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The Last Rival: A Time of Our Choosing by Kyle Palmer Launches Soon

  (Minneapolis, MN) —  November 29, 2024 — We are thrilled to announce the upcoming release of The Last Rival: A Time of Our Choosing, the latest novel by acclaimed author Kyle Palmer. Set to launch on December 10th 2024, this compelling story offers readers a deep dive into post-World War II tensions, following Lewis Weinman, Jim Bolden, and a group of individuals facing the complexities of an uncertain geopolitical

Tough Ship Sails Through Time

Parker Grones and Karl Mattson of Tough Ship in studio during the recording of “Here Come The ’80s” Tough Ship Fuses Past and Present in ‘Dummy Up,’ a High-Energy Anthem That Echoes the Sounds of Classic Rock and Today It’s a song about frustration and wanting someone to seize the moment, but musically, it’s a reflection of the sound and energy we grew up loving—something that feels timeless and free.”—

St Croix Hospice

(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

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

DigiWish Holiday Giveaway

(Thief River Falls, MN) — Nov. 27, 2024 — DigiKey, a leading global commerce distributor offering the largest selection of technical components and automation products in stock for immediate shipment, is excited to launch its 16th annual DigiWish Giveaway on Dec. 1, 2024. DigiKey is kicking off the holiday season early by selecting 24 lucky winners as part of the company’s continued mission to help engineers, designers and makers accelerate

Midnight Oil and Imagine Graphic Design USA Awards

(Minneapolis, MN) —  Nov. 25, 2024  — Midnight Oil and Imagine are thrilled to announce their recent accolades at the Clio Entertainment Awards and the 61st Annual Graphic Design USA (GDUSA) Awards. Midnight Oil Takes Home Three Clio Entertainment Awards Out of thousands of global entries, Midnight Oil, an Imagine Group company, is celebrating a major win at this year’s Clio Entertainment Awards, winning three awards for outstanding Out-of-Home (OOH)

The GOD'S CHILD Project

A Doctor Giving Medical Care GLOBAL ORGANIZATION SEEKING PARTICIPANTS TO HELP THEM MAKE A DIFFERENCE, SHARE JOY AND BUILD HOPE FOR UNDER-SERVED PEOPLE IN GUATEMALA   The mom just hugged me so tightly for so long and I could feel her joy.” — former volunteer K. Herrick (Minneapolis, MN) — November 20, 2024  — The GOD’S CHILD Project, a global organization dedicated to breaking the chains of poverty and providing

Minnesota Turkeys Pardoned

NTF Celebrates 77-year Tradition of National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation (Washington DC) — Nov. 25, 2024  — National Turkey Federation (NTF) Chairman John Zimmerman presented the National Thanksgiving Turkeys named Peach and Blossom to President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. today during the National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation at the White House. Peach and Blossom received a formal pardon from the holiday table and will now reside at Farmamerica, Minnesota’s Center for Agricultural Interpretation, in Waseca, Minnesota. This year’s

Electric Shared Mobility Hub

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  

Mankato Area Foundation Grants

(Mankato, MN) — November 21st, 2024 — The Mankato Area Foundation (MAF) has awarded two grants totaling $300,000 to help address regional food insecurity. The grants are: $200,000 to ECHO Food Shelf for their building expansion, allowing them to increase space for frozen and refrigerated food, to accept more donations, and feed more families across the region. $100,000 to Region Nine Development Commission to coordinate and implement a regional effort

Tide Cleaners Five New Locations

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

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’

Eagle Cam Update

Original camera will also remain on   (Minnesota) — November 22nd, 2024 — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources EagleCam, with viewers in all 50 states and more than 150 countries, will feature a new location and pair of bald eagles when it goes live Thursday. The original EagleCam will also remain on during the coming season. The new camera will focus on the nesting behavior of a breeding pair

