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Starkey’s SoundGear Named the Official Hearing Protection Partner of Toyota Racing Development
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  (Eden Prairie, MN) — May 24, 2023 — Toyota Racing Development (TRD) and Starkey are pleased to announce a new official partnership. Starkey’s SoundGear has been named the Official Hearing Protection Partner of TRD and the Toyota Performance Center (TPC). “Starkey is proud to partner with TRD to provide custom hearing protection to their staff, drivers, and team members,” said Brandon Sawalich, president and CEO of Starkey. “Long-term exposure

Fort Snelling State Park reopen
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(Twin Cities, MN) — May 26th, 2023 — After closure due to flooding, Fort Snelling State Park will reopen to the public on Saturday, May 27. The visitor center, park office, parking lots, swimming beach, picnic area near the beach and Snelling Lake trail will be available to the public. Some other areas will remain closed. Fort Snelling State Park will host three events with the park’s interpretive naturalists this

2023 EDS Leadership Summit
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(Thief River Falls, MN) —  May 24, 2023 — DigiKey, a leading global commerce distributor offering the largest selection of technical components and automation products in stock for immediate shipment, announced that it has been awarded 17 recognitions from its supplier partners during the 2023 EDS Leadership Summit, held May 16-19 in Las Vegas. DigiKey was recognized for its sales results, breadth of product and more during the past year. The list of

The Fraser Festival
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Photo Credit Fraser (St Paul, MN) — May 25th, 2023 — The Fraser Festival, presented by Central Roofing Company, was on Saturday, May 20, at the Saint Paul RiverCentre in downtown St. Paul. The free event and fundraiser was reimagined with new activities and experiences in eight zones that engaged the body’s senses. About 1,000 people attended, creating a day of joy, freedom, and inclusion for people and families with

Cargill Regenerative Agriculture Europe
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(Wayzata, MN) —  May 23, 2023 — Cargill is leveraging its unique position in the supply chain to pioneer its award-winning regenerative agriculture program in Europe, which will see farmers in Germany, Poland, Romania, and France financially compensated to adopt climate-friendly farming practices. Building on two years of success in North America, Cargill RegenConnectTM will also expand from 15 to 24 states, introducing the program in nine new states including North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Colorado, Mississippi, Alabama, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Texas. It will also provide U.S. farmers with

Bailiwick Bronze Stevie Award
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  We are especially proud that Bailiwick was the only company in the managed IT sector to be recognized for outstanding customer service.”   — Bob Marko, Bailiwick President and CEO     (Minneapolis, MN) —  May 23, 2023 — Bailiwick, a leader in providing professionally managed integration solutions, announced that the Company has received a Bronze Stevie® Award for Customer Service by the American Business Awards (ABA) for the second

Sun Country Airlines
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  (Minneapolis, MN) — May 23, 2023  — Sun Country Airlines is extending its selling schedule through April 2024, allowing customers to book travel over the 2023 holiday season and for winter and spring break travel in 2024. Sun Country is also adding a new Caribbean destination for Minneapolis-St. Paul travelers and expanding service out of Milwaukee, WI. Flights from MSP to St. Maarten resume Starting this winter, Sun Country

Dance Drama at the Peavey Plaza
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    The aqueous structure of the Peavy Plaza sets the perfect stage to the theme of the show. (Minneapolis, MN) —  May 22, 2023– Asian Media Access and the Phoenix Chinese Dance Academy are co-presenting a dance drama in an outdoors setting – “Between Water and Cloud.” This Multidisciplinary Dance Drama will illustrate the Chinese philosophy of a simple and peaceful lifestyle to support the post-COVID era, through the

Student Housing Alexandria Technical & Community College
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(Alexandria MN) — May 19th, 2023 —  A groundbreaking ceremony for a new student housing building was held on Friday, May 19 at 2:00 pm, just north of the Alexandria College campus (15th and Jefferson in Alexandria). The public was invited to celebrate the milestone in the growth of the college and the community. The new four-story, 60,000-square-foot student housing building for Alexandria Technical & Community College is planned to

'Ingredients for Good' Volunteer Initiative
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Post Consumer Brands Northfield employees team up to assemble culturally relevant pantry packs for Latino and East African families facing food insecurity in Dakota County at the plant’s “Ingredients for Good” volunteer event. (Credit: Drew Anthony Smith/Post Consumer Brands)       (Lakeville, MN)  May 17, 2023 — Post Consumer Brands employees from across 13 U.S. and Canadian locations came together as part of the company’s annual “Ingredients for Good”

