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Junior Achievement North Receives $1.9 Million Gift from Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott
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Junior Achievement North celebrates 2021 Hall of Fame Laureates
September 2021
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Junior Achievement career fair impacts 22,000 students
March 20, 2021
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Class of 2020 Survey: Half of graduating seniors change plans for after high school due to COVID-19
Insight News – June 29, 2020
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Gina Blayney retires as President & CEO of JAUM
June 11, 2020
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JAUM announces new CEO, Sara Dziuk
May 12, 2020
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Building community through strategic philanthropy
Twin Cities Business – February 18, 2020
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Names and Notables
Mankato Free Press – January 12, 2020
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JROTC teaches Junior Achievement
Mankato Free Press – January 8, 2020
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Business People
Star Tribune – December 15, 2019
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5 Financial Tips for Teens
Bismarck Tribune – December 16, 2019
Aitkin Independent Age – December 12, 2019
Pine City Pioneer – December 12, 2019
Kanabec County Times – December 12, 2019
Owatonna People’s Press – December 12, 2019
Business North – December 12, 2019
Winona Daily News – December 12, 2019
Grand Rapids Herald Review – December 12, 2019
Mesabi Daily News – December 12, 2019
Renovation talks, more
Aitkin Age – December 7, 2019
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Foundation donates to Junior Achievement
New Ulm Journal – December 6, 2019
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Austin Area Foundation announces $27,000 in grants
Post Bulletin – December 3, 2019
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UPS relocates to business park
International Falls Journal – November 26, 2019
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Sixth grade students…travel to BizTown
Sleepy Eye News – November 16, 2019
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Junior Achievement of Lincoln County awarded Small Grant
Tyler Tribute – November 14, 2019
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Brian Lipschultz receives JA Centennial Award
Press release – November 5, 2019
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Preparing for BizTown jobs
The Sleepy Eye Herald-Dispatch – November 4, 2019
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St. Joseph Jaycees help fund BizTown trip for students
St. Joseph Newsleader – November 1, 2019
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Here’s how high school students are starting businesses
Star Tribune – November 3, 2019
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First Western Bank & Trust’s Brenda Foster elected to Minneapolis Fed Board of Directors
Minot Daily News – October 30, 2019
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Area volunteers to gather for Junior Achievement bigBowl fundraiser
Inforum – October 24, 2019
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Operation Round-Up makes donation
Mille Lacs Messenger – October 21, 2019
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Rising Star: Christine Feller
Winona Daily News – October 16, 2019
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Rising Star: Becky Zoellner
Winona Daily News – October 16, 2019
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Abilitech Medical is winner of the 2019 MN Cup business competition
Star Tribune – October 15, 2019
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Bremer Financial Corp. CEO to speak at next Rosenmeier forum
Brainerd Dispatch – October 10, 2019
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Students explore local careers in arts and communication
Owatonna People’s Press – October 10, 2019
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Forum to discuss changing landscape of banking
Park Rapids Enterprise – October 9, 2019
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Startup week offers events for local entrepreneurs
Pioneer Press – October 7, 2019
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Startup Showcase: Her software tool can help small-business owners focus
Pioneer Press – October 6, 2019
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Mankato woman awarded Junior Achievement leader of the year award
KEYC News/Mankato – October 4, 2019
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Junior Achievement seeking community volunteers
International Falls Journal – October 3, 2019
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N.D. program teaches students of all ages real-life lessons for a successful future
KXNET-TV – October 2, 2019
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Infor rebrands office building in St. Paul
PR Newswire – October 1, 2019
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Connection
Bismarck/Mandan Chamber of Commerce magazine – September 30, 2019
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CVC-TC Corporate Partner: ECMC
Corporate Volunteer Council blog – September 2019
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United Way of Southwest Minnesota invests in K-12 financial literacy programs
The Murray County News – September 11, 2019
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Junior Achievement prepares students for careers and business
Connect Business Magazine – September 8, 2019
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Junior Achievement seeks to keep students financially secure in life
KEYC Mankato – September 5, 2019
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Youths at the Y started a business. They turned a profit and will donate the proceeds
Brainerd Dispatch – August 20, 2019
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Gina Blayney, JAUM President & CEO, announces retirement
Press release – August 19, 2019
Blayney will retire after a 30-year career with JA.
