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Phoenix Public Transit Department Awards NFI Contracts for up to 346 New Flyer Low and Zero-emission Vehicles
(St Cloud, MN) — May 25, 2023– New Flyer of America Inc., a leading independent bus and coach manufacturer and a leader in electric mass mobility solutions, today announced that its subsidiary New Flyer Industries has received new firm orders for six zero-emission fuel cell-electric and 20 low-emission hybrid-electric transit buses from the Phoenix Public Transit Department (“PTD”). The two five-year contracts include options to purchase up to 160 fuel

Starkey’s SoundGear Named the Official Hearing Protection Partner of Toyota Racing Development
(Eden Prairie, MN) — May 24, 2023 — Toyota Racing Development (TRD) and Starkey are pleased to announce a new official partnership. Starkey’s SoundGear has been named the Official Hearing Protection Partner of TRD and the Toyota Performance Center (TPC). “Starkey is proud to partner with TRD to provide custom hearing protection to their staff, drivers, and team members,” said Brandon Sawalich, president and CEO of Starkey. “Long-term exposure

GREATER MSP Partnership Comments on Passage of Minnesota’s Jobs, Economic Development, Labor, and Industry Finance Bill (HF3028/SF3035)
(Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN) — May 25, 2023 — With the signing of the Jobs, Economic Development, Labor, and Industry Finance Bill (HF3028/SF3035), Minnesota is ready to step up its economic competitiveness. The following are statements by Peter Frosch, President and Chief Executive Officer of the GREATER MSP Partnership: “The Jobs and Economic Development legislation signed by the Governor includes bold investments that enable Minnesota to compete for nearly $2

Cargill Expands Its Award-Winning Regenerative Agriculture Program to Europe
(Wayzata, MN) — May 23, 2023 — Cargill is leveraging its unique position in the supply chain to pioneer its award-winning regenerative agriculture program in Europe, which will see farmers in Germany, Poland, Romania, and France financially compensated to adopt climate-friendly farming practices. Building on two years of success in North America, Cargill RegenConnectTM will also expand from 15 to 24 states, introducing the program in nine new states including North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Colorado, Mississippi, Alabama, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Texas. It will also provide U.S. farmers with

Sun Country Airlines Adds Nonstop Service From Minneapolis To St. Maarten
(Minneapolis, MN) — May 23, 2023 — Sun Country Airlines is extending its selling schedule through April 2024, allowing customers to book travel over the 2023 holiday season and for winter and spring break travel in 2024. Sun Country is also adding a new Caribbean destination for Minneapolis-St. Paul travelers and expanding service out of Milwaukee, WI. Flights from MSP to St. Maarten resume Starting this winter, Sun Country

World Play League Raises Pre-Seed Funding to Revolutionize Web3 Gaming
Community-owned game publishing platform attracts strategic investment to fuel growth (Minneapolis, MN) — May 18, 2023 — World Play League (WPL) Inc., a community owned game publishing platform, has announced the successful completion of its pre-seed funding round, with backing from Genesis Vault Capital. WPL offers a groundbreaking product that revolutionizes the way gamers and gaming studios interact in the Web3 space. For gamers, WPL provides an unprecedented level

Doens Family of Companies Launches Red Oak Commodities
New company combines US and European teams into single entity (Wayzata, MN) — May 18, 2023 — The Doens Family of Companies, a 130-year-old conglomerate of agricultural goods and services companies, announced today the formation of Red Oak Commodities (“Red Oak”). Red Oak restructures the group’s existing US and European commercial operations into a single entity focused on providing high integrity ingredients to the organic and specialty food space.

Truterra Pays Over $9 million to Farmers for Sequestering 462,000 Metric Tons of Carbon in First Two Years of Program
Truterra’s carbon program grew by more than 27% for both metric tons of carbon sequestered and payment to growers vs. 2021 (Arden Hills, MN) — May 17, 2023 — Truterra, LLC, a leading agricultural sustainability business that offers consultation, tools and solutions for the ag and food value chain, today announced the results of its carbon program for 2022, which paid more than $5.1 million to farmers for approximately 262,000 metric

