Doing Good

Retired Director of Clinical Research & Development for ClearChoice Management Services, LLC Receives Highest Tribute For Decades of Contributions to Implant Dentistry (Greenwood Village, Co) — March 21, 2023  — For more than 40 years, Steven E. Eckert, DDS, MS has been one of the most prominent names in implant dentistry, winning several awards throughout his career and serving as a mentor and coach for many prosthodontists in the ClearChoice Dental

(Oakdale, MN) — March 22, 2023  — St. Croix Hospice’s Chief Clinical Officer (CCO) Mandy Cogswell, RN, CHPN, has been recognized by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal as one of the honorees for their 2023 Women in Business Award. Announced annually, this award recognizes industry-leading executives, entrepreneurs and business owners for their professional successes and community involvement. “Since the opening of St. Croix Hospice in 2009, Mandy Cogswell has played an integral role in the

(St Paul, MN) — March 13th, 2023 — The Ethisphere Institute has recognized 3M for ethics and integrity in business conduct and compliance for the 10th straight year. 3M is one of only nine industrial companies worldwide to be honored this year. “At 3M, we are committed to doing things with unwavering integrity,” said Michael Duran, 3M senior vice president and chief ethics and compliance officer. “It is our commitment

(Oakdale, MN) — March 13, 2023 — The Missouri Hospice and Palliative Care Association (MHPCA) has awarded their 2023 Heart of Hospice Program Award to St. Croix Hospice’s Voyage Vigil Program. One of six specialty care programs at St. Croix Hospice, the Voyage Vigil Program provides extra caregiver support during the final days of a patient’s hospice journey. The 2023 Heart of Hospice Program Award recognizes the Voyage Vigil Program for the

(Oakdale, MN) —  March 20, 2023  — St. Croix Hospice has received recognition in the Hospice & Palliative Care Multimedia Campaign category of the 2023 Aspect Marketing & Advertising Awards from Aging Media Network, a leading senior services industry news publisher. Recognized by Aging Media’s Aspect Awards for the second consecutive year, St. Croix Hospice remains an industry leader in hospice marketing and communications. In 2022, the team was recognized for their

  We’re passionate about revolutionizing the embedded industry–the tools, techniques, culture and technology to deliver world-class products. We’re grateful the judges have recognized our efforts.” — Joe Schneider, Founder & CEO of Dojo Five (St Paul, MN) — March 14, 2023 — Dojo Five was awarded “Best in Show” yesterday in the “Development Tools” category at this year’s Embedded World International conference in Nuremberg, Germany. The annual Embedded Award honors

(Maple Grove, MN) — March 15, 2023 — TopLine Financial Credit Union’s third annual Bedding Drive held during the month of February benefited three local non-profits, Avenues for Youth, MORE Community Services and YMCA of the North Youth and Family Services. TopLine members and employees generously donated bedding items of pillows, sheet sets, comforters and blankets to help bring comfort to those in need in our local communities. Employees were

(Mille Lacs, MN) — March 13, 2023 — An angler caught and released a 46 1/4 inch northern pike on Mille Lacs Lake that the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources certified as a tie with the current catch-and-release state record. Brad Lila caught and released the fish Jan. 22. “I set the hook as the line was quickly peeling out,” Lila said. “Immediately, I knew it was a very large

Heartland Orthopedic Specialists, Andrea Allyn, M.B.A., L.A.T., make lists in Becker’s Spine Review (Alexandria, MN) — March 2023 – Heartland Orthopedic Specialists and its clinic and sportsmedicine director, Andrea Allyn, M.B.A., L.A.T., were recently recognized in the national industrypublication Becker’s Spine Review. Listed in two compilations of leaders in orthopedics, theregionally preferred practice was noted for its exemplary joint replacement service and Allyn’sleadership in sports medicine. Patients in need of

By Capt. Andrea Kostiuk (St Paul, MN) — March 8th, 2023 — Maj. Katie Lunning made history as the first Air National Guard Flight Nurse to be presented the Distinguished Flying Cross Medal, in front of family, friends, and members of the 133 Airlift Wing in St. Paul, Minnesota, Jan 7. She was awarded the DFC for her actions as a Critical Care Air Transport Team (CCATT) nurse in support

(Alexandria, MN) — March 6th, 2023 — Alomere Health is the first Minnesota hospital to ever garner this honor in the Top 20 Rural and Community Hospital category! Previously, Alomere Health has been named a Top 100 hospital four of the past six years. Top performers are recognized as excelling in managing risk, achieving higher quality, securing better outcomes, increasing patient satisfaction, and operating at a lower cost than their peers.

