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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

(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

(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,

(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

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

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

  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.

(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

  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

(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

(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

(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

(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

(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

(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 &

(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

  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

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

  (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

(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.

    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.

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

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

  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

  (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

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

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

(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

(St. Paul, MN)  Jan. 17, 2023  — The University of St. Thomas announced a $75 million gift from Lee and Penny Anderson of Naples, Florida, for a multiuse, on-campus arena in St. Paul for its Division I men’s and women’s hockey and basketball programs. It is the single largest monetary gift ever given to a Minnesota university and brings hockey to campus for the first time at the state’s largest private university. Partnering with Ryan Companies US, Inc., and Crawford

(Edina, MN)  January 10, 2023 — Newbridge Health & Wellness just released a new guide detailing several brain-boosting foods and how each can help support the brain. And while maintaining mental focus and energy throughout the day is essential for productivity and living a healthy life, anyone wanting to enhance their life may be able to benefit from this information. While a balanced diet is typically the key to creating

  Susan Hensel Gallery announces the return of fiber artist Ingrid Restemayer in her new exhibition Single Story. Opening & running through March 15, 2023. (Minneapolis, MN) — January 17, 2023 — Susan Hensel Gallery announces the return of fiber artist Ingrid Restemayer in her new exhibition Single Story. Opening January 15 and running through March 15, 2023, Single Story presents 11 new pieces by Restemayer, all made within the

(Minneapolis, MN) — January 14th, 2023 —  For the past 14 years, a group of artist entrepreneurs gather in Minneapolis to serve a community of body art enthusiasts.    Most years, the Minneapolis Tattoo Arts Festival is held in January.    This year, thousands of people attended the three day festival January 6, 7, and 8, 2023. These fans of tattoo art and artists, came out to see a host of artists,

    Dr. Cynthia Bailey Manns Spiritual direction and spiritual companionship are growing fields that connect very well with United’s ethos and mission.”  — Dean Kyle Roberts (St Paul, MN) — January 12, 2023  — Starting this fall, United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities (United) is proud to announce that it will be offering a new Doctor of Ministry (DMin) in spiritual direction and will be reconfiguring the existing

Public can document elk observations using new elk sightings tool on the DNR website (Theif River Falls, MN) — January 9th, 2023 — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will conduct aerial elk surveys beginning the second week of January. DNR staff will survey the Kittson County and Grygla elk herds in northwestern Minnesota and the border elk herd in both Minnesota and Manitoba. The surveys are typically conducted each

(St Paul, MN) — January 10th, 2023 —  3M is taking part in a nation-wide effort to help eliminate systemic barriers in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEMM). The coordination is being led by the White House Office of Science and Technology (OSTP) and American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). The historic collaboration includes over 90 organizations across multiple sectors and combines more than $1.2 billion in

Women’s leading fashion retailer launches inaugural bra donation campaign in partnership with I Support the Girls (Duluth, MN)  — Jan. 5, 2023 — Leading women’s fashion retailer, Maurices is launching its inaugural bra drive in partnership with national nonprofit organization I Support the Girls to help collect and distribute bras, allowing women who are survivors of domestic violence or human trafficking, or are experiencing homelessness or distress to stand tall with dignity. This partnership

(Minneapolis, MN) — University of Minnesota School of Public Health (SPH) researchers who reviewed data from the CARDIA study, including 20 years of diet history and 30 years of physical and clinical measurements, have found that participants who ate walnuts early on in life showed a greater likelihood for being more physically active, having a higher quality diet and experiencing a better heart disease risk profile as they aged into

(St Paul, MN) — December 21, 2022  – The Minnesota Historical Society (MNHS) is pleased to announce the newest recipients of 35 Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Small Grants ($10,000 and less), totaling $304,444 in 19 counties. Small grants are awarded quarterly to help nonprofits, educational organizations, government units and federally recognized tribes to preserve and share Minnesota history. This cycle of awards was approved by the MNHS Executive Council

