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Blackbaud Ranks Most Generous Online U.S. Cities for 2012

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Blackbaud Ranks Most Generous Online U.S. Cities for 2012

Seattle again earns top spot for 2012

CHARLESTON, S.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– When it comes to charitable giving, some U.S. cities consistently rise to the top in their adoption of digital giving channels. Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) today released its fifth annual ranking of the Most Generous Online U.S. Cities based on 2012 online giving data from Blackbaud customers.

The rankings remain largely unchanged from last year’s analysis, with the top four cities holding firm. For a second straight year, Seattle, WA earned the top spot, followed by Alexandria, VA and Washington, DC. Minneapolis made the biggest strides, jumping four spots to enter the top 10 in 2012. Bellevue, WA dropped one position and out of the top 10.

The analysis ranks 265 cities with total population of more than 100,000 based on per capita online giving. More than $509 million was donated online by donors in the 265 major cities, a 15 percent jump from 2011.

The current rankings come from donations processed between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2012.

Top Ten Most Generous Online US Cities

A ranking of large cities (population > 100,000) based on per capita online giving in 2012:

  1. Seattle, WA
  2. Alexandria, VA
  3. Washington, DC
  4. Arlington, VA
  5. Ann Arbor, MI (+1 spot)
  6. Cambridge, MA (-1 spot)
  7. Berkeley, CA
  8. San Francisco, CA
  9. St. Louis, MO (+1 spot)
  10. Minneapolis, MN (+4 spots)

“Online giving continues to be an important part of a nonprofit’s overall fundraising strategy,” said Steve MacLaughlin, director of Blacbkbaud’s Idea Lab. “While overall giving remains relatively flat, we continue to see double-digit growth in online giving and expect the trend to continue throughout the year.”

From a regional perspective based on the U.S. Census grouping of

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Chamberlain College of Nursing Appoints Dr. Pamela Fuller as Phoenix Campus President and Dr. Kimber

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Chamberlain College of Nursing Appoints Dr. Pamela Fuller as Phoenix Campus President and Dr. Kimberly LaMar to Senior Director of Campus Operations

PHOENIX–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Chamberlain College of Nursing today announced the appointment of Dr. Pamela Fuller as president of its Phoenix campus. Dr. Fuller succeeds Dr. Kimberly LaMar, who has served as the Phoenix campus president since 2009 and now becomes senior director of campus operations at Chamberlain.

Pamela Fuller, EdD, MN, RN, has more than 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry, including nursing practice and education. Prior to joining Chamberlain she served as dean at University of Phoenix College of Nursing. As president, she will oversee implementation of curriculum, delivery of student services, growth and development of regional clinical partnerships and management of day-to-day operations for Chamberlain’s Phoenix campus.

In her new role, Kimberly LaMar, ND/DNP, MSN, RNC, CNNP, NPD-BC, will oversee multiple campuses and be responsible for colleague hiring and training, directing all activities on new campuses, monitoring academic performance and overseeing budgeting and financial management.

“Drs. Fuller and LaMar have each made significant contributions to the nursing profession and will play important roles in helping Chamberlain deliver academic excellence for our students,” said Susan Groenwald, PhD, MSN, president of Chamberlain College of Nursing. “I look forward to working with both of them as we continue to evolve Chamberlain to meet the increasing need for advanced nursing education and improved healthcare outcomes in our communities.”

Dr. Fuller began her career at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Phoenix as a staff registered nurse and remained with the healthcare provider for 12 years, later serving as an instructor. In 2011, she received the Sigma Theta Tau International Melanie C. Dreher Outstanding Dean Award.Dr. Fullerearned a Doctor of Education degree from Argosy University and holds a Master of Nursing degree and Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from University of Phoenix.

Dr. LaMar has more than 30 years of professional experience in nursing practice, education and research. Prior to joining Chamberlain in 2009, she was the associate dean of advance practice/graduate nursing programs at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix. Dr. LaMar is a neonatal nurse practitioner and is certified in high-risk neonatal nursing and nursing professional development. She was previously awarded the Arizona March of Dimes “Nurse of the Year” award for research and advancing the nursing profession. Dr. LaMar holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Case Western Reserve University, a Master of Science in Nursing degree from Medical College of Ohio, and a Bachelor of Science …read more

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Meth Addiction Cure: UCLA Tests Ibudilast On Human Addicts

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LOS ANGELES — The Food and Drug Administration has fast-tracked human tests of what may be the first cure for methamphetamine addiction. The drug also may be the first non-opiate drug treatment for heroin and opiate addiction.

In a trial of 11 non-treatment-seeking meth addicts, UCLA researchers administered the treatment Ibudilast, or MN-166, to some of the addicts and a placebo to others. The trial, the first of three phases of Ibudilast human testing required for FDA approval, was meant to test the safety of the drug taken in combination with meth. Researchers said the treatment appears to have passed the safety test and eased the addiction.

