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Lutsen Mountains
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Purchase ensures continued family ownership of resort (Lutsen, MN) — January 2022 _-– Lutsen Mountains announced the purchase of the 50% ownership interest of Co-President Tom Rider.  Following the purchase, Charles Skinner will continue as the sole owner and President of Lutsen Mountains, as well as Granite Peak ski resort in Wausau, Wisconsin.  The transaction ensures that the iconic North Shore ski resort, that caters to Midwestern families, will continue

Schwans Changes Name Yelloh
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Vibrant new name pays homage to 70-year history of personal connections in communities around the country and the brand’s iconic yellow delivery vehicles. (Marshall, MN) — March 18, 2022  — Schwan’s Home Delivery, a pioneering food-delivery company in the United States, is continuing its commitment to reinvention by announcing its boldest move yet — a new name. Say hello to Yelloh™! Starting today, the Schwan’s Home Delivery name and brand identity

Liquid Screen Design Named Best Places to Work
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  Stress is never going to go away so we decided to make yoga and mindfulness part of our staff routine. It’s a great way for everyone to breathe and take some time for themselves” — Benji Bearman   (Minneapolis, MN)  — March 17th, 2022 —  Liquid Screen Design (LSD) celebrates a major milestone and impressive achievement having been named to the ‘Best Places to Work in the Promotional Products

MN Broadcast Hall of Fame
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(St Paul, MN) — March 17th, 2022 —  The Pavek Museum of Broadcasting has announced the 2022 Minnesota Broadcast hall of Fame winners.   Five familiar names in Minnesota Broadcasting will be added during a ceremony on September 17, 2022. This years inductees include: Dan Barreiro – Host on “The Fan” (KFXN-FM/100.3 Minneapolis) and also heard on the Fan Network Freddie Bell – Radio executive, author and speaker.   Also hosts 3

Walz Checks
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  Accounting for recent economic forecast, revised budget increases Walz Checks to $500, $1,000   (St. Paul, MN) –  March 17th, 2022 — Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan released their revised supplemental budget today. The revised Walz-Flanagan Budget to Move Minnesota Forward accounts for the recent economic forecast released last month by Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB), while continuing to make investments to expand economic opportunity, protect Minnesotans’

Solar for Schools Program
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Commerce seeking additional Solar for School funding from 2022 MN Legislature    (Minnesota) — March 11th, 2022 –The Minnesota Department of Commerce Solar for Schools Program (mn.gov/solar4schools) is on track to award about $7.5 million in grants for up to 80 schools in 45 school districts across the state. The grants will cover up to 95% of costs for the schools, based on their financial need, allowing schools to install

Mayo Health System
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  (Mankato MN) — February 22, 2022 ― Mayo Clinic Health System will expand and modernize its Mankato hospital by adding three new floors atop an existing two-story building on the campus. The new structure will feature 121 additional hospital beds and numerous other improvements. “We are very excited to see the region’s long-standing vision of a hospital expansion come to fruition,” says James Hebl, M.D., regional vice president of Mayo Clinic Health

Minnesota Childen's Museum
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(St Paul, MN) —  Many young parents grew up watching Shining Time Station and the adventures of Thomas the Tank Engine.   Well, the Minnesota Childen’s Museum ups the anti with a hands on exhibit.   Jan. 15 through May 8, 2022,  the world’s most beloved blue engine is rolls into St. Paul.     Inspired by the popular children’s series and featuring beloved engines and destinations from Thomas & Friends™, this

3M St Paul Monument
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(St Paul, MN) — March 15, 2022  — The Ethisphere Institute today recognized 3M for ethics and integrity in business conduct and compliance for the ninth straight year. 3M is one of only seven industrial companies worldwide to be honored this year. “For the past 120 years, 3M has built its reputation on doing things ethically,” said Michael Duran, 3M senior vice president and chief ethics and compliance officer. “Our

New Commanding General - Red Bull Division
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(Arden Hills, MN) March 15th, 2022 — Army Maj. Gen. Michael Wickman, who has led the division since November 2019, has relinquished command to Army Brig. Gen. Charles Kemper, in a ceremony in Arden Hills on March 12, 2022. “During his tenure as the commanding general, General Wickman was instrumental to the overall success of the 34th Infantry Division during an unprecedented time of operational requirements, social turmoil, and unique

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center
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Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby is named one of the best hospitals in the United States by Newsweek magazine in its annual “World’s Best Hospitals” ranking released in March. (Crosby MN) – March 8th, 2022 — Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby is named one of the best hospitals in the United States by Newsweek magazine in its annual “World’s Best Hospitals” ranking released in March.   CRMC is one

