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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

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,

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

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

TMS Therapy for Depression
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  (Mendota Heights, MN) —  April 13, 2023 — Ellie Mental Health just released a new and detailed guide about TMS Therapy – a treatment for chronic depression. And as millions of Americans over age 18 struggle with depression, this therapy has the potential to change the trajectory of depression management. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive, FDA-approved procedure that utilizes pulsating magnetic fields to help stimulate the frontal

People Of Color Career Fair
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  Demand for skilled labor has never been greater, and we’re excited to be in the same room as our region’s biggest employers.”   — Leroy West, President and CEO, Summit Academy OIC   (Minneapolis, MN) —  April 18, 2023 — The People of Color Career Fair™ returns to the Minneapolis Convention Center on Thursday, April 27, 2023, for another sold-out event, connecting Twin Cities’ employers with jobseekers. More than 40

TopLine Financial Credit Union Members and Employees Give Back During FoodShare Month
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(Maple Grove, MN) — April 13, 2023  — TopLine Financial Credit Union’s Food Drive held during the month of March for the MN FoodShare March Campaign benefited two local non-profits, Community Emergency Assistance Programs (CEAP) and Keystone Community Services. TopLine members and employees generously donated non-perishable food items of canned vegetables, soups, rice, and dry pasta to help fight hunger in our local communities. Employees were able to participate by

Museum of Illusions Mall of America
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Tickets for Mall of America’s newest attraction are on sale now (Bloomington, MN) —  April 11, 2023  — Museum of Illusions Mall of America announces today it will be opening to the public May 5, 2023. The ‘edutainment’ attraction will offer mind-bending holograms, stereograms, optical illusions and immersive rooms that stir the senses and teach visitors about vision, perception and the human brain.   Museum of Illusions Mall of America Museum of

Online Support for Vikings
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(Minnesota) — April 11th, 2023 — A new study has found that only 44% of tweets for the Minnesota Vikings are from fans living in the state. The study also revealed 1 in 10 fans are from a neighboring state in South Dakota. Betting.com have compiled over 1,000,000 tweets from NFL hashtags and analyzed the geotagged information to find out which teams get the highest percentage of support outside of

Children's Book Helps Families Talk About Breast Cancer and Provides Support for Children
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  (Hastings MN) — April 2, 2023– Diane Davies, a retired first grade teacher, breast cancer survivor and patient advocate, award-winning author and member of SCBWI, has recently released a new children’s book titled “Jeannie Ann’s Grandma Has Breast Cancer”. The book aims to help young children understand and cope with a loved one’s breast cancer diagnosis. Jeannie Ann is a typical six-year-old who learns that her grandma has breast

Pribyl Seeks Answers About Red Lake’s Zebra Mussels
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(Bemidji, MN) — April 4, 2023 — Bemidji State University aquatic and wildlife biology double-major, Marissa Pribyl, recently presented prize-winning research concerning a possible link between an understudied fish species and one of Minnesota’s most concerning aquatic invasive species. Red Lake, Minnesota’s largest inland lake covering over 288,000 acres, has been infested with zebra mussel larvae since 2019, likely introduced unintentionally by boaters after hitching rides on boats brought from

Minnesota Creatives Spark Compassion and Understanding Through Art
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(Minnesota) — April 4th, 2023 —  A group of Minnesotans are harnessing creativity for a cause. Highly Favored Magazine is a new mission-driven, grassroots arts movement highlighting diverse voices from across Minnesota to open up the conversation on substance use. “Art and creativity have always been valuable tools for promoting compassion and understanding — which is in fact what inspired us to launch the project,” said Jesse Veils, co-founder and

Family Donates Sensory Kits to Help Students with Sensory Processing Differences
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(Rosemount, MN) — Marcy 30th, 2023 —  A Minnesota family is giving back to help students with sensory processing differences. Deborah Gee-Tritschler, her husband Brian Flagg and their son Devin Flagg are donating 65 Fraser Sensory Kits to Intermediate School District 917 in Rosemount. The sensory kits will help students enrolled in the school’s autism program with their sensory processing differences, so they can be more comfortable at school and

Tamarack HTI Cushionless Wheelchair Seat
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The US Department of Health and Human Services estimates pressure injuries kill 60,000 people each year, or more than six people every hour.     This has been such a quantum leap in comfort that it’s hard to overstate how effective it has been.” — Richard Crumb, FlexForm user since 2014     (Minneapolis, MN.) — April 4, 2023 —   Tamarack HTI introduces revolutionary cushionless wheelchair seat positioned to take