“Very preliminary results would indicate that Ibudilast may dampen craving and improve cognitive functioning,” said Dr. Aimee Swanson, co-investigator on the trial and research director at the UCLA Center for Behavioral and Addiction Medicine.

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Two Harbors Investment Corp. Announces Certain Adjustments to its Warrants

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Two Harbors Investment Corp. Announces Certain Adjustments to its Warrants

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Two Harbors Investment Corp. (NYSE: TWO; NYSE MKT: TWO.WS) today announced certain adjustments to the terms of its outstanding warrants as a result of its previously-announced special dividend of shares of Silver Bay common stock to Two Harbors stockholders of record as of April 2, 2013 (the “Silver Bay stock dividend”).

As previously announced, under the terms of the Warrant Agreement governing the warrants to purchase shares of the company’s common stock, the declaration of the Silver Bay stock dividend by the company triggered an adjustment to (1) the exercise price per share payable upon exercise of the warrants (previously, $11.00 per warrant share), and (2) the number of shares of company common stock issuable upon exercise of the warrants and payment of the exercise price therefore (previously, one share of common stock per warrant share exercised). As a result, the exercise price is now $10.25 per warrant share and, upon exercise of their warrants, warrant holders will receive 1.0727 shares of the company’s common stock for each warrant exercised.

The warrant adjustments will apply only to warrants outstanding as of the closing of business on April 2, 2013. As of April 2, 2013, approximately 4.8 million warrants remained outstanding. The warrants expire on November 7, 2013.

Two Harbors Investment Corp.

Two Harbors Investment Corp., a Maryland corporation, is a real estate investment trust that invests in residential mortgage-backed securities, residential mortgage loans and other financial assets. Two Harbors is headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota, and is externally managed and advised by PRCM Advisers LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pine River Capital Management L.P. Additional information is available at www.twoharborsinvestment.com.

Additional Information

Stockholders and warrant holders of Two Harbors, and other interested persons, may find additional information regarding the company at the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Internet site at www.sec.gov or by directing requests to: Two Harbors Investment Corp., 601 Carlson Parkway, Suite 1400, Minnetonka, MN 55305, telephone 612-629-2500.

Investors:
Two Harbors Investment Corp.
July Hugen, 612-629-2514
Investor Relations
july.hugen@twoharborsinvestment.com

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The ADT Corporation Initiates Exchange Offer

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The ADT Corporation Initiates Exchange Offer

BOCA RATON, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– The ADT Corporation (NYS: ET today its offer to exchange certain of its outstanding unregistered notes for new registered notes in accordance with the terms of its registration rights agreement with existing holders of those notes.

Under the exchange offer, ADT is offering to exchange (the “Exchange Offer“) up to $2,500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its outstanding (i) $750,000,000 2.250% Notes due 2017, (ii) $1,000,000,000 3.500% Notes due 2022 and (iii) $750,000,000 4.875% Notes due 2042 (collectively, the “Exchange Notes“) for a like principal amount of its new (i) $750,000,000 2.250% Notes due 2017, (ii) $1,000,000,000 3.500% Notes due 2022 and (iii) $750,000,000 4.875% Notes due 2042.

The Exchange Offer will expire at 5 pm ET on April 29, 2013, unless extended (such date and time, as they may be extended, the “Expiration Date“). The settlement date for the Exchange Offer will occur promptly following the Expiration Date. The Exchange Offer is made only pursuant to ADT‘s prospectus dated April 1, 2013, which has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. ADT has not authorized any person to provide information other than as set forth in the prospectus.

Additional Information

Copies of the prospectus and transmittal materials governing the Exchange Offer can be obtained from the exchange agent, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., by faxing a request to (612) 667-6282 (for Eligible Institutions only); by writing via registered and certified mail to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Corporate Trust Operations, MAC N9303-121, P.O. Box 1517, Minneapolis, MN 55480; by writing via regular mail or courier to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Corporate Trust Operations, MAC N9303-121, 6th St. & Marquette Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55479; or by writing in person by hand only to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Corporate Trust Services, Northstar East Building – 12th Floor, 608 Second Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55402.

This press release is for informational purposes only and is neither an offer to exchange, nor a solicitation of an offer to sell, the Exchange Notes. The Exchange Offer is made solely pursuant to the prospectus dated April 1, 2013, including any supplements thereto. The Exchange Offer is not being made to holders in any jurisdiction in which the making or acceptance thereof would not be in compliance with the securities, blue sky or other laws of such jurisdiction.

