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St Croix Hospice
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(Oakdale, MN) — Dec. 2, 2024  — St. Croix Hospice is proud to announce its achievement of Age-Friendly Care certification, a testament to its unwavering dedication to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care designed to meet the unique needs of older adults at every stage of life. The Age-Friendly Care certification, awarded by Community Health Accreditation Partner, Inc. (CHAP), recognizes providers that implement evidence-based practices designed to meet the specific needs of

St. Paul Ice Fishing & Winter Sports Show
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Saint Paul Ice Fishing and Winter Sports Show Dec 6-8 Check Out Largest Selection of New Products & Services Found in a Single Location (St Paul, MN) —  November 26, 2024 — After two warm winter seasons put outdoor sports enthusiasts’ dreams on ice, this year’s forecast predicts fans will finally be back on the ice doing what they love. And the nation’s largest ice fishing show – The Saint

Electric Shared Mobility Hub
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HOURCAR, MN Public Utilities Commission, Xcel Energy Cut Opening Ribbon   HOURCAR’s Multifamily Project provides two electric shared HOURCAR vehicles, providing the community with access to affordable and clean transportation. This type of project, sited where people live, helps advance sustainable infrastructure, ensuring safe, reliable, and equitable energy and transportation options for Minnesotans.” — Chair Katie Sieben of the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (Minneapolis, MN) —  November 21, 2024  

Tide Cleaners Five New Locations
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Tide Services, the leader in quality laundry and dry-cleaning services, is ironing out a major expansion initiative in St. Paul, led by Minnesota entrepreneur, Rob Parke. Former Target executive Rob Parke leads expansion of smart laundry services across Hockeytown I’m proud to leverage my extensive business background to enhance the laundry experience for our St. Paul community, making it easier and more convenient than ever.” — Rob Parke, Franchisee (St

Mall of America® survey shows most holiday shoppers plan to take advantage of Black Friday Deals
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The nation’s largest Mall shares insights on shopping habits this holiday season Hearing from our guests helps us create a magical, nostalgic, and seamless experience. We’re thrilled to see so much excitement for Black Friday at Mall of America.”— Jill Renslow, Chief Business Development & Marketing Officer (Bloomington, MN) —  November 21, 2024  — It’s the most magical time of year, and Mall of America® has uncovered what’s on shoppers’

Squishmallows Bean Bag Chairs
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Squishmallows Bean Bag Chairs from PM&J Launch at Walmart.com   For the first time, Private Label Manufacturer Brings Licensed Products to Retail After 17 years of developing private label products, we’re honored to collaborate with Jazwares and Walmart to bring these delightful Squishmallows bean bag chairs to Walmart.com” — Peter Fritz, President of PM&J, LLC (Minneapolis, MN)  November 13, 2024  — Based on the highly successful Squishmallows brand from Jazwares,

Mall of America Kicks off Black Friday by Giving Away Thousands of Incredible Prizes for the Most Magical Time of Year
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For many families and friends, spending Black Friday at the Mall of America is an annual tradition, so we strive to provide them with heartwarming and magical memories.” — Jill Renslow, Chief Business Development & Marketing Officer (Bloomington, MN) —  November 14, 2024  — The countdown to Black Friday at Mall of America® has officially begun! In the spirit of the holidays, Mall of America will continue its tradition of

Connexus Selected New ERA Program
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Connexus Energy Board of Directors   (Ramsey, Mn.) — November 13,2024 —  Connexus Energy Board of Directors has announced that Connexus is a selectee in the competitive Empowering Rural America (New ERA) grant program. Connexus was one of six selectees revealed at a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) event in Westminster, Colorado, on Oct. 25. Once this last stage of the awards process is complete, the company looks forward

Envoy Medical Implantable Cochlear Systems
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(White Bear Lake MN) —  Nov. 08, 2024  — Envoy Medical®, Inc., a hearing health company focused on fully implanted hearing systems, today announces that the European Patent Office has granted the Company Patent No. 3858425, titled,” Implantable Modular Cochlear Implant System with Communication System and Network.” The patent relates to a modular cochlear implant system configured to receive input signals from an implantable source and a wireless receiving device

