Loucks announced it has hired Tom Goodrum to join the firm as a senior planner. Tom's 25 years of experience in land planning for both public and private clients has already resulted in innovative solutions to successfully address client needs. He joins a company and team that plays an important role in a growing number of key projects across the region.  Click here to read more.

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Whether it's supporting scholarships, mentoring a student, advocating for the University of Minnesota with the legislature or cheering for the maroon and gold, alumni involvement helps make the institution better, according to University of Minnesota Alumni Association (UMAA) leaders. In the past year, UMAA worked to engage alumni through a vast array of experiences, providing 263 in-person and virtual alumni events, including: Continuing MN Sparks events, which deliver faculty excellence to alumni and communities in every corner of the state. Collaborating with campus partners, UMAA has hosted seven to date, with five more scheduled through April 2018. Click here to read more.

Once again Mortgages Unlimited, Inc was named a StarTribune Top 150 Workplace for 2017! Congratulations to all of the employees who continue to make Mortgages Unlimited a great place to work.

Join Clare Housing as they celebrate their 30th anniversary with an unforgettable program. This organization has demonstrated how supportive housing can transform the lives of people living with HIV in our community. The fundraiser will be held at the Minneapolis Convention Center on Thursday, September 21.  Click here to RSVP.

The Junior Achievement James R. and Patricia Hemak Experiential Learning Center will house three premier learning labs: our existing experiential programs - JA BizTown and JA Finance Park - and the first-of-its-kind JA Innovation Incubator. The JA Innovation Incubator will encourage high school students to cultivate their entrepreneurial interests and develop relationships, talents and skills to build self-confidence. This facility will be designed for students of all backgrounds, including young people seeking after-school programs. Click here to read more.

After 25 weeks of celebration, Mall of America, the largest retail and entertainment destination in North America, is turning 25 on August 11. Staying true to its 25th birthday motto: "Our Birthday. Your Party," Mall of America kicked off the 25-week celebration in February with a pop-up concert by Boyz II Men. Since then, guests have enjoyed a summer concert series, a new nighttime spectacular light show, a birthday lounge pop-up and more. Additionally, Mall of America partnered with Simon Says Give to fill 2,500 Birthdays in a Box for children in need around the country. Each box contains celebratory ingredients to throw a personal birthday party.  Click here to read more.