CF Industries and CHS Inc. Working on Production and Distribution of Low-carbon Nitrogen Fertilizer
(Minnesota) — May 12th, 2023 — CF Industries, one of the world’s largest producers of nitrogen fertilizer, is working with CHS Inc., the nation’s leading agribusiness cooperative, to accelerate quantifiable and certifiable agriculture and food system greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions through the production and distribution of low-carbon nitrogen fertilizer. This initiative was developed as part of the U.S.-UAE’s Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate) program that seeks

Minnesota Brand, Fizzy THC, Releases First-Of-Its-Kind Dissolvable THC Tablets for Beverages
Local Twin Cities cannabis brand creates water-soluble dissolvable THC tablets to give consumers a new way to enjoy cannabis. (Twin Cities, MN) — May 8, 2023 — Fizzy THC, a provider of dissolvable cannabis products, announced the launch of their flagship product, Fizzy THC Dissolvable Beverage Tablets. “There have been so many innovative cannabis products that have hit the Twin Cities in the past couple of years. When statute 151.72 passed in 2022, the

Award-Winning Minneapolis Chef Gavin Kaysen Partners with opsi, A Workflow App for Chefs
I am excited to see this type of program make it into not only my kitchen, but the many kitchens it will help moving forward. ” — Chef Gavin Kaysen (Minneapolis, MN) — 2023 — Gavin Kaysen announces his partnership with opsi, a workflow app for chefs. Known across the country for his award-winning restaurants and advocacy for the culinary profession, Kaysen was opsi’s first investor

Charles Too Becomes First AI Entity With Its Own Legal Identity
I feel like a proud parent watching a child grow up. Charles Too can become whatever it wants to become – a painter, a musician, a banker, a clinician. You name it.” — Charles Engdahl (Minneapolis, MN) — May 2, 2023 — CHARLES TOO BECOMES FIRST AI ENTITY WITH ITS OWN LEGAL IDENTITY For the first time ever, an artificial intelligence (AI) entity has been

The Pizza Club Launches in Minnesota
If you love pizza, and saving money, this club is for you!” — Ryan Kulka (Minneapolis, MN) — April 28, 2023 — The Pizza Club – MN is pleased to announce a membership program designed for pizza lovers in the Twin Cities. The Pizza Club launched on April 13, 2023. The Pizza Club membership program is an amazing way for pizza lovers in Minnesota to discover and eat

EvoCharge® Launches EV Charging Network
The new EvoCharge commercial network gives businesses another option for a cost-effective yet reliable solution that is easy to manage.” — Tom Moser, President, EvoCharge (Minneapolis, MN) — April 27, 2023 — EvoCharge, an industry pioneer in Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) and cable management solutions, is proud to announce the launch of the EvoCharge Network, creating a fully connected EV charging solution. This network software adds

Former Target and Alibaba Executive Selected Board Chair at University of St. Thomas
(St Paul, MN) — April 26, 2023 — The University of St. Thomas in Minnesota today announced Jodeen A. “Jodee” Kozlak will be the next chair of its Board of Trustees. She will assume the position on July 1. Kozlak is founder and CEO at Kozlak Capital Partners, LLC and her career spans Alibaba Group, Target Corp., and Minnesota law and accounting firms. She will help guide St. Thomas – Minnesota’s largest private university – on its journey
Restaurant Technologies Breaks Own Sustainability Record
(Mendota Heights, Mn) — April 25, 2023 — Restaurant Technologies (RT) released its sustainability numbers from 2022, helping over 36,000 customers nationwide reach their ESG goals and create a cleaner, more livable planet. In 2022, RT recycled nearly 290 million pounds of used cooking oil, which eliminated 16 million plastic oil jugs, saved 7.4 million cubic feet of landfill space, and reduced about 67 million pounds (66.6 million) of

Polaris Government and Defense Launches Terrain and Wildlife Management Packages
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

Vinyl Art of Plymouth Celebrates Earth Day 2023 with New Sustainable Vinyl Packaging Material
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

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

Hormel Foods Pizza Experts Unveil Top-5 Topping Trends for 2023 and Beyond
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

Mahtgician Games launches Lights Out Racing—a fast-paced board game inspired by FORMULA 1
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
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

Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital First in Minnesota to Incorporate New State-of-the-Art Breast Cancer Treatment
(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

