Latest Press Release on Minneapolis

Tennant to Present at Sidoti 14th Annual New York Emerging Growth Institutional Investor Forum
MINNEAPOLIS - Tennant Company (NYSE: TNC) will provide an overview of the company, including its strategies for growth, at the Sidoti & Company, LLC New York Emerging Growth Institutional Investor Forum in New York, New York. Tom Paulson, vice president and chief financial officer, and K

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Nortech Systems Reports Fourth Quarter, Fiscal 2009 Year-End Results
MINNEAPOLIS - Nortech Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq: NSYS) today reported net sales of $19.8 million for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2009, compared with net sales of $27.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2008. Operating income was $8,456 for the fourth quarter, compared with

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Granite City Food & Brewery® Collecting Donations for Children's Hospitals of Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS - Granite City Food & Brewery Ltd. (NASDAQ: GCFB) announced today that it has begun collecting donations for Children’s Hospitals of Minnesota. Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota are delivering next generation care, and now Granite City Food & Brewe

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Foley & Mansfield and Igbanugo Partners Establish Transformational Strategic Alliance
MINNEAPOLIS - Foley & Mansfield, PLLP, a national majority-owned law firm headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Igbanugo Partners Int'l Law Firm, PLLC, a minority-owned law firm also based in Minneapolis, have entered into a Transformational Strategic Alliance Agreement. The

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Pentair Names New General Counsel
MINNEAPOLIS - Pentair announced today that Angela Lageson has been named senior vice president, general counsel and secretary succeeding Louis Ainsworth who announced his plan to retire in mid 2010. Lageson, previously assistant general counsel at Pentair, brings a significan

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G&K Services Announces Its Lion Uniform Group Wins 2010 Premier Uniform Industry Awards
MINNEAPOLIS - G&K Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: GKSR) announced today that its Lion Uniform Group has received two “Image of the Year Awards” from the National Association of Uniform Manufacturers and Distributors (NAUMD). These annual awards recognize distinctive image programs in

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General Mills’ Board of Directors Approves Plan for Shareholder Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
MINNEAPOLIS - General Mills (NYSE:GIS) said today that its shareholders will have an advisory vote on executive compensation at the company’s 2010 Annual Meeting of Stockholders in September. Under the plan approved today by the board of directors, General Mills shareho

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The Steeles Will Perform in Benefit Concert April 24th at Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church
MINNEAPOLIS - The Steeles, international recording artists and Twin Cities residents, will bring their unique gospel and blues sound to the Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church, 511 Groveland Avenue, Minneapolis starting at 8 p.m. on April 24th. http://www.thesteelesmusic.com/

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RSVP Vacations Celebrates a Quarter Century of All-Gay Cruises
MINNEAPOLIS, March 15 /PRNewswire/ -- RSVP Vacations, the creator of the gay and lesbian cruise concept, today kicked off a yearlong celebration of 25 years of all-gay and lesbian cruises.  To commemorate its 25th birthday, the

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University Enterprise Laboratories Announces New Tenants, Low-Cost Space
MINNEAPOLIS - University Enterprise Laboratories, Minnesota’s largest facility for promoting and fostering early stage companies in bioscience, announced today its first tenant in its new “Garage,” a low-cost branch of the facility meant to provide lab and operating space f

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Today is 'Canada Day' at the Capitol
Nebraska Unicameral Resolution, Governor Proclamation Honor Strong State Relations with Canada MINNEAPOLIS, March 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today the Nebraska Unicameral Legislatur...

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FDA Panel Recommends Approval with Conditions of Medtronic Deep Brain Stimulation Therapy for Patients with Refractory Epilepsy
MINNEAPOLIS - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Neurological Devices Panel today voted seven to five to recommend approval with conditions of Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Therapy for Epilepsy from Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT) as adjunctive treatment for partial-onset seizures in adu

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Medica Selects Fairview Pharmacy Services, LLC to Deliver Medication Therapy Management Services to City of Minneapolis Employees
MINNEAPOLIS, March 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Medica Health Plans has chosen Fairview Pharmacy Services, LLC to provide Medication Therapy Management (MTM) to City of Minneapolis employees and family members...