Truterra carbon program
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Truterra’s carbon program grew by more than 27% for both metric tons of carbon sequestered and payment to growers vs. 2021 (Arden Hills, MN) —  May 17, 2023  — Truterra, LLC, a leading agricultural sustainability business that offers consultation, tools and solutions for the ag and food value chain, today announced the results of its carbon program for 2022, which paid more than $5.1 million to farmers for approximately 262,000 metric

Spam Jam Festival
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Iconic SPAM® brand welcomed thousands of visitors from more than 60 countries to its historic museum in 2022 (Austin, MN) —  May 18, 2023 — Every year, tens of thousands of people from around the world travel to southeastern Minnesota with one particular destination in mind: the SPAM® Museum. And today, on International Museum Day, the museum and its team of SPAMbassadors™ are recognizing the extent of its global appeal. And that appeal is substantial.

Baby Supplies TopLine Financial Credit Union
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  (Maple Grove, MN) —  May 16, 2023  — TopLine Financial Credit Union’s second annual baby care supply drive held during the month of April benefited three local non-profits, Avenues for Youth, Keystone Community Services and YMCA of the North Youth and Family Services. TopLine members and employees generously donated diapers, wipes, and other baby care items to help bring comfort to families in need in our local communities. Employees

Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission
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  Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission introduces 242-page guidelines document covering landscape analysis, environmental considerations & more (St Paul, MN) — May 15, 2023  — Mountain biking enthusiasts looking for ways to improve their trail experiences have a valuable, new ally in the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission (GMRPTC), which has created a first-of-its-kind resource that can be used to enhance trail development around the world.

Melissa Schmidt Community Service Award
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(Alexandria, MN) — May 16th, 2023 — The Minnesota Association of Women Police have awarded the Melissa Schmidt Community Service Award to two women from Alexandria.    Detective Darcie Zirbes and Community Paramedic Katie Harren received the Melissa Schmidt Community Service Award at The 2023 MAWP conference.  The award is given for performing demonstrable skill or activities in the design, implementation and/orparticipation in community or school projects, neighborhood watches, town meetings,

Mayo Clinic Neuro One
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  Evo sEEG electrodes used for brain mapping in epilepsy surgery (Eden Prairie, MN) — May 10, 2023  — NeuroOne Medical Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: NMTC) (“NeuroOne” or the “Company”), a medical technology company focused on improving surgical care options and outcomes for patients suffering from neurological disorders, today announced that its first clinical case using the Evo® sEEG electrode was performed by Dr. Jamie Van Gompel at Mayo Clinic. Using

Arctic Wolf Disruptor 50 List
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(Eden Prarie, MN) — May 09, 2023  — Arctic Wolf®, a leader in security operations, today announced that it was named to the 2023 CNBC Disruptor 50 list for the second year in a row. The list identifies fast-growing, innovative start-ups and Arctic Wolf is being recognized as a category creator in the Security Operations market and for its role in creating the revolutionary Arctic Wolf Security Operations Cloud. By

Low-carbon Nitrogen Fertilize
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(Minnesota) — May 12th, 2023 — CF Industries, one of the world’s largest producers of nitrogen fertilizer, is working with CHS Inc., the nation’s leading agribusiness cooperative, to accelerate quantifiable and certifiable agriculture and food system greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions through the production and distribution of low-carbon nitrogen fertilizer. This initiative was developed as part of the U.S.-UAE’s Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate) program that seeks

Minnesota Brewers World Beer Cup
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(Nashville, TN) — (May 11, 2023) –The Brewers AssociationOpens in new window (BA)—the not-for-profit trade group dedicated to promoting and protecting America’s small and independent craft brewers—recognized 307 winners during the 2023 World Beer Cup (WBC)Opens in new window awards ceremony on May 10, 2023. Three of those winners were from Minnesota. In the Irish-Style Red Ale category, Ursa Minor Brewing in Duluth won a gold metal for Equinimity.  In

Minnesota Women Kookaburra Meets
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“Minnesota Women” is expanding to Duluth this summer. Started on Tiktok in late 2022 after a viral video about how hard it is to make friends in Minnesota Once I realized a lot of women in Minnesota felt this way, I wanted to create a safe place for women to come together, make friends, and celebrate our accomplishments.”  — Erica Schulte King     (Excelsior, MN) —  May 10, 2023