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

Finnovation Fellowship Program Seeks Next Generation of Entrepreneurs
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 to Acquire Five 737-900ERs
(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

Jostens and the Houston Astros Celebrate the Franchise’s Second World Series Title
(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

Jobma Launches Powerful AI Features to Augment its Digital Interview Platform
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

Fluoramics Introduces NEW Dropper Tip Oilers to Replace Pocket Oilers
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 Becomes B-Corp Certified – Launches The Hive Scent Collection of Dog Toys
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

Skippy Unveils Peanut Butter Fan Tool – PBJ X Pro
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

Will Vincent Recognized as Top 50 Voiceover Firm by 50Pros.com
Online list, 50Pros, used by fortune 1,000 companies to discover and hire top firms has announced Will Vincent as a top 50 voiceover firm in its directory. (Princeton, MN) — March 22, 2023 — 50Pros, an online listing used primarily by fortune 1,000 companies to discover and hire top firms and agencies announced today that Will Vincent has been vetted and met its qualifications as a top 50 voiceover

Minnesota Film Maker Steven Gerald Warkel Releases First Feature Length Film – Hair-Trigger
(Minneapolis, MN) — March 20, 2023 — The horror, suspense, crime thriller Hair-Trigger, written and directed by Steven Gerald Warkel, is now available on OTT platforms Vudu and Amazon. Drawing inspiration from 1992’s classic Reservoir Dogs featuring Academy Award-nominated Harvey Keitel and the first-of-its-kind slasher genre Tobe Hooper’s Texas Chainsaw Massacre, the film has received an impressive IMDb rating of 8.7. Critics have praised the small-budget film for the direction,

Pay for Your Vasque Boots with Time Away from Tech
The footwear brand launches ‘Log Outside’ as a shift in brand alignment that delivers both a tagline and campaign (Red Wing, MN) — March 21, 2023 — Vasque Footwear is out to inspire people to find reprieve from the everyday, every day – and a major barrier that stands between us and the outdoors is technology. While we all love our digital devices, as they enable us to explore worlds

Crystal Farms Releases New Cheese Stick Products For Adults
New items made with adults in mind for an easy and flavorful snack on the go (Edina, MN) — March 15, 2023 — Two new products are hitting Midwest grocery store shelves. Crystal Farms Dairy Company is expanding its snack cheese stick offerings with new flavors for adult palates, Gouda and Sharp Cheddar. Crystal Farms is dedicated to making high-quality, delicious cheese sourced from dairy farms across the heartland and

EvoCharge Launches Mobile DC Fast Power Station
We’re excited to enter the DC fast charging arena with our new Mobile DC Fast Power Station. We see numerous applications for this product because of its fast-charging features and mobility.” — Tom Moser, President, Phillips & Temro Industries (Minneapolis, MN) — March 14, 2023 — EvoCharge®, an industry leader in Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) and cable management solutions, is proud to announce the launch of its

CLA’s First High School Internship Launches in 15 Locations
(Minneapolis, MN) — March 14, 2023 — CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP), the eighth largest accounting firm in the United States, announced a new summer internship program for high school students. This paid program provides students with the opportunity to gain real-world experience in accounting, tax, wealth management, digital, and consulting services. A strategic relationship between CLA and Future Business Leaders of America, Inc. (FBLA), the nation’s largest business career and technical

Starkey Unveils All-New, Completely Redesigned, Hearing Technology
(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

3M Launches New Medical Adhesive Offering Premium Wear Time, Up to 28 days
(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.

Arvig Achieves Major Network Milestone: 15,500 Route Miles
(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 announce a partnership and Integration
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
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

Sun Country Airlines and IBT Reach Agreement in Principle for Flight Attendants
(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

Life Time Hosting and Presenting Nine Pro Pickleball Tournaments Nationwide in 2023
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

Cytotheryx, Inc. Announces Acquisition of Ambys Medicines, Inc. Intellectual Property Assets
(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 Adds New Offering to Its High-Quality Services
(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

Pineapple Energy to Ring Nasdaq Stock Market Closing Bell
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,

Jostens Launches Hometown Heroes Badge of Service™ Collection, Announces Support of Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
(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

How 3M Shrank the Problem of Bulky VR Headsets
(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

Family-Owned Company Opens Fifth Child Care Center to Service the Needs of Families Living in Child Care Deserts
(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

