023  — Tactile Systems Technology, Inc. a medical technology company providing therapies for people with chronic disorders, announced that Brent Moen has communicated his intention to retire as Chief Financial Officer in 2023. “I would like to thank Brent for his important contributions to our organization during his tenure,” said Dan Reuvers, President and Chief Executive Officer of Tactile Medical. “Brent was instrumental in

Renee Alexander Minnesota State Fair
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(Twin Cities, MN) — Feb. 27, 2023 —  Renee Alexander, longtime Minnesota State Fair deputy general manager, will be the new CEO of the Minnesota State Fair. The State Fair’s board of managers conducted a search over the past several months and announced today that Alexander will take over for retiring CEO Jerry Hammer. Alexander has more than 20 years of experience with the Great Minnesota Get-Together, including 13 years

Minnesota’s Leisure and Hospitality Workers
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(Welch, MN) — February 27th, 2023 —  Good news for Minnesota’s leisure and hospitality workers — it’s Minnesota’s no. 1 fastest-growing industry right now — a real rebound as we approach three years since covid nearly ground the industry to a halt. “It’s great to see leisure and hospitality jobs returning after covid disrupted the industry three years ago,” said Aaron Seehusen, public relations manager at Treasure Island Resort &

Pro Pickleball Tournaments Nationwide
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As Life Time continues growing its pickleball presence, tournaments come as result of strategic alliances with the Professional Pickleball Association and Major League Pickleball (Chanhassen, MN) —  Feb. 20, 2023 — Life Time (NYSE: LTH), the country’s largest owner and operator of pickleball courts across its network of more than 160 luxury athletic country clubs, is bringing nine tournaments with thousands of players and spectators to its locations across the

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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Speed of enrollment indicates patients are seeking minimally invasive solutions to treat carpal tunnel syndrome (Eagan, MN) — Feb. 22, 2023  — Sonex Health, a leader in the ultrasound-guided treatment of common orthopedic syndromes affecting the extremities, including entrapment neuropathies and tendinopathies, today announced the completion of patient enrollment in its clinical trial comparing ultrasound guided carpal tunnel release (CTR) versus traditional surgical mini-open CTR release (TUTOR). The TUTOR trial

Cytotheryx, Inc. Announces Acquisition of Ambys Medicines, Inc. Intellectual Property Assets
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  (Rochester, MN) — February 23, 2023  — Cytotheryx, Inc. announced today it has acquired the intellectual property assets of Ambys Medicines, Inc. These technologies will now become a part of the Rochester, Minnesota-based Cytotheryx portfolio, significantly bolstering the company’s pre-clinical cell therapy program. Cytotheryx plans to enter the research market in 2024, and acquiring these technologies accelerates and expands the company’s path to clinical applications. Serious liver diseases affect

Concrete Contractor Erickson Asphalt
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(Princeton, MN) — Feb. 22, 2023 —  Long regarded for its expertise in installing and repairing asphalt surfaces, Erickson Asphalt has recently incorporated concrete into its services.  Asphalt is an ideal material for making durable surfaces and is universally used in the construction of roads, pavements, and parking lots. The leading commercial asphalt contractor in the Minneapolis Metro area, Erickson Asphalt, has been laying and restoring asphalt surfaces for over

Shrine Circus Affiliate Program
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(St Paul, MN) — Feb. 24, 2023  —   2023 marks the 100th anniversary of the circus, making it one of the longest continuously running events in the circus world. Now for a century, the St. Paul Osman Shrine Circus has entertained audiences with its brand of awe-inspiring aerial performances, gravity-defying acrobatics, and death-defying stunts—a testament to the dedication, creativity, and skill of its circus performers. With a history founded on

Eric Ingvaldson
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  Bell-ringing will mark near one-year anniversary of the Company’s listing as PEGY on NASDAQ (Minnetonka, MN) — Feb. 24, 2023  — Pineapple Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGY) (the “Company” or “Pineapple Energy”), a leading provider of sustainable solar energy and back-up power to households and small businesses, today announced that Kyle Udseth, Chief Executive Officer, will ring the closing bell at the Nasdaq MarketSite in New York City’s Time Square,

