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St. Paul bassist George Moye to enter Minnesota Blues Hall of Fame
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George Moye, the St. Paul bassist known as Dr. Funk, will be inducted into the Minnesota Blues Hall of Fame on Oct. 18 in Vadnais Heights, two days after the release of Bernard Allison’s album Loving You, which features Moye on bass.
BeaverCON 2026 draws nearly 500 to Minnesota for beaver conservation summit
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Nearly 500 researchers, practitioners and advocates gathered at the University of Minnesota for BeaverCON 2026, a biennial Beaver Institute conference focused on beaver-based restoration, coexistence and conflict management.
Minnesota condo sellers face new paperwork rules in 2027
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Stillwater condo owners planning to sell after Jan. 1, 2027 will need to prepare for new Minnesota resale-document requirements that could affect closings and timelines.
BeBe Zahara Benet launches Global Creative Council Minnesota
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Global Creative Council Minnesota, a new nonprofit founded by BeBe Zahara Benet, launched publicly in Minneapolis to connect fashion and arts groups across the state.
Influential Women spotlights Mallory Carey’s rise in construction
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Influential Women featured Mallory Carey, an assistant project manager at AndersonCC, Inc. in Edina, Minnesota, for her career growth, community service, and leadership in a male-dominated industry.
Simon Construction backs Minnesota NF Walk that topped $52,000
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Simon Construction served as a Walk Hero Sponsor for the 2026 Minnesota NF Walk on Sept. 19 in Bloomington, helping support the Children’s Tumor Foundation.
Granite Bank wins 2026 SBA Minnesota Lender Award
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Granite Bank received the 2026 SBA Minnesota Lender Award in the $250 million to $500 million asset category from the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Donovan Group expands 24/7 school crisis support to Alaska and Oklahoma
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The Milwaukee-based Donovan Group added statewide education association partnerships in Alaska and Oklahoma, extending its round-the-clock crisis communication service to 15 states and more than 3,500 public school districts.
Minnesota Fishing Hall of Fame banquet set for Oct. 2 in Little Falls
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Tickets are still available for the Minnesota Fishing Hall of Fame’s 2026 banquet and induction ceremony on Oct. 2 in Little Falls, where the organization will honor anglers, guides and fishing businesses tied to the state’s angling history.
Mission Health Communities becomes 100% employee-owned through ESOP
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Mission Health Communities has completed a two-year process to transfer ownership to an employee trust, making the senior living and skilled rehab operator 100% employee-owned as of Jan. 1, 2026. The move is designed to strengthen recruiting,…
Preferred Roofing pushes West Central Minnesota homeowners to hire certified roofers
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Willmar-based Preferred Roofing is urging West Central Minnesota homeowners to verify licensing and certification before fall roof work.
Expo 2031 Minnesota USA picks Lakeville as proposed host city
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Expo 2031 Minnesota USA said it has secured its legacy site in Lakeville and selected the city as the proposed host for the first A1 International Horticultural Exposition in U.S. history.
Western Specialty Contractors finishes façade repairs at Target Winter Studio in Minneapolis
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Western Specialty Contractors’ Minneapolis branch completed façade repairs at Target Winter Studio in Minneapolis in May 2026, restoring a deteriorated exterior wall and improving protection against water infiltration.
Minnesota Hospice plans 10th anniversary open house in Lakeville
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Minnesota Hospice will host a free community open house in Lakeville on Sept. 17 to mark 10 years of serving families in the Twin Cities southern metro.
Cova powers onsite cannabis marketplace at Legacy Cup Minnesota
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Legacy Cup Minnesota will let attendees browse products from growers and brands, place orders at event kiosks, and pick up purchases through a centralized retail operation powered by Cova Software.
Communicating for America to erase $2 million in rural Minnesota medical debt
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Communicating for America says it will wipe out $2 million in medical debt for about 1,800 financially strained rural Minnesotans, with notices expected by the end of November.
Minneapolis homeowners urged to act fast after basement flooding
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A new guide for Minneapolis homeowners says the first steps after a flooded basement can determine safety, repair costs and how long cleanup takes.
Western Specialty Contractors finishes wall repairs at Minneapolis food plant
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Western Specialty Contractors’ Minneapolis branch completed interior wall restoration in August 2026 at an active refrigerated food production facility in Minneapolis.
Preferred Roofing adds blown-in attic insulation for West Central Minnesota homes
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Preferred Roofing has expanded its residential services in West Central Minnesota with blown-in attic insulation aimed at reducing ice dams, energy loss and uneven indoor temperatures.
TA Dedicated donates freight to move air purifiers to Northern Minnesota wildfire communities
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TA Dedicated donated freight services to deliver 14 pallets of air purifiers and filters to Duluth, helping communities dealing with wildfire smoke across Northern Minnesota.
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