(Minneapolis, MN) — November 29, 2024 — We are thrilled to announce the upcoming release of The Last Rival: A Time of Our Choosing, the latest novel by acclaimed author Kyle Palmer. Set to launch on December 10th 2024, this compelling story offers readers a deep dive into post-World War II tensions, following Lewis Weinman, Jim Bolden, and a group of individuals facing the complexities of an uncertain geopolitical
(Thief River Falls, MN) — Nov. 27, 2024 — DigiKey, a leading global commerce distributor offering the largest selection of technical components and automation products in stock for immediate shipment, is excited to launch its 16th annual DigiWish Giveaway on Dec. 1, 2024. DigiKey is kicking off the holiday season early by selecting 24 lucky winners as part of the company’s continued mission to help engineers, designers and makers accelerate
NTF Celebrates 77-year Tradition of National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation (Washington DC) — Nov. 25, 2024 — National Turkey Federation (NTF) Chairman John Zimmerman presented the National Thanksgiving Turkeys named Peach and Blossom to President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. today during the National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation at the White House. Peach and Blossom received a formal pardon from the holiday table and will now reside at Farmamerica, Minnesota’s Center for Agricultural Interpretation, in Waseca, Minnesota. This year’s
Original camera will also remain on (Minnesota) — November 22nd, 2024 — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources EagleCam, with viewers in all 50 states and more than 150 countries, will feature a new location and pair of bald eagles when it goes live Thursday. The original EagleCam will also remain on during the coming season. The new camera will focus on the nesting behavior of a breeding pair
(Los Angeles, CA) — Nov. 21, 2024 — In an era where most people have never met a farmer or know where their food comes from, Kiss the Ground, a pioneering nonprofit championing regeneration and soil health, is taking bold steps to connect consumers with the heroes who grow their food regeneratively. Today, the organization announces $500,000 in direct-to-farmer grants alongside a new set of farmer offerings. This initiative, the
(Red Lake, MN) — Due to excellent results in the fall netting assessment of walleye on Upper Red Lake, the winter season walleye limit on Upper Red will continue to be a four fish possession limit, with only one walleye longer than 17 inches allowed. “Our fall assessment placed us in a surplus condition, which allows us to set a more liberal target harvest,” said Brad Parsons, Minnesota Department of
Minnesotans encouraged to explore outdoors with friends and family over the holiday weekend (Minnesota) — November 18th, 2024 — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is waiving entrance fees to all 73 state parks and recreation areas the day after Thanksgiving, Friday, Nov. 29. This “Free Park Day” is one of four days each year when the DNR waives the requirement for a vehicle permit for state parks
Carbon Upcycling, Minnesota DOT and National Road Research Alliance Joint Study Shows High-Performance Low-Carbon Concrete is Stronger than Existing Roadways Carbon Upcycling’s concrete mix demonstrated a 28% increase in strength at 28 days, while reducing cementitious content by 12.3%, setting a new standard for low-carbon sustainable infrastructure (Calgary, AB) — Nov. 12, 2024 – Carbon Upcycling Technologies, Inc. (Carbon Upcycling), a leader in decarbonization and carbon capture & utilization
ST. PAUL, Minn. (November 12, 2024) – The Minnesota Historical Society (MNHS) is pleased to announce the newest recipients of 30 Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Small Grants ($10,000 and less), totaling $253,605 in 15 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 awards was approved by the MNHS Executive Council on September 19, 2024.
(Minnesota) — October 14, 2024 — More than 400,000 deer hunters are preparing for the firearms deer season that opens Saturday, Nov. 9. The season offers opportunities to spend time outdoors with friends and family, find adventure and put venison in the freezer. Deer hunting is the primary tool used to manage deer populations, and hunters help keep deer numbers in line with population goals across the state. Managing deer
The Searchers 4k with O-card sleave packaging Newly Remastered and Restored from the Original VistaVision Negative. Available December 17th from the Warner Archive Collection. (Minneapolis, MN) — November 7, 2024 — Perhaps the greatest collaboration between the legendary director John Ford and his famed leading man John Wayne, the 1956 Warner Bros. classic The Searchers will be arriving on 4K UHD Blu-ray disc, meticulously restored and newly remastered from its
(St Paul, MN) — Nov. 4, 2024 — Midwest Autism & Therapy Centers recently welcomed a delegation of Minnesota state legislators to their Edina and Woodbury facilities. Senator Dr. Alice Mann, Senator Nicole Mitchell and House Representative Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger joined Clinical Director Melanie Bren, M.Ed., BCBA for a series of discussions aimed at raising awareness for the needs of families and clinicians supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Promoting Understanding and Support for Autism Therapy Services During their visits,
(Two Harbors, MN) — (October 28, 2024) – On November 10, Split Rock Lighthouse will hold its annual memorial for the 29 lives lost during the SS Edmund Fitzgerald’s sinking in 1975. For those who cannot attend the ceremony in person, an online livestream will bring the event to the public throughout Minnesota and beyond. The event will be streamed on Split Rock Lighthouse’s Facebook Page, and the Minnesota Historical Society’s YouTube channel.