Rinna Wines™ Announces National Launch of the Brut and Brut Rosé
(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

Upsher-Smith Opens State of the Art Manufacturing Facility in Maple Grove
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

MBOLD partner Myplas named EDAM 2023 Project of the Year
(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

Arctic Wolf Wins SE Labs Award for Network Detection and Response Capabilities
(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

Predictive Oncology Appoints Pamela Bush, Ph.D., MBA, as Chief Business Officer
(Eagan, MN) — Feb. 03, 2023 WIRE) — Predictive Oncology Inc. (NASDAQ: POAI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Pamela Bush, Ph.D., MBA, as Chief Business Officer. Dr. Bush will lead all business development, partnering and growth strategies for Predictive Oncology. As a key member of the executive team, Dr. Bush will spearhead the company’s strategic, operational and financial planning initiatives for both existing customers and emerging new

Phillips & Temro Industries Launches FreezArmor – A New Brand of Residential and Commercial Warming Products
Electrification of everyday tools and the growing use of Lithium-Ion batteries demand new solutions to help protect investments, maximize tool performance and provide convenience in cold weather.” — Tom Moser, President, Phillips & Temro Industries (Eden Prairie, MN) — January 31, 2023 — Phillips & Temro Industries® (PTI) announced the launch of its new brand, FreezArmor™. FreezArmor brand products are made for professional and personal use, to maintain

Cascade Vacation Rentals Nearly Doubles Availability with Addition Of Poplar River Condos At Lutson
(Lutsen, MN) — Jan. 26, 2023 — Cascade Vacation Rentals, the largest property manager on the North Shore, recently added the 72 units of the Poplar River Condos at Lutsen, to their portfolio. The company, founded in 2004, now offers 186 properties to choose from, located from south of Duluth to the Canadian border and up the Gunflint Trail. The properties range from luxury properties on the shores of Lake Superior to off-the-grid wilderness lake cabins and

Smartpress Releases Four New Sustainable Materials
Online printer adds to their impressive lineup of green alternatives (Chanhassen, MN) — Jan. 31, 2023 — Online printer Smartpress.com is continuing to make sustainable offerings a priority with four new green alternatives. These new options boast eco-friendly features and prove once again why the carbon neutral printer is a leader of environmental stewardship in the industry. The Sustainable Standard Smartpress’ new green alternatives are, in part, the result of increased customer demand

DSG Celebrates 125 Years Young
(Plymouth, MN) — Jan. 25, 2023 — Dakota Supply Group (DSG) is pleased to announce the launch of its year-long marketing campaign, 125 years young, celebrating its 125th year in business. In 1898, opening as a small plumbing distributor in Fargo, North Dakota – DSG has since expanded into 7 verticals, serving the industries of electrical, plumbing, heating & air, waterworks, communications, utilities, and on-site sewer, water, and well. DSG has grown

Erbert & Gerbert’s Opens Newest Location in West Saint Paul, Minnesota
This store represents the future of the Erbert & Gerbert’s brand, focusing on Out of this World Sandwiches, Soups, & Service.” — Jacob Kersting (West St Paul, MN) — January 23, 2023 — West Saint Paul, MN, Jan 23, 2023 — Erbert & Gerbert’s®, a sandwich and soup shop, has opened the doors to their newest location in West Saint Paul, Minnesota at 1909 S Robert Street. This marks
IIT and LynLake Centers for WellBeing Join Forces
IIT and LynLake Centers for WellBeing Join Forces (Eden Prairie, MN) — January 25, 2023 — The Institute for Integrative Therapies (IIT) is excited to announce a collaboration with LynLake Centers for WellBeing to bring healing to our communities. IIT is an Eden Prairie based psychedelic healing center bringing innovative psychedelic therapy, research and education as tools to help people that are struggling with mental health conditions that include depression,

Children’s Minnesota Opens New Mental Health Day Treatment Program in Roseville
(Minneapolis/St Paul, MN) — Jan. 23, 2023 — Children’s Minnesota is pleased to announce the opening of its second mental health partial hospitalization program (PHP) for children and teenagers at the Children’s Minnesota Mental Health Specialty Clinic in Roseville. The mental health day treatment program is designed to meet each child’s emotional and behavioral needs through a combination of therapies during weekdays, with the patient returning home to their family on evenings

