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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation
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(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
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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

TopLine Credit Union Foundation Awards $36,500 in Scholarships
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(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
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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

2024 Top Lawyers List
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  (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
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  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
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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

Mavericks Name Press Box and Radio Booth
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(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

Jackson & Perkins Roses
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Celebrating Exceptional Performance in the World of Garden Roses   Winning the AGRS award is a testament to our ongoing commitment to quality and innovation in rose cultivation.” — Kelly Funk   (Edina, MN) —  October 8, 2024   — Jackson & Perkins, a leader in rose cultivation, is pleased to announce that two of its Floribunda roses, Like No Other™ and Soaring to Glory™, have been named winners in the 2025 American

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

Topline Financial Credit Union Recognized for Prestigious Marketing Efforts
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(Maple Grove, MN) —  Oct. 08, 2024  —  TopLine Financial Credit Union, a Twin Cities-based member-owned financial services cooperative, was honored with three marketing awards from the Marketing Association of Credit Unions. The Marketing Association of Credit Unions (MAC) Awards honored TopLine in three categories: Community Engagement, Financial Education and Brand/Rebrand Evolution. In the Community Engagement category, TopLine won bronze for their Winter Spirit Week Penny Wars competition. The goal

Snapshots of Everyday Life
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(St Paul, MN) — September 27, 2024 – Thousands of photographs that capture a view of community life in Minnesota will be available to the public, following the acquisition by the Minnesota Historical Society (MNHS). The archive of photographs and related material are by artist, writer, educator, and photographer Wing Young Huie.  The first year’s material, 1,000 images and supporting material, is available in the searchable Collections Online database and the Gale

Prevention of Wolf Attacks
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(St Paul, MN) — Oct 2nd 2024 — New money is available to Minnesota livestock producers to help prevent wolf attacks. A total of $45,000 will be awarded by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) through the Wolf-Livestock Conflict Prevention Grants. Applications are due January 3, 2025. The grants provide reimbursement for costs of approved practices to prevent wolf-livestock conflicts. Only costs incurred after entering into a grant agreement with

Sheltie Shenanigans
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(Minneapolis, MN) 10/7/2024 — The Sheltie Shenanigans party at Beard’s Plaisance in Minneapolis saw over 30 attendees and their Shetland Sheepdogs gather under clear skies on Sunday. The event, which celebrated the beloved breed, featured participants from Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. The gathering was not only a social success but also a charitable one, raising $507 for the Minnesota Sheltie Rescue, a non-profit organization, that has assisted

Buckingham Creek Stream Restoration
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DNR and partners restore imperiled trout stream through Enger Park Golf Course in Duluth (Duluth, MN) — October 8th, 2024 — Native brook trout will soon benefit from improved habitat as the Buckingham Creek stream restoration project nears completion. Buckingham Creek has the coldest water of Duluth’s 16 trout streams and runs through the city of Duluth’s Enger Park Golf Course. When the city needed to make some improvements to

Alexandria Technical & Community College Ranks #1 in Minnesota
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Alexandria Technical & Community College has once again been recognized as an educational leader, achieving top state and national rankings from several reputable sources.   (Alexandria MN) — October 10th, 2024 — In 2024, Niche.com has ranked Alexandria College as the #1 Best Community College in Minnesota for 2025. Learn.org named the institution as the #1 community college in the United States, and WalletHub ranked it as the #2 community

Heat & Glo Trending Today
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Heat & Glo, the pioneering leader in fireplace innovation, will be featured on the award-winning television show Trending Today, airing on A&E. We want to break down the barriers that prevent homeowners from adding fireplaces to their homes.” — Stephan (Lakeville, MN) —  September 20, 2024  — Heat & Glo, the pioneering leader in fireplace innovation, was featured on the award-winning television show Trending Today, airing on A&E September 21st

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

Stokes NBA’s First Black Superstar
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(Minneapolis, MN) — Sept. 24, 2024   — There’s nothing but net in Stokes: The Brief Career of the NBA’s First Black Superstar, a new picture book biography from Millbrook Press™, an imprint of Lerner Publishing Group™. Written by Ty Chapman and John Coy and illustrated by Lonnie Ollivierre, Stokes tells the story of the NBA’s first Black superstar, Maurice Stokes, who broke the mold for NBA players in the 1950s.