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Mounds View students pitch their company, EcoSlurp, for top Junior Achievement prize
Pioneer Press – June 18, 2019
An in-depth article highlighting the 2019 JAUM Minnesota Company of the Year, EcoSlurp.
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CentraCare CEO inducted as JAUM Business Hall of Fame laureate
St. Cloud Times – June 17, 2019
Dr. Kenneth Holmen recognized as one of seven 2019 honorees.
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Pierz sixth graders learn about business operations at BizTown
Morrison County Record – June 15, 2019
Students from Holy Trinity Catholic School and Pioneer Elementary School visited this simulated city.
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RSM US Foundation Donates More than $258K to Those in Need During Biennial Owners’ Meeting
BusinessNorth – June 14, 2019
Mentions RSM’s support of Junior Achievement.
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Junior Achievement announces new District Manager for Steele and Waseca Counties
Owatonna People’s Press – June 12, 2019
Kerri Lynch will assume responsibilities for local Junior Achievement programs and fundraising starting June 24, 2019.
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JA produces several winning Minnesota companies
Star Tribune – June 10, 2019
Featuring the stories of JA Company Program students from Stress Less (Edison High School) and EcoSlurp (Mounds View High School).
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Brainerd Family YMCA and Junior Achievement join forces
Brainerd Dispatch – June 6, 2019
JA and the YMCA have partnered to teach local 9- and 10-year-olds about social entrepreneurship as part of the YMCA’s summer camp program.
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Junior Achievement of the Upper Midwest announces 2019 Business Hall of Fame laureates
Press release – June 3, 2019
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St. Paul teen got the call when the Twins wanted an inspirational athlete to throw a first pitch
Star Tribune – May 7, 2019
Ana Younker-Zimmerman, a St. Paul student who was born without arms, was invited to throw out the first pitch at the Minnesota Twins game on April 26, 2019. She also works at Junior Achievement as part of St. Paul Public Schools’ Focus Beyond Transition Program. Read more
Junior Achievement achieves goal
Voice of Alexandria – May 2, 2019
Recap of Junior Achievement Trivia Fundraiser. Read more
Edison students place second in JA competition
Northeaster – May 1, 2019
Article about student-led company, Stress Less, 2nd place JA Company of the Year at the 2019 Regional Competition. Read more
Delta serves Junior Achievement
Delta Sky magazine – April 2019
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Local projects to receive grant funding from BLACF
April 29, 2019
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Junior Achievement volunteers bring economics to Eagle View
April 26, 2019
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Community in the classroom
April 24, 2019
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Junior Achievement participants make a donation to “We All Play”
April 24, 2019
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Brainerd Lakes Area Community Foundation awards over $80,000 to local projects
April 24, 2019
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Local High School students demonstrate their entrepreneurial skills and social responsibility at Regional Junior Achievement Competition
April 18, 2019
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Regional Junior Achievement competition held in St. Paul
April 17, 2019
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Development Roundup – April 2019
April 8, 2019
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A chat with Lucas Sjostrom, Minnesota Milk Executive Director
April 1, 2019
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Junior Achievement hosting fundraiser at Jersey Mike’s
March 25, 2019
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Junior Achievement’s BizTown is all new this year; here’s a look at the student-run economy in action (gallery)
March 18, 2019
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Grand Opening of H.B. Fuller Innovation Center at Junior Achievement BizTown
March 12, 2019
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Junior Achievement growing in Morrison County
February 14, 2019
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Six honorees to receive the Junior Achievement National Centennial Leadership Award
February 13, 2019
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Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union donates to Junior Achievement program
February 9, 2019
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Life’s a whirl of an achievement for Mounds View teen scholar, skater
February 7, 2019
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New $20 million financial learning labs for kids opens in St. Paul
February 4, 2019
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Bill Rubin column: Fables of a passbook and financial literacy
January 18, 2019
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Junior Achievement opens student business lab along St. Paul’s Green Line
January 9, 2019
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Junior Achievement welcomes students, educators, and volunteers to its new facility in St. Paul
January 8, 2019
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First students experience Junior Achievement’s new BizTown space
January 8, 2019
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Student business program gets upgraded work space in St. Paul
January 8, 2019
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Junior Achievement pulls out all the stops for its innovative $17M learning center on University Ave.