(Minneapolis, MN) — Nov 1st, 2024 — In celebration of Native American History Month, the Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) presents a suite of exhibitions, displays, and programming that honors Native American culture and artistry. With ongoing and upcoming exhibits featuring influential Native artists, Mia emphasizes its commitment to recognizing Indigenous perspectives through inclusive and community-centered curation. “At the Minneapolis Institute of Art, we are honored to celebrate Native American History
(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
(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
(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
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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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) — 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
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
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,
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
(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
(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
The Minnesota Historical Society will host interactive history lessons at the Minnesota State Fair ST. PAUL, Minn (August 13, 2024) – From new activities to perennial favorites, there will be no shortage of opportunities to engage with history at the Minnesota State Fair! The Minnesota Historical Society (MNHS) encourages visitors to join in the following activities: MNHS 175 History Hunt The MNHS 175 History Hunt celebrates MNHS’s 175th anniversary with
(Minneapolis, MN) — Aug. 13, 2024 — NMDPSM (formerly Be The Match®) hosted its annual gala in Los Angeles on Friday, August 9 at the Skirball Cultural Center. The critical funds raised will support patient financial assistance and innovative cell therapy research to improve post-transplant outcomes and expand access to treatment so every patient can receive their life-saving cell therapy. In 2023, NMDP provided $5.5 million in grants to more
(St Paul, MN) — August 19th, 2024 — The following information is subject to change. Park free and ride for free – serving 31 locations, most of which are close to the fairgrounds! Buses run regularly from 8 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. (9:30 p.m. on Labor Day). Times vary based on traffic and crowds. Grandstand shows typically end between 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. (On Labor Day, the Grandstand
(Bemidji, MN) — August 13th, 2024 — The Minnesota Autism Center (MAC) is excited to announce that we will be hosting a summer carnival on August 17th from 11am to 4pm. We would like to extend an invitation to the community to join us for this fun-filled event. The purpose of this carnival is to strengthen our connections with the Bemidji and surrounding communities and to express our gratitude
(St Paul, MN) — August 13th, 2024 – Be in the know when you’re on the go with the new Official MN State Fair App, now available for download in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. This innovative app allows fair goers to plan their visit from the palm of their hand, offering the latest information on the 2024 Official New Foods, Food Finder, Shopping Finder, daily
(Alexandria, MN) — August 12th, 2024 — On June 19, Lavern Schmidt, 67, of Alexandria, marked a significant milestone as the 3,000th patient to undergo robotic joint replacement at Alomere Health’s Joint Replacement Center. Schmidt, who received a knee replacement performed by Dr. Dennis Weigel of Heartland Orthopedic Specialists, is now enjoying remarkable results. Schmidt’s surgery utilized the advanced Mako SmartRobotics™ technology, which allows for a personalized surgical experience
(Camp Ripley, MN) — Aug. 01, 2024 — The Minnesota Military & Veterans Museum officially began construction on a 40,000-square-foot facility at Camp Ripley, Minn. This marks the start of active construction following a ceremonial groundbreaking last September. The facility and surrounding grounds are set for completion and grand opening in the summer of 2026. Army Gen. Joseph Votel, a Minnesota native and the former four-star commander of U.S. Special
Early season conditions allow for increased late season fishing opportunity (Mille Lacs, MN) — August 1, 2024 — Effective Friday, Aug. 16, Mille Lacs walleye anglers can harvest up to two walleye through Saturday, Nov. 30. Both fish can be 18-20 inches in length or one can be 18-20 inches and the other must be longer than 28 inches. “With high angler catch rates last fall, we opted for setting
(Minneapolis, MN) — August 1st, 2024 – The Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) announced that it has received a bequest of 43 artworks from the estate of distinguished local collectors Drs. Norman and Brenda Canedy. The gift of European art is comprised of 13 paintings, 24 drawings, and 6 prints, and includes notable works both by artists new to Mia’s collection—such as Antonio del Castillo, Michele Rocca, and Christoph Unterberger—as well
