(Afton, MN) — August 9, 2023 — The first 100% solar powered production boat was launched in Minnesota on Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023. The boat, the Solar Sal 24, is a 24’ feet long cruiser that is powered by a bank of four solar panels backed up with a 14.4kW battery bank, allowing for autonomous cruising in daylight on solar panels alone and with an extended range at
(Perham, MN) — Aug. 09, 2023 — Arvig has been awarded a $182,576 grant from the State of Minnesota’s Border to Border Broadband program to expand its fiber network to 240 unserved structures in Sherburne County Construction on the last-mile fiber network will take place near the Travelers Country Club on the Mississippi River, southeast of Clearwater, Minn. When complete, the network will provide residents with internet speeds from
(Mahnomen, MN) — Aug. 09, 2023 — Waabigwan Mashkiki, a Native American cannabis manufacturing plant in Mahnomen opened early August, and has become one of the first dispensaries to legally sell Adult-Use marijuana in Minnesota. Adult-Use cannabis sales are open to anyone 21 years of age or older. The dispensary is located in Mahnomen near Shooting Star Casino. For more information about location, a menu of products and hours
(Shakopee, MN) — August 9th, 2023 — It didn’t take long for the faces of children, and even teenagers, to widen with smiles of joy as they received backpacks filled with school supplies Monday afternoon. Hundreds of families stopped in at Community Action Partnership of Scott, Carver & Dakota Counties’ Shakopee office to receive the free backpacks. “Project Student Success,” as the agency has dubbed the program, will give away
(Owatanna, MN) — Aug. 08, 2023 — High Bar Brands, a leading provider of commercial vehicle solutions, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Dieter’s Accessories, a renowned manufacturer of heavy-duty truck parts and stainless steel accessories. “We are excited to welcome Dieter’s Accessories into our family of brands,” said Christopher ‘CT’ Thorpe, President & CEO of High Bar Brands. “Dieter’s reputation for 40 years of exceptional quality aligns
(Maple Grove, MN) — Aug. 01, 2023 — TopLine Credit Union Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization of local member-owned financial cooperative TopLine Financial Credit Union, raised over $47,000 towards a scholarship fund that will help students with costs of higher education and will benefit other community non-profit partners at a recent lawn bowling fundraising event. The seventh TopLine Credit union Foundation charitable event took place at Brookview Golf Course
The whole family can create memories together on August 12 (St Paul, MN) — August 3, 2023 – Historic Fort Snelling invites visitors of all ages to come together for a hands-on activity day on Saturday, August 12. Guests are invited to explore the site’s 22 acres along the bluffs of the scenic Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers, where they will find activities throughout the historic fort and newly refurbished Plank
(Minneapolis, MN) — Aug. 03, 2023 — The latest product innovation from Sightline Commercial Solutions calls for a toast! Delivering on its continuous quest to elevate the fan experience for spectators and patrons across all types of venues, the fabricator and global supplier of architectural railing, metal, glazing and portable platform systems has launched a new cost-effective VIP Drink Rail system offering sleek, stylish support for hands-free viewing. Providing
Hunters need to be aware of significant regulation changes this year (Minnesota) — August 1, 2023 — Deer hunters will have more ways to hunt in Minnesota this fall, and deer hunting licenses can be purchased starting Aug. 1. “We’re excited for deer season. Hunters have a lot to look forward to this year,” said Barb Keller, big game program leader. “We encourage all hunters to review
