Expansion Allows for Increased Production Capacity (Red Lake Falls, MN) — May 5, 2022 — Altoz, Inc. broke ground recently on its new 75,000 square foot facility which is expected to be completed by the end of 2022. This is the first phase of a multi-phase expansion project in Red Lake Falls, MN that brings the combined building space to over 412,500 square feet between the Red Lake Falls and Greenbush, MN locations. Owners Dennis and
HIT’s Midwest@Work Initiative closes in on goal of $2 billion investment well ahead of schedule (Washington, DC – Duluth, MN) May 4, 2022 — The AFL-CIO Housing Investment Trust announced three construction projects it committed to finance in Q1 2022 will bring it significantly closer to its $2 billion multiyear investment goal to spur economic development and create well-paying union jobs in the Midwest. The three projects—the adaptive reuse of a historic Toledo, Ohio, civic structure into an
Repurposing of the Zoo’s Monorail Track to Become World’s Longest Elevated Pedestrian Loop (Apple Valley, MN) — April 29, 2022 — The Minnesota Zoo is beginning construction of the Treetop Trail, an inspired repurposing of the Zoo’s original monorail track. The Treetop Trail will be a welcoming and accessible nature journey for people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. Upon its completion in the summer of 2023, the 1.25-mile Treetop Trail
Shipwreck Adventures, a new permanent exhibit, offers an immersive “underwater” experience (St. Paul, MN) – April 4, 2022 – Scuba diving at Minnesota Children’s Museum? Absolutely! Minnesota Children’s Museum is excited to announce the opening of its new permanent exhibit, Shipwreck Adventures. The exhibit, which takes up a large portion of the museum’s first floor, is the first new permanent gallery to open since the museum completed a major renovation
The steady increase in the popularity of shooting sports has created capacity issues at some shooting ranges in Minnesota. In an attempt to address this, the Minnesota Legislature has funded a grants program to provide people with more and better places to safely shoot. For the current round of funding under this program, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is offering $125,00 in grants. The application period is open-ended and
85 Year-Old Brand Still “Sizzling” with Record Sales, Festival and Museum (Austin, Mn) — April 26, 2022 — The SPAM® brand is one of the world’s most beloved brands, with loyal fans in every corner of the globe serving up the versatile protein-packed delicacy as a delicious SPAM®burger, on top of fried rice, in a taco and every tasty way in between. With seven consecutive years of record sales under its belt,
Zillow and Rover name top 20 fastest-growing dog-friendly cities in America More than 60% of dog parents credit their dog’s happiness and well-being with inspiring them to move The fastest-growing dog-friendly city in the country is Antioch, Tennessee, near Nashville. Nearly three-quarters of U.S. dog owners report they would consider moving to a home that better suits their dog’s needs. Just over half of dog owners find it challenging to find a
U.S. Postal Service pays tribute to Native American modernist George Morrison (Grand Portage, Mn) — April 22, 2022 — The U.S. Postal Service celebrates the life and work of George Morrison, one of the nation’s greatest modernist artists. Morrison is best known for his abstract landscapes and monumental wood collages that draw on his childhood memories and reflect a deep and abiding connection with the natural world. “A founding figure of Native
(New Brighton, MN) — April 21st, 2022 — Starting the week of April 18, New Brighton will be hosting a small herd of goats at Creekview Park. The City of New Brighton was awarded a $5,000 grant through the Minnesota Department of Agriculture to help remove invasive Buckthorn from approximately ten acres of Creekview Park. In order to accomplish this goal, the City will be using animals to tackle the
(Grand Rapids, MN) — April 20, 2022 — This Earth Day, the National Forest Foundation (NFF) will enter the final fundraising year of the 50 Million For Our Forests campaign. Since its launch in 2018, the campaign has planted over 22 million trees on more than 77,000 acres of public National Forest land. Fundraising for the campaign will end in 2023, but we will have two additional years to plant all 50 million
Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Righting a Wrong: Japanese Americans and World War II Opens April 23 at the Minnesota History Center Exhibit opening events include Taiko drumming, traditional Japanese dancing, origami and a documentary film screening. (St Paul, MN) — The Minnesota Historical Society is pleased to announce the opening of the Smithsonian traveling exhibition Righting a Wrong: Japanese Americans and World War II on April 23 at the Minnesota History
(Minneapolis, MN) — April 19th, 2022 — Anyone with a 2022 Minnesota fishing or hunting license can receive a free camouflage and blaze orange Minnesota Twins logo cap thanks to a special ticket offer. That’s right — the Minnesota DNR Days are back at Twins games this season, through a partnership between the Twins and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The Minnesota DNR Days partnership includes six games this
