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<title>DEED Stories of Impact: North Freeze Dry</title>
<pubDate>2025-08-12T19:32:32Z</pubDate>
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<link>https://mn.gov/deed/newscenter/social-media/deed-developments/index.jsp?id=1045-701643</link>
<description>North Freeze Dry manufactures one of the most important essential goods for Minnesotans: premium freeze-dried food for our furry companions. </description>
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<title>DEED Stories of Impact: Lakeshirts LLC</title>
<pubDate>2025-08-07T15:36:59Z</pubDate>
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<link>https://mn.gov/deed/newscenter/social-media/deed-developments/index.jsp?id=1045-701117</link>
<description>Through DEED&#8217;s Minnesota Investment Fund (MIF), Lakeshirts was able to purchase new machinery and invest $2 million to expand and renovate a vacant factory for their production facility in Little Falls. </description>
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<title>DEED Seeks Grant Reviewers for Paid Leave Grants Program</title>
<pubDate>2025-05-09T20:14:15Z</pubDate>
<author>Ekta Prakash, Office of Public Engagement Director</author>
<link>https://mn.gov/deed/newscenter/social-media/deed-developments/index.jsp?id=1045-683534</link>
<description>DEED is looking for state employees and community members to serve as grant reviewers for the competitive Paid Leave Public Outreach Grants program.</description>
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<title>May is Hire a Veteran Month in Minnesota</title>
<pubDate>2025-05-02T15:00:03Z</pubDate>
<author>Ray Douha, Director, DEED&#8217;s CareerForce Veterans Employment Services</author>
<link>https://mn.gov/deed/newscenter/social-media/deed-developments/index.jsp?id=1045-682322</link>
<description>DEED&#8217;s 17 Veterans Employment Services staff members are veterans helping veterans. We can help current and former members of the military and their spouses prepare for and find work.</description>
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<title>Minnesota Economic Trends: March Issue</title>
<pubDate>2025-04-02T18:59:19Z</pubDate>
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<link>https://mn.gov/deed/newscenter/social-media/deed-developments/index.jsp?id=1045-675912</link>
<description>Every quarter, the Labor Market Information (LMI) Office of DEED publishes research articles that offer insights into important labor market trends.</description>
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<title>DEED announces Steve Walter as MPFA director</title>
<pubDate>2025-03-10T19:13:15Z</pubDate>
<author>DEED Deputy Commissioner Kevin McKinnon</author>
<link>https://mn.gov/deed/newscenter/social-media/deed-developments/index.jsp?id=1045-672044</link>
<description>DEED welcomes the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority's newly appointed executive director, Steve Walter.</description>
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<title>Recapping our Business Development Mission to the Netherlands</title>
<pubDate>2025-02-21T19:38:45Z</pubDate>
<author>Commissioner Matt Varilek </author>
<link>https://mn.gov/deed/newscenter/social-media/deed-developments/index.jsp?id=1045-670191</link>
<description>It&#8217;s good to be back in Minnesota after a successful business development mission to the Netherlands.</description>
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<title>CareerForce can help you jump start your job search this January</title>
<pubDate>2025-01-07T17:06:21Z</pubDate>
<author>Jeanna Fortney, DEED CareerForce Division Director</author>
<link>https://mn.gov/deed/newscenter/social-media/deed-developments/index.jsp?id=1045-663696</link>
<description>Five tips from CareerForce to get you started on a successful job search.</description>
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<title>Minnesota Economic Trends: Quarterly Issue</title>
<pubDate>2025-01-03T20:44:16Z</pubDate>
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<link>https://mn.gov/deed/newscenter/social-media/deed-developments/index.jsp?id=1045-663587</link>
<description>Every quarter, the Labor Market Information (LMI) Office of the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) publishes research articles that offer insights into important labor market trends.</description>
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<title>DEED&#8217;s New Employer Engagement Team Will Connect Employers with Skilled Workers</title>
<pubDate>2024-12-18T15:35:36Z</pubDate>
<author>Marc Majors, DEED Deputy Commissioner for Workforce Development</author>
<link>https://mn.gov/deed/newscenter/social-media/deed-developments/index.jsp?id=1045-661386</link>
<description>The Employer Engagement Team offers Minnesota employers support in recruiting and retaining employees, assistance in fostering sustainable worker pipelines and help connecting with laid off workers.</description>
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