Duluth Federal Dart Earliest Arrival
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(Duluth, MN) — March 31, 2023 — Arriving March 28 at 3:30 p.m. under Duluth’s Aerial Lift Bridge, the Federal Dart from Fednav Limited became the earliest-arriving oceangoing vessel on record in the Port of Duluth-Superior. The previous record belonged to another Fednav vessel, Federal Hunter, which arrived March 30, 2013. Carrying approximately 23,000 short tons of Turkish cement, Federal Dart made the trans-Atlantic journey to North America’s furthest-inland seaport in 25

Crayola Experience Million Crayon Giveaway
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Crayola Experience Launches Million Crayon Giveaway (Bloomington, MN / EASTON, Pa) — March 31, 2023  — Thousands of kids and kids at heart are celebrating National Crayon Day by helping Crayola Experience launch its Million Crayon Giveaway, which runs through May. The family destination where Crayola color and creativity come to life hopes to inspire kids to color the world with kindness with this year’s giveaway held at its five locations across

Children's Surgery Intl
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Siva Chinnadurai, MD, MPH, Chair of CSI Board of Directors (left), & Dr. Yeshigeta Gelaw, MD, M. Med, FCOphth (ECSA), Chief Executive Director of Bahir Dar University College of Health Science, (right) sign a Memorandum of Understanding in Ethiopia on March 18, 2023.   Pediatric Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery Fellowship in Ethiopia will improve access to life-changing care. (New Brighton, MN) —  March 28, 2023 — Children’s Surgery International

Minnesota DNR EagleCam 2023
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(Minnesota) — UPDATE 4/2/23 — There is sad news to report: this morning the nest on the DNR’s Nongame Wildlife EagleCam fell out of the tree. DNR staff are onsite and confirm that the chick did not survive the fall. (Minnesota) — March 27th, 2023 —  The DNR Eagle Cam has returned for 2023.   You can watch the ongoing growth and progress of an eagle in the nest. The latest

free suicide prevention trainings
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(Minnesota) — March 23, 2023 — The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) are partnering to offer free suicide prevention trainings for rural faith leaders this April and May. Clergy and lay leaders who serve rural congregations of all faiths and denominations are welcome.   “Faith is an important cornerstone in the lives of many farm families, but we’ve learned that pastors, priests, and

Minneapolis Institute of Art Art in Bloom
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(Minneapolis, MN) — March 23, 2023 – The Minneapolis Institute of Art’s (Mia) Art in Bloom, an annual celebration featuring imaginative floral interpretations of selected works of art from Mia’s permanent collection, is returning for its 39th year April 27 – April 30, 2023. Presented by the Friends of the Institute, this much anticipated event is free and open to the public. This year, the Friends of the Institute will

Helmsley Charitable Trust Ultrasound Imaging Devices
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(Minneapolis, MN) — March 21, 2023 — The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust has granted nearly $18.3 million to help Minnesota hospitals and health centers purchase nearly 200 ultrasound imaging devices and an additional $8.1 million to boost sonography and point of care ultrasound (POCUS) training opportunities across the state. Walter Panzirer, a Trustee for the Helmsley Charitable Trust, said the grants will help improve access to exceptional

Little Library MN State Capital
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(St Paul, MN) — March 22nd, 2023– In celebration of Reading Month, Governor Tim Walz today unveiled the first ever Little Free Library in the State Capitol. With more than 1,600 book titles banned or restricted by other states last year, the Little Free Library celebrates books and helps to ensure they remain accessible in Minnesota. The Governor unveiled the library alongside librarians and advocates for book accessibility. “In Minnesota,

Osman Shrine Circus 100th Year
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(Saint Paul, MN) — March 22, 2023  —  Prepare to be amazed as the St. Paul Osman Shrine Circus celebrates its 100 year anniversary with a spectacular showcase of acts, attractions, and pulse-pounding performances that will enthrall audiences of all ages. Join Osman Shrine Circus for the opening night show on Thursday, March 23rd, and take advantage of the special ticket price of just $10, making it the perfect occasion

St. Croix Chocolate Company Ukrainian Refugee
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Ukrainian refugee families and their sponsors will come to the chocolate shop in Marine on St. Croix, Minn. for a chocolate workshop just for them     This is a tremendous opportunity for us to open our hearts and share the richness and uniqueness of what we do”  — Robyn Dochterman (Minneapolis, MN) — March 16, 2023 — St. Croix Chocolate Company (SCCC) owners Robyn Dochterman and Deidre Pope are

Stories of Immigrants and Refugees Featured in Upcoming Art Exhibit at Minnesota State Capitol
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The exhibit Our Austin, Our America showcases the growing diversity in Austin, MN   (St Paul, MN) –March 6, 2023 – The first in a series of public art installments at the Minnesota State Capitol opens March 13 with a project from photographer William Taufic titled Our Austin, Our America. The exhibit features portrait photography telling the story of immigrants, refugees, and other newcomers who have made their home in

Maple Syrup Forest History Center
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  Highlights include syrup making, nature hikes, and collaborative music performances   (Grand Rapids, MN) –March 13, 2023 – Forest History Center guests will have a chance to learn, explore, and play during the Maple Syrup, Music, and Phenology! event on March 25. During the event, visitors can learn about the process of making maple syrup. From tree tapping to sap boiling, attendees will gain insights on the process from start to finish.