(Minneapolis-St Paul, MN) — February 7th, 2023 – Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) has been named theBest Airport in North America for the second straight year through the Airports CouncilInternational (ACI) global Airport Service Quality (ASQ) program. It’s the sixth time MSP hasreceived the title in the past seven years. MSP earned the ASQ Award for Best Airport in North America for the 25-40 million passengercategory for 2022, after receiving

  It has been a pleasure to see EDRM thriving on JD Supra and to track such interesting engagement with your podcasts, webinars, and written thought leadership.”   — Aviva Cuyler, Co-Founder and CEO at JD Supra     (Minneapolis, MN) —  March 6, 2023  — Setting the global standards for e-discovery, the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) is pleased to announce that it has been named the #1 Firm in

(Saint Paul, MN) — February 13, 2023  – The Richard King Mellon Foundation has awarded a $500,000 grant to Twin Cities PBS (TPT) to support production of season two of “America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston.” The grant will support production of six new primetime PBS episodes and related educational resources.  The Foundation was created in 1947 by Richard King Mellon, president and chairman of Mellon Bank, a conservationist and leading

By Sue Dieter   The award honors excellence in undergraduate education across the University of Minnesota   (Morris, MN) — February 17, 2023 — University of Minnesota Morris teaching specialist in Spanish Windy González Roberts, is the recipient of the 2022–2023 Horace T. Morse – University of Minnesota Alumni Association Award for Outstanding Contributions to Undergraduate Education. The award honors faculty who excel in teaching, research, creative activities, advising, academic

Speed of enrollment indicates patients are seeking minimally invasive solutions to treat carpal tunnel syndrome (Eagan, MN) — Feb. 22, 2023  — Sonex Health, a leader in the ultrasound-guided treatment of common orthopedic syndromes affecting the extremities, including entrapment neuropathies and tendinopathies, today announced the completion of patient enrollment in its clinical trial comparing ultrasound guided carpal tunnel release (CTR) versus traditional surgical mini-open CTR release (TUTOR). The TUTOR trial

Col. Rodmen Smith, DNR Enforcement Division director, presented CO Jeremy Woinarowicz with an award for being named 2022 Conservation Officer of the Year. Photo credit: Minnesota DNR (Little Falls, MN)  — February 9, 2023 — Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officer Jeremy Woinarowicz has been named the 2022 DNR Conservation Officer of the Year, which is an annual award presented to an officer for outstanding overall career performance. Col.

  (Maple Grove, Mn) == Feb. 15, 2023 — TopLine Financial Credit Union, a Twin Cities-based member-owned financial services cooperative, was one of three Minnesota Credit Unions to receive national recognition for taking home a 2022 Desjardins Financial Education Award. The award, sponsored by the Minnesota Credit Union Network (MnCUN) and the Credit Union National Association (CUNA), recognizes credit unions for superior adult financial education programs benefiting the credit union’s

  (Minneapolis, Mn) —  Feb. 15, 2023   — CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP), the eighth largest accounting firm in the United States, announced today that its CLA Foundation granted $800,000 to 48 organizations across the country through its winter grant cycle. The foundation has two grant cycles per year. An additional $890,000 was granted during the summer 2022 grant cycle. “We are honored to have the support of the CLA Foundation,” said

Mary McKeown (left) is retiring as President and CEO of Keystone Community Services in June 2023, and will be succeeded by current Keystone Chief Operating Officer Adero Riser Cobb (right). (St Paul, MN) — February 14th, 2023 — The Keystone Board of Directors announces the retirement of Mary McKeown, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective June 2, 2023. The Board worked closely with Keystone leadership staff over the last

  We continue supporting Fraser because of how the organization views the children, individuals and families they serve. They understand being on the spectrum isn’t something you cure.”  — Teri Popp, LWF Award Winner and Fraser Donor     (Richfield, MN) — February 9, 2023 — Teri and Bill Popp and the James A. Levine Trust have been selected as the 2023 Louise Whitbeck Fraser Award winners. The award is

(Saint Paul, MN) Feb. 02, 2023  — Saint Paul, Minnesota – The fundraising drive offers the opportunity for schools and academic groups to create a unique learning experience for students with the Osman Shrine Circus. Children and adults alike are fascinated by the thrills and wondrous sights at the Circus. Local schools now have the opportunity to make their next fundraising event one to remember by going to the Circus.

  Your dedication to founding and running this company is a testament to your passion for helping the community.” — Senator Tammy Duckworth (Minneapolis, MN) —  January 31, 2023  — Lockhaven Solutions, a leading specialized cyber risk and cyber education company, is pleased to announce that they have received a letter of recognition for public service in providing underserved communities with free cybersecurity education to help protect themselves against cyberattacks

  As the seasons change and dozens of animals are still without a home Central Portfolio Control made this donation to help this incredible organization keep thousands of pets warm throughout the winter”    — Alicia Lesher (Minnetonka, MN) — January 27, 2023 — Central Portfolio Control, a nationally licensed collection agency founded in 1998, recently donated to Coco’s Heart Dog Rescue, a foster-based, volunteer-driven rescue that has found loving

