Grand Forks, North Dakota

Cenex® and Pinnacle Cooperative Award Prairie Grit Adaptive Sports with a $25,000 Hometown Pride Grant

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星期四, 八月 3, 2023
Amputation, Partnership, Pride, Tetraplegia, Disability, Spina bifida, Social skills, Golf, Cerebral palsy, Grand Forks, North Dakota, Wheelchair, Down syndrome, Organization, Student, Motion, CHS, Gymnastics, Spectrum, Sport, City, Tourism, Cenex

"Prairie Grit Adaptive Sports is about so much more than sports.

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  • "Prairie Grit Adaptive Sports is about so much more than sports.
  • That's why we're so grateful this Hometown Pride grant can help us make an even greater impact."
  • "As an active fundraiser, I can truly say that Prairie Grit Adaptive Sports has been one of the greatest additions to our community," says Josh White, retail operations manager for Pinnacle Cooperative.
  • Through the Hometown Pride grant initiative, Cenex has continuously influenced positive change and fostered community connection across the brand's footprint.

Acme Tools Commemorates 75 Years in Business

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星期四, 七月 27, 2023
Online, Multimedia, History, Grand Forks, North Dakota, Distribution center, Amazon (company), Growth, Online shopping, Bookbinding, Mail order

GRAND FORKS, N.D., July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Acme Tools is celebrating its 75th anniversary in the tool and equipment industry and its evolution from a small electric motor repair company founded in 1948 to an omnichannel premier retailer today.

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  • "Thanks go to all our employees and customers as we mark our 75-year history in this industry," said Acme Tools President of Corporate Operations Steve Kuhlman.
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    Growing online business was supported by a new Distribution Center built in Grand Forks in 2014 and expanded in 2020.
  • "Acme Tools has remained at the forefront of the tool and equipment industry for 75 years through innovation, dedication and hard work," said Paul Kuhlman, president of merchandise operations.
  • Acme Tools Commemorates 75 Years in Business, page 3
    Acme Tools has more than 75 years of industry experience and today is an omnichannel premier retailer of tools and equipment with 10 retail stores in North Dakota, Minnesota and Iowa, and a leading authorized online retailer offering more than 100,000 products online from over 1,100 brands at AcmeTools.com .

Workhorse Group Reports First Quarter 2023 Results

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星期一, 五月 15, 2023
ACT, EV, CV, Q3, U.S. Department of Defense Strategy for Operating in Cyberspace, FedEx Ground, Farmer, FALCON, Green, Grand Forks, North Dakota, W56, Draft horse, Growth, Government, United States Department of the Air Force, Research, Airline, Warehouse, Mobile phone, Beauty salon, Air cargo, Pharmaceutical industry, Aerospace

CINCINNATI, May 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Workhorse Group Inc. (Nasdaq: WKHS ) (“Workhorse” or “the Company”), an American technology company with a vision to pioneer the transition to zero emission commercial vehicles, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023.

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  • CINCINNATI, May 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Workhorse Group Inc. (Nasdaq: WKHS ) (“Workhorse” or “the Company”), an American technology company with a vision to pioneer the transition to zero emission commercial vehicles, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023.
  • We are making steady progress in expanding our CV dealer network and plan to onboard 8-10 new dealers in 2023.
  • Workhorse will focus on prototype design, test, and build in 2023 and 2024 with production planned to begin 2025.
  • Workhorse is reaffirming its outlook and expects to generate between $75-125 million in revenue in 2023.

EDC Awards Molmen With 2023 Impact Award

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星期五, 三月 31, 2023
Workforce, Grand Forks, North Dakota, Mayo Clinic, Health, Alerus Center, Organization, Retirement, Clinical professor, Commerce, EDC, Nursing, Altru Health System, United Hospital

GRAND FORKS, N.D., March 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation (EDC) board of directors announces Dave Molmen as the 2023 Klaus Thiessen Impact Award recipient.