U2FP Receives $18k Reeve Foundation Grant to Support the CureCast podcast
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U2FP CureCast, a bi-weekly podcast about spinal cord injury research, gets major funding support from the Reeve Foundation. CureCast informs and educates listeners about research, clinical trials and the active role the SCI community plays in therapy development.”  — Matthew Rodreick     (Minneapolis, MN) — February 24, 2023  — Unite 2 Fight Paralysis (U2FP) has been awarded $18,708 from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation National Paralysis Resource Center

The Future of Music Creation: Artificial Intelligence is Revolutionizing Songwriting
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  As AI continues to evolve, the possibilities for music and creativity are endless.” — Mike Berens (Minneapolis, MN) —  February 21, 2023 — In recent years, the use of artificial intelligence in the music industry has been on the rise. AI tools are being used to assist with everything from composing and arranging music to generating lyrics and even selecting the most effective marketing strategies. One of the most

Grace Arnold Department of Commerce Commissioner
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(St Paul, MN) — Feb 16th, 2023–   Grace Arnold has been confirmed by the Minnesota Senate as Commissioner for the Minnesota Department of Commerce, an agency which encompasses regulation, planning, programs and services involving more than 40 industry areas, including insurance, financial institutions and energy resources. “Commissioner Arnold has had great success in a range of initiatives, from advancing energy efficient homes and advocating for health insurance affordability to

Leigh Steinberg Commencement Address
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  Steinberg to share inspiring comeback story of recovery (St Paul, MN) — February 16, 2023  — Sports agent Leigh Steinberg, who inspired the classic movie Jerry Maguire and whose famous clients include two-time MVP and NFL champion quarterback Patrick Mahomes, will deliver the 24th Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies commencement address on April 22. Steinberg will share his inspiring comeback story—from losing everything amid struggles with

Hometown Heroes Badge of Service
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(Minneapolis, Mn) — Feb. 20, 2023  — The Jostens team is thrilled to debut its new Hometown Heroes Badge of Service™ Collection. These personalized pendants celebrate the service, dedication and sacrifice of our nation’s first responders, while giving back to those in need. Jostens will be donating a portion of the proceeds from these pendants to the esteemed Tunnel to Towers Foundation, which provides life-changing services for veterans. Every distinguished

Adult Financial Education
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  (Maple Grove, Mn) == Feb. 15, 2023 — TopLine Financial Credit Union, a Twin Cities-based member-owned financial services cooperative, was one of three Minnesota Credit Unions to receive national recognition for taking home a 2022 Desjardins Financial Education Award. The award, sponsored by the Minnesota Credit Union Network (MnCUN) and the Credit Union National Association (CUNA), recognizes credit unions for superior adult financial education programs benefiting the credit union’s

David Gagne Agile Frameworks
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  (Minneapolis, MN) — Feb. 15, 2023  — Agile Frameworks®, a leader in integrated field and lab management software for engineering services, and the leading provider of SaaS solutions to the construction materials testing (CMT) market in North America, today announced David A. Gagne as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, and his appointment to the Agile Frameworks Board of Directors. Over the last 15 years David has successfully

CLA Foundation Grants
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  (Minneapolis, Mn) —  Feb. 15, 2023   — CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP), the eighth largest accounting firm in the United States, announced today that its CLA Foundation granted $800,000 to 48 organizations across the country through its winter grant cycle. The foundation has two grant cycles per year. An additional $890,000 was granted during the summer 2022 grant cycle. “We are honored to have the support of the CLA Foundation,” said

3M Shrank VR Headsets
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(St Paul, MN) — February 14th, 2023 —  “It looks like a shoe box on your face.” That’s how one 3M employee described the first VR headsets on the market more than a decade ago. Those early units had a reputation for being bulky. “It was the biggest problem in the industry,” said Susan Kent, R&D lab director at 3M. That is, until headset makers asked 3M for help. The

Munjed M. Murad
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  Dr. Murad is already strengthening United’s profile in a world that beckons respect for the lived religion of others and envisions intercultural competence.”    — President Molly T. Marshall     (St Paul, MN) — February 9, 2023  — United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities formally installed Dr. Munjed M. Murad on February 9th as the inaugural holder of the Johnson-Fry Endowed Chair in World Religions and Intercultural Studies.