SouthWest Transit Unveils Autonomous Vehicles
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  This is really a story about partnerships, because there are many people that it took to put this all together.” — Erik Hansen, CEO (Eden Prairie, MN) — November 7, 2024   — SouthWest Transit (SWT) held an Autonomous Vehicle (AV) unveiling event, bringing together local leaders and stakeholders to celebrate this milestone initiative and welcome the new technology to the Twin Cities. Attendees were given the opportunity to

Vireo Growth Inc Convertible Debt
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(Minneapolis, MN) — Nov. 04, 2024 — Vireo Growth Inc, a cannabis company committed to providing safe access, quality products and great value to its customers, today announced that it has secured a new convertible debt facility which provides a financing commitment of up to U.S. $10.0 million in aggregate principal amount of convertible notes (the “Convertible Notes”). This facility is being funded by the Company’s senior secured lender and

Josten's Introduces the Mascot Shop
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(Minneapolis, MN) — Oct. 16, 2024  — Jostens is thrilled to announce its latest endeavor. The Mascot Shop empowers schools to protect their brand from start to finish. This new platform gives schools the power to choose what artwork and products are available to their community. It not only makes it easy to order spirit wear in bulk, but also offers the added convenience of fulfilling individual orders online. This

Arvig Network Milestone
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(Perham, MN) —  Oct. 28, 2024  — Arvig has been awarded a grant from the state of Minnesota’s Border to Border Broadband Program to expand fiber internet access to more than 100 rural homes and businesses in central Minnesota. Arvig will invest its grant award of $708,790 into a 26 route-mile fiber network expansion project to bring gigabit internet speeds to 113 structures in Wakefield and Luxemburg townships, south of

JENNIE-O® Brand 1-800-TURKEYS
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  The makers of the JENNIE-O turkey brand, a category leader and one of the top turkey brands in the United States, announced today that the 1-800-TURKEYS hotline will be live for a 17th consecutive year.   Consumers can call, live chat on jennieo.com/hotline/ or text “TURKEY” to 73876 for advice on all thing’s turkey   (Willmar, MN) —  Oct. 17, 2024  — The makers of the JENNIE-O turkey brand, a category

Life Time 2025 race lineup
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Life Time Grand Prix 2024. Photo (c) 2024 Taylor Chase   2025 Grand Prix prize purse and scoring system unveiled for new best-five-of-six format   (Chanhassen, MN) —  Oct. 17, 2024 — Following last week’s 2025 race lineup announcement, Life Time, (NYSE: LTH), the nation’s premier healthy lifestyle brand and athletic event producer, has unveiled a record prize purse encompassing the Life Time Grand Prix plus three new total awards

Ship Thrifty Shares 2024 Holiday Shipping Deadlines to Ensure Timely Deliveries
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(Forest Lake, MN) —  October 8, 2024  — As the busy holiday season approaches, Ship Thrifty, a leading provider of shipping solutions, is encouraging customers to plan ahead to ensure their packages arrive on time. To help customers avoid delays, Ship Thrifty has released the 2024 Holiday Shipping Deadlines for both domestic and military shipments, covering services offered by USPS, FedEx, and UPS. For those sending packages to military service

Florida Panthers Championship Ring
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(Sunrise, FL) — Oct. 07, 2024  — Jostens is honored to have been selected as the partner of the Florida Panthers to craft their Stanley Cup Ring. Players, coaching staff, and ownership received their 2024 Stanley Cup rings in a unique Champions Ring Ceremony in front of their loyal fans at Amerant Bank Arena. “It is an honor to celebrate such a historic win with this incredible organization,” said Chris