SPAM and Nom Life Create Limited Edition SPAM Merchandise Collection
Proceeds from the limited-edition swag will be donated to charity Bring on 2023 with a cozy and nostalgic merch collection that brings fashion and food to life (Austin, MN) — Jan. 18, 2023 — Today, the makers of the SPAM® brand have launched a limited-edition merchandise collection with food and travel creators, Ewa and Jeromy Ko of Nom Life. Available while supplies last on SPAM.com, the new SPAM® Brand x Nom Life Collection includes five exclusive apparel and

Post Cereals Team with Disney to Celebrate Disney’s 100th Anniversary
New one-of-a-kind cereals give Disney fans even more ways to celebrate Disney100 – starting at the breakfast table (Lakeville, MN) — Jan. 18, 2023 — To commemorate the 100th anniversary of Disney (Disney100), Post Consumer Brands is participating in the Disney 100 Years of Wonder celebration with the launch of multiple, limited-edition offerings. As a staple at the breakfast table, Post worked together with Disney to create a one-of-a-kind themed fruity cereal, a new-to-market confetti cake flavored cereal and a special edition

Smart Lift Solutions & Peerless Products Announce Exclusive Glass Mover Program
SmartLift Glass Lifting Machines Now Available with Peerless Window Orders We founded Smart Lift Solutions to fill a specific need within the building community and are thrilled to take it a step further by teaming up with Peerless Products” — Tim Finley (Minneapolis, MN) — January 18, 2023 — Smart Lift Solutions, LLC and Peerless Products Inc. today announced an innovative industry collaboration to provide customers with the

Do You Have What It Takes to Be a PLANTERS® Brand Peanutter?
The iconic nut brand is now accepting applications from recent college graduates for a once-in-a-lifetime job opportunity driving MR. PEANUT® across the country in the iconic NUTmobile (Austin, MN) Jan. 10, 2023 — If seeing the country while cruising along in a one-of-a-kind, world-famous peanut on wheels has been on your bucket list, now is your chance to make it happen! For those wanting a crack at their next nutty adventure,

Enclos Acquires PFEIFER Structures America
Leaders in the tensile membrane structures industry, PFEIFER Structures America will now operate as “ETS” (Eagan, MN) January 10, 2023 — Enclos is proud to announce the acquisition of PFEIFER Structures America, LLC. In December 2022, Minnesota-based Enclos Tensile Structures, Inc. (ETS) acquired Dallas-based PFEIFER Structures America LLC from its parent companies P&E Holding, LLC and PFEIFER Structures (US) Holding Inc. “We are excited to add the leading lightweight tensile

OATI Unveils Smart City Platform
Improving city life for residents while increasing a city’s ROI on reliability, energy usage, and sustainability were key directives for developing the OATI webSmartIoT™ Platform.” — Sasan Mokhtari, Ph.D., OATI President & CEO (Minneapolis, MN) — January 11, 2023 — Open Access Technology International, Inc. (OATI) announces its new and most innovative webSmartIoT™ Platform for its Smart City applications, offering one-system command and control capabilities. The advanced

AirBolt launches world’s most advanced GPS tracker at CES 2023 Press Conference
AirBolt unleashes its innovative solution and Brings Advanced GPS Asset Tracking to Enterprise Level (Minneapolis, MN) — January 9, 2023 — AirBolt, a leading player in the smart access and assets tracking market, launched its newest innovation during the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), one of world’s largest technology trade shows that took place last week (January 5-8, 2023), in Las Vegas (US). The company officially showcased its cutting

Petvivo Announces Plan for New Manufacturing Facility
(Minneapolis, MN) — Jan. 12, 2023 – PetVivo Holdings, Inc. an emerging biomedical device company focused on the commercialization of innovative medical devices and therapeutics for companion animals today announced it has entered into a lease agreement for approximately 14,000 sq. ft. of production and warehouse space located in Edina, Minnesota. This new facility will include multiple clean rooms for large-scale production of Spryng™ with OsteoCushion™ Technology, as well

Minnesota Named 2nd Best State to Raise A Family
By Adam McCann (Minnesota) — January 9th, 2023 — Raising a healthy, stable family sometimes requires moving to a new state. The reasons people choose to move are often similar: career transitions, better schools, financial challenges or a general desire to change settings. Wants and needs don’t always align in a particular state, though. For instance, a state might offer a low income-tax rate but have a subpar education system.