(Pequot Lakes, MN) — August 2nd, 2024 — For the third straight year, Star Lake Camp in the Pequot Lakes area hosted STAR LAKE OUT LOUD!, a unique five-day immersive camp designed to foster confidence, communication and connection for youth who stutter across Minnesota and the upper Midwest. This year, eight campers experienced a rustic setting while participating in hiking, swimming, archery, crafts, canoeing, kayaking, cooking over a fire and
Daniel Larscheid launches ‘Dan’s Dream Foundation’ to empower underprivileged young musicians with scholarships and inspiring the next generation of artists (Duluth, MN) — July 29, 2024 — Acclaimed singer-songwriter Daniel Larscheid is proud to announce the launch of ‘Dan’s Dream Foundation,’ a new initiative dedicated to empowering young musicians from underprivileged backgrounds. The foundation aims to provide music scholarships, instruments, and mentorship to help aspiring artists achieve their dreams. Born
(Farmington, MN) — July 27th, 2024 — After years of increasing numbers of race fans coming to see the temporary display of motorsports memorabilia, and several years of planning, the IMCA Old-Timers have completed construction on their new permanent museum building, located at Dakota Heritage City on the fairgrounds August 5th through 11th . The museum will be home to a vast display of historic motorsports memorabilia from Minnesota and
Alexandria, MN — June 24, 2024 – Habitat for Humanity of Douglas County is thrilled to announce a ground blessing ceremony for Summer Meadows, the largest and most impactful affordable housing project in our 27-year history. Join us for this momentous occasion at 10 am on July 9, 2024, at the south end of the Summer Meadows site, near the intersections of Summer Lane NE and Seasons Drive NE.
(Bloomington, MN) – June 27th, 2024 — In the midst of the road detours and submerged trees, Minnesotans continue to build community amidst the flooding. Sandbagging in Owatonna, St.Clair, and Waterville has built people closer together, with volunteer turnouts being much higher than expected. Over 9,000 sandbags have been filled by 150 volunteers and placed around Waterville’s shoreline since last Wednesday. The heavy rainfall has brought out a remarkable display
Planning ahead will help ensure a safe and enjoyable experience on public lands and waters (Minnesota) — July 1, 2024 — The Independence Day holiday weekend is just around the corner, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has tips and important information for visitors to make sure everyone can enjoy the best outdoor recreation opportunities our public lands and waters have to offer, while also staying safe and avoiding
Visitors can learn how goods and provisions were transported during the 18th century (Pine City, Mn) –June 24, 2024 – The fur trade played a crucial role in shaping the modern history of Minnesota. By the early 18th century, it was firmly established as one of the region’s most prominent industries, meaning goods from all over the world passed through the Snake River Fur Post. To transport items to and
(Minnesota) — June 24, 2024 — Minnesota state lands are great places to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday. In addition to an abundance of recreational opportunities including hiking, biking, birdwatching, camping and more; state parks, recreation areas and forests offer a quiet location to celebrate Independence Day away from loud fireworks displays. Minnesota rules prohibit the use of fireworks in state parks, recreation areas and forests. “Not everyone enjoys
The premier tours are headlined by the brand-new Conquering the Cliff Tour (Two Harbors, MN) — June 21, 2024 – In addition to its famous, breathtaking views, Split Rock Lighthouse boasts more than a century of history! This year, the site is offering three premier tours that will give guests a chance to learn about the lighthouse from a variety of angles. All tours include access to the lighthouse and keeper’s
Legislation Introduced by Bipartisan Members of the U.S. House and Senate (Wabasha, MN) — June 20, 2024 — The National Eagle Center in Wabasha, MN and a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators and Members of the House of Representatives are leading the effort to make the bald eagle the country’s national bird. “While most people assume the bald eagle is our nation’s official bird, the fact is our country doesn’t have
2024 marks local practice’s landmark 50th anniversary (Alexandria MN) — June 2024 – Heartland Orthopedic Specialists, with locations inAlexandria, Willmar, Fergus Falls, Morris, Graceville and Wadena, has been providing specializedorthopedic care to area residents for 50 years. Celebrating its landmark anniversary, HeartlandOrthopedic Specialists was founded in 1974 and serves over 186 ZIP codes throughout centralMinnesota. Patients in need of specialized bone, joint and muscle care can call 800-762-1177 orvisit HeartlandOrthopedics.com
Juicy strawberries now ripe for the picking; raspberries, blueberries, Haskaps and more to follow (St Paul, MN) — June 13, 2024 — A berry delicious season is in store as over 190 Minnesota Grown producers kick off berry season. Strawberries are ready for harvest this week in southern and central Minnesota, with availability moving north. Strawberries will be followed by other types of berries as summer progresses. Blueberries and raspberries