Fizzy Dissolvable THC Tablets
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Local Twin Cities cannabis brand creates water-soluble dissolvable THC tablets to give consumers a new way to enjoy cannabis. (Twin Cities, MN) —  May 8, 2023  — Fizzy THC, a provider of dissolvable cannabis products, announced the launch of their flagship product, Fizzy THC Dissolvable Beverage Tablets. “There have been so many innovative cannabis products that have hit the Twin Cities in the past couple of years. When statute 151.72 passed in 2022, the

New Exhibit Split Rock Lighthouse
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New artifacts and never-before-told stories to be featured at beloved landmark (Two Harbors, MN) — May 8, 2023 – Split Rock Lighthouse will soon launch its most extensive programmatic update in a generation. A new exhibit will tell stories about the site’s history, with a focus on those who make a living from Lake Superior’s resources and those who call it home. At the heart of the exhibit will be a

Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Heartland Award
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Entrepreneur Of The Year celebrates ambitious entrepreneurs who are building bolder futures   (Minneapolis, MN) — May 10, 2023  —  Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced the finalists for the Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Heartland Award. The Heartland program celebrates entrepreneurs from the Dakotas, Iowa, Kansas (excludes greater Wichita area), Minnesota, Missouri and Nebraska. Now in its 37th year, Entrepreneur Of The Year is one of the preeminent

James J. Hill House
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First-ever Train Day events to take place May 13-14 (St Paul, MN) –May 4, 2023 – The James J. Hill House has just the ticket for families to both enjoy and educate themselves about trains. The historic St. Paul home will host its first ever Train Day events May 13 and 14th. James J. Hill was nicknamed the “empire builder” for assembling the Great Northern railroad network in the 19th Century.

Sasquatch and Squirrel Chris Monroe
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  (Minneapolis, MN)  May 04, 2023  — This May, Carolrhoda Booksâ, an imprint of Lerner Publishing Group™, presents Sasquatch and Squirrel by Chris Monroe, author of the Monkey with a Tool Belt series. Silly and adorable, this story draws two very different characters together in a series of misadventures and embraces the power of friendship. Strawberry the Sasquatch lives deep in the forest, isolated and alone, the way she likes

Be The Match 2023 New York Gala
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  (Minneapolis, MN) —  May 08, 2023 — Be The Match Foundation® hosted its annual New York Gala on Thursday, May 4 to raise critical funding that supports patient assistance grants, research to improve transplant outcomes and efforts to diversify the Be The Match Registry®. In 2022, Be The Match Foundation provided $6.1 million in grants to 2,320 patients and their families in need of financial assistance. The event, held

Paisley Park Celebration 2023
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(Chanhassen, MN) — May 3, 2023 — In memory of musical and cultural icon Prince, Paisley Park’s annual Celebration returns June 8-11, 2023. The star-studded event features the exclusive presentation of unreleased music from the famous Prince Vault and special appearances by and conversations with Grammy-winning artist Chaka Khan and Hip-Hop legends Chuck D, D-Nice and Doug E. Fresh (celebrating Prince and Hip Hop 50), with performances from powerhouse Minnesota gospel groups Sounds of Blackness and The Steeles, R&B star Stokley of Mint Condition,

League of Minnesota Cities Luke Fischer
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(St. Paul, Mn) — May 4th, 2023  —The League of Minnesota Cities (LMC) Board of Directors has named Luke Fischer as the new executive director of the LMC, a statewide membership organization dedicated to promoting excellence in local government. He replaces Dave Unmacht, who previously announced he will retire this spring after eight years in the executive director role. Fischer will assume the position May 22. Fischer has served as

Split Rock Light House
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Split Rock Lighthouse Honors Gordon Lightfoot with Beacon LightingBeacon will be lit from 9 pm–11pm in honor of the singer-songwriter (Two Harbors, MN) — May 3, 2023 — The man who wrote “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald” was honored with a special lighting of the beacon at Split Rock Lighthouse  on May 3. Gordon Lightfoot passed away Monday at the age of 84. Lightfoot’s song about the shipwreck that took

inaugural TC Summer Fest
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(Minneapolis, MN) — May 1st, 2023 — Join the fun on July 14th and 15th as Target Field plays host to the live music event of the summer: The inaugural TC Summer Fest! This epic, two-night festival features some of music’s biggest names, including the GRAMMY® Award-winning Imagine Dragons, The Killers, GRAMMY® Award-winning The Flaming Lips, AJR and more! Create a unique music experience with single-night or two-night festival passes,

