CAREER Loss achieves Cicerone statusAdventure art director Jon Loss has achieved what reportedly eight others have accomplished in the entire state of Minnesota by earning Cicerone status as a connoisseur of beer.All aspects of beer, from the history and culture to the science of brewing it and pairing different beer styles with foods and seasons are covered.

...commitment to regional economic development. The Congressional Partnership Award is a program of the National Association of Development Organizations honoring members of Congress who have demonstrated leadership in promoting regional economic development...

...national award The Region 5 Development Commission in Staples received a 2004 Innovation Award from the National Association of Development Organizations for its self-help program.

...Arrowhead Regional Development Commission of Duluth, presented the award, which is a program of the National Association of Development Organizations. "... (Oberstar) consistently advocates for federal programs that will assist economic development...