  The award, issued by the Education 2.0 Conference, is a unique recognition of forward-thinking leadership in education. (Bloomington, Mn) — January 27, 2023 — The CEO & Founder of JazzJune, a free social learning platform that provides digital tools to easily create and share learning content such as courses, groups and more, has accepted an award for outstanding leadership of an education technology (EdTech) company. Presented at the semi-annual

(St Paul, MN and Charlotte, NC)  — Jan. 19, 2023 — 3M (@3M) and Discovery Education (@DiscoveryEd) are announcing the launch of the Young Scientist Challenge Alumni Network and Alumni Grants Program. The effort will support past participants and the future science leaders as part of the 3M Young Scientist Challenge (#YoungScientist). As the nation’s premier middle school science competition, the annual 3M Young Scientist Challenge invites students in grades 5-8 to compete for a mentorship with a 3M scientist,

(Minneapolis, MN) —  Jan. 10, 2023  — R3 Continuum (R3c), a leader in providing custom behavioral health solutions for the emotional complexities of workplace disruption, violence, critical incidents, and extreme stress, announced today it has been selected as a National Association for Business Resources (NABR) 2022 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For. “Receiving the ‘Best and Brightest’ recognition for the fifth year in a row is an honor and

  (Plymouth, MN) —  Jan. 11, 2023 — This fall, TruStone Financial Credit Union donated a total of $10,000 to 10 high school athletics programs as a sponsor of KARE 11’s Prep Sports Hot Highlights. Each week, KARE 11 News Anchor Randy Shaver nominated three top football plays from area high schools, and KARE 11’s social media followers picked a favorite. Winners were announced every Friday, and TruStone Financial donated

(Minnesota) — January 12th, 2023 —  Minnesota’s own Chef Marshall O’Brien has a different take on nutrition. Instead of forcing intense regimens, O’Brien would much rather help Minnesotans find ways to enjoy good food that just so happens to be good for them, too. Let’s be honest with ourselves — many of us started 2023 with the best of intentions to improve our health and wellbeing, but the longer January

  (Minneapolis, Mn) — Jan. 11, 2023  — Provation, a leading provider of healthcare productivity and workflow automation software solutions, today announced over one million clinical procedure notes documented in cloud-based Provation® Apex. Provation Apex Procedure Documentation and Patient Charting Software Platform is a single, scalable solution designed to address healthcare’s need for data-driven decision-making while making it easier for clinicians to efficiently record patient and procedure details, images, and

  Twin Cities news channel covers EdTech startup on their pursuit for better online learning.   Harnessing this tool now keeps us out in front of it.”  — Alex Londo, CEO & Founder (Bloomington, MN) — January 9, 2023 — CEO & Founder of JazzJune, a free platform with tools to create and share learning content, has been featured on WCCO News in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area for developing the world’s

(Rochester, MN)  Jan. 3, 2023 — The New Mayo Clinic Diet, the official diet of Mayo Clinic just ranked among “Best Diets” in ten categories for the 2023 U.S. News & World Report’s annual best diet rankings. For 2023, The New Mayo Clinic Diet will include new features: New simple meal plans, an innovative and enhanced app, and new group coaching with renowned Mayo Clinic Doctors and Experts. The New

(Thief River Falls, MN) —  Dec. 27, 2022  — Digi-Key Electronics, which offers the world’s largest selection of electronic components in stock for immediate shipment, announced that it has been awarded United States Patent Number D968,957 titled Tray for Transporting and Storing Electronic Components. The tray was invented by Digi-Key engineers Shane Heinle and Reid Landsrud who set out to create a safer and more efficient way of transporting broken pack integrated circuits. The

Grants support Minnesota nonprofits promoting healthy communities, families and individuals through critical support services, the arts, education and empowerment.   (Minnesota) — December 22nd, 2022 — The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation, F. R. Bigelow Foundation and Mardag Foundation have announced that, together and independently, we have awarded more than $9.9 million to nonprofits in our second round of 2022 grantmaking. Grants will support a diverse range of organizations working

(St Paul, MN) — Dec. 1, 2022 – The Minnesota Historical Society (MNHS) is pleased to announce that two artists have been selected for the 2022 Native American Artist-in-Residence program (NAAIR). The program, which is designed to help revitalize traditional forms of American Indian art, is approaching its ninth year in grantmaking. Selected artists serve a six- to twelve-month paid residency to study the collections at MNHS and other institutions in

By Amy Sitze (Inver Grove Heights, MN) — In 2017, Nanci Lilja did something she says “was totally outside my box and scared me to death”: she took on a new role as president of the CHS Foundation. Funded by charitable gifts from CHS, the foundation supports cooperative education, university partnerships and ag leadership programs. Lilja, who also serves as senior director, legal and compliance operations, started at CHS in