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  • GRAND FORKS, N.D., March 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation (EDC) board of directors announces Dave Molmen as the 2023 Klaus Thiessen Impact Award recipient.
  • The award was presented to Molmen at the EDC annual meeting held at the Alerus Center on Thursday, March 30.
  • It is an honor to be able to present him with the 2023 Klaus Thiessen Impact Award,” said Meghan Compton, EDC Board Secretary, and Treasurer.
  • The board felt that the impact Molmen has made on the Grand Forks community is insurmountable.

Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever National Board of Directors Select Marilyn Vetter as New President & CEO

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星期一, 一月 9, 2023
University, Education, Takeda Pharmaceutical Company, Pheasants Forever, Volunteering, Executive Council, Horizon Therapeutics, Quail, North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, Sharp Shooters, Organization, Alberta Students' Executive Council, Grand Forks, North Dakota, Angler, Retirement, QF, Vincent, Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership, National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, History, PF, Commerce, Marketing, Management, Hunting, Kennel

ST. PAUL, Minn., Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever's National Board of Directors has selected Marilyn Vetter as the organization's next president and chief executive officer.  She brings twenty-five years of strategic leadership, business management, and volunteer experience to the position.  Vetter has served as a member of the organization's National Board of Directors since 2015, most recently as vice chair, and will succeed longtime President & CEO Howard Vincent upon his retirement later this year. 

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  • ST. PAUL, Minn., Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever's National Board of Directors has selected Marilyn Vetter as the organization's next president and chief executive officer.
  • Vetter has served as a member of the organization's National Board of Directors since 2015, most recently as vice chair, and will succeed longtime President & CEO Howard Vincent upon his retirement later this year.
  • The organization, which includes both Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever, has more than 425 employees and 400,000 members, supporters, and partners.
  • "Howard's leadership has transformed Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever into the premier upland habitat organization in the country.

Safer Tomorrows Road Map Named Honorable Mention Winner of Mutual of America Community Partnership Award

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星期三, 十二月 28, 2022
Organization, Composition of the human body, Child, Bullying, Honorable Mention, Mutual of America, Grand Forks Public Schools, Student, Partnership, Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation, Violence, Multimedia, Communal violence, City, Investment, Grand Forks, North Dakota, Medicine, Mutual

NEW YORK, Dec. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mutual of America Financial Group announced that the Community Violence Intervention Center (CVIC) and its Safer Tomorrows Road Map was named an Honorable Mention recipient of the prestigious 2022 Community Partnership Award.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mutual of America Financial Group announced that the Community Violence Intervention Center (CVIC) and its Safer Tomorrows Road Map was named an Honorable Mention recipient of the prestigious 2022 Community Partnership Award.
  • CVIC created the Safer Tomorrows Road Map and collaborates with Grand Forks Public Schools to provide healthy relationship education, violence prevention programs and therapy services to students in grades K–12.
  • The Mutual of America Community Partnership Award annually honors the outstanding contributions that nonprofit organizations from across the U.S. make to society in partnership with public, private and other social sector organizations.
  • To watch videos of the national award-winning programs, visit the Mutual of America Foundation Community Partnership Award channel on YouTube.

Experience Winter's Warm Embrace with Legendary Events and Activities in North Dakota

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星期二, 十二月 6, 2022
Water, Travel, Pinnacle, Heart, Coffee, Lake, Food, Chills, Yoga, Red, Greater Grand Forks, Theodore Roosevelt National Park, Grand Forks, North Dakota, Jewel, Frozen, Skiing, River, Bottineau, Multimedia, Bottineau Winter Park, Snow, Sculpture, Slope, Red Lake River, Hobby, Prairie, Road, Amusement park, Hunting, Turtle Mountain, Devil's Lake, Huff Hills

BISMARCK, N.D., Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The snow has fallen, and cooler temperatures have returned to herald the start of Legendary winter experiences in North Dakota .

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  • BISMARCK, N.D., Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The snow has fallen, and cooler temperatures have returned to herald the start of Legendary winter experiences in North Dakota .
  • The frosty air, landscapes kissed with snow crystals and wealth of snow-filled activities beckon North Dakotans and visitors outdoors to make the most of the season.
  • Throughout North Dakota, there are plenty of winter wonderlands to discover, and the warm welcome of the state's residents will make you feel right at home.
  • Additional activities include a youth ice fishing tournament, sledding, cross country skiing, ice hockey, fireworks, food and much more!