Charles Too First AI Entity
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      I feel like a proud parent watching a child grow up. Charles Too can become whatever it wants to become – a painter, a musician, a banker, a clinician. You name it.”    — Charles Engdahl     (Minneapolis, MN) —  May 2, 2023 — CHARLES TOO BECOMES FIRST AI ENTITY WITH ITS OWN LEGAL IDENTITY For the first time ever, an artificial intelligence (AI) entity has been

The Pizza Club Minnesota
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If you love pizza, and saving money, this club is for you!”   — Ryan Kulka     (Minneapolis, MN) —  April 28, 2023  — The Pizza Club – MN is pleased to announce a membership program designed for pizza lovers in the Twin Cities. The Pizza Club launched on April 13, 2023. The Pizza Club membership program is an amazing way for pizza lovers in Minnesota to discover and eat

Shepherd's Flock Preschool
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  NAEYC accredited and 4-star Parent Aware rated preschool is welcoming new students and families (Prior Lake, MN) — April 28, 2023 — Shepherd’s Flock Preschool, an NAEYC accredited and 4-star Parent Aware rated preschool, based in Prior Lake, Minnesota, is celebrating its 25th anniversary of preschool education. Shepherd’s Flock provides a nurturing environment for students to succeed, celebrate their individuality, and experience spiritual, academic, and social emotional learning in

Take a Mom Fishing Weekend
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(Minnesota) — April 27, 2023 — Moms who live in Minnesota are invited to join a free virtual fishing challenge Saturday, May 13, through Sunday, May 14, during Take a Mom Fishing Weekend, when all Minnesota moms can fish without purchasing a fishing license. To participate in the Mother’s Day weekend fishing challenge, moms simply need to join the Minnesota Moms Fishing Challenge Facebook group and submit one photo of

Mental Health Awareness Month
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  By taking part in this 5-Day Mental Health Challenge, we’re not only prioritizing our own wellbeing, but we’re also normalizing the importance of self-care to our communities.”  — Christine Flok, District MTSS Coordinator, Twin Rivers School District CA     (Minneapolis, MN) —  April 27, 2023 — EmpowerU, a leading provider of mental health and wellness resources for school districts, announced today the launch of its 5-Day Mental Health

Evocharge Concealed Pedestal
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  The new EvoCharge commercial network gives businesses another option for a cost-effective yet reliable solution that is easy to manage.”  — Tom Moser, President, EvoCharge     (Minneapolis, MN) — April 27, 2023 — EvoCharge, an industry pioneer in Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) and cable management solutions, is proud to announce the launch of the EvoCharge Network, creating a fully connected EV charging solution. This network software adds

United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities Honors Rev. Jermaine Ross-Allam as First Spirit of United Award Recipient
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  To me, Jermaine embodies that part of our spiritual heritage we affirm in our Presbyterian ordination vows: energy, intelligence, imagination, and love.”  — Rev. Phil Romine     (St Paul, MN) —  April 27, 2023 — United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities is thrilled to honor Rev. Anthony Jermaine Ross-Allam (’12) as its inaugural Spirit of United alum award recipient. Established this year, the Spirit of United award

Minnesota FFA State Convention
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State FFA Degree recipients honored, National FFA Vice President speaks (Minneapolis, MN) — April 24, 2023 – Four Minnesota FFA members were named the “Stars Over Minnesota” as Day Two of the Minnesota State FFA Convention wrapped up Monday night at Williams Arena in Minneapolis. The Star Awards are presented annually to the top individuals from four different Supervised Agricultural Experience project categories. The recognition program aims to celebrate members

Gopher Resource BCI Innovation Award
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Minnesota Firm Recognized for Innovative Recycling and Waste Valorization Process  (Louisville, KY) — April 24, 2023  — Gopher Resource has been awarded the 2023 BCI Innovation Award. Battery Council International (BCI) annually presents this award to celebrate innovation in equipment, processes, services and products that advance the lead battery industry. The award was established to honor Sally Breidegam Miksiewicz, former CEO of East Penn Manufacturing Co. and industry thought leader.