Feline Veterinary Medical Association (FelineVMA)
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  The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) is now the Feline Veterinary Medical Association (FelineVMA). (Minneapolis, MN) —  September 27, 2024 — A Modern Approach to Feline Healthcare and Wellbeing.  We are honored, proud, and excited to announce that the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) is now the Feline Veterinary Medical Association (FelineVMA). This change represents a watershed moment for feline healthcare and wellbeing, as it aligns with

Huxley Energy Drink Market
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  (Minneapolis, MN) — September 29th, 2024 — Huxley, a Minnesota-based superfruit energy drink, is making waves in the beverage industry. Founded in early 2024 by Simon Solis-Cohen, Huxley has quickly established itself as a top performer and has been recognized as a ‘CPG Disruptor’ by SPINS. What sets Huxley apart is its unique formulation. Made with cascara superfruit, Huxley offers clean caffeine and additional health benefits. Each can contains

3M's "Green Works" Docuseries
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3M’s docuseries debuts at Fast Company Innovation Festival ahead of New York Climate Week Collaboration with Work on Climate will address the critical need for more green talent and provide resources for professionals 3M to emphasize importance of inspiring the workforce, closing the skills gap and developing a green economy talent pipeline during New York Climate Week events (St Paul, MN) — Sept. 18, 2024 — 3M is premiering a new

U.S. Identity Preserved brandmark goes international
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Officials with the U.S. Identity Preserved celebrate the first international brand mark to be awarded in Nepal. Korea, Nepal companies now certified to use U.S. Identity Preserved on retail packaging (Minnesota) —  September 23, 2024 — Assurance of a quality product is now being felt across the world with the first international companies becoming certified to stamp the U.S. Identity Preserved mark on their food products. The U.S. Identity Preserved

The Tile Shop Morris & Co.
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(Minneapolis, MN) —  Sept. 16, 2024 — Fans of the British heritage brand Morris & Co., the original company founded by William Morris, will soon have even more ways to incorporate its famed Arts & Crafts designs into their homes with the latest additions to the Morris & Co. Tile collection, an exclusive collaboration with The Tile Shop (NASDAQ: TTSH). The specialty retailer of natural stone and man-made tiles began

Major Envoy Medical Investor Glen Taylor Discusses How Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 Hearing Aid Announcement is a Potentially Positive Development for the Company
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During “The Claman Countdown,” the billionaire investor and entrepreneur noted how hearing aid modes in next-gen wireless earbuds can work with Envoy Medical’s fully implanted hearing devices (White Bear Lake, MN) — Sept. 23, 2024   — Envoy Medical®, Inc., a hearing health company focused on fully implanted hearing systems, today highlights an interview with key investor Glen Taylor on Fox Business News “The Claman Countdown” in which he commented

MDA Funding Available
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Minnesota livestock producers eligible for grants of up to $10,000 (Minnesota) — August 20, 2024 — To combat the spread of avian influenza on Minnesota farms, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting applications for grants to help livestock producers buy and install preventative equipment for their operations. Funded through a 2024 legislative appropriation to the MDA’s Agricultural Growth and Research Initiative (AGRI) Program, the Protect Grant reimburses

2024 Halloween Survey Results
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Halloween survey reveals 2024 trends, showing strong online shopping preference and diverse spending habits, with a focus on quality and inclusivity. (North Mankato, MN) —  August 20, 2024  — HalloweenCostumes.com, the largest online-only retailer of Halloween costumes, has released the results of their 2024 Halloween survey. In the spirit of Halloween season, they surveyed over 1,000 adults across the United States and analyzed their responses to get reveal how the

MSP Airport Terminal 2
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Expansion is first of several projects aiming to meet growing demand (Bloomington, MN) — August 21st, 2024 —  The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) has begun construction on a 168,000-square-foot expansion of Terminal 2 at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), the first of several projects planned in the coming years to accommodate ever-increasing airline and passenger demands at the 14-gate facility. The $263 million Terminal 2 North Expansion project will add