Compass Child Care
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  (Ramsey, MN,) — February 7, 2023 — Half of Minnesota childcare providers are unsure how long they’ll remain in business. Childcare options are drying up and families are struggling to get to work due to the lack of family daycare support. Even with the unpredictability of enrollment, hiring challenges, and inflation, sisters, Ginger Olson and Amy Steiner, opened their fifth Compass Child Care Center over the last year. Communities

Keystone Mary McKeown
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Mary McKeown (left) is retiring as President and CEO of Keystone Community Services in June 2023, and will be succeeded by current Keystone Chief Operating Officer Adero Riser Cobb (right). (St Paul, MN) — February 14th, 2023 — The Keystone Board of Directors announces the retirement of Mary McKeown, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective June 2, 2023. The Board worked closely with Keystone leadership staff over the last

Rinna Wines
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(Mendota Heights, MN) — Feb. 13, 2023 — Actress and entrepreneur Lisa Rinna announces the national launch of her French sparkling wine brand, Rinna Wines. Following the successful introduction of the Brut and Brut Rosé to select markets in late 2022, fans across the nation responded, requesting greater access to the wines. Created in partnership with Rinna and Prestige Beverage Group, Rinna Wines bottles the entertainment icon’s bold, effervescent, and

Straw Bale Gardening
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  This method works in any climate and for nearly every vegetable crop, and doesn’t require any soil at all, so it can be done on concrete, asphalt or even on a rooftop.”     — Joel Karsten     (Minneapolis, MN)  —  February 13, 2023  — Rooftops, patios, backyards with bad soil or anyplace with room for a straw bale can be transformed into a garden using the technique pioneered by

Upsher-Smith Manufacturing Facility in Maple Grove
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Company Now Offers Contract Manufacturing, Packaging and Serialization Capabilities (Maple Grove, MN) —  Feb. 6, 2023  — Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC (Upsher-Smith), a Midwest-based pharmaceutical company focused on specialty brands and generics, today announced the opening of its new, 270,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art greenfield manufacturing facility. The Maple Grove, Minnesota facility offers fully up-to-date packaging and serialization capabilities and supports contract manufacturing for third parties. Upsher-Smith will draw upon its long-standing, award-winning relationships with distributors and

Greater MSP
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  (Minneapolis-St Paul, MN) — Minn., Feb. 08, 2023 — MBOLD is pleased to announce that our partner, Myplas USA, has been awarded the Economic Development Association of Minnesota’s (EDAM) prestigious “Project of the Year” award for 2023. With investment from MBOLD members and other stakeholders, Myplas USA is establishing a $24M state-of-the-art flexible film recycling plant in Rogers, Minnesota, that will employ about 270 people at full capacity. This

Ceridian Promotes Steve Holdridge
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  (Toronto and Minneapolis, MN) — Feb. 08, 2023  — Ceridian, a global leader in human capital management (HCM) technology, today announced the promotion of Steve Holdridge to President, Customer and Revenue Operations. In this new role, Holdridge will bring together the revenue and customer functions globally into one organization focused on driving revenue growth and a best-in-class customer experience with quantifiable value at every touchpoint. Holdridge’s appointment is part

Arctic Wolf
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  (Eden Prairie, MN) —  Feb. 09, 2023 — Arctic Wolf®, a global leader in security operations, today announced that Arctic Wolf Managed Detection and Response was named Best Network Detection and Response solution in SE Labs’ 2023 Annual Report. SE Labs is an independently-owned and run testing company that assesses security products and services to ensure they do what their manufacturers and developers claim. The SE Labs annual security

Minnesota Builders Exchange Announces 2023 Board of Directors; Greg Grazzini Named President
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  This association has a proud 135-year history and remains as relevant and important in the construction process and the creation of communities across our state as the day it was formed.”   — Greg Grazzini   (Minneapolis, MN) —  USA, February 10, 2023  — At its annual meeting in January, the Minnesota Builders Exchange (MBEX) announced its 2023 board members and leadership who will all contribute to the organization’s vision

Jim Crow of the North Stories
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Twin Cities PBS web series explores the impacts of racial housing discrimination   (Twin Cities, MN) — February 10th, 2022 — Twin Cities PBS (TPT) announced the premiere of “Jim Crow of the North Stories,” a digital first series follow-up to their 2019 documentary “Jim Crow of the North.” Picking up where the award-winning film leaves off, the series continues looking at race, place and the past by exploring the