Cory Kent Lakes Jam 2025
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Cory Kent is playing Saturday night at Lakes Jam 2025 (Brainerd, MN) —  September 27, 2024   — Rising star Cory Kent will be performing on the Busch Light Main Stage at 8 p.m. on Friday, June 27th, 2025. Cory burst onto the major-label scene in 2023 with his debut album, Blacktop. His breakthrough Platinum-certified single “Wild as Her” hit #1 on the Mediabase country radio chart. It also earned

Staff Sergeant James Lueck
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Back row from left to right; SPC Perez, PFC Bunčić, SPC Guzeh, PV2 Bošnjak, SPC Hackbarth, PFC Vrbančić Middle row; 2ndLt Šimunović, SSG Lueck,  CPL Maršić, SGT Podgornik, 1LT Velasquez, MAJ Đurin Bottom row; PV2 Puljiz, SGT Xiong, PV2 Pavin, SPC Yang, SSG Parlić, SSG Baratto   (Deerwood, MN) — September 27th, 2024 — In December 2023, Staff Sergeant James Lueck of Deerwood joined a 10-day international training exercise in

First Phase of Graco Park Opens on the Northeast Minneapolis Riverfront
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(North Minneapolis, MN) — September 25th, 2024 — Graco Park is now open along the Northeast Minneapolis riverfront. The new nine-acre park is located just north of the Plymouth Avenue Bridge, between Boom Island Park and Graco Inc. headquarters. It includes Hall’s Island, which was restored in 2018, plus new trails and walkways, a river landing, public art, picnic tables, and gathering spaces surrounded by hundreds of new trees and

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

MBOLD Names Compeer Financial CEO Jase Wagner as New Coalition Chair
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(St Paul, MN) —  Sept. 17, 2024   — MBOLD, a coalition of Minnesota-based global companies and innovators dedicated to generating practical solutions to challenges facing food and agriculture, has announced that Jase Wagner, president and CEO of Compeer Financial, will serve as its new chair. Wagner succeeds Dimitrios Smyrnios, former CEO of Schwan’s Company. “Something special is happening here in Minnesota,” Wagner said. “This unique, collaborative effort is scaling

Blue Cross and Blue Shield Center to Combat Racial and Health Inequities
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(Eagan, MN) —  Sept. 23, 2024 — As an extension and evolution of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota mission to pave the way for everyone to achieve their healthiest life, the company today announced the launch of the Center for Racial and Health Equity. The Center for Racial and Heath Equity builds on Blue Cross’s longstanding commitment to health equity, with a renewed focus on systemic inequities

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

DigiKey’s Linda Johnson receives Women in Electronics Unity Award
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(Thief River Falls, MN)  — Sept. 23, 2024   — DigiKey, a leading global commerce distributor offering the largest selection of technical components and automation products in stock for immediate shipment, is proud to announce that Linda Johnson, executive vice president of operations for DigiKey, has received the WE Unity Award from industry organization Women in Electronics (WE). “It is with great honor and pleasure to recognize Linda Johnson for

Twin Valley Council Scouts Exceed Service Goals
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  (Mankato, MN) — September 20th, 2024 — The Twin Valley Council, Scouting America, which serves 15 counties in South Central Minnesota, has successfully completed its “Year of Service.” From September 1, 2023, to August 31, 2024, the Scouts committed to providing over 25,000 hours of community service. Impressively, they surpassed this goal, contributing a total of 30,534 hours. According to the Non-Profit Leadership Council, the average value of an

Institute of Art Jody Folwell
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(Minneapolis, MN) — August 28th, 2024  – The Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia), in partnership with The Fralin Museum of Art at the University of Virginia, is thrilled to welcome “O’ Powa O’ Meng: The Art and Legacy of Jody Folwell” as the museum’s latest exhibition, available for viewing from Sept. 14, 2024 – Jan. 26, 2025 in the Cargill Gallery. Jody Folwell is a contemporary potter from Kha’p’o Owingeh

Fall Color 2022
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(Minnesota) –September 6, 2024 — To celebrate Minnesota’s most colorful season, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources shares a fall color forecast, typical timing of peak colors, ways for Minnesotans to find where colors are at their peak each week, and autumn trip-planning tips. The 2024 fall colors forecast Fall colors in Minnesota typically peak in mid-to-late-September through mid-October, starting in the northwest and working toward the southeast corner of

Minnesota State Fair Wraps Up the 2024 Great Minnesota Get-Together
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(St Paul, MN)  – Sept. 3, 2024  –The 2024 Minnesota State Fair brought people together from across the state of Minnesota to celebrate. Labor Day attendance of 175,889 brought this year’s cumulative total to 1,925,904, making it the fifth best-attended fair ever. Day of the Week Aug. 22 to Sept. 2, 2024 Aug. 24 to Sept. 4, 2023 Aug. 25 to Sept. 5, 2022 Record Daily Attendance (Year) Thursday 138,875*

Minnesota retaining residents 2024
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(Minnesota) — September 4th, 2024 —  moveBuddha examined 175k searches for relocations this year to see which states are doing the best job at keeping their residents in their state this year. Inspired by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas’s findings on lifelong stickiness, this report reveals which states relocating residents are stickiest in 2024. The key seems to be affordability. The findings come from a new report we published

