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American Cruise Lines and Natchez break ground on new Mississippi River dock
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American Cruise Lines and the City of Natchez began work Wednesday on a major new cruise dock along the Mississippi River, the company’s largest port infrastructure project to date.
Bigfoot Woods heads to Awareness Film Festival for West Coast premiere
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The award-winning coming-of-age feature Bigfoot Woods will make its West Coast premiere Oct. 17 at the 17th Annual Awareness Film Festival in Santa Monica.
DOJ sentencing shows 16-year IRS fallout from identity theft
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A federal sentencing in Missouri underscores how long employment-based identity theft can distort IRS wage records and leave victims paying tax debts they did not owe. Minnesota resident Dan Kluver says the fraud led to garnishments, IRS notices…
Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol sets 2026 national tour
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Right Angle Entertainment and Paul T. Couch have announced a 2026 national tour of Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol, launching Nov. 14 in Princeton, West Virginia.
Community Compass launches ambassador search to map local volunteer opportunities
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Community Compass has opened a national recruiting push for local ambassadors to help fill gaps in its crowdsourced directory of service opportunities.
Breaking Bullying marks 100 episodes with Michael D. Cohen conversation
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The Breaking Bullying podcast has hit its 100th episode as National Bullying Prevention Month approaches, using the milestone to push for more conversations about confidence, self-worth and emotional well-being.
Western Specialty Contractors finishes concrete repairs at Parker Station in Robbinsdale
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Western Specialty Contractors’ Minneapolis branch completed concrete and facade repairs at Parker Station, a Robbinsdale multifamily property with a parking structure.
374Water advances St. Cloud PFAS destruction pilot into Phase 4
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374Water said its mobile AirSCWO system completed three phases of a St. Cloud, Minnesota deployment and has moved into a fourth phase focused on a new blended waste stream.
Veracity Technologies launches private managed AI service for Twin Cities businesses
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Veracity Technologies has launched Secure Managed AI as a Service in Minneapolis, giving regulated businesses access to a private, SOC 2-compliant AI platform with a 90-day rollout plan.
Allison Meredith Healy blends illustration and brand strategy for mission-driven work
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Allison Meredith Healy, a Minnesota-based multidisciplinary creative director, illustrator and graphic designer, is using more than two decades of experience to build visual systems for startups, nonprofits and other mission-driven organizations….
North Wind adds Nominal to Technology Alliance
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North Wind has added Nominal to its Technology Alliance to expand hardware intelligence inside its ASCENT digital environment for aerospace and defense testing.
Navy veterans group urges asbestos victims to seek senior-lawyer representation
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The US Navy Veterans Lung Cancer & Mesothelioma Advocate is urging Navy veterans, shipyard workers and their families to call for help after a mesothelioma or asbestos-related lung cancer diagnosis.
Ventiques launches Kanyon adjustable-height floor vent series
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Ventiques introduced the Kanyon Series, a line of flush-mount floor vents, spacers and flange accessories built for different flooring thicknesses and installation needs.
Brother Justus releases fourth Founder’s Reserve whiskey
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Brother Justus Whiskey Company launched the fourth annual expression of its Founder’s Reserve series in Minneapolis, with fewer than 1,000 bottles now available.
B3I launches youth program for justice-impacted teens and young adults
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The Better Black Business Initiative has launched From Lock-Up to Lift-Up, a Minneapolis-area program aimed at helping justice-impacted youth ages 16-24 build job pathways and support networks.
Dispel opens utility cybersecurity program for small water and electric systems
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Dispel launched a Community Power & Water Program at the APPA Cybersecurity & Technology Summit in San Antonio to give small utilities enterprise-grade remote access and cyber controls without an infrastructure overhaul.
Dr. Jacqueline Youtsos Scholarship opens nationwide applications for future medical students
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The Dr. Jacqueline Youtsos Scholarship for Medical Students is now accepting applications from undergraduate and medical students across the U.S. The one-time $1,000 award prioritizes personal experience, compassion and access to care over grades…
Heartland America grows by keeping catalog-era customers
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Heartland America says it has outlasted former catalog rivals by keeping phone and mail ordering alive while building a website and marketplace business.
JJ Magic Masala launches on Amazon to simplify Indian home cooking
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Minnesota-based JJ Magic Masala launched three cooking blends on Amazon on July 25, 2026, aiming to make authentic Indian cooking easier for everyday home cooks.
Kickapoo Roofing wins two 2026 Best of Tomah awards
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Kickapoo Roofing earned 2026 Best of Tomah honors in Best Gutter Installation/Repair and Best Roofing Construction from the Tomah Chamber & Visitors Center.
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