Via News Release
“MINNEAPOLIS, MINN – February 3, 2012 – TST Media today announced that it has acquired Wisconsin Sports Network (WSN) from TDS Telecom. Based in Madison, Wisconsin, WSN is the online media destination of choice for over 85,000 student athletes participating in high school athletics in the state of Wisconsin every year.”
By Jim Buchta, Star Tribune
“The Northstar Multiple Listing Service, the group that manages most Twin Cities-area home listings, is updating its iPhone/iPad app for real estate agents and other MLS members with a technology called HomeSpotter, which was developed by Twin Cities tech guru, Aaron Kardell.”
By Rip Empson, TechCruch
“There’s an interesting experiment afoot in the startup community, which poses the following questions to entrepreneurs: Would you be willing to trade equity in your startup in return for social media buzz, and customer feedback?
How much, if any, would you fork over? Minneapolis-based startup called Wahooly is both asking those questions — and proffering a few answers.”
Via News Release
“ST. PAUL, MINN. (January 27, 2012) — Reeher LLC announced that Temple University has joined the Reeher Platform, the first shared management system dedicated to higher-education fundraising in which features and tools added for one customer benefit all.
The public Philadelphia-based university, which serves approximately 39,000 students and nearly 280,000 alumni, is using the Reeher Platform to optimize annual giving programs, increase major giving effectiveness and maintain strong alumni relations.”
Via News Release
“CaringBridge recently appointed Leigh Bailey and Karen Hohertz-Jacobs to its board of directors. CaringBridge is a Minnesota-based nonprofit providing personal and private websites that connect people experiencing a health challenge to family and friends, making each health journey easier. CaringBridge seeks board members who can provide leadership, valued advice and governance of its program.”
Via News Release
“February 27 application deadline for volunteer web pros (nerds) and nonprofit organizations
Who: The Nerdery seeks like-minded web professionals to join in giving their time and talent to help nonprofits create websites they couldn’t otherwise afford at The Nerdery Overnight Website Challenge
Who Else: Eligible nonprofits (501c3-registered organizations in Minnesota) can apply by February 27 by articulating how nerds could help them do what they do – only better – online.”
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By Al Franken
“As you may know, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has decided not to bring the PROTECT IP Act (the Senate’s version of SOPA) up for a vote next week.
And since I’ve heard from many of you about this issue, I wanted to take a moment to share why I support copyright protection legislation — as well as why I believe holding off on this bill is the right thing to do.”
By Steve Alexander, Star Tribune
“A Twin Cities man has become the latest consumer to sue Apple, AT&T and California software firm Carrier IQ for allegedly spying on his iPhone via secret monitoring software. About 60 similar lawsuits have been filed against cellphone companies nationwide.
The lawsuit, filed Thursday in U.S. District Court in Minneapolis by consumer George Howell, says the alleged spying violates federal privacy, wiretap and fraud laws.”
By Elizabeth Millard, The Line
“Local IT companies seem to always be in need of more professionals for development work, and now they have new resource that could fill their IT departments in the future.
The IT-Ready Apprentice Program is launching in Minneapolis and St. Paul, with an eye toward other cities in the future. The non-profit program covers the cost of recruitment, training, and certification for employees taking on help-desk, call-center, and technical duties.”
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