East Twin Cities

Capella University names finalists of Capella Fellows Program

By James Ledbetter | Dec 29, 2020

Capella University has announced the cohort of the 2021 Capella Fellows Program that offers full scholarships to the university master's degree program.

Children's Minnesota appoints new senior vice president, COO

By James Ledbetter | Dec 23, 2020

Children's Minnesota has named Jennifer Olson, MBA, as its new senior vice president and chief operating officer (COO), according to PR Newswire.

Minnesota leaders encourage citizens to buy, eat local amid COVID-19 pandemic

By James Ledbetter | Nov 29, 2020

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is encouraging citizens to buy and eat locally over the holidays as the state plans for round two of COVID-19.

DEED, MDVA team up to host 14th annual Veterans Career Fair

By James Ledbetter | Nov 22, 2020

While Minnesota residents prepared to celebrate Veterans Day on Nov. 11, the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) and the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) invited veterans in the state to participate in the 14th annual Veterans Career Fair.

Meet Minneapolis Association introduces the 'We Need Us!' campaign

By James Ledbetter | Aug 27, 2020

The Meet Minneapolis Association recently teamed up with Carmichael Lynch to form the We Need Us! campaign that encourages residents to support businesses that support them.

From SE Twin Cities

Walz recognizes 23 cities, townships and counties in Minnesota as 'telecommuter-friendly communities'

By James Ledbetter | 3 years ago

Gov. Tim Walz made a recent announcement, toasting 23 cities, townships and counties in Minnesota as "telecommuter-friendly communities."

From St. Paul Reporter

Minnesota sees uptick in COVID-19 cases within long-term care facilities

By James Ledbetter | 4 years ago

There is an uptick in COVID-19 cases within long-term care facilities, Minnesota health officials said.