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KCS wins coveted Midwest Supplier of the Year Award

Thursday, 27 December 2012 11:36

With projected revenues exceeding $15 million for the fiscal year 2012, Maplewood, Minn.-based KCS, a services company providing asset disposition, supplier management and professional staffing, which has a client list that includes numerous Twin Cities’ Fortune 500 corporations, has been named 2012 Regional Supplier of the Year. This coveted recognition is awarded annually by the National Minority Supplier Development Council, Inc. (NMSDC) to an outstanding NMSDC-certified minority-owned business.

youthrive hosts PeaceJam Slam at Capri Theater

Monday, 24 December 2012 10:55 Ivan Phifer, Staff Writer

“Violence is not new, but ingrained in American culture,” said Edwin Irwin, director of youth justice and community engagement of youthrive, while addressing 230 young people and advisors at the 2012 ...

People wanted on warrants are urged to surrender

Monday, 24 December 2012 10:36

Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek is urging anyone with an active warrant to surrender to authorities today. The Sheriff’s Office is conducting a warrant sweep to clear active warrants and make arre...

A Dakota perspective on Minnesota history

Thursday, 20 December 2012 13:49

Mni Sota Makoce: The Land of the Dakota by Gwen Westerman and Bruce White examines the history of Dakota people and their deep cultural connection to the land that is Minnesota eons before the U.S.-Dak...

Counties Transit Improvement Board commits $30 million to next generation of transit projects

Thursday, 20 December 2012 12:13 Sunny

The Counties Transit Improvement Board’s annual grant awards signaled its commitment to advancing transit projects across the region. The board authorized funding 60 percent of the preliminary enginee...

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