ShipToMilitary.com Connect Care Package Senders
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(Forest Lake, MN)  — August 28, 2024 —  ShipToMilitary.com, a resource for families and supporters of our troops created by the founders of ShipThrifty, has announced a new initiative designed to connect caring individuals with active-duty service members deployed overseas. This initiative facilitates sending care packages to troops stationed in remote and challenging locations, providing them with much-needed comfort and support. Recognizing the profound importance of morale and support for those

Minnesota’s Regular Waterfowl Season
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Minnesota DNR reminds hunters about Sunday, Sept. 1 start date for teal, goose seasons (Minnesota) — August 26th, 2024 — Minnesota waterfowl seasons are around the corner and hunters have a wide variety of opportunities to look forward to in 2024, with seasons starting Sunday, Sept. 1. “It’s critical that hunters review the regulations and hunting season dates this year to ensure they are in compliance,” said Nate Huck, Minnesota

Corn Maze 2024 Fall Festival
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Located near Lanesboro, Minnesota, Big Springs Farm chose to honor the ancestry of the region with a Norwegian theme for their 2024 Corn Maze and Fall Festival.   Everyone is welcome here. We have created a space on our farm for you and your family to spend time playing together, and we hope you will take that opportunity this fall.” — Justin Brown, co-owner of Big Springs Farm   (Lanesboro,

I Belong Here Mural
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1000+ participate in the I Belong Here Mural at the MN State Fair at the Cultural Destinations Boutique featuring cultural gifts from small businesses.   Cultural Destinations is a space to enjoy culture. Culture is Cool.” — Dr. Bruce P Corrie     (St Paul, MN) —  August 30, 2024 — Over a 1000 State Fair Visitors placed their mark of belonging on the Circle of Belonging mural at the

GRHS Katelyn Krueger Dermatology Specialist
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(Glenwood, MN) — August 29th, 2024 — Glacial Ridge Health System (GRHS) is excited to announce the addition of Katelyn Krueger, PA-C, to our team. Katelyn brings a wealth of experience and passion for patient care back to the area she considers home. Joining GRHS full-time, Katelyn now sees patients of all ages for dermatology care at Glenwood, Starbuck, and Brooten Medical Centers. Her journey into the medical field began

SBA Offers Funding Flooding
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(Atlanta, GA) — August 26th, 2024 — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) encourages small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and private nonprofit organizations in Minnesota with economic losses due to the severe storms and flooding that occurred June 15 through July 4 to apply for working capital disaster loans before the deadline. The SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) provide funds for working capital needs caused

Mankato Area Foundation Grants
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Minnesota State University, Mankato Department of Performing Arts News Release (Mankato, MN) — August 23rd, 2024  – The Minnesota State University, Mankato Department of Performing Arts announces its fall Performance Series schedule of visiting artist concert events. In addition to the professional artist series, the Department of Performing Arts will offer a number of student ensemble concerts and faculty recitals over the course of the fall semester. Events are made

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

DNR 90th anniversary Smokey’s 80th birthday
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(Minneapolis, MN) — August 15th, 2024 — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ building and surrounding grounds at the Minnesota State Fair (which runs from Aug. 22 to Sept. 2) will feature new musicians, presentations and activities, in addition to popular attractions from previous years. The Minnesota DNR’s iconic State Fair log building opened 90 years ago in 1934, and its park-like location provides fairgoers with a unique opportunity to

Minnesota State Fair
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(St. Paul, MN) — August 16,2024 – The Minnesota State Fair has long been invested in the educational endeavors of young adults fromgreater Minnesota and is pleased to announce the 24 total recipients of the Minnesota State Fair Youth Scholarship.The fair is committed to offering scholarship opportunities to deserving youth based on their leadership andachievement in youth livestock programs, as well as their involvement in the local community. The 22

DigiKey Recognized by Forbes as One of America’s Best-in-State Employers for 2024
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(Theif River Falls, MN) —  Aug. 21, 2024  — DigiKey, a leading global commerce distributor offering the largest selection of technical components and automation products in stock for immediate shipment, was named to the sixth-annual prestigious list of America’s Best-in-State Employers 2024 by Forbes. DigiKey was one of a select group of Minnesota-based companies with over 500 U.S. employees to be recognized. You can view the complete list of Minnesota’s

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

Farm Family of the Year
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  Farm Family recognition program (Minnesota) — August 19th, 2024 — The University of Minnesota Farm Family Recognition Program honors farm families from throughout Minnesota for their significant contributions to the agriculture industry and their local communities. The Farm Family Recognition Program has honored Minnesota farmers since 1979. It is coordinated by University of Minnesota Extension, the College of Food, Agricultural, and Natural Resource Sciences, and the College of Veterinary