  (Plymouth, MN) — Dec. 15, 2022  — To support veterans during November, TruStone Financial Credit Union employees raised $500 for Tee It Up for the Troops with its Casual for a Cause fundraiser and the TruStone Financial Foundation contributed an additional $5,000. This company-wide fundraiser gives employees the opportunity to wear jeans in exchange for a donation to a designated charity.  Tee It Up for the Troops is a

(Minneapolis, MN) — November 19th,  2022 — The Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) has announced Das Fundbuero — Civics Lessons, an interactive exhibition by artist Monica Sheets that explores civic participation and the effects of history on the present. Sheets asks visitors to reflect on their own relationships to democracy and citizenship as they peruse an archive of interviews, documents and objects from East Germany and the United States. Presented

(Alexandria, MN) — December 11th, 2022 —  For the past 74 years, the Jingle Bells Foundation in Alexandria has raised money to help those in need during the holiday season.    This years Telethon happened on Saturday night, December 10th.   During the 5 hour broadcast from 5-10pm, they raised $99,111.00. Additional money is expected to arrive as donations are open to the end of the year. The money used to buy

  (Mendota Heights, MN) — December 8, 2022  — Ellie Mental Health just released a new guide detailing how to cope with grief and loss during the holidays. And as the holiday season can be one of the most difficult times of the year to deal with loss, this guide provides sound advice for anyone dealing with the recent departure of a loved one. The holiday season can be the

  (Minneapolis, MN) —  Dec. 08, 2022 — Minneapolis-based branding agency Franke+Fiorella announces that its work for Friends & Co is being recognized as one of the “most effective and engaging graphic communications of the year” in Graphic Design USA’s 2022 American Graphic Design Awards competition. Chosen from less than 10 percent of 10,000+ entries, it’s part of a select group of work being celebrated. “It’s always an honor to

  Everyone is smart, being together makes us smarter than we usually are. This class made me feel a little smarter learning this stuff. We got smarter together as a group.”  — Sophie     (St Paul, MN) — December 6, 2022 — “This class taught me how to make the right choices,” says Aaron, a participant in the first year of the Self-Advocacy Academy. Aaron will be among dozens

  Research Worldwide corroborates her theorems. I am pleased to continue watching what could prove to be among the most important discoveries in the history of medicine.””   — Dr. Kevin Pauza, Inventor Discseel Biologic     (Woodbury, MN)  — December 1, 2022 — Panacea®, a global organization delivering innovative solutions for physical and emotional health and wellbeing, today announced that it has been recognized for its disruptive technologies serving health

(Plymouth, MN) — Nov. 30, 2022  — TruStone Financial Credit Union securely shredded about 44 tons or 87,000 pounds of confidential documents for the community at nine shred events in Minnesota and Wisconsin in 2022. During TruStone’s spring events, more than 42 tons of documents were shredded, with the fall events yielding about 2 tons of shredded material. In total, TruStone’s shredding events saved about 748 trees and 141 cubic

(Alexandria, MN) — November 26th,2022 — Alexandria kicked off the holiday season with something old, and something new.     Friday, the public was invited to Christmas at the fort.  This event has happened the Friday after Thanksgiving for decades.   It was started by the Runestone Museum, and the Maritime Museum next door has joined the celebration.   Hundreds of families came out to vote for their favorite Christmas Tree, visit with

(Minnesota) — November, 2022 — Minnesota residents who get their drinking water from a community public water system will now be able to find out if their system’s water has any level of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), through an interactive online dashboard unveiled today by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). According to the results of statewide testing reflected in the new dashboard, the vast majority of community water

Award reflects company’s consistent level of customer service (St Michael, MN) — Nov. 25, 2022  — Craftsman’s Choice is proud to announce that it has earned the home service industry’s coveted Angi Super Service Award (SSA). This award, first released in 1999, recognizes the best home professionals and businesses in the Angi network for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to providing Angi customers a great experience. “Through changing microeconomic factors

  Dive Bartender: Flowers in the Desert protagonist Frank Ford flees Minnesota for Arizona with a dog-eared copy of Kerouac’s On the Road as his roadmap (Duluth, MN) — November 18, 2022 — T.K. O’Neill’s latest crime novel, Dive Bartender: Flowers in the Desert, was recently released by Bluestone Press. It picks up where O’Neill’s 2017 Dive Bartender: Sibling Rivalry left off. Set in 1977, protagonist Frank Ford is running

  (Rochester, MN) — November 15, 2022 –  – The City of Rochester adopted the Sidewalk Improvement District (SID) program at the City Council meeting on Monday, November 14, 2022. Adoption of this program reassigns the cost of sidewalk repairs and replacement from the adjacent property owner to a distribution among a greater portion of the community, as sidewalks are a benefit to, and are available for use, by all.