The recent announcement is driving a surge in demand for low-potency cannabis products & businesses like Simply Crafted. (Minneapolis, MN) — August 1, 2023 — The state of Minnesota is set to legalize cannabis for the first time in its history on August 1, 2023. Even though the legal dispensaries are not scheduled to open until the end of 2024 or the start of 2025, the anticipation for legalized cannabis
(St Paul, MN) — August 2nd, 2023 — The Minnesota State Fair has announced 65 brand-new brews and beverages premiering or found exclusively at the 2023 fair. In addition, there will be 39 returning beverages found only at the Great Minnesota Get-Together. In all, the fair features 300+ brews and beverages. The 65 Brand-New Beverages: Ahhnold Palmer Style Hard SeltzerA twist on a fan favorite beverage made into a seltzer
(Rochester, MN) — Aug. 2nd, 2023 — An annual summer tradition, Rochester Civic Music’s Down by the Riverside is a free, public outdoor music festival held on Sunday evenings in downtown Rochester along the banks of the Zumbro River. This family-friendly community event features must-see national acts as well as standout local opening artists. Down by the Riverside also features local food vendors, craft beer, and giveaways – something for
(Minneapolis, MN) — Aug 2nd, 2023—Two architects were selected for the 2023 Young Architects Award. This award is given by AIA Minnesota to individuals who, in the early stage of their architecture career, have shown exceptional leadership and made significant contributions to the profession. AIA Minnesota members who have been licensed to practice architecture less than 10 years are eligible for nomination. This year’s winners demonstrated excellence across all
(Faribault, MN) — Aug. 2, 2023 — Faribault Mill, the esteemed American heritage brand renowned for its handcrafted wool and cotton throw blankets, bed blankets and accessories, has teamed up with WinCraft, a Winona-based leader in licensed sports hardgoods and non-apparel products and part of Fanatics Commerce, to launch an exclusive collection of Major League Baseball wool throw blankets. With official licensing from all 30 MLB teams, these Made in
(Minneapolis, MN) — Aug. 01, 2023 — Halfway through summer 2023, The National Theatre for Children (NTC) looks back on the 2022-23 school year while preparing its live in-school and virtual education programs for fall 2023. The past school year saw an increase in the number of schools that welcomed outside assemblies as COVID restrictions lessened, allowing NTC’s actor-educators to perform shows for K-12 students on topics such as
(Glenwood, MN) — July 31, 2023 — Celebrated Artist and Community Leader, Debra Lee Fader has collaborated with Jack Canfield and a distinguished group of professionals from across the globe to co-author the highly acclaimed book, The Keys to Authenticity. Published by CelebrityPress® LLC, the book was officially released on July 13, 2023. The day of its release, The Keys to Authenticity swiftly climbed the ranks of the Amazon
Farmshare, an online marketplace connecting farmers, fishers, ranchers, and food producers with consumers is looking for food producers to join its platform. (Minneapolis, MN) — July 27, 2023 — Farmshare, an online marketplace connecting farmers, fishers, ranchers, and independent food producers with consumers, is excited to announce its participation in the prestigious Techstars Farm to Fork Accelerator in Minneapolis, MN. As part of this program, Farmshare will be based
Brand to provide each of the 4 winning schools with $25,000 to purchase new kitchen equipment and essential supplies (Willmar, MN) — July 27, 2023 — The makers of the Jennie-O® turkey brand — a category leader and one of the top turkey brands in the United States — announced that it has chosen four U.S. schools as winners of the company’s national School Cafeteria Takeover campaign, hosted by the Jennie-O® brand team and esteemed celebrity chef Carla Hall.
