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Foundation Launches Campaign to Fund Transformative Growingdome for Remote Sherpa Community
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  Proceeds will fund the design, construction, and initial operation of the first solar-powered, geodesic growingdome high in the Himalaya of Nepal.”  — Gary Mark Lesley     (Mankato, MN) —  August 15, 2023 — The intrepid campaign is reaching out to individuals and forward-thinking corporate entities supportive of issues involving environmental preservation, innovative small-scale farming, food security, biodiversity, sustainable-regenerative practices, and waste management science. An official GoFundMe site has

SPAM Maui Wildfire Response
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A special relationship has long existed between the people of Hawaii and the brand (Austin, MN) — Aug. 17, 2023 — In response to the devastating wildfires on Maui, Hormel Foods Corporation and the makers of the SPAM® brand — whose special relationship with the Hawaiian community spans decades — is sending resources to aid the disaster-relief efforts. Hormel Foods and its SPAM® brand have made a product donation to support the efforts on Maui. Three

University of Minnesota UROC Gallery Features Counterspaces 2.0
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(Rochester, MN) — August 2nd, 2023 — Counterspaces began at the University of Minnesota Rochester (UMR) as a collective healing project for community members who have been impacted by the existing and increasing acts of racialized violence against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. Curated by Rochester Art Center Curator Zoe Cinel and UMR Assistant Professor Yuko Taniguchi, the exhibit is dedicated for listening

Gary Lesley Sherpa Clouds of Everest
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  Mr. Principal, I promised you I would return with the assignment you gave me… and yes, it’s possible. And so much more, as a living laboratory for health, nutrition and traditional practices.”  — Gary Mark Lesley     (Mankato, MN) —  August 9, 2023 — The dome will allow for culturally sensitive, community-directed priorities, involving sustainable-regenerative agriculture, biodiversity, enhanced nutrition, waste-management practices, and entrepreneurial development. The project is tracing

First 100% solar powered production boat launched in Minnesota
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    (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

Community Action Partnership Project Student Success
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(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

Historic Fun for All Ages at Historic Fort Snelling’s Family Day
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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

Deer Feeding and Attractant Bans
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    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

Minnesota State Fair Brews and Beverages
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(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

Treetop Trail Minnesota Zoo
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  (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

Motorcycle Adventure and Sex: Secrets, Tips, and Tricks Arrives at VBR5 (The VERY BORING RALLY)
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  “Any motorcycle can be used for an adventure. As a US Supreme Court Justice said of pornography, I believe I know a motorcycle adventure and an adventure motorcyclist when I see or meet one.””  — Dr. Gregory W. Frazie   (Duluth, MN) — , USA, July 25, 2023 — Motorcycle road warrior, adventurer, author and journalist, Dr. Gregory W. Frazier (around the world six times by motorcycles), is to

Minnesota State Fair New Attractions
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(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

Mankato Celebrates Thomas Park
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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

Emma Stertz Cracker Jill® Packaging
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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

CPKC’s Final Spike Steam Tour to Mark One-year Anniversary of Railway’s Creation - Will Make Stop in St. Paul
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(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

Powerball Jackpot Reaches $1 Billion
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(Minnesota) — July 18, 2023 —  For the third time ever, the Powerball® jackpot has reached the one billion dollar mark! The jackpot is currently estimated at $1 billion for the next drawing on Wednesday, July 19. The jackpot has an estimated cash value of $516.8 million. The jackpot ranks as the seventh largest U.S. lottery jackpot and third largest Powerball jackpot, only behind the world record $2.04 billion Powerball

CraftsyTV Sling Freestream
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  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

New Food at the MN State Fair
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(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

Department of Revenue One-time Tax Rebates
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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

Natural Organic Reduction
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(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

Susan Hensel Gallery K. Daphnae Koop
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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

Richard Petty Billy Lane
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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

All Energy Solar Steger Center
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(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

Trooper Mollie McClure Fawn
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(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

Deer Feeding and Attractant Bans
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(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

Minnesota State Fair Amateur Talent Contest
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(St. Paul, Mn) — June 21, 2023 – Calling all amateur singers, dancers, musicians, jugglers, acrobats and talented people of all ages: Registration is now open to audition for the 50th Annual Minnesota State Fair Amateur Talent Contest. Auditions run Monday, July 24, through Sunday, July 30, at the Leinie Lodge Bandshell on the fairgrounds. Registration is available online at https://www.mnstatefair.org/competitions/amateur-talent-contests/. The deadline to register for auditions is 4 p.m.