  (Orono, MN) — Nov. 17, 2022  — For its third consecutive year, Hill Hiker, Inc. won an Ellie Awards recognition, maintaining its reign as Best Supplier in Special Application Lifts. The Ellie Awards, or “Ellies,” collect more than 20,000 votes annually to recognize North American elevator and escalator businesses that make large strides in the industry. Hill Hiker, Inc. received a nomination earlier this year for Best Supplier in Special

(International Falls, MN) — Nov. 17, 2022 — Coop Service, Inc. and Cenex®, the energy brand of CHS, have awarded a $25,000 Hometown Pride grant to the Backus Community Café. Backus Community Café was nominated by Coop Service for its dedication to providing an accessible solution to local food insecurity while bringing neighbors together and strengthening community connections. “Being rewarded this grant means so much to our small community,” says Lois

Photo: Left to right, Dr. S.K. Dash and Kent Whitworth, director and CEO of MNHS, at the Dr. Dash Foundation Rotunda inside the Minnesota History Center. Photo Credit: Minnesota Historical Society Led by Philanthropist Dr. Sita Kantha Dash, the Dr. Dash Foundation donates $1 million to the Minnesota Historical Society; First space at the Minnesota History Center named in recognition of an organization chaired and founded by a person of color.

(Pipestone, MN) — November 7th, 2022 —   The community of Pipestone held a contest to beautify the town for the  Fall and Halloween season!     Volunteer judges said it was a very hard decision as all 41 contestants were definitely “Fall-tastic!”   They helped make Pipestone a fun and welcoming destination to visit. Congratulations to the following Business & Nonprofit Winners:1st Place Winner – SWWC Service Cooperative ELC – PipestonePrize: $100 Pipestone Area

(Mankato, MN) — November 8th, 2022 —  Five Minnesota State University, Mankato faculty members were recently awarded a six-year, $1.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation to fund student scholarships and maintain the University’s Research Immersive Scholastic Experience in Biology (RISEbio) program. Over its six-year duration, the grant will fund scholarships to 24 unique full or part-time students who are pursuing bachelor’s degrees in biology and biochemistry. A project abstract says

  (Eden Prairie, MN) — Nov. 07, 2022 — Arctic Wolf®, a leader in security operations, has been named to CNBC’s 2022 Top Startups for the Enterprise list. This list identifies twenty-five innovative private companies with developing the latest technology and ideas that are uniquely suited to meet the needs of large enterprise organizations. With cybersecurity remaining a top challenge for organizations of all sizes, Arctic Wolf has pioneered a

  Getting recognized for our team’s hard work this season helping homeowners remedy hail damage and fighting for them with their insurance companies feels great.”     — Andrew Tsakalakis   (Minneapolis, MN) —  November 4, 2022  — Midwest Roof & Solar has been awarded the 2022 Best of St Louis Park Award in the Roofing Contractor category for recognition of excellence in roofing for the Minneapolis and St. Paul Areas.

  Hazelden Publishing’s “End Your Covert Mission” helps veterans explore and find a path to recovery (Center City, MN) — November 3, 2022  — The unique experiences of America’s 19 million military veterans contribute to a constellation of challenges, with more than 30% reporting mental health concerns such as PSTD, 28% reporting moderate to high levels of daily pain, and more than 10% reporting substance use disorders, according to the

  (Minneapolis, MN) —  November 1, 2022  — Solifi™, a global fintech software partner for secured finance, announced The Secured Lender named Solifi to its inaugural 2022 Great Places to Work list. This recognition is testament to Solifi’s commitment in attracting and retaining talent through a range of initiatives, including an entrepreneurial company culture, competitive compensation, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), work-life balance, and attractive perks. Solifi is a global,

  The benefits of Tufoil include faster cranking speeds, more efficient engine performance, increased horsepower & acceleration, and extended engine life.”    — Gregg Reick, Fluoramics’ President and Chief Chemical Engineer     (Winona, MN) – October 26, 2022  — Ten-year-old Cooper Lawson races in the NHRA Junior Drag Racing League. This league is designed for kids ages 5–18 to race against each other on 1/8-mile dragstrips. At 1/4-mile tracks, racers

(Austin, MN) — Oct. 26, 2022  — Hormel Foods Corporation, a Fortune 500 global branded food company, announced its internship program has been honored once again, having been named in the 2023 Vault Best Internships ranking. The company’s internship program was recognized in the categories of best internships for the retail and consumer products industry and also top engineering roles. “Our internship program is an excellent opportunity for those looking

  (Maple Grove, MN) — Oct. 25, 2022  — TopLine Financial Credit Union, a Twin Cities-based member-owned financial services cooperative, was named a winner of both the Youth and Adult Desjardins Financial Education Awards and the Louise Herring Philosophy-in-Action Member Service Award, sponsored by the Minnesota Credit Union Network (MnCUN) and the Credit Union National Association (CUNA). The Desjardin awards recognize credit unions for superior youth and adult financial education