(Minnesota) — December 23rd, 2022 — Minnesota students reported healthier behaviors around commercial tobacco, alcohol, drugs, and sexual activity in 2022, while at the same time experiencing an unprecedented amount of long-term mental health, behavioral or emotional problems, according to the 2022 Minnesota Student Survey. More than 135,000 students completed the survey with nearly all doing so in-person at school between January and June 2022. This group of students reported

(Chanhassen, MN) —  Dec. 28, 2022  — With 2023 just days away, Life Time (NYSE: LTH), the nation’s premier heathy lifestyle brand, is sharing results from its annual health and wellness survey. Among the notable findings of more than 1,000 individual responses: although separated by just 2%, building muscle topped weight loss as primary focus for the year ahead – an increase of 10% from last year’s survey and a departure

(Minnesota) — December 20th, 2022 — Older Minnesotans and Minnesotans with disabilities are in line for technology and assistance to improve their ability to live independently, access services and stay connected. A $4 million round of state grants will go to 12 organizations to support technology that can help people keep medical appointments, manage their front doors, connect with home and community-based services and combat social isolation. Nearly 600,000 Minnesotans

(Minneapolis/St Paul, MN) — December 19th, 2022 —  Agriculture is seen as both a key cause of the global biodiversity crisis and a principal means of addressing it. Though some advocates are calling for farmers to return to heirloom varieties of crops as a way for the agriculture industry to address the growing challenges posed by climate change, new research from the University of Minnesota suggests that the solution lies

(St Cloud, MN) — December 20th, 2022 — The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration returns in 2023 with a multi-day, community celebration with the theme “Our Beloved Community: The Courage to Celebrate Diversity.” The 11th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration will take place Jan. 14-16 in the St. Cloud area, with the main event on Jan. 16 held at the River’s Edge Convention Center in

(Egan, MN) –December 21st, 2022 — The Minnesota Brick Convention is coming to the Eagan Civic Arena in Eagan, MN on April 15-16, 2023! BRICK CONVENTION is an event like no other and brings all of the creative hands-on, minds-on fun of LEGO® building and experiences together in one activity- and entertainment-packed family event for children of all ages and builders of all skills and interests. There will be a

The Company Also Shares $41.5 Million in Profits with Employees Including Surprise Year-End Bonus (Bayport, MN) — Dec. 15, 2022  — Andersen Corporation, manufacturer of America’s most loved brand of windows and doors*, and its related corporate foundation continued their longstanding commitment to philanthropy in 2022, donating nearly $5 million to nonprofits working to improve lives and strengthen communities. Andersen’s philanthropic contributions directly support organizations in the areas of housing, education, hunger and

(Minneapolis, MN) – December 14th, 2022 —  Last month, the XP Family Support Group hosted an International XP Medical Conference at the Graduate Hotel in Minneapolis. The conference was a great success! Speakers included medical doctors and research scientists from the University of Minnesota and the National Institute of Health, as well as presentations and discussions led by XP patients and their families. Kids partook in activities including jewelry-making, tie-dying,

(Minnesota) — December 11th, 2022 —  All aboard! The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train will stop in more than two-dozen Minnesota towns on its annual ride through the northern U.S., bringing live entertainment and Christmas cheer in exchange for donations to local food banks. The Holiday Train will be in Minnesota from Dec. 11-16, 2022. The Holiday Train is a great way to get into the festive spirit. The train is

(St Paul, MN) — December 8, 2022  —  A new grant opportunity from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) helps Minnesota schools looking to establish or enhance meat cutting and butchery training for secondary students.   The Meat Education and Training (MEAT) Grant Program will award about $350,000 in onetime funding from the Minnesota Legislature to secondary career and technical education programs (public or private schools or school districts) to

3M and Discovery Education open submissions to the 2023 Young Scientist Challenge (St Paul, MN  and Charlotte, N.C.) — Dec. 8, 2022   — 3M (@3M) and Discovery Education (@DiscoveryEd) are excited to announce the 2023 3M Young Scientist Challenge (#YoungScientist) is now open to entries. As the nation’s premier middle school science competition, the annual 3M Young Scientist Challenge invites students in grades 5-8 to compete for an exclusive mentorship with a 3M scientist, a $25,000 grand prize, and the chance to earn

