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Minnesota Hospice wins Gold in Star Tribune’s Minnesota’s Best awards
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Minnesota Hospice took Gold for Hospice Care in the 2026 Minnesota’s Best Awards, a statewide readers’ choice contest run by the Star Tribune.
Vortex Doors Minneapolis marks SuperTech Day with local technician celebration
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Vortex Doors Minneapolis joined the 2026 International Door Association SuperTech Day by spotlighting technicians who keep Twin Cities commercial properties operating.
Minnesota Hospice lands another Top Workplace honor
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Minnesota Hospice was named a Star Tribune Top Workplace for the second straight year, placing in the top 10 small business employers in Minnesota and standing out as the only hospice-specific organization on the list.
Acres expands 2026 agriculture accelerator for small and mid-sized businesses
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Acres launched its 2026 cohort with a broader sponsor network and a continued focus on supplier readiness, certification and long-term growth.
CVBBA members win top IBBA honors in Minneapolis
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The Carolinas–Virginia Business Brokers Association recognized a slate of top-producing members for awards presented at the 2026 IBBA Conference in Minneapolis.
MyFlyYatra expands India flight booking focus from Newark, Minneapolis and Houston
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MyFlyYatra said June 8, 2026, that it is expanding route coverage and fare-search tools for travelers booking flights from Newark, Minneapolis and Houston to India.
Korsten exhibition traces South Dakota corn harvest at Washington Pavilion
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Scott and Marilyn Korsten opened a six-month photography exhibition June 17 at the Washington Pavilion Visual Arts Center in Sioux Falls, featuring more than 20 images of the annual corn harvest in eastern South Dakota and nearby Minnesota.
ArcStone wins WOSB certification, expands federal contracting access
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ArcStone has earned Women-Owned Small Business certification from the U.S. Small Business Administration, opening the Minneapolis agency to more federal set-aside contracting opportunities.
IdentiSys buys Safe-Card ID Services
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IdentiSys said July 2 it acquired Charlotte-based Safe-Card ID Services, expanding its Southeast presence and adding more resources for customers across North America.
United Sugar Producers & Refiners featured in America 250 documentary on food supply chain
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United Sugar Producers & Refiners Cooperative is spotlighted in the America 250 documentary series for its role in the U.S. sugar supply chain.
Marquee Capital and Belay take full ownership of Apple Glen Crossing
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Marquee Capital and Belay Investment Group completed an equity transfer on June 10, 2026, giving their joint venture full ownership of the 150,274-square-foot Apple Glen Crossing in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Visit Greater St. Cloud sales director highlighted for hospitality leadership and mental health advocacy
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Nikki Gustafson, director of sales at Visit Greater St. Cloud, is being profiled for her work promoting the Minnesota destination for meetings and events, mentoring hospitality workers and advocating for mental health awareness.
Ventiques spotlights designer floor registers for summer home upgrades
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Ventiques is promoting its decorative floor register lineup as homeowners start summer entertaining and notice overlooked interior details.
HyperCharge Health adds Genesis Regenerative’s RPA to regenerative care protocol
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The Institute for Regenerative Medicine at HyperCharge Health in Edina, Minnesota, is integrating Genesis Regenerative’s Regenerative Protein Array into its multimodal treatment approach.
Christian camp leaders tighten safety rules after Camp Mystic flood
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A year after a Texas Hill Country flash flood killed 27 young people at Camp Mystic, the Christian camping industry is reviewing emergency plans, upgrading weather-alert systems and backing new state safety laws.
Happier At Home opens Lake Minnetonka senior care franchise
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Happier At Home has launched a fully licensed franchise in the Lake Minnetonka area, extending non-medical in-home senior care to families across several west metro communities.
Bulk Reef Supply wins top Reef2Reef community awards
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Bulk Reef Supply won Reef2Reef’s Reefer’s Choice Award and Best Overall Dry Goods Company honor, both chosen by the reef aquarium community.
Buca di Beppo offers free brownie sundaes for July celebrations
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Buca di Beppo is marking the lead-up to America’s 250th birthday with a free Colossal Brownie Sundae offer tied to dine-in spending from June 29 to July 5. The chain is also reviving its Christmas in July booking perk for holiday parties, aiming…
Edward Sklar wins IBBA Platinum Chairmans Award for 2025 performance
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Edward Sklar, Partner and Chief Operating Officer of MergersCorp M&A International, received the IBBA Platinum Chairmans Award at the 2026 IBBA Annual Conference in Minneapolis.
PARQA names Carl Hixson president and COO
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PARQA said June 17, 2026, that it hired Carl Hixson as president and chief operating officer, effective June 15, to help scale the Salesforce consulting firm’s growth.
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