  (Minneapolis, MN) — Oct. 20, 2022  — On Oct. 7, 2022, employees of TruChoice Financial Group, LLC (TruChoice), one of the largest distributors of insurance products in the financial services industry, participated in a virtual 5K event to raise money for the Gary Sinise Foundation, whose mission is to serve our nation by honoring our defenders, veterans, first responders, their families, and those in need.  The second annual TruEngagement

(Greenbush, MN) — Oct. 18, 2022  — Altoz’s reputation for innovation has been recognized again. The Altoz Switch compact tool carrier has earned the Pro Tool Innovation Award (PTIA). After considering several hundred of the most innovative products and accessories on the market, the PTIA judges chose winners based on a combination of key factors. Products won based on their ability to demonstrate either innovative features, advanced power delivery, groundbreaking

(Bayport, MN) —  Oct. 3, 2022  — In collaboration with Dwell magazine, Andersen Windows, manufacturer of America’s most loved window and door brand*, announced the winners of its second annual Bright Ideas Design Awards – recognizing outstanding architectural projects with an emphasis on windows and daylighting.  “In this year’s entries, we saw remarkable examples of creative design as it relates to windows and doors. As a panel we were inspired by  

Jamf is recognized for its corporate social responsibility program with a 2022 Tech Cares Award from TrustRadius (Minneapolis, MN) — Oct. 11, 2022  — Jamf, the standard in Apple Enterprise Management, today announced that TrustRadius has recognized Jamf with a 2022 Tech Cares Award. This third-annual award celebrates companies that have gone above and beyond to provide impactful corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs for their employees and surrounding communities.  “We

(Alexandria MN)  — Oct 11th, 2022 — The new Kubota Tech partnership provides students with a pathway to earn industry-recognized certifications focused on the repair and service of Kubota equipment, giving them the knowledge and skills for employment as a diesel technician in the off-road diesel industry. “Partnering with Kubota Tech will give Alexandria Technical & Community College students yet another competitive advantage for career preparation and advancement,” said Michael Seymour,

  2022 vendor ranking recognizes the world’s leading technology providers in the banking industry   (Minneapolis, MN) — Oct 10,2022 — Solifi, a global fintech software partner for secured finance, announced MyTechMag named Solifi as one of the world’s top 10 banking technology solution providers in 2022. Solifi was recognized for its innovative fintech solutions built on the company’s software-as-a-service (SaaS)-based open finance platform. “We are honored to receive recognition

(Twin Cities, MN) — Oct 9th, 2022 — The Best Buy Foundation celebrated the grand opening of the Best Buy Teen Tech Center® at Movimiento de Arte y Cultura Latino Americana (MACLA) in San José, California. The center provides teens with access to cutting-edge technology, including tools for film, digital media, audio engineering and music production. Google.org, Google’s philanthropic arm, is co-funding the Teen Tech Center. Their contribution to MACLA will support the work the

  (Irvine, Ca/Minnesota) — Oct. 06, 2022  —  CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP), the eighth largest accounting firm in the United States, announced Barron’s recently named CLA Wealth Advisors (CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC), an SEC-registered investment advisor, to its Top 100 RIA Firms list. CLA Wealth Advisors ranked 53rd, marking the fifth year the firm has been recognized by the publication, which provides in-depth news, analysis, and commentary on investments and the

(Minneapolis, MN) — Sept. 24, 2022 — Jefferson Lines has been awarded America’s Best Customer Service of 2023 by Newsweek’s annual America’s Best Customer Service survey. This award comes as the company enters their 104th year of business. The Newsweek survey recognizes brands based on an independent survey of over 30,000 U.S. customers and 200,000 evaluations. Customers are asked whether they would recommend brands to friends or family, as well

(Minneapolis, MN) — Sept 24th, 2022 — Being the first is never easy. Just ask the women of the Minneapolis Fire Department’s first all-woman crew. But the hard work, perseverance, passion and strength in 1992 of Jean Kidd, Mary Mohn, Vicki Hoff and Bonnie Bleskachek knocked down doors for Chief Deputy State Fire Marshal Amanda Swenson and thousands of other women who became firefighters in the years since. It was

    Founded in 1962, United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities has reached another milestone and will kick off its 60th anniversary at a special event on September 28, 2022.”   — Rev. Dr. Cindi Beth Johnson   (St Paul, MN) —  September 16th, 2022 — Founded in 1962, United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities has reached another milestone and will kick off its 60th anniversary at a special

(Minnesota) — Sept. 16th, 2022 — U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona today recognized 297 schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2022, including eight schools in Minnesota. The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups. Secretary Cardona made the announcement during his Road to Success Back to School bus tour. The Minnesota schools named as National Blue Ribbon Schools

Survey results from Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport demonstrate higher levels of comfort for travelers and workers when SageGlass is in use (Faribault, MN) — Sept. 15, 2022  — Delivering a first-rate travel experience is critical to the bottom lines of airports and airlines, but facilities face challenges in consistently providing the thermal comfort and natural lighting that travelers and employees desire [1]. With most terminals and other high-traffic

(Thief River Falls, MN) — Sept. 8, 2022— Digi-Key Electronics, which offers the world’s largest selection of electronic components and automation products in stock for immediate shipment, has been recognized as one of the 50 Best Places to Work in 2022 by Prairie Business Magazine. Digi-Key employees nominated the company by outlining the benefits and culture, as well as the personal job satisfaction they feel as a result of their work.