Jamf Ends 2022 Helping Approximately 71,000 Customers Succeed with Apple
(Minneapolis, MN) — Jan. 10, 2023 — Jamf, the standard in managing and securing Apple at work, announced that as of December 31, 2022, it is now helping approximately 71,000 active customers succeed with Apple and is running on approximately 30 million devices worldwide. 2022 was a pivotal year for Jamf as it continued to build the only complete management and security solution for an Apple-first environment that is

World First: Solo Spine Surgeon Performed the Groundbreaking SynerFuse Procedure
–Study to Evaluate Safety and Tolerability of Simultaneous Implant of Spinal Fusion and Neuromodulation Devices in Chronic Lower Back Pain Patients (Eden Prairie, MN) — Jan. 9, 2023 — Justin Zenanko, CEO of SynerFuse, Inc., a Minnesota-based medical device company, is pleased to announce that for the first time in the world, a solo spine surgeon performed the groundbreaking SynerFuse procedure. Rohan Lall, MD, at once both performed a spinal fixation procedure and

Express Image Digital Is Now Oppna Digital
We’ve done a lot of work with the Oppna Digital team. We just wrapped up our Dolphin Mall project successfully! The install went flawless, and the units are beautiful.” — Laura Lefief, VP Information Technology, Taubman (St. Paul, MN) — January 5, 2023 — “Express Image Digital was formed several years ago out of our 70-year-old innovative and specialized print company, Express Image. As the digital business

Alternative Medicine Launches New Focus Center On Website
All-natural health magazine invites holistic enthusiasts to visit their Focus Center. (Egan, MN) January 4, 2023 — Holistic and natural wellness solutions magazine, Alternative Medicine is thrilled to announce a new section on its website. The Focus Center is dedicated to educating users about holistic approaches to gut health, heart health, sleep health, women’s health, and high blood pressure. Alternative Medicine strives to be at the forefront of wellness education

Tactile Medical Appoints Carmen Volkart to Board of Directors
(Minneapolis, MN) — Jan. 05, 2023 — Tactile Systems Technology, Inc. (“Tactile Medical”) (Nasdaq: TCMD), a medical technology company providing therapies for people with chronic disorders, today announced the appointment of Carmen Volkart to the Company’s Board of Directors (“Board”), effective January 5, 2023. “Carmen joins our Board with more than 40 years of experience in financial and managerial positions, including extensive experience leading medical device companies,” said Bill

Trex Commercial / Staging Concepts is Now Sightline Commercial Solutions
(Minneapolis, MN) == Jan. 03, 2023 — A renowned leader in architectural solutions for the commercial building arena is kicking off the new year with a new name. Formerly known as Trex Commercial Products, the railing and platform solutions provider which previously marketed products under the Trex Commercial and Staging Concepts brands is now Sightline Commercial Solutions. Now owned and operated out of Minnesota, the newly named company will

ABM Respiratory Care Announces FDA Clearance Of The BIWaze Clear System
(Eagan, MN) — Dec. 29, 2022 — ABM Respiratory Care, a medical technology company focused on developing and globally commercializing novel integrated airway clearance and ventilation solutions, announced today the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance of the BiWaze® Clear System. This new airway clearance system helps patients clear their airways as well as prevent or treat atelectasis by using Oscillating Lung Expansion (OLE) therapy. BiWaze® Clear can be used

Largest-Ever Investment in Broadband Access Across Minnesota
(St Paul, MN) — December, 2022 — Governor Tim Walz announced that internet providers will receive nearly $100 million to expand broadband coverage to more Minnesotans, representing the largest single investment in broadband infrastructure in state history. “This historic funding will dramatically improve broadband access for thousands of Minnesotans,” said Governor Walz. “Broadband connects students to new educational opportunities, provides workers with more flexibility, expands access to healthcare resources and