January 2, 2019
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Standout Student: Maple Grove Senior High School’s Ian Lim
December 19, 2018
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News from Como Park High School
December 10, 2018
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Stearns Electric gives over $62,000 to 78 local organizations
December 7, 2018
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“We’re not those kids”: BLC students create business, bust stereotypes
November 20, 2018
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Top women in finance – Laura Espeseth
November 16, 2018
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Top women in finance – Robin Lenarz
November 16, 2018
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Special recognition for Junior Achievement volunteers
November 16, 2018
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Junior Achievement names Martin Scanlon to board of directors
November 16, 2018
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2018 CFO of the Year: Jolene Hart, Junior Achievement of the Upper Midwest
November 14, 2018
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United Way of Nobles County 2019 campaign is underway
November 14, 2018
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West student entrepreneurs start their own businesses
November 9, 2018
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TopLine Federal Credit Union Participates in Statewide Day of Kindness
October 16, 2018
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Big donation, bigger impact: Credit unions in the community
October 15, 2018
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Putting student in charge: Educators prepare students for the future.
September 15, 2018
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Local Junior Achievement receives Bosch Community Fund grant
September 6, 2018
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Brainerd High School teacher awarded as Junior Achievement Teacher of the Year
August 30, 2018
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Business People (See “nonprofit” section)
August 12, 2018
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Junior Achievement entrepreneurship program inspires teen to start a business
August 10, 2018
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First look at JA of the Upper Midwest’s new St. Paul headquarters
August 6, 2018
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Jim Hemak, who benefited from JA in 1960s, invests in its Twin Cities future
August 4, 2018
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Junior Achievement of the Upper Midwest welcomes Krumrei
August 2, 2018
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A “visionary” home for Junior Achievement in St. Paul’s Midway
July 31, 2018
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LDI corrugated box firm celebrates 100 years with Guinness World Record goal
July 18, 2018
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Pocket Perks wins national JA award
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July 15, 2018
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Ruttger family honored for philanthropy
July 15, 2018
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MGHS students win national Junior Achievement award
July 9, 2018
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Junior Achievement: bringing community into the classroom
June 25, 2018
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Community foundation assets grow
June 20, 2018
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Business People (Honors section)
June 10, 2018
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Jessica volunteers at JA BizTown Construction Center
June 8, 2018
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Meda celebrates Minnesota’s minority entrepreneurs during annual meeting
June 4, 2018
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3M makes big contribution to Junior Achievement Program
June 3, 2018
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Junior Achievement of the Upper Midwest announces 2018 Business Hall of Fame laureates
May 31, 2018
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Maple Grove Senior High students create award-winning company
May 31, 2018
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Forestview students participate in reverse job shadow
May 23, 2018
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West Fargo students take second at Junior Achievement competition
May 16, 2018
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Maple Grove Senior High students take second place at regional Junior Achievement competition
May 14, 2018
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Owatonna Foundation helps Owatonna Middle School students make donations to the Steele County Food Shelf and “We All Play” project
May 8, 2018
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TruStone Financial employees fundraise nearly $12,000 for Junior Achievement of the Upper Midwest
May 8, 2018
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Starting young
May 4, 2018
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What Twin Cities teens can teach us about being smart with money
May 4, 2018
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Volunteers get students thinking about other careers in agriculture
May 3, 2018
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Maple Grove High School students take second place at regional business competition
April 30, 2018
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KFYR “ND Today” Morning Show (TV interview with Bismarck District Manager)
April 26, 2018
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Area middle school students benefit from Junior Achievement and FarmAmerica partnership
April 23, 2018
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KX “Good Day Dakota” Morning Show (TV interview with Bismarck District Manager)