(Alexandria, MN) —  Aug 16, 2022  — Alexandria Technical & Community College remains the Best Community College in Minnesota for the third year and is No. 3 in the country, as ranked by WalletHub in their ranking of Best & Worst Community Colleges. This is the third time Alexandria College has been ranked in the top 10 nationwide by WalletHub, and the first year in the top 5. The Minnesota

(Roseville MN) —  Sept. 07, 2022  — For the second year in a row, Hawkins, Inc. (Nasdaq: HWKN), a leading specialty chemical and ingredients company, has been named by Great Place to Work as one of the Fortune Best Workplaces in Manufacturing and Production in 2022. “Receiving the Fortune Best Workplaces for Manufacturing and Production recognition is once again a testament to our employees’ resilience, dedication, and teamwork, especially during

TopLine’s 19th annual school supply drive benefits local communities   (Maple Grove, MN) —  Sept. 07, 2022  — TopLine Financial Credit Union’s 19th Annual School Supply Drive benefited local non-profits, Avenues for Youth, Community Emergency Assistance Programs (CEAP) and Keystone Community Services. TopLine members and employees generously donated a variety of school supplies including notebooks, folders binders, pencils, crayons, calculators, flash drives, backpacks and more to help youth in our communities get ready for

  (New Ulm, MN) — Aug 31, 2022  —  3M’s New Ulm plant opened in 1962 when the company purchased a vacant 33,000 square foot building sitting on 60 acres of property in the southern Minnesota town. The first production line on site made electrical connectors, connectors for telephone lines, and electrical splicing kits. Over the years, 3M has constructed several additions in New Ulm to add new manufacturing capabilities

(Brainerd/Mankato, MN) — August 31st, 2022 — The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) and Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) are teaming up to offer conferences on Suicide Prevention for Rural Faith Leaders in Brainerd on September 17, 2022 and in Mankato on September 29, 2022. Rural clergy and lay leaders of all faiths and denominations are welcome. “Suicide can be prevented, and help is available,” said Minnesota Commissioner of Health

(St Paul, MN) — August 30th, 2022 —State of Minnesota Launches Free Gun Lock Giveaway  ‘Make Minnesota Safe & Secure’ Aims to Put 10,000 Locks on Guns Across the State. It may be one of the most important and sought-after giveaways at the Great Minnesota Get-Together this year. It’s a free gun lock, and started at 7 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, state agencies will be handed them out at their

(Moorhead, Mn) — August, 2022 – The Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber Foundation has been awarded a $9.62 million Economic Development Administration (EDA) Good Jobs Challenge Grant. The Chamber Foundation, in collaboration with backbone organizations such as Grand Farm Research and Education Initiative, North Dakota State College of Science, Emerging Prairie, University of Mary, and Workbay will bolster the region’s economy by developing the skilled workforce needed to support the

(Washington, D.C.) –August 23, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has signed a $3,458,752.00 cooperative agreement with Minnesota to increase their purchase of nutritious, local foods for school meal programs. Through the Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement Program (LFS), the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) will purchase and distribute local and regional foods and beverages for schools to serve children through

New pedestal offerings create clean, convenient, and safe EV charging areas.   The EvoCharge Concealed Pedestal presents a sleek, modern look at an affordable price point, making it perfect for parking spaces.”   — John Aune, product manager for EvoCharge   (Minneapolis, MN) —  August 23, 2022  — EvoCharge® is proud to announce the launch of its new EvoCharge Concealed Pedestal for mounting EV chargers in public spaces, parking areas and

  Fired Up! 2 multi-author book collaboration features inspiring stories of cancer warriors and other trailblazers who also share their step-by-step roadmaps (Apple Valley, MN)  — August 16, 2022  — After the success of #1 Amazon international bestseller Fired Up! Fount of Grace Creatives announces the paperback release of Fired Up! 2, another #1 Amazon international bestseller. Fired Up! 2 is a transformational anthology written by global women changemakers who

(Minnesota) — August 15th, 2022 — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have been using environmental DNA (or eDNA) technology to detect invasive carp in the St. Croix, Mississippi and Minnesota rivers. May sampling in the St. Croix River showed silver carp eDNA about four miles north of where invasive carp have been confirmed in the St. Croix. eDNA is DNA released from

  (Twin Cities, MN) — Aug 8th, 2022 —  The 3M Open will donate at least $1.5 million to charities this year, with a cumulative total of more than $6 million donated since the event’s inception in 2019. The fourth annual 3M Open – Minnesota’s one and only PGA TOUR event, that recently took place at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, Minnesota – is about more than golf for 3M.