Kiss the Ground Direct-to-Farmer Grants

(Los Angeles, CA) — Nov. 21, 2024  — In an era where most people have never met a farmer or know where their food comes from, Kiss the Ground, a pioneering nonprofit championing regeneration and soil health, is taking bold steps to connect consumers with the heroes who grow their food regeneratively. Today, the organization announces $500,000 in direct-to-farmer grants alongside a new set of farmer offerings. This initiative, the

Give to the Max Day Minnesota

(Minnesota) — November 21st, 2024 — Give to the Max started in 2009 as a one-time campaign to mark the launch of GiveMN.org, Minnesota’s digital home for generosity. The results of that day—$14 million raised in just 24 hours—blew everyone’s expectations out of the water, and a new Minnesota tradition was born. In fact, Give to the Max was one of the nation’s first online giving days and now serves

Alex Wiesner Cottage Grove

(Minnesota) — November 13, 2024 — Imagine you have important news to share with your mom. You give her a call, but you can’t get through.  With each attempt, your frustration grows as the call drops before it can even connect. Now imagine a life depends on you reaching her. In an emergency, seconds count. That’s why our Emergency Communication Networks (ECN) division is dedicated to keeping first responders in contact with

Winter anglers Mille Lacs Lake

(Red Lake, MN) — Due to excellent results in the fall netting assessment of walleye on Upper Red Lake, the winter season walleye limit on Upper Red will continue to be a four fish possession limit, with only one walleye longer than 17 inches allowed. “Our fall assessment placed us in a surplus condition, which allows us to set a more liberal target harvest,” said Brad Parsons, Minnesota Department of

Free Entrance to Minnesota State Parks and Recreation Areas on Friday, Nov. 29

  Minnesotans encouraged to explore outdoors with friends and family over the holiday weekend   (Minnesota) — November 18th, 2024 — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is waiving entrance fees to all 73 state parks and recreation areas the day after Thanksgiving, Friday, Nov. 29. This “Free Park Day” is one of four days each year when the DNR waives the requirement for a vehicle permit for state parks

Top 10 States to Start a Business

New report finds startup success highest in Colorado, Utah, and Michigan, with strong economies and business-friendly conditions (Hauppauge, NY) —  Nov. 15, 2024  — Location, location, location. It’s not just true of real estate. If you’re interested in starting a business, you might maximize your chances of success if you decide to launch in Colorado. In its inaugural “Best States to Start a Business” report, National Business Capital crowned Colorado the top state for startups, followed by Utah and Michigan. These

High-Performance Low-Carbon Concrete

Carbon Upcycling, Minnesota DOT and National Road Research Alliance Joint Study Shows High-Performance Low-Carbon Concrete is Stronger than Existing Roadways Carbon Upcycling’s concrete mix demonstrated a 28% increase in strength at 28 days, while reducing cementitious content by 12.3%, setting a new standard for low-carbon sustainable infrastructure   (Calgary, AB) — Nov. 12, 2024  – Carbon Upcycling Technologies, Inc. (Carbon Upcycling), a leader in decarbonization and carbon capture & utilization

Squishmallows Bean Bag Chairs

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

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

Forgotten Star Brewing Hurricane Victims

(Fridley, MN) — November 14th, 2024 — Hurricane Helene has long ended, but the needs of those impacted by the disaster are ongoing. Through the project Destination Asheville, Forgotten Star Brewing is working to fill a semi-truck located outside the brewery’s taproom with supplies for the Asheville community. The truck will depart for Highland Brewing in Asheville on Dec. 2. Destination Asheville: how beer can bring people together to help

Connexus Selected New ERA Program

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

Legacy Amendment Small Grants

ST. PAUL, Minn. (November 12, 2024) – The Minnesota Historical Society (MNHS) is pleased to announce the newest recipients of 30 Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Small Grants ($10,000 and less), totaling $253,605 in 15 counties. Small grants are awarded quarterly to help nonprofits, educational organizations, government units, and federally recognized tribes to preserve and share Minnesota history. This cycle of awards was approved by the MNHS Executive Council on September 19, 2024.

