See the lighthouse beacon lit for the first time in 2022; free admission (Two Harbors, MN) — May 5th, 2022 — Split Rock Lighthouse North Shore Community Night will happen on May 26th, 2022. Enjoy an evening of food, fun and music for the entire family, plus a chance to see the lighthouse beacon lit for the first time in 2022. Grab a picture with a lighthouse keeper, explore
The iconic mall will host events to inspire 30,000 lifesavers during 30th birthday celebration (Bloomington, MN) — May 9, 2022 — Be The Match® and Mall of America are pleased to announce a new year-long campaign to inspire 30,000 lifesavers to take action in support of patients in need of a blood stem cell transplant. The campaign marks a year-long celebration of the mall’s 30th birthday, with a focus on giving patients
(Minneapolis, MN) — May 7th, 2022 — Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Commissioner Sarah Strommen joined other moms and kids for a shoreline and pier fishing gathering at Lake Nokomis in Minneapolis the morning of Saturday, May 7. It was an opportunity to highlight the easy ways to try this pastime and to introduce more people to fishing and spend time together outdoors. “Fishing is
Thousands of athletes, families and fans will attend the games in June 2026 (Minneapolis, MN) — May 6th, 2022 — The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games will take place in Minnesota, bringing together athletes, coaches and fans who will showcase inclusion, competition and how to unify the world through sport. In June 2026, the Twin Cities will host as many as 4,000 athletes, 10,000 volunteers, 1,500 coaches and 75,000 fans
(Duluth, MN) — May 6th, 2022 — Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officer Kipp Duncan has been named the 2021 DNR Conservation Officer of the Year, which is an annual award presented to an officer for outstanding overall career performance. Duncan works the Duluth East station, where he’s been since 2007. He was stationed in Two Harbors from the beginning of his DNR career in 2001 until transferring to
After Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022, neighboring countries experienced an influx of refugees. Petry Groza S’12 and William Shaw ’04, S’08 are two Bethel alumni who’ve been able to offer direct support to Ukrainians who’ve fled, providing food, shelter, resources, and hope for new beginnings. By Cherie Suonvieri Led by Bethel alumnus, Petry Groza, the Regen Foundation has been providing direct support to Ukrainian refugees
Expansion Allows for Increased Production Capacity (Red Lake Falls, MN) — May 5, 2022 — Altoz, Inc. broke ground recently on its new 75,000 square foot facility which is expected to be completed by the end of 2022. This is the first phase of a multi-phase expansion project in Red Lake Falls, MN that brings the combined building space to over 412,500 square feet between the Red Lake Falls and Greenbush, MN locations. Owners Dennis and
HIT’s Midwest@Work Initiative closes in on goal of $2 billion investment well ahead of schedule (Washington, DC – Duluth, MN) May 4, 2022 — The AFL-CIO Housing Investment Trust announced three construction projects it committed to finance in Q1 2022 will bring it significantly closer to its $2 billion multiyear investment goal to spur economic development and create well-paying union jobs in the Midwest. The three projects—the adaptive reuse of a historic Toledo, Ohio, civic structure into an
(Thief River Falls, MN) — May 4, 2022 — Digi-Key Electronics, which offers the world’s largest selection of electronic components in stock for immediate shipment, has earned Memory Protection Devices’ (MPD) Worldwide Distributor of the Year Award for 2021. MPD is a leading global designer and supplier of electronic components of power connection technology such as battery holders and contacts, 12-volt auto assemblies and connectors. MPD is committed to excellence, which is