We are bent not broken and hardened to be out of line and still survive” — Emerald Suspension (Minneapolis, MN) — July 28, 2023 — The catchy big band swing jazz style of “Skimmer Hat” is a big departure from the experimental music typically produced by Emerald Suspension. The group has a knack of crafting unique genres to fit whatever concepts they explore for their creative projects – For
(Apple Valley, MN) — July 28, 2023 — The Minnesota Zoo Treetop Trail, the world’s longest elevated pedestrian loop, is now officially open to the public. The 1.25-mile Treetop Trail takes guests to new heights – up to 32 feet above the ground – as they travel into the trees and gain new perspectives of many Zoo animals, including tigers, moose, bison, and camels. The Treetop Trail will be open
(Minneapolis – St Paul, MN) — Forge North announced the launch of the MSP Startup Guide, a community-created database that helps entrepreneurs find the right support and services to grow their startups. The MSP Startup Guide provides curated connections to the region’s leading investors, support organizations, mentors, accelerators, capital opportunities, spaces, regulatory agencies, community connections and more. The intent is to speed founders’ startup journeys from ideation to growth
(ST. PAUL, MN) — July 25th, 2023 – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the appointment of Judge Keala Ede and Jon Schmidt to the Minnesota Court of Appeals. Ede and Schmidt will fill the vacancies that will occur upon the retirement of the Honorable Denise D. Reilly and the Honorable Lucinda E. Jesson, who both served in an at-large capacity. Ede will
Nine Minnesota schools receive funding for training programs (St. Paul, MN) – July 25, 2025 — Minnesota’s meat processing industry has received a boost from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA), which has awarded $350,000 in one-time grants through its Meat Education and Training (MEAT) Grant Program. The MEAT Grant provides the opportunity for Minnesota schools to fund equipment purchases, facility renovation, curriculum development, faculty training, and more processing-related
(St Paul, MN) — July 25, 2023 – The Minnesota State Fair announces several new attractions, exhibits, vendors and programs for the 2023 Great Minnesota Get-Together. The following is a list of State Fair experiences being celebrated or debuting this year. Sweet & Selfie ExperienceThis fun, sugar-filled exhibit for all ages takes the fair guest on a journey through a fantastical world, where larger-than-life sweets (giant donuts, cookies, a candy
Photo Credits: Jeff Lang (Mankato, MN) — July 24th, 2023– Celebrate the grand re-opening of Thomas Park from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday, July 25, at the park, 100 Thomas Park Court. Participate in self-guided tours to view the park’s new features and amenities, which include: • Championship field with turf, lighting, dugouts and dedicated warm-up area.• Four-field pinwheel, with restroom located nearby for easy access.• Batting cages.• Concessions
(Minnesota) — July 21,2023 — Minnesota Bride has announced their annual awards Best of 2023 which honors the most innovative and creative talent in the Minnesota wedding industry. The winners were chosen by their peers through an open voting process that was held online and were revealed at the Best of 2023 Awards on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at International Market Square. There are 60 categories plus editors choice awards.
To shine a light on female athletes, Cracker Jack® is funding sports dreams for nine “I Am Cracker Jill® Award” winners and featuring the grand prize winner on brand packaging in 2024 (Plano, TX) — July 20, 2023 — As part of its mission to increase the visibility of girls and women in sports to inspire the next generation, Cracker Jack® is recognizing nine young women today with the I Am Cracker Jill® Award. These recipients
(Las Vegas, NV) — July 18, 2023 — The 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event champion was presented with a custom championship bracelet from Jostens mid-afternoon Monday, July 17th at the Main Event Final Table in Las Vegas. Daniel Weinman took home $12,100,000 along with the one-of-a-kind 2023 WSOP world champion bracelet handcrafted by Jostens, the leading custom jewelry designer and producer for professional, college, and high school
(Calgary, CA) — July 18, 2023 — Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway announced the 2816 Empress steam locomotive will travel from Canada, through the U.S. and into Mexico departing Calgary, Alta. on April 14, 2024, the one-year anniversary of CPKC’s creation. “Our unique, unrivaled railway network connects a continent and links Canada, the U.S. and Mexico,” said Keith Creel, CPKC President and Chief Executive Officer. “On April 14, 2023, we
Minnesota Hospice is a beacon of support and compassion in our community. Our calling is to help create moments of joy and alleviate fears for our patients & their loved ones in their time of need.” — Ken Haglind, CEO and Co-Founder (Lakeville, MN) — July 18, 2023 — Minnesota Hospice, a 5-star rated hospice by Medicare in the Twin Cities, proudly announces the grand re-opening of their
