MEDIA
Marilyn Carlson Nelson
Minnesota Public Radio, St. Paul, announced that Dr. Sameer Badlani and Marilyn Carlson Nelson have been elected to its board of trustees. Badlani is executive vice president, chief strategy Officer and chief digital officer for Fairview Health Services; Carlson Nelson is former CEO and chair of Carlson Inc., a Minnetonka-based global travel and hospitality brand.
ADVERTISING/PUBLIC RELATIONS
Haberman, Minneapolis, announced that Dole Packaged Foods has named it as creative and media strategic lead for the new Dole Whip frozen fruit treat, including creative, paid media, public relations, influencer partnerships and full-funnel strategy.
AIRPORTS
The Metropolitan Airports Commission announced it has selected Alyssa Carlson as assistant director, concessions and business development. Carlson previously was director of strategic planning for global real estate brokerage Engel & Völkers for the Minneapolis market. MAC owns and operates Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and six general aviation airports in the Twin Cities.
ARCHITECTURE/ENGINEERING
Barr Engineering Co., Minneapolis, announced plans to relocate its headquarters to One Meridian Crossings, Richfield, in late 2026.
CANNABIS
Lake Leaf Cultivation, a cannabis business owned by Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures, announced the opening of a second dispensary off Interstate 35 near Grand Casino, Hinckley.
ENTERTAINMENT
The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, St. Paul, announced the hiring of Ashley Ryan as vice president of marketing and sales. Ryan joins the Ordway after serving as in a similar role at First Avenue Productions, Minneapolis.
LAW
Danny A. Bihrle has been appointed to the Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness Advisory Council, supporting the mental illness-advisory work of the Minnesota Disability Law Center. Bihrle is an attorney at Fredrikson, Minneapolis, which announced the appointment. … Faegre Drinker, Minneapolis, announced that Cynthia Lee has rejoined the firm’s benefits and executive compensation group as counsel. Lee rejoins from Allianz Life, Golden Valley, where she served as senior counsel of benefits. … Maslon, Minneapolis, announced the addition of counsel Kelley Scrocca to the firm’s Estate Planning Group. … The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Washington, D.C, announced the swearing in of Andrew S. Birrell as president. Birrell is senior partner of Birrell Law Firm, Minneapolis.
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
Preceptis Medical, a Golden Valley company specializing in pediatric ENT care, announced the appointment of Dave Carey as chief executive officer. The company is nearing full market release of its flagship Hummingbird Tympanostomy Tube System, enabling in-office ear tube placement for young children without the need for general anesthesia.
NONPROFITS
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud announced it has named Andrew Johannes as chief financial officer. Johannes previously served as president and CEO of C4 Welding in Sauk Rapids.
OPENINGS
Mall of America, Bloomington, announced that Canada-based Asian food chain Mogouyan Hand-Pulled Noodle is opening a location. … Miller Hill Mall, Duluth, announced the upcoming openings of Perfumania, a national fragrance retailer, and Windsor, a fashion destination for women’s apparel.
REAL ESTATE
Grasons, a national franchised estate sale and business liquidation service provider, announced the opening of Grasons of Northeast 7-County Metro. The franchise is owned and operated by Laurie Miller and her husband and business partner Steve Heutmaker.
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