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Distinguished North Dakota Leader Named CSO of New Federal Award-Winning Coalition

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240215979111/en/
    Dr. Hollie J. Mackey of North Dakota State University today was named Chief Strategy Officer to lead the regional National Science Foundation North Dakota Advanced Agriculture Technology Engine partnership, Food systems Adapted for Resiliency and Maximized Security (FARMS) (Photo: Business Wire)
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  • Mackey has been a core partner of our team effort to secure these federal funds,” said NDSU President David J. Cook.
  • She has a track record of inclusion and building healthy collaboration from every corner of North Dakota.
  • The NSF Engines: North Dakota Advanced Agriculture Technology Engine is supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation under Award #2315315.

Federal Award to Help Make North Dakota the “Epicenter of AgTech” Supporting Innovation, Jobs, and Economic Growth

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Monday, January 29, 2024
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The competitive award will fund programs that help solve food insecurity and expand economic opportunities for not only more people and organizations, but for increasing the growth of existing crops and introducing new crops to market.

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  • The competitive award will fund programs that help solve food insecurity and expand economic opportunities for not only more people and organizations, but for increasing the growth of existing crops and introducing new crops to market.
  • The award highlights the state’s talent pool in AgTech and recognizes the unique collaborative partnership that came together to show how North Dakota feeds the world.
  • Encourage involvement and investment from the private sector, non-profit organizations, and the broader North Dakota agricultural community.
  • The NSF Engines: North Dakota Advanced Agriculture Technology Engine is supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation under Award #2315315.

Doosan Bobcat donates $5 million to support new engineering facility at North Dakota State University

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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Bobcat is also one of the largest employers of NDSU graduates: more than 55% of all Bobcat engineers are NDSU alumni.

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  • Bobcat is also one of the largest employers of NDSU graduates: more than 55% of all Bobcat engineers are NDSU alumni.
  • In addition to Bobcat’s $5 million donation, other corporate and private donations have been made.
  • The private funds will be used to match the North Dakota Legislature’s appropriation of $59 million for the new Center.
  • The new facility will foster multidisciplinary engineering education, provide advanced technology and encourage innovation and problem-solving in labs and collaborative workspaces.

Reell Precision Manufacturing Names Brian Johnson as Chief Operating Officer

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Friday, June 9, 2023
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SAINT PAUL, Minn., June 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Reell Precision Manufacturing, a world leader in small package position and motion control, has announced that Brian Johnson has been promoted to the role of Chief Operating Officer. In this role he will oversee Reell's Operations, Quality and Engineering teams. The announcement was made by Reell's Co-CEO, Shari Erdman.

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  • SAINT PAUL, Minn., June 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Reell Precision Manufacturing, a world leader in small package position and motion control, has announced that Brian Johnson has been promoted to the role of Chief Operating Officer.
  • Brian has worked at Reell for more than 17 years and has proven to be a transformational, values-based leader.
  • Brian appreciates that Reell provides a great deal of exposure on a global market and application basis.
  • Reell Precision Manufacturing provides high-quality innovative solutions to transmit torque, control angular position and protect delicate components from excessive force.

Minnesota College Access and Success Nonprofit Taps Expert on Student Success and DEIB as Executive Director

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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ST. PAUL, Minn., May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- College Possible Minnesota, the Minnesota chapter of the pioneering national nonprofit on a mission to boost college access and success by connecting high school and college students with near-peer coaches, announced today the appointment of Dr. Aida Martinez-Freeman as its new executive director. A seasoned higher education leader and expert in the field of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB+), Martinez-Freeman brings decades of relevant experience working with nonprofits, universities, and other social impact organizations.

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  • College Possible Minnesota names former Macalester College and NDSU administrator Dr. Aida Martinez-Freeman as new executive director
    ST. PAUL, Minn., May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- College Possible Minnesota , the Minnesota chapter of the pioneering national nonprofit on a mission to boost college access and success by connecting high school and college students with near-peer coaches, announced today the appointment of Dr. Aida Martinez-Freeman as its new executive director.
  • "I look forward to working with the College Possible Minnesota team as we advance student access and success nationally."
  • "We're thrilled to welcome her to College Possible Minnesota as our new executive director."
  • Nationally, College Possible is one of the largest and most successful college access and success programs in the country.