(St Cloud, Mn) — May 3, 2022 — Trailer Bridge, Inc. and ATS International today announced their Rally por Puerto Rico Charity Golf Tournament raised $100,000 for Habitat for Humanity of Puerto Rico supporting the organization’s efforts to create and preserve home ownership opportunities for low-income individuals and families on the island. The gift is a critical investment in the people of Puerto Rico where both companies have transportation and logistics operations. Habitat for
(Alexandria, MN) — April 26, 2022– Eleven students from the Accounting, Business Management and Marketing programs at Alexandria Technical and Community College competed at the DECA International Career Development Conference April 9-12 in Baltimore, Maryland. Three Alexandria College students received National DECA awards: Sebastian Ahumada of Alexandria (Accounting/Business Management) – Second Place in Entrepreneurship Operations Olivia Maday of Alexandria (Fashion/Business Management) – Top 10 Finalist in Fashion Merchandising and Management
(Minnesota) — April 28th, 2022 — An update on the Rain Hail and Snow Network story of March 1st on Good News Minnesota. Minnesota added more rainfall monitoring volunteers during the annual March recruitment than any other state and set a new national recruiting record for the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network (CoCoRaHS). The recruiting effort led by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and the Minnesota office
Rev. Nikki Darlene Frontz United is a place where spirit is moving, and creativity is interwoven in the fabric of this community.… I look forward to cultivating the spiritual life of the community with love and creativity.” — Rev. Nikki Darlene Frontz (St Paul, MN) — May 1, 2022 — United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities (United) is pleased to welcome Rev. Nikki Darlene Frontz as the school’s new
Repurposing of the Zoo’s Monorail Track to Become World’s Longest Elevated Pedestrian Loop (Apple Valley, MN) — April 29, 2022 — The Minnesota Zoo is beginning construction of the Treetop Trail, an inspired repurposing of the Zoo’s original monorail track. The Treetop Trail will be a welcoming and accessible nature journey for people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. Upon its completion in the summer of 2023, the 1.25-mile Treetop Trail
(New Ulm, MN) — April 28, 2022 — Dayle Besemer was awarded New Ulm 2022 Tourism Person of the Year in a ceremony, Tuesday evening, at the Best Western Plus. The event also featured tourism leaders describing the upcoming season for plans and events. The New Ulm Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB), a part of the New Ulm Area Chamber of Commerce, honors an individual, couple or organization who have
(Minneapolis MN) — April 28th, 2022 — Shekinah A. Fashaw-Walters, an assistant professor at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health, is the recipient of the National Academy of Social Insurance’s 2022 John Heinz Dissertation Award. Fashaw-Walters’ dissertation, “Inequities in Home Health Access, Outcomes, and the Impact of Public Reporting,” was submitted for her doctorate in Health Services Research at Brown University. Kali Thomas, an associate professor at Brown
Shipwreck Adventures, a new permanent exhibit, offers an immersive “underwater” experience (St. Paul, MN) – April 4, 2022 – Scuba diving at Minnesota Children’s Museum? Absolutely! Minnesota Children’s Museum is excited to announce the opening of its new permanent exhibit, Shipwreck Adventures. The exhibit, which takes up a large portion of the museum’s first floor, is the first new permanent gallery to open since the museum completed a major renovation
Photos from the Sahan Journal, Pangea World Theater, Native American Community Development Institute, and Cultural Wellness Center. The Minneapolis Foundation today announced $4,207,570 in grants to 86 local organizations that are advancing racial and economic justice in the Twin Cities. (Minneapolis, MN) — April 27, 2022 — Racial and Economic Justice grants support organizations and projects that: Advance structural and systems change through policy advocacy, organizing, and movement building.