National Marrow Donor Program
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(Minneapolis, MN) — March 16, 2023  — National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP)/Be The Match® announced two recipients of its Amy Strelzer Manasevit Research Program grant for 2023. The grant underscores NMDP/Be The Match’s commitment to research to advance the future of care and improve outcomes for patients diagnosed with life-threatening blood cancer or blood diseases. The Amy Strelzer Manasevit Research Program, among the largest and most coveted grants in the

Kind World Publishing to Launch Abuelito at Bologna Book Fair 2023
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  Grief and hope can coexist. That is such an important lesson for kids—that we can hold multiple feelings.” — Nelly Buchet (Minneapolis, MN) — March 3, 2023  — Award-winning picture book author Nelly Buchet and debut author David Corredor Benavides show readers what it’s like to grieve, support one another, and make new memories while honoring the old ones in the forthcoming picture book Abuelito. Madrid-based illustrator Ana Sanfelippo’s

Smoked Bacon Elite Maple Wood College Basketball
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(Austin, MN) — March 13, 2023  — This March, basketball and bacon fans unite for the first time as the makers of HORMEL® BLACK LABEL® Bacon will give some of college basketball’s most diehard fans the chance to taste the most elite smoked meat ever. Introducing Hardcourt Smoked HORMEL® BLACK LABEL® Bacon, a first-of-its-kind bacon smoked with the actual northern cherry maple wood that is used to make the final floors of the 2023

Minnesota Vikings least passionate fan
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(Minneapolis, MN) — March 6th, 2023 — The Minnesota Vikings officially have one of the least passionate fanbases, 11% less passionate than the NFL average according to a new study. NFL fans are some of the most devoted sports fans in the US. Over 17 million tune in to watch the games on TV, and many share their support for their team on social media as they watch. Betting.com have

State Auditor Julie Blaha
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(St Paul, MN) — March 6th, 2023 — State Auditor Julie Blaha invites you to join us for the 2023 State of Main Street listening tour. This years listening sessions will be held in a hybrid format with in-person gatherings in Bemidji, St. Cloud, Minneapolis, and Mankato – and via Zoom! The annual State of Main Street is an opportunity for the Office of the State Auditor to hear from you directly

Science Museum Apollo Moon
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(St. Paul, Minn.) – This winter and spring, the Science Museum will join in the yearlong celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing with a brand new exhibit, a stunning giant screen movie, and a host of space-related programming, making it an ideal destination for science and history buffs of all ages. “The 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing was a remarkable science achievement that led us

Child Care Locator web app
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(Fergus Falls, MN) — February 17, 2023 — Families with young children seeking child care in Otter Tail County can use the new Child Care Locator web app. The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Human Services departments of Otter Tail County released the web app to help families find information about child care providers in their area. Families can use the interactive Child Care Locator web app to view a

Minnesota’s Leisure and Hospitality Workers
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(Welch, MN) — February 27th, 2023 —  Good news for Minnesota’s leisure and hospitality workers — it’s Minnesota’s no. 1 fastest-growing industry right now — a real rebound as we approach three years since covid nearly ground the industry to a halt. “It’s great to see leisure and hospitality jobs returning after covid disrupted the industry three years ago,” said Aaron Seehusen, public relations manager at Treasure Island Resort &

Shrine Circus Affiliate Program
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(St Paul, MN) — Feb. 24, 2023  —   2023 marks the 100th anniversary of the circus, making it one of the longest continuously running events in the circus world. Now for a century, the St. Paul Osman Shrine Circus has entertained audiences with its brand of awe-inspiring aerial performances, gravity-defying acrobatics, and death-defying stunts—a testament to the dedication, creativity, and skill of its circus performers. With a history founded on

Straw Bale Gardening
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  This method works in any climate and for nearly every vegetable crop, and doesn’t require any soil at all, so it can be done on concrete, asphalt or even on a rooftop.”     — Joel Karsten     (Minneapolis, MN)  —  February 13, 2023  — Rooftops, patios, backyards with bad soil or anyplace with room for a straw bale can be transformed into a garden using the technique pioneered by