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RiverSource Lasalle International Real Estate Fund, Inc. Declares First Quarter Distribution
MINNEAPOLIS - RiverSource LaSalle International Real Estate Fund, Inc. (formerly Seligman LaSalle International Real Estate Fund, Inc.) (the “Fund”) (NYSE: SLS) today declared a first quarter distribution of $0.085 per share of Common Stock. Dividends on Common Stock will be paid

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Tri-Continental Corporation Declares First Quarter Distribution
MINNEAPOLIS - Tri-Continental Corporation (the “Corporation”) (NYSE: TY) today declared a first quarter distribution of $0.044 per share of Common Stock and $0.625 per share of Preferred Stock. Dividends on Common Stock will be paid on March 29, 2010 to Common Stockholders of rec

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BMA-Minnesota April Event Highlights Importance of Branding in B2B Marketing
MINNEAPOLIS, March 12 /PRNewswire/ -- The rules have changed in naming and branding for B2B marketing in today's digital age.  To help B2B marketers understand the five converging trends and how to know if their brand will sink ...

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HEI, Inc. Announces Qualification to MIL-P-50884E
MINNEAPOLIS, March 12 -- HEI, Inc. (Pink Sheets: HEII) (http://www.heii.com) is pleased to announce that it has achieved qualification to MIL-P-50884E.  This qualification was...

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Red Bull Flugtag Set to Make a Splash in the 'Gopher State' This Summer
MINNEAPOLIS and ST. PAUL, Minn., March 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Red Bull Flugtag is cleared for takeoff at Minneapolis-St. Paul's Harriet Island...

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Two Months after Haiti Earthquake, American Refugee Committee Warns that ''Public Health Disaster Looms''
MINNEAPOLIS - Exactly two months after the earthquake in Haiti, the American Refugee Committee warns that many more people may die from the spread of diseases brought on by the fast-approaching rainy season. “A public health disaster looms, and thousands more people are still

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Medafor Inc. Signs Long-Term Agreement with Magle Life Sciences
MINNEAPOLIS and STOCKHOLM - Medafor Inc. announced today that it has signed a long-term raw material supply agreement with Magle Life Sciences of Sweden, the supplier of the key powder component for Medafor’s patented MPH(R) (Microporous Polysaccharide Hemosphere) surgical product, whi

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Canada Day at the Capitol Monday, March 15
Nebraska Unicameral to Pass Resolution Recognizing Important Nebraska-Canada Relationship MINNEAPOLIS, March 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On Monday, March 15, the Nebraska Unicameral Legi...

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Monge Takes Over Minneapolis Area For Lincoln Financial
PHILADELPHIA, March 16 -- Lincoln Financial Advisors announced today that Beth Monge has been named Managing Principal of the Minneapolis Regional Planning Office, which is locat...

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U.S. Bancorp Announces Quarterly Dividends
MINNEAPOLIS - The board of directors of U.S. Bancorp (NYSE: USB) has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.05 per common share, payable April 15, 2010, to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 31, 2010. At this quarterly dividend rate, the annual dividend is equivalent to $0

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Kardia and TomTec Team to Deliver World-Class Cardiovascular Imaging and Reporting as Affordable Software-as-a-Service to the U.S. Market
MINNEAPOLIS, March 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Kardia Health Systems (Kardia) and TomTec Imaging Systems (TomTec) today announced a new partnership to deliver TomTec's multi-modality cardiovascular image analysis technology as a part of ...

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Dreamkeepers Emergency Financial Assistance Program to Expand with $3.2 Million in Grants from Kresge, Lumina and Walmart Foundations
MINNEAPOLIS - Scholarship America announced today plans to add 14 more schools to its Dreamkeepers Emergency Financial Assistance Program. The program helps community colleges keep moderate to low-income students from dropping out of school by providing emergency financial assistance.

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