“There is a passion among my fellow volunteers that is very inspirational, and I strive to put that forth in everything I do.” – Lindsay Young (Rochester, MN) — April 27, 2022 — The Ronald McDonald House of Rochester, Minnesota, Inc is in its 3rd year of its Distinguished Volunteer Award, an award to honor a volunteer who exemplifies the core values of the House, and who stands out for
The steady increase in the popularity of shooting sports has created capacity issues at some shooting ranges in Minnesota. In an attempt to address this, the Minnesota Legislature has funded a grants program to provide people with more and better places to safely shoot. For the current round of funding under this program, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is offering $125,00 in grants. The application period is open-ended and
85 Year-Old Brand Still “Sizzling” with Record Sales, Festival and Museum (Austin, Mn) — April 26, 2022 — The SPAM® brand is one of the world’s most beloved brands, with loyal fans in every corner of the globe serving up the versatile protein-packed delicacy as a delicious SPAM®burger, on top of fried rice, in a taco and every tasty way in between. With seven consecutive years of record sales under its belt,
Zillow and Rover name top 20 fastest-growing dog-friendly cities in America More than 60% of dog parents credit their dog’s happiness and well-being with inspiring them to move The fastest-growing dog-friendly city in the country is Antioch, Tennessee, near Nashville. Nearly three-quarters of U.S. dog owners report they would consider moving to a home that better suits their dog’s needs. Just over half of dog owners find it challenging to find a
Legacy Amendment Supports $355,452 in Small Grants to History Organizations Throughout Minnesota (Minnesota) — April, 2022 — The Minnesota Historical Society is pleased to announce the newest recipients of 42 Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Small Grants ($10,000 and less), totaling $355,452 in 23 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
U.S. Postal Service pays tribute to Native American modernist George Morrison (Grand Portage, Mn) — April 22, 2022 — The U.S. Postal Service celebrates the life and work of George Morrison, one of the nation’s greatest modernist artists. Morrison is best known for his abstract landscapes and monumental wood collages that draw on his childhood memories and reflect a deep and abiding connection with the natural world. “A founding figure of Native
Author of the best-selling book “The 5 Second Rule” (Moorhead, Mn) –April 22, 2022 – The Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber announces national speaker Mel Robbins will keynote the annual Women Connect Celebration event on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Sanford Health Athletic Complex. Mel Robbins is the host of the new daytime syndicated talk show, The Mel Robbins Show. She has spent the
(Bemidji, MN) — April 12, 2022 — Lakeland PBS was recently honored with two first-place Eric Sevareid Awards from the Midwest Broadcast Journalists Association. Both stories aired on the station’s “Lakeland News” newscasts. A story by Chaz Mootz titled “Northwest Angle Ice Road” earned first-place honors in the General Reporting category. The story chronicled a 30-mile ice road running from Warroad to the Northwest Angle. It was the only way
(New Brighton, MN) — April 21st, 2022 — Starting the week of April 18, New Brighton will be hosting a small herd of goats at Creekview Park. The City of New Brighton was awarded a $5,000 grant through the Minnesota Department of Agriculture to help remove invasive Buckthorn from approximately ten acres of Creekview Park. In order to accomplish this goal, the City will be using animals to tackle the
More than 250 entries submitted from students across the state (Minnesota) — April 21, 2022 — Mohamed Mustafa, a senior at Moorhead High School, and Princess Hart, an eighth grader at Buffalo Community Middle School, are this year’s Escape the Vape video contest winners for their videos Don’t Let Vaping Take that Away from You and Vaping Is Stressing You Out!, respectively. Each student will receive a $500 cash prize. Their schools
(Grand Rapids, MN) — April 20, 2022 — This Earth Day, the National Forest Foundation (NFF) will enter the final fundraising year of the 50 Million For Our Forests campaign. Since its launch in 2018, the campaign has planted over 22 million trees on more than 77,000 acres of public National Forest land. Fundraising for the campaign will end in 2023, but we will have two additional years to plant all 50 million
Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Righting a Wrong: Japanese Americans and World War II Opens April 23 at the Minnesota History Center Exhibit opening events include Taiko drumming, traditional Japanese dancing, origami and a documentary film screening. (St Paul, MN) — The Minnesota Historical Society is pleased to announce the opening of the Smithsonian traveling exhibition Righting a Wrong: Japanese Americans and World War II on April 23 at the Minnesota History
(Minneapolis, MN) — April 19th, 2022 — Anyone with a 2022 Minnesota fishing or hunting license can receive a free camouflage and blaze orange Minnesota Twins logo cap thanks to a special ticket offer. That’s right — the Minnesota DNR Days are back at Twins games this season, through a partnership between the Twins and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The Minnesota DNR Days partnership includes six games this
Winning Ticket purchased at Holiday Station stores in Ramsey (Roseville, MN) –April 13, 2022 — Minnesota is home to its first Mega Millions jackpot winner thanks to one lucky ticket purchased for the April 12 drawing that matched all five winning numbers plus the Mega Ball to win the $110 million jackpot, with an $66.9 million cash option. Jackpot amounts are approximate. The final jackpot amount was higher than
The Dragon and Our Stories (Minneapolis, MN) — April 18th, 2022 — Throughout both Nordic and Chinese history, the dragon looms large, and the American Swedish Institute is hosting an exhibition that explores the similarities between Nordic and Chinese culture and tradition through an art form that traces its roots back more than 1500 years.Danish papercut artist Karin Bit Vejle (Bit), and Chinese artist and Professor Xiaoguang Qiao (Professor Qiao),
Free Hotline Connects Minnesota’s Deaf Community with Agents Who Are Fluent in American Sign Language for COVID-19 Information Such As Face Mask Requirements and Vaccine Locations (Minneapolis, MN) — April 12, 2022 — Communication Service for the Deaf (CSD) has launched an American Sign Language-based COVID-19 information hotline in the State of Minnesota. This free service gives the 20% of Minnesotans who are Deaf or hard of hearing access to the latest coronavirus health
Fans have stuffed Wild forward’s Venmo account with donations to help pay fine from incident Tuesday in St. Paul by Dan Myers @mnwildscribe / Wild.com (St Paul, MN/Dallas, TX) — April 14th, 2022 — Talk about making the best of a bad situation. When Wild forward Ryan Hartman came to the defense of teammate Kirill Kaprizov Tuesday night in St. Paul, a scuffle ensued between he and Oilers forward Evander Kane. The two were separated
(Minnesota) — April 14th, 2022 — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ award-winning I Can! program resumes this summer with outdoor skill-building sessions held in more than 25 Minnesota state parks. Programs start Saturday, June 11, and continue through late August. Registration begins Thursday, April 14. Program offerings include: I Can Camp! I Can Paddle! I Can Mountain Bike! I Can Fish! I Can Camp! These one- or two-night
(Northhampton, Mass) — April 15, 2022 — Winning Writers is pleased to announce the results from its nineteenth annual Tom Howard/Margaret Reid Poetry Contest. 4,593 entries were received from around the world. The Tom Howard/Margaret Reid Poetry Contest is sponsored by Winning Writers and co-sponsored by Duotrope. Learn more at winningwriters.com/tompoetry Qin Qin of Minneapolis, Minnesota won the Tom Howard Prize of $3,000 for a poem in any style or genre, for “Bastards’ Tongue”. Edythe Rodriguez of Upper Darby,
St Peter Area Food Shelf Exceeds Goal to help fight food insecurity. (St Peter, MN) — April 14th, 2022 — People don’t give to needy organizations, they give to effective organizations. With this in mind, the St Pete Area Food Shelf must be doing an outstanding job. During their Minnesota FoodShare March Campaign Food Drive, a group of 29 local businesses and organizations had a goal to collect 11,000
(Burnsville, Mn) — April 13, 2022 — The OLLIF procedure is a true minimally invasive lumbar fusion technique that employs an incision of 15mm, produces up to 90% less blood loss than a traditional fusion, and requires no muscle detachment to access the disc space. Many patients are ambulatory within hours after surgery and are often discharged the same day. No deep infections have occurred during the first 1,500 procedures. By tremendously
(Minnesota) — April 7th, 2022 — The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) recently awarded funding to schools across Minnesota for two new grants to increase the amount of healthy local foods in school meals through its Farm to School programs. Forty-six school districts across Minnesota received a total of $741,619 for purchasing Minnesota-grown and -raised foods to be used in school meal programs. This grant funding will leverage an additional $624,619