Jeremy Ebert Chief Financial Officer
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  (Maple Grove, MN) — April 27, 2023 — TopLine Financial Credit Union announces it has hired Jeremy Ebert as the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.   Jeremy is an accomplished financial services executive with over 20 years of experience in the industry. He joins the TopLine family from Wings Financial Credit Union where he most recently held the position of Vice President – Treasurer, and prior as a

Jodeen A. "Jodee" Kozlak
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(St Paul, MN) —  April 26, 2023  — The University of St. Thomas in Minnesota today announced Jodeen A. “Jodee” Kozlak will be the next chair of its Board of Trustees. She will assume the position on July 1. Kozlak is founder and CEO at Kozlak Capital Partners, LLC and her career spans Alibaba Group, Target Corp., and Minnesota law and accounting firms. She will help guide St. Thomas – Minnesota’s largest private university – on its journey

Berry Donmark Canadian Singer-Songwriters
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  Minneapolis musician Berry Donmark pays tribute to the singer-songwriters and folk music artists of Canada who have influenced his work. There was something about the dedication to song in Canada that really stuck with me.” — Berry Donmark (Minneapolis, MN) — April 18, 2023– Berry Donmark, a Minneapolis-based musician and songwriter, has released the single “Rain Drenched Sparrow.” The folk-rock song is an homage to the brilliant singer-songwriters and

Beth Long-Higgins Distinguished Alum
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Long-Higgins is Executive Director United Church Home’s Ruth Frost Parker Center for Abundant Aging     In the field of aging services, Beth has positioned the Parker Center, UCH, and herself as a trusted voice in ethical, faith-informed, and innovative thought leadership and program design.”   — Rev. Dr. Kenneth Daniel     (St Paul, MN) — April 25, 2023 — United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities is proud to

T.O. Plastics 75 Years
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Over the years, we have worked hard to build a company that is known for its commitment to excellence, and for delivering innovative products that exceed our customers’ expectations.”   — Paul Meschke, President     (Clearwater, MN) — April 25, 2023 — T.O. Plastics, Inc., a leading thermoforming manufacturer, is proud to celebrate its 75th anniversary this year. Since its founding in 1948, T.O. Plastics has been committed to delivering

Polaris Wildlife Management Packages
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  Polaris UTVs are a popular alternative to full-size vehicles because of their off-road capability, compact profile and ability to navigate remote areas without compromising performance or reliability.”    — Polaris Government and Defense     (Minnesota) — April 21, 2023 — Responsible management of land and wildlife is crucial for effective and mindful conservation efforts. To aid city, state and federal customers in these efforts, Polaris Government and Defense now

Divine Being Samantha Moon
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    (Minnesota) — April 24, 2023 — The facets of music and its ever-evolving nature have given rise to a new breed of artists and musicians. Samantha Moon is a leader in the new school of contemporary artists. She is constantly pushing the envelope and reinventing herself and her sound. Samantha Moon is a multi-talented singer, songwriter, and passionate entertainer. She was born in the Commonwealth of Dominica West

Nick Hall FTS
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(Minneapolis, MN) — April 21, 2023 — Evangelist Nick Hall will share the Gospel at FTS, the largest university outreach event in history, on April 29. The evangelist, speaker, and founder of Pulse will speak in front of an at-capacity stadium crowd of 60,000 or more.  This is the first time a stadium event of this magnitude will be held at a university campus, and it all started when two

Tree Trop Trail Minnesota Zoo
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  World’s Longest Elevated Pedestrian Loop Grand Opening Set for July 28, 2023   (Apple Valley MN) — April 19, 2023 — In just 100 days, guests at the Minnesota Zoo will be able to reach new heights when the Treetop Trail, the world’s longest elevated pedestrian loop, officially opens. Beginning Friday, July 28, 2023, the 1.25-mile Treetop Trail will bring guests up to 32 feet above the ground and

Sustainable Vinyl Packaging Material
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    With AdVantageVinyl, we’re excited to offer our customers a sustainable packaging solution that not only protects their products but also helps reduce waste and carbon footprint.”   — Tim Hitchings   (Plymouth, MN) — April 20, 2023 — Vinyl Art, a leading manufacturer of custom packaging solutions, is proud to announce the launch of its new sustainable vinyl packaging material, AdVantageVinyl, just in time for Earth Day on April

Best Papers from SMTA International Announced
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(Minneapolis, MN) — April 20, 2023 — The SMTA is pleased to announce the Best Papers from SMTA International 2022. The winners were selected by members of the conference technical committee. For these exceptional achievements, a plaque is given to primary authors of all winning papers. The following four papers were selected for the “Best of Proceedings” award: Andrew Mawer, NXP Semiconductors, for the paper “Assembly and Reliability of a