Kathio State Park
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(Minnesota) — June 26, 2023 — Minnesota state parks and recreation areas are great places to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday. Not only is there an abundance of recreational opportunities, state parks and recreation areas offer a quiet location to celebrate Independence Day away from loud fireworks displays. Minnesota rules prohibit the use of fireworks in state parks. “Not everyone enjoys the light and sound associated with fireworks,” said

The future of our grid 3M
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(St Paul, MN) —  April, 2023 — Imagine a heart surgeon who doesn’t have the technology to monitor your heart. A similar situation is happening right now with U.S. electrical grids: Many grid operators have limited visibility to critical information about what’s happening in their networks. Fortunately, 3M developed a technology to help solve this problem more than a decade ago. It first caught on in Europe but is now gaining traction

Historic Fort Snelling Independence Day
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Travel back in time to experience parades, speeches, and performances on July 1 (St. Paul, MN)  — June 21, 2023 – On July 1st, visitors to Historic Fort Snelling will be able to step back in time to experience an Independence Day celebration from 125 years ago Visitors will experience all of the sights and sounds of an Independence Day celebration during the time period, including a military parade, historical

Ojibwe Artist Jim Denomie
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(Minneapolis, MN) — (May 3, 2023)—This summer, the Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) will open “The Lyrical Artwork of Jim Denomie,” featuring approximately 60 artworks from acclaimed Anishinaabe artist Jim Denomie (Ojibwe, Lac Courte Oreilles Band, 1955–2022). Best known for his monumental paintings, Denomie was a prolific artist whose work spanned numerous mediums. Throughout his career, he aimed a critical lens on the histories of Indigenous people and their intersections

Jostens Super Bowl LVII Ring
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  (Kansas City, MO)  — June 15, 2023  — In partnership with Jostens, the Kansas City Chiefs players, coaches, staff, and ownership received their Super Bowl LVII Championship Rings in a private ceremony this evening. “Jostens is proud to once again be trusted by the Kansas City Chiefs to celebrate another historic milestone for their franchise, it is an honor to continue to grow the partnership between our organizations,” said

Jennie-O Turkey National Turkey Lovers Month
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The makers of the Jennie-O® turkey brand — the category leader of ground turkey products and a trusted brand for turkey products around the world — are celebrating National Turkey Lovers Month in June. The makers of the Jennie-O® turkey brand — the category leader of ground turkey products and a trusted brand for turkey products around the world — are celebrating National Turkey Lovers Month in June. WILLMAR, Minn., June

Somali Week Festival
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  SOMALI WEEK FESTIVAL CELEBRATES A TRIUMPHANT RETURN TO MINNESOTA, UNITING THOUSANDS IN A SPECTACULAR SHOWCASE OF SOMALI CULTURE AND DIVERSITY Our aim is to create an inclusive space where intercultural dialogue flourish. Somali Week is a testament to the power of celebration in fostering unity and creating a stronger community”  — Mohamed Farah     (Minneapolis, MN) — June 7, 2023 — SOMALI WEEK FESTIVAL CELEBRATES A TRIUMPHANT RETURN

2022 Minnesota State High School Clay Target League
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(Alexandria, MN) —  June 23th, 2023 — The WORLD’S LARGEST shooting sport event is underway in Alexandria Minnesota. More than 340 high school teams featuring nearly 7,900 student athletes are expected for the 2023 Trap Shooting Championship, June 12th-20th at the Alexandria Shooting Park in Alexandria. Nine full days of competition will feature new teams and participants – June 12-20, 2023! Each team is assigned a tournament day as determined

Backing the Blues Street Dance
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  On June 17, 2023, the Hennepin County Sheriff Foundation is hosting the “Backing the Blues Street Dance” at the Chester Bord Legion Post on Golden Valley, MN. We want everyone in the community to be able to come out and show their support for first responders and their families.”  — Peter Brehm   (Minneapolis, MN) —  June 7, 2023 — The Hennepin County Sheriff Foundation and American Legion Post

Little Free Library Indigenous Library Program
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White Earth Nation members Lila Berry (left) and Hannah Otto (right) with a young reader at a Little Free Library granted through the Indigenous Library Program, outside the White Earth Indian Health Services building.         The initiative will increase book access in Indigenous and tribal communities to help improve literacy outcomes and ignite a love of reading (St Paul, MN) —  June 6, 2023  — The Little Free

Stryten Energy Rivers of Recovery
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(Eagen, Mn) — May 24, 2023  — Rivers of Recovery (RoR) is pleased to announce that Stryten Energy LLC (www.stryten.com) has provided another generous financial donation to support wounded U.S. combat veterans participating in Rivers of Recovery programs. The donation will directly support combat veterans suffering with post-traumatic stress, mild traumatic brain injury, and other psychological wounds of war by allowing them to go through RoR’s unique rehabilitation program at

Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation Support
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    Philanthropic gift will benefit veterans in need of treatment for substance use disorder and support the Foundation’s Children’s Program (Center City, MN) — June 2, 2023 — The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation—the nation’s leading nonprofit system of substance use disorder treatment, mental health care, recovery resources and related prevention and education services—has received approximately $50,000 in grant funds and product donations from Sony Corporation of America to provide

Alexander Londo JazzJune AI
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  AI is powerful, but it’s the human touch that brings out its true potential.”    — Alexander Londo, Illustrator     (Bloomington, MN) —  May 19, 2023 — JazzJune’s CEO Alexander Londo, a renowned graphic designer and video producer, has made a breakthrough in the world of art and technology. He is the world’s first artist to use artificial intelligence (AI) to illustrate a published non-fiction chapter book. Already known

Tour de TC 2023 Be the Match
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(Minneapolis, MN) — May 23, 2023  — Tour de TC 2023 kicked off on May 22 in Healdsburg, California with six rides touring the picturesque California Wine Country, before expanding across the country to give hope to patients in need of a lifesaving blood stem cell transplant. Tour de TC will help raise funds and awareness of the Be The Match mission and help remove financial barriers so more patients

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.