Viking Mississippi
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(Redwing and St Paul MN) Viking® celebrated their new 386-guest Viking Mississippi® . The ship was “floated out” in Louisiana, marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water. Set to debut in June 2022, the Viking Mississippi will sail Viking’s highly-anticipated voyages on the Lower and Upper Mississippi River, between New Orleans and St. Paul. “It is a proud moment that this new ship has met an American waterway for the first time,” said

Jonny Pops expands in Elk River
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(Elk River, MN,)   March 4, 2022 – NAI Legacy and its affiliates are pleased to announce the acquisition of the 80,000 SF Industrial property for the new JonnyPops headquarters. The new facility, what they call the “Plant for the Future” project is located about 30 miles outside of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul urban district. The property is located on 14 acres, in, Elk River. In the past 10 years, JonnyPops

EnChroma Glasses That Help People with Color Blindness
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(Bloomington MN), February 16, 2022 — EnChroma, the creators of glasses for color blindness, and Best Buy have announced that EnChroma glasses are now available to millions of people who suffer from color blindness (Color Vision Deficiency) through BestBuy.com. Overall, one in 12 men (8%) and one in 200 women (.5%) are color blind.  There are 13 million in the US and 350 million worldwide.  People with normal color vision

The Atlanta Shipwreck
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(Whitefish, MI)- So technically, this story comes out of Michigan, but Lake Superior is such a big part of Minnesota, that we just had to include it! The Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society (GLSHS) is excited to announce the discovery of the 172-foot schooner-barge Atlanta. The Atlanta was found 35 miles off Deer Park, Mich., in 650 feet of water in Lake Superior. Shipwreck hunting can be tedious. More than 2,500 miles

MNSHARP
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(Rochster MN) Rochester Public Schools On February 24, 2022, Knutson Construction along with Rochester Public Schools accepted the MNSHARP award for our District’s newest middle school, Dakota Middle School. “MNSHARP has been around since 2006 and has handed out 60 awards like this since its inception,” said Tom Leimer, General Manager of Knutson Construction. “What’s really cool about this, this is the first time this award has ever been given

Command Sgt. Maj. Katie Blackwell
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(Cottage Grove, MN) – February 16, 2022 — The percent of women in the Minnesota National Guard has increased in the last 10 years. In 2011, only 16 percent of the force were women. Over the years, that percent has grown to nearly 21. Not only are women more prominent in the Guard, but they are also filling key leadership roles. “I have never seen before in my career as

Man Falls Through Ice - Saved
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(Inver Grove Heights, MN)   February 14, 2022 — Inver Grove Heights Fire performed an ice rescue on the Mississippi Monday afternoon.   According to IGH FD, a man appeared to be cross-country skiing with his dog when he fell through the ice. By luck, someone heard him yelling. A firefighter went onto the river with a special ice rescue suit to help get him climb out.  Other firefighters then pulled the

Reverse Mechanic Releases New Hit "Chicken Opperang"
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The Minnesota-based producer/songwriter doesn’t hold back. His new song takes on both sides of the isle and makes you think while making you move. (It) don’t make sense, no defense, but it’s a smash hit. We can show the dents.” — Reverse Mechanic (Minneapolis MN)  February 21, 2022 “Chicken Opperang” is the first major single on a bold new endeavor by artist Reverse Mechanic. This single confronts Reverse Mechanic’s personal

MN National Guard - Cyber Defense
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December 21, 2021 (ROSEMOUNT, Minnesota) — More than 30 Soldiers from the Minnesota National Guard’s 177th Cyber Protection Team returned to Minnesota after being mobilized to Fort Meade, Maryland, in October 2020, as part of a task force that helps protect the Department of Defense networks from cyber-attacks. “This mobilization was the culmination of years of hard work by our highly-trained and specialized cyber Soldiers,” said Army Maj. Brian Morgan,

North Country Food bank
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(Feb – 2022)   The Hunger Hero Award is the highest honor awarded by North Country Food Bank each year. This award is given to someone who has had a significant, positive, and lasting impact on North Country’s work and ability to distribute food to people in need across our region.Congratulations to John Thorson — the 2021 recipient! John dedicated countless hours to our board of directors and our building project

Patriot Awards
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ALEXANDRIA, MN. (November 3, 2021) – Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) is a Department of Defense program that develops and promotes supportive work environments for service members in the National Guard and Reserve. An employee serving in the National Guard or Reserve, or the spouse of a Guard or Reserve member, may nominate individual supervisors for support provided directly to the nominating Service member and his or