Jim Crow of the North Stories
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Twin Cities PBS web series explores the impacts of racial housing discrimination   (Twin Cities, MN) — February 10th, 2022 — Twin Cities PBS (TPT) announced the premiere of “Jim Crow of the North Stories,” a digital first series follow-up to their 2019 documentary “Jim Crow of the North.” Picking up where the award-winning film leaves off, the series continues looking at race, place and the past by exploring the

Zac Padrnos Ice Fishing
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  (Brainerd, MN) — February 7th, 2023 — When you think of fishing, what comes to mind? Maybe your grandfather…sitting alone in a boat…probably falling asleep. Well, Zac Padrnos is on a mission to challenge that perception. You see, Padrnos is anything but your typical angler. In a sport that’s synonymous with gray hair, the 13-year-old Minnesotan is hardly who most people expect to see out on the water. But

Computing Ethics Project
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(Minneapolis, MN) —  The GroupLens Lab and other department faculty received a $400,000 grant from the National Science Foundation. The Department of Computer Science & Engineering professors Lana Yarosh, Stevie Chancellor, Joe Konstan, Kangjie Lu, and Loren Terveen were awarded for research titled “Beyond the Individual: Community-Engaged Design and Implementation of a Framework for Ethical Online Communities Research.” The project focuses on the collection of big data in online communities.

Minnesota Health Centers
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    With passage of the FY23 Omnibus bill, Minnesota Health Centers receive valuable capital investment and policies to enhance their ability to serve Minnesotans. (Minneapolis, MN) — February 5, 2023 — The Minnesota Association of Community Health Centers (MNACHC) is pleased that Congress passed the FY23 Omnibus bill, as the legislation substantially impacts policies that govern and funding that fuels the important role of Minnesota’s 17 Community Health Centers.

500 Works Minneapolis Institute of Art
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MINNEAPOLIS—Jan 30, 2023—The Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) announced the 2022 end-of-year gifts to the museum’s collection that include a group of four 19th-century Navajo textiles; a collection of 130 works of Chinese calligraphy from the 16th to the 19th century; and an array of paintings, watercolors, drawings, and pastels by major American and European artists. The museum also stated that over the course of 2022, it received funds for

the Forest History Center
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Presenting stories and photos from a journey to witness polar bears in the wild   (Grand Rapids, MN) — January 30, 2023 – In the remote Canadian town of Churchill, Manitoba, humans live side-by-side with the largest land carnivore on Earth. The Forest History Center presents Expedition to Churchill: The Polar Bears of Northern Manitoba, February 11 at 1 pm. Visitors can hear stories and see pictures from historian John Grabko

Minnesota History Center
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  Tickets on sale for lecture series at Minnesota History Center and online   (St Paul, MN — January 5, 2023 –  Five of the nation’s top scholars shed new light on the richness, expansiveness, and complexity of American History in the 19th season of the Minnesota Historical Society’s History Forum. The series, which runs January through April 2023, includes both virtual and in-person lectures highlighting excellence in historical scholarship

Signs of Gaslighting
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  (Mendota Heights, MN) — January 25, 2023  — Ellie Mental Health just released new information on how to spot the signs of gaslighting. And as this form of manipulation is fairly common and hard to detect, knowing how to spot the signs of gaslighting is invaluable for self-protection. Gaslighting is a term that references a 1944 film titled Gaslight, in which a woman’s husband attempts to make her think

"Skilled" Docuseries From 3M
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Global research shows nine in 10 agree more people should enter the trades; 3M commits to advocacy and education to expand the talent pipeline (St Paul, MN) — PAUL, Minn., Jan. 22, 2023  — 3M (NYSE: MMM) is premiering a new documentary film today, “Skilled,” to celebrate the skilled trades and break down stereotypes that may prevent people from pursuing these vital careers. “Skilled” features four trade workers—a plumber, fall protection specialist, welder, and film gaffer—at

Boosts Confidence, Strengthen Relationships, and Enhance Emotional Intelligence through A 21-Day Self-Discovery Guide
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A 21-Day Personal Guide to Self-Discovery and Emotional Mastery is now available on Amazon (Carver, MN) —  January 18, 2023 — A 21-Day Personal Journey of Self-Improvement and Discovery by John C Fuger is a journal of self-contemplation and introspection. The journal’s primary purpose is to help a person steer their life in a positive direction. The journal is filled with simple, engaging exercises and acts as a tool to

Magstim Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
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(Minneapolis, MN) —  Jan. 18, 2023  — Magstim, a global leader in neuroscience research and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) solutions for mental health, announced today that the FDA has cleared the Horizon 3.0 (with or without StimGuide+) and E-z Cool Coil to treat adult patients diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) as well as Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). This indication offers non-invasive treatment for OCD in adult patients as an