(Eden Prairie, MN) — July 13, 2023 — Miromatrix Medical Inc. (NASDAQ: MIRO), a life sciences company pioneering a novel technology for bioengineering fully transplantable organs to help save and improve patients’ lives, announced that its poster entitled Initial Preclinical Evaluation of a Bioengineered Kidney was selected Best in Congress at the recent American Transplant Congress (ATC). “We appreciate the opportunity to present our kidney work at ATC, and
(Bloomington, MN) — June 30th, 2023 — The City of Bloomington was awarded with a 2023 Sustainable City Award by the League of Minnesota Cities at the League’s Annual Conference, held in Duluth. The City was honored for its bulky item management program. The bulky item management program began in 2022 to provide a means for residents to sustainably dispose of bulky, unwanted items. Prior to this program, Bloomington held curbside cleanup
Authored by: University of Minnesota Extension (Minnesota) — July 11th, 2023 — Families and growers from all of Minnesota’s 87 counties will be represented as the University of Minnesota honors them in the 2023 Farm Family of the Year ceremony. This is the first time in recent memory that every county has selected agricultural leaders for this recognition. The families will be recognized in a ceremony beginning at 1:15 p.m.,
TN Marketing announces its latest partnership with Sling Freestream to launch the creative DIY channel and continue the expansion of CraftsyTV in the FAST market. (Plymouth, MN) — July 13, 2023 — TN Marketing is excited to announce its latest collaboration with Sling Freestream, a leading free ad-supported television (FAST) streaming service. The partnership brings the DIY channel, CraftsyTV to Sling Freestream users with no payment or credit card
(Coon Rapids, MN) — July 14, 2023 — Feed My Starving Children (FMSC), a nonprofit organization committed to eradicating extreme hunger, celebrates the production of its 4 billionth meal. The milestone meal was packed on June 28 at a mobile packing event at the Minnesota Correctional Facility in Shakopee, Minnesota. FMSC partners distribute MannaPack meals to families in hunger hotspots around the world. Since its founding in 1987, FMSC has been driven by the
(St. Paul, Mn) — July 11th, 2023 -– The Minnesota State Fair has added 34 official new foods and seven new food vendors to theexpansive menu already offered at the Great Minnesota Get-Together. In total, 500 foods will be available at nearly300 different concession locations throughout the fairgrounds this year. The official new foods announcement issponsored by Mattress Firm. The New Foods List! Baba’s Al Taco Baba Traditional hummus, harissa
Online portal now available for eligible recipients of the rebate who need to update their address or bank information (St Paul, MN) — July 10, 2023 – The Minnesota Department of Revenue announced today the process to send 2.4 million one-time tax rebate payments to Minnesotans. This rebate was part of the historic 2023 One Minnesota Budget, signed into law by Governor Tim Walz on May 24, 2023. “This
(Saint Paul, MN) — July 10, 2023 — Natural Organic Reduction, often called human composting, is not currently legal in Minnesota but with the help of local funeral service provider Interra Green Burial by Mueller Memorial and their partner in Washington state, Steve Wheeler is getting his dying wish. After 20 years as a social studies teacher Steve Wheeler’s existing medical condition made it impossible for him to continue
Nine students from Powersports, Mechanical Drafting, Carpentry, and Machine Tool competed in the SkillsUSA National Competition in Atlanta, GA. All nine finished Top 10 in their events, with four earning medals. (Alexandria MN) — July 2023 — All nine Alexandria Technical & Community College competitors placed in the top 10 in their respective SkillsUSA events, and received Skill Point Certificates based on industry standards. Competitors must attain a high level
Their actions are a testament to who they are and to the training they receive as Service Electric Co. employees.” — John Gann (Bloomington, MN) — July 7, 2023 — MEA Energy Association (MEA) is honored to present Ricky Russelburg, Grayson Jones, Dustin Logan, and Jacob Jones of Service Electric Co. for going above and beyond while on the job for CenterPoint Energy. All were nominated by Andrew Buehn,
The Susan Hensel Gallery is proud to present this incredible exhibit as an online exclusive show” — Susan Hensel – Gallery Owner (Minneapolis, MN) — July 6, 2023 — Susan Hensel Gallery on Artsy.net is exhibiting a new online exclusive show from mixed media painter K. Daphnae Koop titled But Trailing Clouds of Glory Do We Come. Opening June 15th and running to August 15th, the show is made up
When it’s time to get away, many of us head for the lakes of Minnesota. For those who couldn’t make the trip, here are some summer memories from the Fourth of July Weekend 2023.