CodaPet in-home pet euthanasia
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  The Veterinarian-owned startup empowers a network of veterinarians who provide peaceful in-home euthanasia to ease the passing of pets at home, I am drawn to provide this type of care to allow families to say goodbye to their beloved companions in a familiar, loving, and private environment which can make a world of difference” — Dr Keri Wasmoen (Minneapolis, MN) —  August 16, 2024   — CodaPet announced that

Survey Back-to-School Shoppers
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  The nation’s largest mall surveyed shoppers about purchases heading into the new school year Many families are looking for both value and a memorable shopping experience during this special time gearing up for a new academic year.” — Jill Renslow, Chief Business Development & Marketing Officer (Bloomington, MN) —  August 12, 2024  — Shoppers are prioritizing savings for this year’s back-to-school season, according to a recent survey conducted by

Minnesota State Fair Brews and Beverages
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(St Paul, MN) — August 5th, 2024 — The Minnesota State Fair announces 63 brand-new brews & beverages premiering and found only at the 2024 Great Minnesota Get-Together! Agua Fresca Hard SlushieA refreshing frozen blend of watermelon and mint, this agua fresca-inspired slushie will keep you cool on hot summer days. 6% ABV. Brewed in Minneapolis, Minn., by Indeed Brewing Company.At LuLu’s Public House, located at West End Market, south

Home Watch Services Seasonal Properties
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(Minnesota) — August 7th, 2024 – In a unique collaboration, five Minnesota women have banded together over the past year and a half to support each other’s small businesses and care for Minnesota homes and cabins while their owners are away. Home watch, a relatively new business concept in Minnesota, is gaining traction despite the state’s numerous seasonal cabins and thousands of snowbirds. Home watch businesses provide visual inspections of

Minnesota State Fair New Foods and Food Vendors
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(St Paul, MN)  –July, 2024 — The Minnesota State Fair has added 33 official new foods and six new food vendors to the expansivemenu already offered at the Great Minnesota Get-Together. In total, 1,600 menu items will be available at nearly 300different concession locations throughout the fairgrounds this year. The Official New Foods announcement issponsored by Mattress Firm. NEW FOODS:   3 Piggy Pals On-A-Stick: Three smoked sausage slices wrapped

U.S. high-quality agricultural organization,
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  (Mankato, MN) —  July 25, 2024   — A delegation from the Specialty Soya and Grains Alliance (SSGA), the identity preserved agriculture alliance of the U.S., will be meeting and promoting high-quality, traceable field crops with food manufacturing and importing companies in the Manila, Philippines, area Aug. 7-9. The delegation will visit food manufacturing and importing companies, including Miracle Soybean Food International Corp., Everflowing Fortune Trading, Inc. and Asia

Available Online: Full Archive of the Minnesota Edition of Outdoor News, The Sportsman’s Weekly
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    (Minneapolis, MN) —  June 25, 2024  — East View Information Services is pleased to announce the launch of the Outdoor News Digital Archive, which will feature all published issues of the Minnesota edition of Outdoor News from 1967 to present. “The staff at Outdoor News is thrilled to work with East View Companies in the launch of our comprehensive digital archive, a treasure trove of more than five

iSolar Hidden Greens Golf
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(St. Paul, MN) — June 22, 2024 – Governor Tim Walz today announced Minnesota has received $62 million from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for solar projects that will help families save on energy costs. The Solar for All grant will support a variety of solar programs serving low-income and disadvantaged communities. “We can tackle climate change while saving families money. These grants are a great example of how we

Peanutters to Pilot the Iconic NUTmobile
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From acting in national TV ads to musical theatre and public-relations events, this trio of nutty brand ambassadors is set to hit the streets and ‘shell-ebrate’ with their peanut-loving fans (Austin, MN) —  June 18, 2024  — Then there were three! After combing through hundreds of applications and videos from multi-talented candidates all vying for a chance to cruise the country in the 26-foot NUTmobile with the iconic MR. PEANUT®,