(St. Paul, MN) — December 2022 —   It’s a tradition that started exactly sixty years ago with a word: “Noel.” The 3M holiday tree, an assemblage of lighted offices in 3M Center’s Building 220, creates a 15-story “tree” visible to drivers and passerby on Interstate 94 through St. Paul, Minnesota. This year, the tree went live Nov. 23 and will be lit every night at 6 p.m., now through the

10K Construction, Disabled American Veterans of Minnesota Foundation to Protect Home of Chaska Family with help from GAF (Chaska, MN) — December 9th, 2022 —  The Contractors Association of Minnesota (CAM) contacted the Disabled American Veterans of Minnesota (DAV MN) Foundation in July with the desire to help a Veteran in need of a new roof. 10K Construction (the contractor), GAF (the manufacturer of the roofing materials) and the DAV

  (Edina, MN) — December 8, 2022 — Newbridge Health and Wellness in Edina Minnesota just released a new blog detailing the surprising benefits of intermittent fasting. Intermittent fasting is a trending weight loss regimen that may offer some surprising health benefits such as detoxing the body and helping to reduce inflammation. However, these are only a couple of the many potential benefits that intermittent fasting offers. Intermittent fasting is

(Bloomington, MN) — December 7th, 2022 — The iconic and beloved storybook character, the Grinch, will be bringing holiday cheer to shoppers at Mall of America, Thurs., 12/8, with photos, free coffee, and gift cards (while supplies last) to put toward holiday wish lists in celebration of his very own seasonal Grinch-themed International Delight coffee creamers. A recent survey* revealed that nearly two-thirds of Americans agree that malls and shopping centers

Pet Lovers Can Now Vote for 2022 Toxin Tales Winner (Minneapolis, MN) — Dec. 7, 2022  — People tend to overindulge during the holidays, particularly on New Year’s Eve, but their pets don’t usually join the party. Tyler Kronstedt of Andover, Minn. and his fiancé returned home from a New Year’s Eve celebration last year tired from the trip and, as it turned out, feeling the effects of undiagnosed Covid. “It is a

  That people are increasingly choosing these options reflects a societal shift in how our culture deals with death.” — Gary Hogle (Scandia, MN) — December 1, 2022 — Death is a painful subject Americans try to avoid, but one that none of us can escape. Those left behind suffer both emotionally and financially, with funeral costs in North America averaging between $7000 to $12,000 for a full-service burial. Jan

(Mille Lacs, MN) — November 25th, 2022 — Winter anglers on Mille Lacs Lake can enjoy a walleye harvest opportunity for the seventh season in a row. Starting on Thursday, Dec. 1, anglers will be allowed to keep one walleye between 21-23 inches or one walleye longer than 28 inches on Mille Lacs. “Our assessment netting shows that the walleye population is abundant enough to sustain some harvest again this

re(center)ed Community Healing Project Lake Harriet / Bde Unma, Minneapolis, Minnesota January 21 thru February 12, 2023     (Minneapolis, MN) —  November 24, 2022 — re(center)ed is a large-scale, interactive, community-healing project by experimental artist Jayson Randall, which will be presented as a part of the Art Shanty Projects Festival on Lake Harriet / Bde Unma in Minneapolis, Minnesota from January 21 thru February 12, 2023. Over the past

(Minnesota) — November 25th, 2022 — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will waive entrance fees to all 75 state parks and recreation areas Friday, Nov. 25 — the day after Thanksgiving. This “Free Park Day” is one of four days each year on which the DNR waives the vehicle permit requirement to enter state parks and recreation areas. The goal of Free Park Days is to encourage Minnesotans to