The NASCAR legend and celebrity bike builder will mentor Minnesota high schools as they build go-karts with Northern Tool + Equipment’s new NorthStar engine (Burnsville, MN) — June 28, 2023 — Motivated by a passion for the trades, NASCAR legend Richard Petty and celebrity motorcycle builder Billy Lane are spending the next year mentoring students at two Minnesota high schools while they build rat rod go-karts as part of a program designed
(Minneapolis, MN) –July 4, 2023 — D. Jones Collections, a new and innovative athleisure fashion brand, is thrilled to announce its formal launch to the public. With a focus on combining comfort, style, and high-quality craftsmanship, D. Jones Collections aims to provide fashion-forward individuals with an elevated wardrobe for their everyday life. Under the leadership of founder and owner, D. Jones, the brand has curated a range of meticulously
Paulus to retire after a storied career in health care (Eagan, MN) — July 3, 2023 — Prime Therapeutics LLC (Prime), a pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) serving nearly 38 million members nationally, today announced that Mostafa Kamal will succeed Ken Paulus as President and CEO of Prime Therapeutics. Kamal currently serves as president of Prime Therapeutics, and the CEO of Magellan Rx, a Prime Therapeutics company. His new role elevates him to include
Minneapolis, MN / St. Paul, MN) — June 28, 2023 — U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo met with leaders of the region’s semiconductor industry today to discuss opportunities to grow the semiconductor industry in Minnesota. Joining Secretary Raimondo at Normandale Community College in Bloomington was Senator Amy Klobuchar, Bloomington Mayor Tim Busse, University of Minnesota Interim President Jeff Ettinger, and GREATER MSP President and CEO Peter Frosch, along
(St Paul, MN) — June 28, 2023 — Explorer, educator, and environmental ambassador Will Steger has had the vision for the Steger Center for decades: A space in the Northwoods where leaders are inspired by nature to spark innovation and change, and a vision of what life could look like in the next few decades. While the original project started in 1988, it is finally in its final stages thanks to
(Avon, MN) — June, 26th, 2023 — According to the Minnesota Highway Patrol, Trooper Mollie McClure was on I-94 near Avon when she saw a female deer pacing along a fence line. Upon investigation, she could also hear a vocal young fawn. A fawn was stuck in the fencing. McClure wiggled the fawn free and reunited it will its mother. This video taken from Trooper Millie’s body cam has since
3M, Young Scientist Challenge Finalists, (St. Paul, MN and Charlotte, NC) — June 27, 2023 — 3M (@3M) and Discovery Education (@DiscoveryEd) today announced the 2023 3M Young Scientist Challenge (#YoungScientist) top 10 finalists. As the nation’s premier middle school science competition, the annual 3M Young Scientist Challenge invites students in grades 5-8 to compete for an exclusive mentorship with a 3M scientist, a $25,000 grand prize, and the chance to earn
(Minnesota) — June 26, 2023 — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has removed deer feeding or feeding and attractant bans in 24 counties to focus restrictions on areas where risk of chronic wasting disease spread is of greatest concern. “The DNR uses feeding and attractant bans as a tool to reduce unnatural crowding of deer and reduce the risk of exposure to CWD,” said Todd Froberg, big game program