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Signs Master Franchise and Development Agreement to Debut in Canada

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星期二, 十一月 29, 2022
Growth, History, Food, Partnership, Learning, Grand Forks, North Dakota, Master franchise, Explorer AUV, Newsroom, Development, Fast food, Oil, The Dakotas, Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

WICHITA, Kan., Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fast-casual restaurant concept Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers® announced today the signing of a Master Franchise and Development Agreement in Canada to begin growing Freddy's footprint across nine of Canada's provinces excluding Quebec, marking the brand's entry into the country. Led by veteran franchisees Jim Werschler and Gregg Most of North 49 Frozen Custard and Steakburgers, the deal is part of the brand's latest efforts to strategically expand across target markets throughout North America as new operators join its attractive franchise model. The Master Franchise and Development Agreement will see the group both develop on their own and initiate master franchising activity in Canada with an initial agreement to develop at least 20 Freddy's restaurants. Since the start of the year, Freddy's has added 140 units to the pipeline in both new and existing markets and is poised to continue the momentum well into 2023.

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  • WICHITA, Kan., Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Fast-casual restaurant concept Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers announced today the signing of a Master Franchise and Development Agreement in Canada to begin growing Freddy's footprint across nine of Canada's provinces excluding Quebec, marking the brand's entry into the country.
  • The Master Franchise and Development Agreement will see the group both develop on their own and initiate master franchising activity in Canada with an initial agreement to develop at least 20 Freddy's restaurants.
  • Gregg and Jim have a history of international development for multiple brands in Canada.
  • Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is a leading fast-casual franchise concept with more than 450 locations across 36 states nationwide.

BAKKEN ENERGY ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH THE GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE

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星期三, 十一月 16, 2022
Hydrogen, Environment, Hub, Schneider, Organization, GFAFB, Partnership, CRADA, United States Department of the Air Force, Grand Forks, North Dakota, Air force, Fork, Grand Forks Air Force Base, Research, Cooperative research and development agreement, Development, Cummins, Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation, Oil

Grand Forks, North Dakota, Nov. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bakken Energy, an innovative developer of affordable clean hydrogen at scale has entered into a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the Grand Forks Air Force Base (GFAFB) to explore options for future applications of clean hydrogen.

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  • Grand Forks, North Dakota, Nov. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bakken Energy, an innovative developer of affordable clean hydrogen at scale has entered into a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the Grand Forks Air Force Base (GFAFB) to explore options for future applications of clean hydrogen.
  • Energy is a big part of mission readiness and alternative energy sources provide flexibility for operations.
  • The Department of the Air Force is always looking for ways to implement alternative energy solutions to benefit the environment and to keep us mission ready.
  • We look forward to exploring practical uses of hydrogen with Bakken Energy."

BAKKEN ENERGY ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH THE GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE

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星期二, 十一月 15, 2022
Hydrogen, Environment, Hub, Schneider, Organization, GFAFB, Partnership, CRADA, United States Department of the Air Force, Grand Forks, North Dakota, Air force, Fork, Grand Forks Air Force Base, Research, Cooperative research and development agreement, Development, Cummins, Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation, Oil

Grand Forks, North Dakota, Nov. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bakken Energy, an innovative developer of affordable clean hydrogen at scale has entered into a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the Grand Forks Air Force Base (GFAFB) to explore options for future applications of clean hydrogen.

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  • Grand Forks, North Dakota, Nov. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bakken Energy, an innovative developer of affordable clean hydrogen at scale has entered into a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the Grand Forks Air Force Base (GFAFB) to explore options for future applications of clean hydrogen.
  • Energy is a big part of mission readiness and alternative energy sources provide flexibility for operations.
  • The Department of the Air Force is always looking for ways to implement alternative energy solutions to benefit the environment and to keep us mission ready.
  • We look forward to exploring practical uses of hydrogen with Bakken Energy."