April 19, 2018
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Local high school students demonstrate their entrepreneurial skills and social responsibility at regional Junior Achievement competition
April 19, 2018
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Consolidated gives $172,000 in grants
March 31, 2018
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Waseca Area Chamber enjoyed busy 2017
March 28, 2018
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Teens prepped as future entrepreneurs
March 7, 2018
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Helping students succeed
February 26, 2018
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Bremer Trust grant helps Junior Achievement expand business ed programs
February 21, 2018
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Fifth graders learn adulting is hard at Junior Achievement BizTown
February 14, 2018
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Minnesota’s startup hub prepares to launch MN Cup 2018
February 12, 2018
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Nisswa Chamber hosts Junior Achievement students
February 11, 2018
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Junior Achievement of the Upper Midwest receives national honor for top performance
January 30, 2018
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Junior Achievement and Metropolitan Economic Development Association partner to develop young entrepreneurs of color
January 22, 2018
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Applications being accepted for workforce development program funding
December 1, 2017
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Como Park students strengthen career development skills
November 27, 2017
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NUHS teams place 1st, second at JA Titan Competition
November 19, 2017
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Students interview for BizTown positions
October 25, 2017
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2017 Junior Achievement Team Trivia Challenge
October 13, 2017
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ECMC Group partners with JA
October 11, 2017
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Lend a hand in Central Minnesota
October 10, 2017
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Junior Achievement inducts Business Hall of Fame Laureates
October 1, 2017
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Sartell Teacher Awarded by Junior Achievement
September 15, 2017
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Junior Achievement program will start back up in Brainerd Lakes area
August 22, 2017
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Junior Achievement volunteers help students make ‘cents’ of their future
August 16, 2017
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Welcome, Junior Achievement
August 11, 2017
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Junior Achievement of the Upper Midwest moving to Midway location
August 8, 2017
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Junior Achievement will move from suburbs to St. Paul
August 1, 2017
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Junior Achievement of the Upper Midwest to move headquarters to refurbished St. Paul site in Midway
July 31, 2017
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Junior Achievement of the Upper Midwest announces $20M campaign to move headquarters to St.
Paul (St. Paul Chamber of Commerce newsletter)
July 28, 2017
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Junior Achievement plans expansion in St. Paul
July 28, 2017
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Biz-oriented nonprofit Junior Achievement plans move to St. Paul’s Midway
July 25, 2017
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Junior Achievement receives $2,000 contribution from First Security Bank
June 24, 2017
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Edison business team creates electronic rewards program
May 18, 2017
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TruStone Financial employees volunteer and raise over $12,000 for Junior Achievement of the Upper Midwest
May 10, 2017
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Maple Grove High School students demonstrate entrepreneurial skills at competition
May 1, 2017
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Kindergarteners participate in Junior Achievement
April 5, 2017
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Junior Achievement of the Upper Midwest names Senior Vice President of Development
March 23, 2017
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64 Companies Honored by Junior Achievement with a U.S. President’s Volunteer Service Award
March 8, 2017
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JA in a Day volunteers featured in Shoreview Press
February 21, 2017
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Bowling event benefits Junior Achievement
January 14, 2017
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Lakeville Area School District 194 students go to BizTown
December 30, 2016
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A hands-on approach to learning business skills
December 28, 2016
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Harvard recognizes JA Finance Park
December 21, 2016
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Affinity Plus Foundation supports Junior Achievement to help strengthen financial literacy programming across Minnesota
December 7, 2016
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Young people get help in financial literacy
October 27, 2016
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After floods, Waseca Color Dash delivers rainbow
October 5, 2016
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Junior Achievement has new home in Brainerd
September 30, 2016
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Business leaders are honored for their work with JA to help schoolchildren
