Business

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

Steven Gerald Warkel 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,

Vasque Boots Log Outside

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 Cheese Stick 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 Mobile 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

(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 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 New Medical Adhesive

(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 Network Milestone

  (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

  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 Destinations

  (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

Pro Pickleball Tournaments Nationwide

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

(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

Eric Ingvaldson

  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,

Hometown Heroes Badge of Service

(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

3M Shrank 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

Compass Child Care

  (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

(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 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

Greater MSP

  (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

  (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

Dr Pamela Bush Predictive Oncology

  (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

PTI FreezArmor

  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

(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 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 celebrates125 Years

(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 West St Paul

  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 Mental Health Day Treatment Program

(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

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 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 Glass Mover

  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

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 Smart City

  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

  (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

WalletHub State Ranking

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 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

Solo 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 Carmen Volkart

  (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

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

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

Broadband Access 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