What Minnesota Deer Hunters Can Expect This Season

(Minnesota) — October 14, 2024 — More than 400,000 deer hunters are preparing for the firearms deer season that opens Saturday, Nov. 9. The season offers opportunities to spend time outdoors with friends and family, find adventure and put venison in the freezer. Deer hunting is the primary tool used to manage deer populations, and hunters help keep deer numbers in line with population goals across the state. Managing deer

The Warner Archive Collection John Ford's "The Searchers"

The Searchers 4k with O-card sleave packaging Newly Remastered and Restored from the Original VistaVision Negative. Available December 17th from the Warner Archive Collection. (Minneapolis, MN) —  November 7, 2024  — Perhaps the greatest collaboration between the legendary director John Ford and his famed leading man John Wayne, the 1956 Warner Bros. classic The Searchers will be arriving on 4K UHD Blu-ray disc, meticulously restored and newly remastered from its

Envoy Medical Implantable Cochlear Systems

(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

  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

Alexandria Technical College Cybersecurity Students

(Alexandria, MN) — November 4th, 2024 — Cybersecurity students from Alexandria Technical and Community College competed in the Great Lakes Regional Qualifier for the 2-Year College Cyber Defense Competition (2CDC), held at Century College in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, on October 26, 2024.   Alexandria College brought two teams to compete in the event. One team was composed of first-year students and the other of second-year students. The teams demonstrated

Bell Receives 2024 Jefferson Award for Public Service

(Minnesota/N.D.) — Nov 6th, 2024 — Bell Bank has been named the 2024 recipient of the Jefferson Award for Outstanding Public Service by a Corporation. For 50 years, the Jefferson Awards have been one of the country’s most prestigious honors recognizing individual and corporate philanthropy and service. Past companies honored with the Jefferson Award, recognizing “philanthropic and service commitment across their organization and the community,” include Prudential, Pfizer, GE, Target, Mastercard, Patagonia

Midwest Autism & Therapy Centers

(St Paul, MN) —  Nov. 4, 2024   — Midwest Autism & Therapy Centers recently welcomed a delegation of Minnesota state legislators to their Edina and Woodbury facilities. Senator Dr. Alice Mann, Senator Nicole Mitchell and House Representative Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger joined Clinical Director Melanie Bren, M.Ed., BCBA for a series of discussions aimed at raising awareness for the needs of families and clinicians supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Promoting Understanding and Support for Autism Therapy Services During their visits,

New Ulm Named One of America’s Most “Charming European” Towns by USA Today

Photo credit: Adam Towles, Foresee Studios   (New Ulm, MN) — Nov 1st, 2024 — The New Ulm Chamber of Commerce has announced that New Ulm has been highlighted by USA Today as one of the top ten U.S. towns that bring the charm and feel of Europe right to your backyard! The article celebrates American destinations that reflect European culture, heritage, and architecture – and New Ulm stands out as

3M America’s Top Young Scientist

(St Paul, MN) — October 18th, 2024 — 3M and Discovery Education named Sirish Subash, a 9th grader at Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology in Snellville, Georgia, the winner of the 2024 3M Young Scientist Challenge, the nation’s premier middle school science competition. Sirish set himself apart with an AI-based handheld pesticide detector. As the grand prize winner, he received a $25,000 cash prize and the prestigious title of “America’s

Minnesota Ranks Among Top States for Job Hunting

(Minnesota) — Nov 1st, 2024 — Job hunting is hard work from searching for employment openings and updating résumés to contacting references and preparing for interviews. Not knowing where to look can make finding a job even more difficult, so narrowing your search area is crucial. Since that part requires research, WalletHub did the homework to help you focus on the most important task: finding your dream position in a

Split Rock Light House

(Two Harbors, MN) —  (October 28, 2024) – On November 10, Split Rock Lighthouse will hold its annual memorial for the 29 lives lost during the SS Edmund Fitzgerald’s sinking in 1975. For those who cannot attend the ceremony in person, an online livestream will bring the event to the public throughout Minnesota and beyond. The event will be streamed on Split Rock Lighthouse’s Facebook Page, and the Minnesota Historical Society’s YouTube channel.