MN Rural-Based Community Health Center, Scenic Rivers Health Services     National Rural Health Day Underscores the Need for Medical and Mental Health Services in Rural Communities that Community Health Centers Provide (Minnesota)  — November 17, 2022  — The Minnesota Association of Community Health Centers (MNACHC), an organization that supports the state’s 17 community health centers (CHCs) and its patients in improving and maintaining the health and wellness of local

(Saint Paul, MN) —  Nov. 22, 2022  –The Osman Shrine Circus has entertained Minnesota audiences young and old since 1923 and is still going strong. It’s that time of year again when Osman Shrine Circus comes to town to celebrate its 100th anniversary with family and children’s events. The circus is coming to town. Each year, kids and adults in St. Paul, Minnesota, get to witness some of the most

  (Edina, MN) — November 17, 2022  — Newbridge Health & Wellness just released a new guide detailing how the functional medicine approach can help to alleviate symptoms of long-haul COVID. As the phenomena of persistent symptoms associated with COVID-19 is thought to affect at least 1 in 8 people who have contracted the virus, functional medicine may offer a practical solution to dealing with symptoms. Persistent COVID symptoms are

  (Mendota Heights, MN) — November 14, 2022 — Ellie Mental Health just released a new guide about the nature of quiet quitting and how this phenomenon is awakening employers. Quiet quitting has become a growing trend since the pandemic began forcing people to reevaluate their worth and make tough decisions. Employees have begun leaving behind long-held positions regardless of salary or pension. And this has largely to do with

(Washington DC/Minneapolis, MN) – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced that Eebbers, an 11-year-old explosive detection canine who works at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) in St. Paul, Minnesota, was voted the winner of TSA’s 2022 Cutest Canine Contest. Last week, TSA held a nationwide social media contest on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook and encouraged members of the public to vote for the agency’s “cutest canine.” Once all the votes were tallied, Eebbers emerged

Thousands of donors, nonprofits and schools prepare to give back on Minnesota’s giving holiday Thursday, Nov. 17 (Minneapolis, MN) —  Nov. 14, 2022 — GiveMN’s 14th annual Give to the Max Day is set for Thursday, Nov. 17. Give to the Max — Minnesota’s largest grassroots giving campaign and one of the largest in the country— is a digital statewide fundraiser benefiting thousands of nonprofits and schools across the state.

  St. Paul Ice Fishing & Winter Sports Show runs Dec. 2-4, 2022. Nation’s Largest Ice Fishing Show Marks 29th Year; Showcases Best of Winter Enthusiast Products and Services From 165+ Vendors Attendees will shop more than 165 exhibits, taking their pick of fish houses, augers, underwater cameras, digital fish finders, rods and reels, tackle, accessories, apparel and more.” — GS Media & Events (St Paul, MN) —  November 14,

Educators and Employees from Across North America will Participate in the Trip from January 18 – 25 (Eden Prairie, MN) — Nov. 10, 2022  — Lifetouch, a leader in professional photography for schools and families, is celebrating more than 20 years of Memory Missions by bringing a team of volunteers to Guatemala where they will help build a more environmentally responsible school out of plastic bottles. The trip takes place from January 18 to 25, 2023.

Steven Hogg and Governor Tim Walz   [ST. PAUL, MN] –- November 5th, 2022 —  Governor Tim Walz celebrated the 20th annual Governor’s Deer Hunting Opener and opened the 2022 firearm deer season at the Three Rivers Park District. Governor Walz hunted alongside Three Rivers Park District wildlife supervisor Steven Hogg. “This event has a well-earned place among our state’s traditions because of its focus on community, conservation, and the multi-million

Just Published!  Biography of Best Black Baseball Player of the 1800s, Hall-of-Famer Frank Grant  (Rochester, MN) — November 9th, 2022 — A newly published baseball book is the first full-length biography of Frank Grant, a Black player voted into the Hall of Fame in 2006, who is widely considered the best Black player of the 1800s.  Grant challenged baseball’s color barrier in the 1880s to play for several top professional teams that