Winning Ticket purchased at Holiday Station stores in Ramsey (Roseville, MN) –April 13, 2022 — Minnesota is home to its first Mega Millions jackpot winner thanks to one lucky ticket purchased for the April 12 drawing that matched all five winning numbers plus the Mega Ball to win the $110 million jackpot, with an $66.9 million cash option. Jackpot amounts are approximate. The final jackpot amount was higher than
The Dragon and Our Stories (Minneapolis, MN) — April 18th, 2022 — Throughout both Nordic and Chinese history, the dragon looms large, and the American Swedish Institute is hosting an exhibition that explores the similarities between Nordic and Chinese culture and tradition through an art form that traces its roots back more than 1500 years.Danish papercut artist Karin Bit Vejle (Bit), and Chinese artist and Professor Xiaoguang Qiao (Professor Qiao),
Free Hotline Connects Minnesota’s Deaf Community with Agents Who Are Fluent in American Sign Language for COVID-19 Information Such As Face Mask Requirements and Vaccine Locations (Minneapolis, MN) — April 12, 2022 — Communication Service for the Deaf (CSD) has launched an American Sign Language-based COVID-19 information hotline in the State of Minnesota. This free service gives the 20% of Minnesotans who are Deaf or hard of hearing access to the latest coronavirus health
(Minnesota) — April 14th, 2022 — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ award-winning I Can! program resumes this summer with outdoor skill-building sessions held in more than 25 Minnesota state parks. Programs start Saturday, June 11, and continue through late August. Registration begins Thursday, April 14. Program offerings include: I Can Camp! I Can Paddle! I Can Mountain Bike! I Can Fish! I Can Camp! These one- or two-night
(Minneosta) The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is offering free admission to all 75 Minnesota state parks and recreation areas on Saturday, Feb. 19. This “Free Park Day” is one of four days each year on which the DNR waives entrance fees to state parks. The entrance fee waiver does not cover activities like camping, rentals or tours. The goal of Free Park Days is to get all Minnesotans outdoors.
(Minneapolis, MN) — April 11, 2022 — Hiero “Yerro” Veiga has been selected as the official artist to paint the mural honoring Prince that will be on display in Downtown Minneapolis. The new 100-foot mural will call the city’s Ramp A home and overlook the core of the entertainment scene that was once Prince’s playground. (Ramp A is located on the SW corner of 1st Avenue and 8th Street). Hiero
HipStar® will be successful because it solves basic problems that millions of travelers, hikers, and adventure seekers face” — Igor Koshutin, CEO and Founder (Minneapolis, Mn) — April 8, 2022 — HipStar is developing a new travel cart designed to handle challenging terrain and reduce carrying weight by over 90% while hiking and traveling. This new cart, called HipStar®, was designed to overcome the weaknesses of traditional
(Minnesota) — March 30th,2022– The newly announced 2022 James Beard Award semifinalists(opens in new window) include several prestigious Minnesota chefs and restaurants shaking up the national conversation. These recognitions, considered among the highest culinary honors, spotlight a thriving dining scene in Minnesota full of diverse influences and some of the most innovative approaches in the industry. The semifinalists Best New Restaurants Owamni – Minneapolis and Union Hmong Kitchen – Minneapolis Best Midwest Chefs Jorge Guzmán/Petite León
(Minnesota) — April 4th, 2022 — For the 11th year in a row, Minnesota’s moose population remains relatively stable. The 2022 population survey estimates the moose population at 4,700, statistically unchanged from the last survey, which was conducted in 2020. Although there is no statistically significant change in the estimated population relative to 2020, this year’s estimated number of moose is the highest since 2011, when the population was midway
The art of ideation and color come together with newly released Post-it Note collections in partnership with Pantone Color Institute (St. Paul, MN) — April 5, 2022 — For over 40 years, Post-it® Brand, the creator of the original Post-it Note, has served as a canvas to help bring ideas to life. This year, the classic Post-it Notes you know and love are getting a colorful refresh thanks to a
Charter’s $30 Million Philanthropic Program will Invest in 100 Community Centers and Local Job Training Programs over Five Years (Duluth MN) — April 4, 2022 — Charter Communications, Inc. today announced it will launch Spectrum Community Assist programs in 20 new markets this year, adding momentum to the company’s $30 million, five-year philanthropic initiative to revitalize 100 community centers and invest in job training programs in underserved communities across its 41-state footprint.