September 17, 2016
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Color Dash raises money to support Junior Achievement in Waseca
September 15, 2016
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Mankato East’s Mary Berg named Junior Achievement Capstone Teacher of the Year
August 9, 2016
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Two Minnesota Credit Union Professionals Receive Junior Achievement’s Volunteer of the Year Awards
August 9, 2016
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Local JA students win national awards
June 22, 2016
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Local entrepreneurs advance to next round of MN Cup
June 7, 2016
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Junior Achievement and MN Cup collaborate
May 1, 2016
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It’s time to have an honest conversation about financial education in Minnesota
April 24, 2016
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Affinity Plus and Junior Achievement partner to provide financial education in Brainerd elementary schools
March 31, 2016
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Junior Achievement Receives $10,000 from AgStar
March 25, 2016
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Helping Teens Not Regret Student Debt
March 23, 2016
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Cargill employee “demonstrates the possibilities” for eighth-graders in Junior Achievement
March 22, 2016
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U.S. Bank one of 60 organizations to be honored by Junior Achievement with the U.S. President’s Volunteer Service Award
March 17, 2016
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Venture Bank Funds Junior Achievement at Local School
March 16, 2016
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Swanville accepts free financial literacy program for first graders
January 21, 2016
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It’s time to ramp up financial literacy standards
January 9, 2016
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Waseca Lions Club schedules January meetings
December 24, 2015
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Lend a hand in Central Minnesota
December 21, 2015
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Tech Students Learn Business with Local Bankers
December 7, 2015
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Kramarczuk’s was once an immigrant business
November 21, 2015
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6th Grade Students Learn at JA BizTown
November 21, 2015
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Fun and games drive home real-life lessons for Waseca students
November 20, 2015
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Over $9,000 given to community organizations at Janesville Area Foundation awards event
November 17, 2015
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Info session planned for Wasecans to learn about Junior Achievement programs
November 13, 2015
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More Than 700 UnitedHealth Group Leaders Converge on Twin Cities for Day of Service
October 1, 2015
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Training the Next Generation
September 2015
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Jeff Kerr of U.S. Bank named Chairman of JAUM Board of Directors
August 11, 2015
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Midwest classroom achievement program to introduce camp event
May 8, 2015
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Consultant honored with award
April 21, 2015
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Willow Creekers ‘experience how hard parents work’ in new program, run kid-sized city
April 18, 2015
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Young entrepreneurs launch into business at Mankato East
April 7, 2015
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Former CliftonLarsonAllen CEO Earns Top JA Leadership Award
March 19, 2015
Gordon Viere recognized as outstanding volunteer
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Junior Achievement comes to Willow Creek
March 19, 2015
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Adult Volunteer of the Month: Amy Gray
February 20, 2015
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JA Company Program brings students and local business together to build entrepreneurship
November 22, 2014
Owatonna High School students gain priceless understanding and opportunities with Junior Achievement
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Students prepare for BizTown
November 9, 2014
The St. Mary’s 6th graders prepared for their experience at Junior Achievement (JA) BizTown on Tuesday, October 21
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Overtime: Kids learn finance, golf in summer programs
July 26, 2014
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Minneapolis Teens Learn How to be Workforce-Ready at AT&T Aspire Mentoring Academy
May 13, 2014
Roosevelt High School students participate in Junior Achievement Job Shadow Program to gain 21st century skills
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U.S. Bank Partners with Junior Achievement to Support High School Entrepreneurship Competition
May 8, 2014
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St. Paul Teens Learn How to be Workforce-Ready at AT&T Aspire Mentoring Academy
March 26, 2014
High School for the Recording Arts and Tartan High School students participate in Junior Achievement Job Shadow Program to gain 21st century skills
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ManpowerGroup Commits $200,000 and Employee Volunteer Hours to Support Junior Achievement’s Work-Readiness and Financial Literacy Youth Programs Through 2016
March 11, 2014
Junior Achievement of the Upper Midwest Receives ManpowerGroup Grant and Local Volunteer Support for JA Finance Park and JA BizTown Programs
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