(Minneapolis, MN) — November 9th, 2022 — This week, the Xeroderma Pigmentosum (XP) Family Support Group will be hosting families from all over the world at their XP Medical Conference in Minnesota. Xeroderma Pigmentosum is a rare inherited disease affecting both males and females. It causes a person to be extremely sensitive to the damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation. Undiagnosed and untreated, Xeroderma Pigmentosum can lead to the early onset

(New Ulm/Sleepy Eye, MN) — November 7th, 2022 — Boots. A coat. Gloves and a hat. Clothing items most Minnesotans take for granted as the temps start to drop. Not the case for disabled Minnesota Veteran Rudy Ruiz, a member of Disabled American Veteran Department of Minnesota (DAV MN) Chapter 15 in New Ulm. Ruiz, who served in the Minnesota Army National Guard from 2001 through 2014, is battling cancer.

      (St Paul, MN) —  November 4, 2022  — Minnesota ‘s System of Technology to Achieve Results (STAR) lending library of tools, devices, and assistive technology services for persons with physical or neurological impairments, is expanding in a small way. The latest addition to the device demonstration is the Toothbrush Pillow, a small countertop HSA & FSA medical device that balances a toothbrush in the horizontal position with

(Willmar, MN) — Nov. 3, 2022 — 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 – announced the return of The Big Turkey Spectacular float in the 96th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®. During the famous holiday event, the Jennie-O float will be glamorously displayed to parade attendees along with millions of viewers nationwide on Thursday, Nov. 24.

(Minneapolis/St Paul, MN) — 10/07/2022 — A University of Minnesota-led team of researchers received the first round of funding from a $10 million grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to follow up on their work with VitisGen2, a multi-disciplinary, collaborative project focused on cultivating disease-resistant grapes that can be grown sustainably with reduced pesticide and fossil fuel use. The team is made up of researchers from 13

(Minneapolis/St Paul, MN)  — Oct. 26, 2022  — University of Minnesota Twin Cities researchers are leading a comprehensive global clinical study that seeks to reveal the functional effects of vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) across the human body.  The Research Evaluating Vagal Excitation and Anatomical Links (REVEAL) project is a $21 million National Institutes of Health-funded project that will take place over three years. REVEAL aims to study the anatomical connections

  (Minneapolis, MN) –Oct. 26, 2022 — Nov. 1 marks the beginning of open enrollment – an annual window when consumers can enroll in an Affordable Care Act (ACA) health plan – and healthinsurance.org released tips today to help people save money. Open enrollment for ACA plans, which cover essential health benefits, starts Nov. 1, 2022, and ends Jan. 15, 2023, in most states. “It makes sense for consumers to shop around for

(New Hope, MN)  Oct. 20, 2022 — The Century Office Park in Woodbury and its Asset Manager, Commercial Investors Group announce the hosting of a ceremonial groundbreaking event at 6043-6063 Hudson Road (a.k.a Century Office Park). The event was held on October 19th, 2022 and got underway around 10:00am. Event coordinators chose to host the groundbreaking at this location, as it’s the office space headquarters for the combined group heading

  (Maple Grove, MN) —  Oct. 18, 2022  — TopLine Financial Credit Union was one of the 66 credit unions and partner organizations across the state of Minnesota who participated in an orchestrated day, called CU Forward Day. A state-wide initiative of over 3,000 credit union employees, members and partners coming together to do one simple thing – spread kindness and encourage others to do the same. TopLine has been

  (Minneapolis-St. Paul, Mn) — Oct. 18, 2022  — In a recent survey of Giftster members, 92% reported they plan to spend the same or less than they did last year on holiday shopping.  Giftster, a popular online family wish list maker service – used by over a million members – recently conducted a member survey the week of September 20, 2022 on holiday shopping spending plans for this year.

(Minnesota) — October 16th, 2022 —  The Minnesota Historical Society (MNHS) is pleased to announce the newest recipients of 28 Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Small Grants ($10,000 and less), totaling $264,831 in 15 counties. Small grants are awarded quarterly to help nonprofits, educational organizations, government units and federally recognized tribes to preserve and share Minnesota history. This cycle of awards was approved by the MNHS Executive Council on Sept.