(Minneapolis, MN) — August 9th, 2022 —  High school senior McKenzie Saman showed many early signs of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) but wasn’t diagnosed until she was 8. When she went in for a formal evaluation with her mom, Denise, they were told that signs of autism in young girls often go undetected by adults. Autism symptoms can look different based on sex, according to M Health Fairview Psychologist Casey Burrows,

The fair is a great place for Minnesotans to gather. However, it can feel overwhelming. Those who feel overwhelmed now have a place to get some support and make the fair a positive experience.” — Fraser Sensory Supports and Training Program Manager Gina Brady   (St. Paul, MN) —  August 8, 2022 — Fraser is returning to the Minnesota State Fair with a more inclusive setup this year. The building

Nation’s Largest Mall Marks 30th Birthday Celebration with National STEAM Event (Bloomington, MN) —  Aug. 4, 2022 — Mall of America, the largest retail and entertainment complex in the United States, is celebrating 30 years on Aug. 11. Since 1992, Mall of America has pioneered an incredible retail, dining, and entertainment experience, becoming one of the nation’s most visited attractions with more than 1.3 billion guests from every state across the United States and every continent in

SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Businesses and Residents of Minnesota Affected by Severe Thunderstorms and Tornadoes in Late May (Washington DC/Central Mn) —  Minnesota businesses and residents affected by severe thunderstorms and tornadoes from May 29 to May 30 may apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman announced today.Administrator Guzman made the loans available in response to a letter from Minnesota Governor Tim

There’s nothing more important you can do to prevent diabetes than lose weight and our new program provides members with a life-changing plan to improve both weight and blood sugar levels.”— Donald D. Hensrud, MD, MS   (Rochester, MN) — August 3, 2022 — The New Mayo Clinic Diet, the official diet of Mayo Clinic, today launched a Diabetes Program developed specifically to prevent and combat complications associated with Type

(Bayport, MN) — July 28, 2022  — Andersen Corporation, manufacturer of America’s most loved brand of windows and doors*, has been named a Forbes Best Employer for Women 2022. Honorees were chosen based on an independent survey by Statista Inc. Respondents identifying as women were asked to rate their own employers regarding parental leave, family support, flexibility, discrimination, representation and career, and pay equity. “We are proud to be recognized

Program more critical than ever after new solar panel removal service offered (St Paul, MN) — July 20, 2022  — All Energy Solar, a multi-state solar installation leader based in Minnesota, tackles waste from old or damaged solar panels with a recycling program that supports the company’s green energy focus. Working with several providers, this commitment to recycling is uniquely important now that the company has launched a solar panel removal

(Minnesota) — July 20, 2022 — The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has awarded $120,000 to combat noxious weeds across Minnesota. Twenty-seven projects are being funded though the 2022 Noxious Weed and Invasive Plant Grant. The money, awarded to cities, counties, townships, conservation districts, and tribal nations, will be used to purchase equipment and supplies, conduct mapping and outreach activities, and hire private applicators to manage noxious weeds. Noxious weeds

    Every year, the projects seem to increase in creativity, level of difficulty and innovative construction techniques. We are proud to honor the best building and construction projects in Minnesota.” — Bill Gaier, Publisher of Finance & Commerce     (Minneapolis, MN) —  July 20, 2022 — Finance & Commerce has honored the recent remodeling of the 41-story Two22 Tower, one of the tallest buildings on the Minneapolis skyline,

  Minnesota Department of Public Safety Providing Second Round of Grants to Schools and Transportation Companies Statewide ​(St Paul, MN)  — July 12, 2022 — To change dangerous driving behaviors and keep students safe, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety (DPS-OTS) is awarding more than $3.7 million to 42 schools and transportation companies for stop arm camera systems. This is Phase 2 of a project that

Researchers will test a new process that could make quantum devices more stable and efficient   (Minneapolis/St Paul, MN)  — July 12th, 2022 — A University of Minnesota Twin Cities-led team has received a $1.4 million award from the W. M. Keck Foundation to study a new process that combines quantum physics and biochemistry. If successful, the research could lead to a major breakthrough in the quantum computing field. The

(St Paul, MN) —  July 11, 2022 — The Minnesota State Law Library has received the 2022 Excellence in Community Engagement Award from the American Association of Law Libraries (AALL). The AALL presented the award to the State Law Library in recognition of a series of Appeals Self-Help videos produced by library staff. The State Law Library developed a four-part video series in early 2021 to explain the appellate court process in Minnesota and