Santorum's Bemidji campaign visit to include stop at maker of his sweater vests

Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum will bring his “Made in Bemidji” threads and Main Street America message to town this weekend.

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Mattson’s Barber Shop hires new DL stylist

Natalie Lindsay is joining Mattson’s Barber Shop on Washington Avenue in Detroit Lakes.

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Global certification goes to Randy Jensen

SJE-Rhombus, a leading area manufacturer and globally recognized training leader Next Level Purchasing, Inc. is proud to announce that Randy Jensen, Senior Buyer for SJE-Rhombus has recently received the Senior Professional in Supply Management certification.

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Grants open to MN specialty crop farmers

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has received $700,000 in federal funding to help promote and enhance the specialty crop industry. Fruit, vegetable and other specialty crop farmers can apply for Specialty Crop Block Grants to help them compete in today’s marketplace.

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MN Trade Office looks for awards nominees

The Minnesota Trade Office is accepting nominations for the 27th Annual Governor’s International Trade Awards, which honor Minnesota companies that have excelled in the international marketplace. Award recipients will be recognized by Gov. Mark Dayton at an awards luncheon in March. Awards will be given for export achievement in the manufacturing or service industries and the agricultural commodities or processed food industries. Any Minnesota-based company is eligible to apply. Applications are at www.tinyurl.com/TradeAwards.

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Bank or Credit Union? You pick

You probably have some of your money in either a bank or a credit union, but banks and credit unions offer different benefits, depending on what you’re looking for.

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Making art imitate life

Detroit Lakes artist Hans Gilsdorf is once again making his mark on another Midwestern hospital and its patients in need of healing. Gilsdorf was selected to create a mural for the Sanford Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls, S.D., slated to open next month.

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High school student opens store

Meg Isaacson, first place winner of the 2010-2011 High School Business Plan Competition led by Business & Entrepreneurial Services, took her winning business plan and made it a reality.

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Dayton calls GOP senators ‘unfit to govern’ after they fire commissioner

Minnesota Republican senators fired a Gov. Mark Dayton appointee Monday, and the governor fired right back by saying they “are unfit to govern.”

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Legislators hope for short session

Many in the Minnesota Legislature think the annual session that begins at noon today could be the shortest since 1998. Plenty of others hope so.

New website to help make tax filing easier

The Minnesota Department of Revenue wants to make it easier for Minnesotans to file and pay their taxes.

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New sales professional joins Norseman Motors

Norseman Motors in Detroit Lakes has a new sales professional. Jeremy Wendorff joined the team January 16. Wendorff is a Hutchinson, Minn. native who spent seven years in the Army, two of which were in Iraq.

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Familiar face re-joins Chaney’s 2 Auto Repair

Chaney’s 2 has added a new automotive technician to its team…sort of. Vern Hanson is back on board with the newly reopened Chaney’s 2 after working for the original Chaney’s from 2006 to 2009 when it closed. “The first time around he was one of the best technicians I ever had as far as his skills and ability to talk to people,” said Chaney’s 2 Owner Jon Mickelson.

Make credit cards work for you

If you’re like most people, your mailbox is overflowing with credit card offers. Before you shred the next batch, take a look and see what the credit card companies are offering these days.

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Selling Detroit Lakes

Real Estate brokers and agents Maureen Engel and Lynette Conmy were selling up a storm working for Jack Chivers Realty in Detroit Lakes. “Between the two of us we did $23 million (in sales) last year,” said Engel, who worked for Chivers for seven years, along with Conmy for five.

• Maureen Engel (left) and Lynette Conmy
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