Minneapolitan Vodka Launches with a Heart for the Twin Cities
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  Minneapolitan Vodka, a new premium vodka with a mission to give back to the Twin Cities community, has officially launched. I’m excited to launch Minneapolitan Vodka and give back to a community I love,” said Turner. “We have a responsibility to positively impact the world, and I’m proud that Minneapolitan will do that.” — Shanna Turner Minneapolis, MN) —    June 12, 2024 — Minneapolitan Vodka, a new premium

Kansas City Chiefs Championship Ring
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(Kansas City, MO) — June 13, 2024 — In a private ceremony, in partnership with Jostens, the Kansas City Chiefs players, coaches, ownership and staff received their Super Bowl LVIII Ring which celebrates the Chiefs place as an NFL dynasty.  “Jostens has had the incredible honor to partner with the Kansas City Chiefs to celebrate all four of their Super Bowl wins,” said Chris Poitras SVP & GM of Jostens

SCSU Advances Cannabis Education Catalog To Include Nine-Week Career Training Courses
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  We are working to meet workforce demand by expanding our portfolio of cannabis education to provide educated professionals in this quickly evolving industry.”  — SCSU Dean of PACE Jeanie York     (St Cloud, MN) —  May 29, 2024   — St. Cloud State University will offer new online career training courses this summer in cannabis education. SCSU’s Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) division is partnering with California-based cannabis

Nicolet Law Official Personal Injury Law Firm of the Minnesota Twins
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  The renowned Midwest law firm hit it out of the park with this partnership. (Minneapolis, MN) — May 31, 2024  — Get ready, Minnesota Twins fans! Nicolet Law Accident & Injury Lawyers is stepping up to the plate as the official personal injury law firm of our beloved Twins. This exciting partnership brings together two Minnesotan staples, celebrating the spirit of our great state and the passion of our

EvoCharge Home Charging
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  New Level 2 EV charger with flexible amperage up to a maximum of 50A provides fast home charging for all consumer electric vehicles. EvoCharge is at the forefront of EV charging innovation, and our new Home 50 charging station demonstrates our dedication to providing top-quality, user-friendly solutions,” — Tom Moser, President (Eden Prairie, MN) —  May 28, 2024 — EvoCharge® Launches New Home 50 Electric Vehicle Charging Station —

New mobile app is here for Sun Country Airlines’ customers
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(MInneapolis, MN) —  May 22, 2024 — Sun Country Airlines  today launched a new mobile app to enhance the travel experience for Sun Country customers. Travelers can now book travel, check-in for flights, use their mobile boarding pass, and manage their trips within the app. The app is now available in the Apple store and Google Play store. “The new mobile app is part of a multi-year investment in enhancing

northern-grown soybeans
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(Mankato, MN) —  May 15, 2024  — A recent survey conducted by Northern Soy Marketing (NSM) during its “Understanding U.S. Soy Quality Seminars” in Vietnam and Indonesia reveals that traders and nutritionists agree on key factors that determine the quality of soybeans. The survey results emphasize the importance of northern-grown soybeans and their nutritional value. The survey results indicate that while crude protein levels remain an important factor, survey respondents

Professional Women's Hockey League Announces Bauer As The First Official Jersey Partner Of The PWHL
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Partnership builds on Bauer’s commitment to ‘Everything for the Girls’ (New York and Toronta)  — May 9, 2024  — The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) announced an expanded partnership with Bauer Hockey that will see the iconic hockey equipment and apparel brand become the first Official Jersey Partner of the PWHL, beginning with the 2024-25 season. The new agreement builds on Bauer’s ‘Everything for the Girls’ campaign and commitment as an

Responders Zone 1 Strategic Merger
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(Brainerd, MN) – May 1, 2024 – Formerly known as Crow Wing County First Responders Zone 2, Lakes Area Rescue has undergone significant transformation since its rebranding in 2022 following its expansion into East Gull Lake, while maintaining its service across the First Assessment District in Crow Wing County. Today, Lakes Area Rescue is excited to announce a strategic merger with Crow Wing County First Responders Zone 1 to further

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

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

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

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

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

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