Native American History Month MIA

(Minneapolis, MN) — Nov 1st, 2024 — In celebration of Native American History Month, the Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) presents a suite of exhibitions, displays, and programming that honors Native American culture and artistry. With ongoing and upcoming exhibits featuring influential Native artists, Mia emphasizes its commitment to recognizing Indigenous perspectives through inclusive and community-centered curation. “At the Minneapolis Institute of Art, we are honored to celebrate Native American History

pet life radio

  Tune in to the Whisker Report Each Week for PR Tips and Tricks on Pet Life Radio We want to help the people who are making life a better place for animals. That’s the mission of our agency and this is part of who we are” — Mary Tan (Buffalo, MN) — October 31, 2024  — Whisker Media, a pet public relations agency based in Minnesota, is thrilled to

Daniel Sullivan & Chad Tameling

MEA presents Philip Rohl of St. Croix Gas with a Meritorious Service Award for assisting a person suffering from heat stroke. MEA award recipients embody positive values and qualities that make valuable contributions to society”— John Gann (Bloomington, MN) —  October 30, 2024  — MEA Energy Association (MEA) is honored to present Philip Rohl, journeyman gas technician, with a Meritorious Service Award for going above and beyond in assisting a

Vireo Growth Inc Convertible Debt

(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

(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

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation

(Eagan, MN) —  Oct. 24, 2024  — The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation has awarded $4.08M in grants to 18 nonprofit organizations in Minnesota, as part of its focus on increasing healthcare coverage across Minnesota, supporting community solutions to accessing equitable care, and increasing awareness about communities most impacted by a lack of healthcare access. Nine grants were awarded through the Foundation’s recent Access to Equitable Healthcare

Arvig Network Milestone

(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

TopLine Credit Union Foundation Awards $36,500 in Scholarships

(Maple Grove, MN) — Oct. 24, 2024  — In its tenth year, TopLine Credit Union Foundation has awarded a total of $36,500 in scholarship money to 35 TopLine members who are continuing their education, and $1,500 in scholarship funds to support post-secondary educational needs and goals of students in Nigeria through partnership with African Education and Health Initiative (AFEDHI), a local non-profit organization with a vision to assist African students

JENNIE-O® Brand 1-800-TURKEYS

  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

2024 Top Lawyers List

  (Minnesota) —  October 16, 2024  — Nicolet Law Accident & Injury Attorneys is happy to announce that multiple attorneys of its Minnesota practice have been named 2024 Top Lawyers in Minnesota by Minnesota Monthly. Among the 45 lawyers selected in the “Personal Injury” category, seven spots were awarded to Nicolet Law attorneys. Those attorneys include: • Russell Nicolet, Founder & President• Drew Epperly, Partner• John Spiten, Partner• Lindsay Lien,

Documentary on Prince Rogers Nelson

  Many of Prince’s childhood friends are still keeping his music alive!! (Minneapolis, MN) —  October 17, 2024   — Director Marc Cayce and Music Supervisor Mrs. DeMonica Flye are boldly putting the finishing touches on a groundbreaking documentary that pays fierce homage to the legendary musician Prince Rogers Nelson and the pulsating Minneapolis music scene that fueled his meteoric rise. In a time when music documentaries dominate the cultural

Life Time 2025 race lineup

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

(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

Mavericks Name Press Box and Radio Booth

(Mankato, MN) — October 11th, 2024 – Minnesota State University announced today that the press box area at Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center will be named after former Maverick Senior Deputy Director of Communications Paul Allan. The radio booth in the press will be named in honor of the longtime play-by-play voice of Maverick hockey and football Mike Sullivan. Allan came to Minnesota State in 1985 as the Sports