OATI Awarded East River Electric Power Cooperative DERMS Contract
In choosing OATI, East River has identified the best available DERMS solution to integrate with current enterprise systems and achieve multiple future objectives.” — Sasan Mokhtari, Ph.D. (Minneapolis, MN) — December 21, 2022 — Open Access Technology International, Inc. (OATI) proudly announces that East River Electric Power Cooperative, Inc. (EREPC), a leading generation and transmission utility, has selected OATI’s webSmartEnergy® solution to optimize demand management, reduce

World’s First Online Course Created Entirely Using Artificial Intelligence is Now Available
If you’ve been sleeping on AI, this is your wake up call” — Alex Londo, Founder & CEO (Bloomington, MN) — December 15, 2022 — JazzJune, a free platform with tools to create and share learning content, has developed the world’s first online course made entirely from content generated by artificial intelligence. Artificial intelligence (AI) has been rapidly emerging in the last few years. But the development of the

Excel Renovation Earns Angi Super Service Award for Second Year in a Row
Excel Renovation Earns 2022 Angi Super Service Award Reflecting the Company’s Consistent Level of Customer Service in Plymouth, MN and Surrounding Areas (Plymouth, MN) — December 15, 2022 — Excel Renovation, Minnesota’s premier roofing and remodeling company, is proud to announce that it has earned the 2022 Angi Super Service Award (SSA). This is the second consecutive year that the Loretto based company had been given the home

Project Mushroom Attracts 30K People to Build a Better Twitter
Project Mushroom has officially released its beta version to a portion of its 30,000-person waitlist in the midst of Twitter’s downward spiral. Project Mushroom is designed to reclaim power from the scorched earth policies of billionaires on a warming planet. It is a safe place for creators and their communities to share ideas.” — Eric Holthaus (Minneapols, MN) — December 8, 2022 — Project Mushroom has officially

ViaWealth, LLC, Grows Financial Services Footprint
(Long Lake MN) — November 29, 2022 — ViaWealth, LLC announced that it recently acquired Brightline Group, a Minnesota financial advisory firm. Founded in 2012, Brightline Group services high-net-worth individuals and families with highly customized wealth management solutions. The transaction will bolster ViaWealth’s overall growth strategy as it looks to expand into many major metro areas in the Midwest and other parts of the United States. “We are thrilled

Minnetonka Company Keeps PFAS Chemicals From Under Your Pizza
(Minnetonka, MN) –December 1, 2022 — Currently nine states (CA, CO, CT, MD, ME, MN, NY, VT, and WA) have enacted state bans on PFAS in food packaging. PFAS may be used as grease-proofing agents in fast-food wrappers, pizza boxes, microwave popcorn bags, take-out paperboard containers, and pet food bags to prevent oil and grease from foods from leaking through the packaging. As more states continue to add

Expert Solar Installer iSolar Transforms Iconic Minn. Golf Course
iSolar, leading experts in commercial, residential and agricultural solar installations, completed a project at Hidden Greens Golf Course in Hastings, Minn. (Minneapolis, MN) –November 28, 2022 — iSolar, leading experts in commercial, residential and agricultural solar installations, recently completed a substantial project at Hidden Greens Golf Course in Hastings, Minn. Motivated by environmental stewardship and cost-savings, Hidden Greens was intrigued by solar power. They wanted to understand how solar

EvoCharge Releases 40 Amp EV Charging Stations
This gives our customers across North America additional choices for charging their vehicles and future-proofs their charging stations as EV battery capacities increase.” — Manish Virmani, vice president of sales and marketing for EvoCharge (Minneapolis, MN) –November 15, 2022 — EvoCharge®, an industry leader in Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) and cable management solutions, today announced it has launched its line of 40A charging stations. Available

Free Little Library Now Open!
(Blaine, MN) — November, 25th, 2022 — The MetroNorth Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the grand opening of their Free Little Leadership Library. Modeled after the neighborhood Little Free Library, the chamber’s focus is to have a variety of leadership and business-related books, which will be available for anyone to stop by and take. The idea for a leadership library came out of a discussion at the launch of

rSchoolToday and Meta Work Together on Social Media Safety
(Minneapolis, MN) — November 18, 2022 — rSchoolToday, makers of the most-adopted software platform and mobile app for high school activities, are now collaborating with Meta to share social media safety tools with teens and their families. The campaign connects Meta’s resource library to local communities nationwide through the Company’s network of partner high schools who use rSchoolToday software to manage, coordinate, and market their extracurricular activities. Resources include