Fast Growing eBike Brand Expands Portfolio with Most Powerful and Affordable eBike in its Class (Phoenix, Az) — April 12, 2022 — Levi Conlow and Robby Deziel designed their very first eBike in 2018, and haven’t looked back since. They grew up together in suburban Minnesota and their complementary perspectives led to a strong and dynamic friendship. Levi always had a knack for seeing “big picture” themes in his everyday life, and went on to
(Minneapolis, MN) — April 11, 2022 — Hiero “Yerro” Veiga has been selected as the official artist to paint the mural honoring Prince that will be on display in Downtown Minneapolis. The new 100-foot mural will call the city’s Ramp A home and overlook the core of the entertainment scene that was once Prince’s playground. (Ramp A is located on the SW corner of 1st Avenue and 8th Street). Hiero
(Minnesota) — April 7th, 2022 — More than 15,000 volunteers helped the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources do everything from monitoring rainfall levels to clearing trails, according to the new 2021 annual DNR volunteer report. “Our volunteers give back to their communities and the state in so many ways,” Commissioner Sarah Strommen said. “I can’t overstate how grateful we are for their continued service.” Although many volunteer activities paused or
HipStar® will be successful because it solves basic problems that millions of travelers, hikers, and adventure seekers face” — Igor Koshutin, CEO and Founder (Minneapolis, Mn) — April 8, 2022 — HipStar is developing a new travel cart designed to handle challenging terrain and reduce carrying weight by over 90% while hiking and traveling. This new cart, called HipStar®, was designed to overcome the weaknesses of traditional
Hastings now a 3-time recipient of the Penrose Award Minnesota State University, Mankato Department of Intercollegiate Athletics News Release (Mankato, Mn) -April 6th, 2022- For leading Minnesota State University into the 2022 Frozen Four, Mike Hastings has once again been chosen as the recipient of the Spencer Penrose Award as Division I Men’s Ice Hockey CCM/AHCA Coach of the Year by his peers. The honor is the third for Hastings,
(Minnesota) — March 30th,2022– The newly announced 2022 James Beard Award semifinalists(opens in new window) include several prestigious Minnesota chefs and restaurants shaking up the national conversation. These recognitions, considered among the highest culinary honors, spotlight a thriving dining scene in Minnesota full of diverse influences and some of the most innovative approaches in the industry. The semifinalists Best New Restaurants Owamni – Minneapolis and Union Hmong Kitchen – Minneapolis Best Midwest Chefs Jorge Guzmán/Petite León
(Minnesota) — April 4th, 2022 — For the 11th year in a row, Minnesota’s moose population remains relatively stable. The 2022 population survey estimates the moose population at 4,700, statistically unchanged from the last survey, which was conducted in 2020. Although there is no statistically significant change in the estimated population relative to 2020, this year’s estimated number of moose is the highest since 2011, when the population was midway
ASQ Program Surveys Travelers Globally to Recognize Best Airport Experiences (Twin Cities, MN) — Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) has once again earned top honors in the Airports Council International (ACI) Airport Service Quality (ASQ) program, which surveys customers at airports around the world. ACI named MSP the Best Airport in North America in the 25-40 million passenger category for 2021, an honor shared with Salt Lake City International Airport. MSP
The art of ideation and color come together with newly released Post-it Note collections in partnership with Pantone Color Institute (St. Paul, MN) — April 5, 2022 — For over 40 years, Post-it® Brand, the creator of the original Post-it Note, has served as a canvas to help bring ideas to life. This year, the classic Post-it Notes you know and love are getting a colorful refresh thanks to a
(Rochester, MN) — March 30, 2022–The Rochester International Airport (RST) has named Laura Archbold as the airport’s new marketing and communications manager and Benjamin Watkins, as parking manager. Archbold brings more than two decades of experience in public relations and marketing communications working with public, private, non-profit and communities of faith. Her experience spans television news, PR agency, non-profit and corporate communication environments. In her new role, Archbold will be