Winning malt, sundae flavor will be newest offering served in Dairy Building during 2022 Minnesota State Fair (St Paul, MN) — April 1, 2022 — An annual first sign of spring has arrived in Minnesota with the return of the “Flavor of the Fair.” After the pandemic put a hold on the public contest the past two years, Midwest Dairy is once again asking ice cream enthusiasts to vote for
The Student-Athlete Recruiting Platform Becomes the Exclusive Recruiting Technology for High School Coaches Across the State (Minnesota / Scottsdale, Az., March 30, 2022 — Signing Day Sports, the future of recruiting for college athletics, is now the exclusive student-athlete recruiting platform of the Minnesota Football Coaches Association (MFCA), it was announced today. Now more than a thousand high school coaches representing over 355 schools across the state will have access to Signing Day
(Minneapolis, MN)– March 22, 2022—The Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) announced it will resume in-person tours in April. With the help of Mia’s trained guides, tours allow visitors to discover the museum and experience art in new ways. The museum offers tours that focus on the permanent collection, special exhibition, and Purcell-Cutts house. “Mia is excited to welcome visitors back to the museum for in-person tours,” said Katie Luber, President
The Eagle Cam Update is good news. Things are progressing on schedule for the two chicks. Hatch update – chick number 2 has hatched! Right on time, the two chicks have hatched! The first chick hatched on Tuesday, March 22. Tuesday was one of the wettest days we’ve had at the cam site, but that didn’t stop the chick from emerging from the egg. Because of the cold, windy and
(Minnesota) — 3/25/22 — Governor Tim Walz, Explore Minnesota Tourism, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced details for the 2022 Minnesota Governor’s Fishing Opener. The longtime tradition will continue in May of 2022. The 2022 Minnesota Governor’s Fishing Opener will celebrate fishing in a variety of ways, over several weeks and in multiple locations in the Chippewa National Forest region and Leech Lake Reservation. Among the highlights
(Minnesota) — March 23, 2022– Each year the Guinness World Book of Records looks at all of the years submissions and publishes the biggest, brightest, tallest, smallest, most, least, heaviest, lightest, youngest, oldest and farthest of almost anything you can imagine. The categories alone could make up a book. There are a surprising number of Minnesotans who hold world records. So, we decided to share a few of Minnesota’s World
(Tower, MN) — March 21st, 2022 — Visitors to Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park can learn about the rich history of Minnesota’s first iron ore mine in a new surface tour that will be offered this summer. Beginning Memorial Day weekend and running through Labor Day, historical interpreters will be available to lead visitors on a 1.5-hour tour around the mine complex, highlighting the variety of buildings and
Purchase ensures continued family ownership of resort (Lutsen, MN) — January 2022 _-– Lutsen Mountains announced the purchase of the 50% ownership interest of Co-President Tom Rider. Following the purchase, Charles Skinner will continue as the sole owner and President of Lutsen Mountains, as well as Granite Peak ski resort in Wausau, Wisconsin. The transaction ensures that the iconic North Shore ski resort, that caters to Midwestern families, will continue
Accounting for recent economic forecast, revised budget increases Walz Checks to $500, $1,000 (St. Paul, MN) – March 17th, 2022 — Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan released their revised supplemental budget today. The revised Walz-Flanagan Budget to Move Minnesota Forward accounts for the recent economic forecast released last month by Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB), while continuing to make investments to expand economic opportunity, protect Minnesotans’