NICK HALL TO LEAD FTS, THE LARGEST UNIVERSITY OUTREACH IN HISTORY, ON APRIL 29, FOLLOWED BY A HIGH PROFILE TED TALK IN FARGO, ND ON JULY 20

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Saturday, April 22, 2023
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MINNEAPOLIS, April 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Evangelist Nick Hall will share the Gospel at FTS , the largest university outreach event in history, on April 29.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, April 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Evangelist Nick Hall will share the Gospel at FTS , the largest university outreach event in history, on April 29.
  • The evangelist, speaker, and founder of Pulse will speak in front of an at-capacity stadium crowd of 60,000 or more.
  • The student leadership team asked Nick Hall to be the main speaker at the outreach.
  • Other speakers at the TEDx event in Fargo include venture capitalist Molly Wood, Harvard student Penelope Hartogensis, and filmmaker William Greenfield.

Reell Names Brian Johnson as Vice President of Global Operations and Engineering

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Friday, February 24, 2023
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SAINT PAUL, Minn., Feb. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Reell Precision Manufacturing, a world leader in small package position and motion control, has announced that Brian Johnson has been promoted to the role of Vice President of Global Operations and Engineering. The announcement was made by Reell's President, Shari Erdman.

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  • SAINT PAUL, Minn., Feb. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Reell Precision Manufacturing, a world leader in small package position and motion control, has announced that Brian Johnson has been promoted to the role of Vice President of Global Operations and Engineering.
  • "Brian has worked at Reell for over 17 years and has proven to be a transformational, values-based leader.
  • Since 2009, Brian has led Reell's engineering team and has made significant contributions to Reell's global product innovation and development process.
  • Brian appreciates that Reell provides a great deal of exposure on a global market and application basis.

Grand Farm Breaks Ground on Future Agriculture Technology Innovation Facility in North Dakota

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Thursday, October 20, 2022
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FARGO, N.D., Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leaders and community members were on hand 20 miles west of Fargo near Casselton, North Dakota, today as ground was officially broken on the 140 acre site of Grand Farm's Innovation Facility.

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  • The facility will provide expanded acreage for the deployment of agriculture technology projects, rapid prototyping capabilities, and increased research and educational capacity.
  • Since then, Grand Farm has deployed over 350 agriculture technology projects and has worked with over 55 partner organizations.
  • In February of 2022, Grand Farm was awarded a $10 Million matching grant by the North Dakota Legislature and North Dakota Department of Commerce to be used towards the building of the Innovation Facility.
  • Grand Farm is enabling technology to feed the world by facilitating collaboration on innovations solving some of the world's largest challenges in agriculture technology.

Welcome the Colorful Days of Fall in North Dakota

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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North Dakota Tourism publishes a Fall Foliage Guide with incredible locations to see the leaves change beginning in mid-September through mid-October.

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  • North Dakota Tourism publishes a Fall Foliage Guide with incredible locations to see the leaves change beginning in mid-September through mid-October.
  • While North Dakota is home to some astonishing forests, the intensity of the fall colors tends to shine through in the northern part of the state.
  • Several cities in North Dakota embrace the changing season and host lively fall festivals and events to celebrate.
  • For more fall fun and special events in North Dakota including Wild Rides Rodeo Dickson , apple picking, exploring wineries, shopping at a farmers' market, touring towns like Fargo and Medora , and tips for wildlife viewing across the state, visit the Fall in North Dakota page.

PULSE ISSUES HISTORIC CALL FOR AMERICANS TO COME TOGETHER THIS JUNE TO 'MAKE JESUS KNOWN' at TOGETHER '22

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022
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MINNEAPOLIS, May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MINISTRY INVITES PEOPLE ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO GATHER AT THE COTTON BOWL STADIUM IN DALLAS ON JUNE 24-25TH ECHOING EXPLO '72 HELD IN SAME VENUE 50 YEARS PRIOR

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  • Since Hall first launched his ministry, God has continued to movefilling stadiums in the United States and massive squares abroad.
  • "Imagine bus loads of people being sent home with the plans, resources, and connections to shake their communities for Jesus."
  • Since then, Pulse has seen 318 million people impacted by the Gospel and two million people have responded to Jesus through their initiatives.
  • Pulse is a prayer and evangelism movement on mission to empower the Church and make Jesus known.