First Segment of the Future World’s Longest Elevated Pedestrian Loop Raised into Place (Apple Valley, MN) —  Oct. 13, 2022  — A big “step” in the construction of the Minnesota Zoo’s Treetop Trail was taken earlier today as the official first segment of the trail was raised into place. Members of the PCL Construction team hoisted a 20-foot by 8-foot piece of the trail, complete with railing, onto the Zoo’s original

3M V.A.C. Therapy negative pressure wound therapy achieves key medical evidence milestone, surpassing 2,000 peer-reviewed medical journal studies published (St Paul, MN) —  Oct. 13, 2022  — 3M Health Care’s Medical Solutions Division today announced its 3M™ V.A.C.® Therapy negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) has surpassed a clinical evidence milestone of 2,000 published, peer-reviewed medical journal studies. V.A.C. Therapy is the first and only NPWT solution to garner this number

(St Paul MN) — Oct. 11th, 2022 — The Sanneh Foundation and the Green Sports Alliance hosted Green Sports Day on Thursday, Oct. 6th.   St. Paul’s Tony Sanneh, a pro soccer player turned youth-nonprofit leader, helped celebrate the occasion by leading his after-school program.   The after-school program serves local diverse youth with a hands-on community service activity. At the event, more than 60 kids learned firsthand how they can be

(Duluth, MN) — Oct 10th, 2022 — After being under construction since July 2021, the formal garden publicly reopened in September 2022. The brick walls in the formal garden and vegetable garden had deteriorated substantially over the years since they were first constructed due to water intrusion. This preservation effort allowed for the walls to be rebuilt, new drainage systems to be installed, and stairways to be rebuilt. An added

(Minneapolis, MN)  –Sept. 30th, 2022 — The Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) will present “Botticelli and Renaissance Florence: Masterworks from the Uffizi,” featuring more than 45 loans from the renowned Uffizi Galleries in Florence, including Sandro Botticelli’s evocative Minerva and the Centaur (c. 1482). Marking the first collaboration between Mia and the Uffizi Galleries, the exhibition will include paintings, drawings, prints, sculpture, decorative arts, and a selection of ancient Roman marble

  (Minneapolis, Mn) — Sept. 27, 2022  — This September, Graphic Universe™, an imprint of Lerner Publishing Group, presents a story about body image, media, and the unseen forces that shape both with Unretouchable. In this graphic novel debut, visual artist Sofia Szamosi approaches these serious topics with a winning combination of curiosity, sensitivity, and wit. Olive is spending the summer before art school at a coveted internship, helping one

(St Paul, MN) — (September 26, 2022) – The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has provided Twin Cities PBS (TPT) with funding for a two-year Environmental Literacy Program (ELP) Award. Minnesota and Wisconsin communities are facing multiple climate-related hazards including wildfires, drought, pollution, severe storms and flooding, health emergencies, and habitat and species loss. To build a strong youth component to state and local climate resiliency efforts, Twin Cities

  IMRIS is proud to continue its support of Boston Children’s Hospital with the addition of our most advanced intraoperative imaging system.”   — Marc Buntaine, CEO of IMRIS, Deerfield Imaging      (Minneapolis, MN) —  September 22, 2022 — IMRIS, Deerfield Imaging, the global leader in intraoperative imaging, is pleased to announce the opening of the new iMRI 3T-V Surgical Theatre at Boston Children’s Hospital new Hale Family Building. This

  We’ve been making high quality blankets in the USA since 1865, and for our military since WWI. Providing a long-lasting woolen blanket to children will bring them warmth, security, and comfort.”  — Faribault Mill President & CEO Ross Widmoyer   (Faribault, MN) — September 20, 2022 — Legendary American manufacturing brand Faribault Mill, maker of handcrafted wool and cotton blankets, is proud to announce a new philanthropic campaign called