Commerce seeking additional Solar for School funding from 2022 MN Legislature (Minnesota) — March 11th, 2022 –The Minnesota Department of Commerce Solar for Schools Program (mn.gov/solar4schools) is on track to award about $7.5 million in grants for up to 80 schools in 45 school districts across the state. The grants will cover up to 95% of costs for the schools, based on their financial need, allowing schools to install
(Mankato MN) — February 22, 2022 ― Mayo Clinic Health System will expand and modernize its Mankato hospital by adding three new floors atop an existing two-story building on the campus. The new structure will feature 121 additional hospital beds and numerous other improvements. “We are very excited to see the region’s long-standing vision of a hospital expansion come to fruition,” says James Hebl, M.D., regional vice president of Mayo Clinic Health
(St Paul, MN) — Many young parents grew up watching Shining Time Station and the adventures of Thomas the Tank Engine. Well, the Minnesota Childen’s Museum ups the anti with a hands on exhibit. Jan. 15 through May 8, 2022, the world’s most beloved blue engine is rolls into St. Paul. Inspired by the popular children’s series and featuring beloved engines and destinations from Thomas & Friends™, this
(Minnesota) March 11th, 2022 — The first Minnesota MATHCOUNTS State Competition in three years will begin Friday, March 11. The lobby at the Crowne Plaza West in Plymouth will come to life when more than 300 middle school mathletes, parents, coaches and volunteers head to the registration desks. Minnesota MATHCOUNTS’ parent organization, the Minnesota Society of Professional Engineers, will sponsor first-night engineering activities. In one activity teams of four will
(Redwing and St Paul MN) Viking® celebrated their new 386-guest Viking Mississippi® . The ship was “floated out” in Louisiana, marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water. Set to debut in June 2022, the Viking Mississippi will sail Viking’s highly-anticipated voyages on the Lower and Upper Mississippi River, between New Orleans and St. Paul. “It is a proud moment that this new ship has met an American waterway for the first time,” said
(Whitefish, MI)- So technically, this story comes out of Michigan, but Lake Superior is such a big part of Minnesota, that we just had to include it! The Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society (GLSHS) is excited to announce the discovery of the 172-foot schooner-barge Atlanta. The Atlanta was found 35 miles off Deer Park, Mich., in 650 feet of water in Lake Superior. Shipwreck hunting can be tedious. More than 2,500 miles
(Rochster MN) Rochester Public Schools On February 24, 2022, Knutson Construction along with Rochester Public Schools accepted the MNSHARP award for our District’s newest middle school, Dakota Middle School. “MNSHARP has been around since 2006 and has handed out 60 awards like this since its inception,” said Tom Leimer, General Manager of Knutson Construction. “What’s really cool about this, this is the first time this award has ever been given
(Fergus Falls, MN) February 24, 2022 — The fundraising committee for Project Play: NP Park is pleased to announce NP Park will be renamed Dr. Allen Magnuson Park in memory of Dr. Allen E. Magnuson. The City Council unanimously approved the renaming of N.P. Park at its February 22, 2022 meeting. Dr. Magnuson passed away on September 25, 2021. He served Fergus Falls and surrounding communities as a beloved Pediatrician
December 21, 2021 (ROSEMOUNT, Minnesota) — More than 30 Soldiers from the Minnesota National Guard’s 177th Cyber Protection Team returned to Minnesota after being mobilized to Fort Meade, Maryland, in October 2020, as part of a task force that helps protect the Department of Defense networks from cyber-attacks. “This mobilization was the culmination of years of hard work by our highly-trained and specialized cyber Soldiers,” said Army Maj. Brian Morgan,
(Minneapolis) The iconic red cherry found in the sculpture garden of the Walker Art Museum has returned to its rightful place. The cherry was in need of refinishing. On November 15th, 2021 the Cherry was separated from the Spoon, taken down and shipped to New York to be refinished. The sculpture called Spoonbridge and Cherry was created by Coosje van Bruggen and Claes Oldenburg. And has been found in the