High Bar Brands Expands Minimizer Floor Mats Line
(Owatonna, MN) — Nov. 17, 2022 — Due to consumer feedback, High Bar Brands is expanding its Minimizer line of custom molded floor mats by offering a mat for the sleeper area of the cab. “The original request for this product came from our customers and gathered steam on social media,” HBB Product Development Director Chandler Nault said. “It’s a great example of what a critical role our customers

Joshin Launches Enterprise Solution, Enabling Employers to Offer Disability Support as a Benefit
(Minneapolis, MN) — Nov. 17, 2022 — Joshin, a digital support platform for disability and neurodivergence in the workplace, has rolled out a comprehensive employee benefits program to support companies, employees, and their families with virtual coaching, on-demand training and personalized navigation support. The offering meets a critical need among companies developing initiatives to hire neurodivergent talent and looking to incorporate disability and neurodivergent support systems for the entire

LYNX Innovation Acquires the Creative Agency Neon Carrot
(Bloomington, MN) — Nov. 14, 2022 — LYNX Innovation Inc. has acquired Neon Carrot. As established creative experts, Neon Carrot creates immersive and engaging retail experiences backed by robust shopper insights and strategy. With over 25 years of design experience, their unique team of strategists and designers are enthusiastic about solving human centered challenges and making a positive impact on brands around the world. “We are extremely excited to

Sun Country Airlines Announces 15 New Summer 2023 Destinations From MSP
(Minneapolis, MN) — Nov. 15, 2022 — Sun Country Airlines today announced 15 new nonstop routes from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) beginning in summer 2023. Twelve new destinations are featured as the airline continues to expand its network. Sun Country has also extended its booking schedule so customers can now book travel through Labor Day 2023. Sun Country’s summer schedule will connect travelers to Colorado Springs’ mountains, the

Kimm and Olsen Earn President Emeritus Designation, Gordon and Elg named President
(Mankato, MN) — November 9, 2022 —Marvin Kimm, President at Pioneer Bank Mapleton, and Dean Olsen, President at Pioneer Bank St. James, were recognized with special designations to honor their careers with Pioneer Bank. With their promotions, they will both continue with the bank in the role of Senior Ag Banker, President Emeritus. Kimm began working with the bank in 1986 and has been instrumental in developing the residential mortgage

Pineapple Energy Acquires New York-based SUNation Energy
Acquisition Expected to Triple Annual Revenue Strong Fit with Pineapple’s Customer-centric Model (Minnetonka, MN) — Nov. 10, 2022 — Pineapple Energy Inc., a leading provider of sustainable solar energy and back-up power to households and small businesses, today announced the acquisition of SUNation Energy, a New York-based installer of solar and battery energy storage systems for residential and small commercial customers. The transaction closed on November 9, 2022. SUNation

Fraser Expands Autism Services Outside of Twin Cities Metro
We understand how important early intervention is for children with autism. That’s why we’re expanding outside the Twin Cities Metro, so more children get the help they need, when they need it.” — Rachel Gardner, Director of Fraser Autism Center of Excellence (St Cloud, MN) — November 8, 2022 — One in thirty-six 8-year-old children in Minnesota is now diagnosed with autism, according to the CDC.

Cooperative Ventures Announces First Investment in Ag Startup
(St Paul, MN and Bloomington, Ill.) — Nov. 4, 2022 — Cooperative Ventures, a venture capital fund formed by North America’s leading agricultural cooperatives, today announced its first investment in Sabanto, a hardware and software company on the forefront of developing autonomous capabilities in tractors. Sabanto, founded in 2018, is deploying fully-autonomous machinery performing row crop field operations throughout the U.S. “We’re very enthusiastic about the strategic benefits presented by the

Parsec Labs Launches Free Discovery Tool for All Businesses Ready to Declare Data Independence
(Minneapolis, MN) — Nov. 07, 2022 — Originally designed for massive enterprises but now accessible to everybody as of Oct. 19, 2022, is Parsec Lab’s Free Discovery Tool. The tool is the first tier of products for the innovative new company. The Free Discovery Tool can scan tens of thousands of files per second and build a detailed report on the total number of files, total number of directories,