(Minnesota) September 19th, 2022 — Minnesota’s regular waterfowl season opens a half-hour before sunrise on Saturday, Sept. 24, with the same regulations as last year. Minnesota has three waterfowl hunting zones — north, central and south — that share the Sept. 24 season opener but have varying end dates. The central and south zones also have a mid-season closure Oct. 3-7. Hunters should check the Minnesota Department of Natural Resource’s waterfowl

  (St Paul, MN) – September 19, 2022— Governor Tim Walz joined governors in Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, and Ohio to announce the launch of the Midwest Hydrogen Coalition (M-H2 Coalition). The coalition will accelerate the development of clean hydrogen, from production and supply chain to distribution in agriculture, manufacturing, transportation, and other industries. “The development of clean hydrogen markets will create jobs and strengthen industries across our state,” said

  (St Paul, MN) — September 15, 2022 —  Eighteen people graduated Tuesday, Sept. 13, from the 21st Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officer Academy, after training for 16 weeks in all aspects of their new careers as conservation officers. The graduates already have spread out across the state and will spend the next several months field training with experienced conservation officers before assuming their assigned stations. The officers

(Inver Grove Heights, MN) — September 13th, 2022 — Only 190 meteor impact sites have been confirmed worldwide, but a recent discovery by U of M researchers could soon add an ancient crater in Minnesota to that list. “I’ve been mapping and studying the subsurface geology of Minnesota for the last 13 years … and have not come across something as exceptional as this before,” says crater co-discoverer Julia Steenberg. She

Hormel Foods Corporation dedicated “The Inspired People Plaza” complete with a two-ton, 25-foot-tall fork sculpture at its global headquarters in Austin, Minn. The plaza and sculpture are tributes to those who feed the world.       Plaza and sculpture are tributes to those who feed the world; anchors outdoor meeting space at global headquarters (Austin, MN) — Sept. 16, 2022  — Hormel Foods Corporation ( NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global

  (Mendota Heights, MN) — September 13, 2022 — Ellie Mental Health has released a guide on how new parents can benefit from counseling services. Becoming a new parent can be difficult as they must balance taking care of a child, their life changing, and possibly trying to be their best version. Therapy can be a great way for new parents to get a sense of direction in their life

(Edina, MN) — September 13, 2022 — Newbridge Health and Wellness has released a guide on how to mitigate exposure to microplastics. The increased reliance on synthetic materials for everyday uses creates an issue for these materials remaining in the environment. It also means that people often come in contact with microplastics, which could be harmful. Microplastics come from plastic materials used in everyday products such as: • Food packaging•

  (Minneapolis, MN) — Sept. 12, 2022 — In the wake of devastating recent news about the nation’s reading test scores, Minnesota-based Winsor Learning, the nation’s leading expert and provider of science-based reading instruction and teacher training, announced the release of a new and entirely free professional development resource for administrators and teachers. The 90-minute Science of Reading-based training is now available for download at no cost to teachers, administrators,

(Eagan, MN) — Sept. 12, 2022  — According to a new survey from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota (Blue Cross), the majority of Minnesota seniors plan on taking at least one trip in the next 12 months and place importance on having access to health care while away from home. The Blue Cross survey results, which reflect more than 500 responses from across the Twin Cities metro area and throughout Greater Minnesota, found that

(Blooming Prarie, MN) — Sept. 12, 2022 — The Leo Augusta Children’s Academy of Blooming Prairie will provide a much-needed children’s development and care facility within the heart of the under served southeastern Minnesota rural area. The initiative is supported in part by a gift of commercial buildings, land, and a monetary donation from Craig & Robyn Kruckeberg, and family. The Academy’s name stems from Craig’s parents’ middle names, Lorraine

Family business offers original “cards with a cause” to lower disability-related employment barriers and support nonprofits (Hanover, MN) – Sept 10th, 2022 – If there was ever a day that was built for a greeting card, it’s this Monday September 12th .   Monday is the National Day of Encouragement. A mother and son duo from Hanover, MN have built a business helping to encourage others.    Penny and Kyle Kauffman started