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Winland Electronics, Inc. Common Stock to Begin Trading on the OTCQB Market

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Winland Electronics, Inc. Common Stock to Begin Trading on the OTCQB Market

MANKATO, Minn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Winland Electronics, Inc. (NYSE Amex: WEX) today announced that its common stock will begin trading on the OTCQB Marketplace under the ticker symbol “WELX” commencing tomorrow, March 21, 2013. Investors will be able to view the Real Time Level II stock quotes for “WELX” at http://www.otcmarkets.com/stock/welx/quote.

The move to the OTCQB does not change Winland’s SEC reporting obligations under applicable securities laws. Accordingly, Winland will continue to file its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Annual Reports on Form 10-K and Current Reports on Form 8-K.


About OTC Markets Group Inc.


OTC Markets Group Inc. operates open, transparent and connected financial marketplaces for investors to easily trade almost 10,000 equity and debt securities through the broker of their choice. OTC Markets Group organizes these securities into tiered marketplaces to inform investors of opportunities and risks. OTC Markets Group’s data-driven platform enables efficient trading through any broker at the best possible prices and empowers a broad range of companies to improve the quality and availability of information for their investors.


About Winland Electronics


Winland Electronics, Inc. (www.winland.com), is an industry leader of critical condition monitoring devices. Products including EnviroAlert, WaterBug, TempAlert, Vehicle Alert and more are designed in-house to monitor critical conditions for industries including health/medical, grocery/food service, commercial/industrial, as well as agriculture and residential. Proudly made in the USA, Winland products are compatible with any hard wire or wireless alarm system and are available through distribution worldwide. Headquartered in Mankato, MN, Winland currently trades on the NYSE Amex Exchange under the symbol WEX but it will shortly be listed on the OTCQB Market under the symbol WELX.


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Certain of the matters set forth in this press release are forward-looking and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. These statements are based on management’s current expectations or beliefs. Actual results may vary materially from those expressed …read more
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Two Harbors Investment Corp. Announces 2013 Annual Meeting of Stockholders

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Two Harbors Investment Corp. Announces 2013 Annual Meeting of Stockholders

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Two Harbors Investment Corp.(NYSE: TWO; NYSE MKT: TWO.WS) today announced that it will hold its 2013 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on May 21, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. CT at the Grand Hotel located at 612 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55402. Stockholders of record as of the close of business on March 26, 2013, will be eligible to vote their shares and attend the annual meeting.

Two Harbors Investment Corp.

Two Harbors Investment Corp., a Maryland corporation, is a real estate investment trust that invests in residential mortgage-backed securities, residential mortgage loans and other financial assets. Two Harbors is headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota, and is externally managed and advised by PRCM Advisers LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pine River Capital Management L.P. Additional information is available at www.twoharborsinvestment.com.

Additional Information

Stockholders and warrant holders of Two Harbors, and other interested persons, may find additional information regarding the company at the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Internet site at www.sec.gov or by directing requests to: Two Harbors Investment Corp., 601 Carlson Parkway, Suite 1400, Minnetonka, MN 55305, telephone 612-629-2500.

Investors:
Two Harbors Investment Corp.
July Hugen, Investor Relations
612-629-2514
july.hugen@twoharborsinvestment.com

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Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc. Announces Launch of Secondary Public Offering

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Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc. Announces Launch of Secondary Public Offering

ADDISON, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc. (“Fiesta” or the “Company”) (NAS: FRGI) , the owner, operator, and franchisor of the Pollo Tropical® and Taco Cabana® fast-casual restaurant brands, today announced the launch of a proposed secondary public offering of 2,500,000 shares of common stock. All shares will be offered by funds managed by Jefferies Capital Partners. The selling shareholders also granted the underwriters an option to purchase up to an additional 375,000 shares of common stock. Fiesta will not receive any proceeds from the sale of any shares in the offering.

Jefferies LLC, Piper Jaffray & Co., and Raymond James & Associates, Inc. are serving as joint book-running managers for the offering. Stephens Inc. is serving as co-manager for the offering.

A shelf registration statement (including a prospectus) relating to these securities was filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC“) and declared effective by the SEC on November 20, 2012. A copy of the preliminary prospectus supplement and base prospectus relating to this offering may be obtained by contacting Equity Syndicate Prospectus Department, Jefferies LLC, 520 Madison Avenue, 12th Floor, New York, NY, 10022 at (877) 547-6340 and at Prospectus_Department@Jefferies.com, or Piper Jaffray & Co., Attention: Prospectus Department, 800 Nicollet Mall, Suite 800, Minneapolis, MN 55402, by email to prospectus@pjc.com, or by telephone at (800) 747-3924, or Raymond James & Associates, Inc., Attention: Prospectus Department, 880 Carillon Parkway, St. Petersburg, Florida 33716 or by telephone at (800) 248-8863. Before you invest, you should read these documents and other documents filed by the Company with the SEC for more complete information. You may obtain these documents free of charge by visiting the SEC‘s website at www.sec.gov.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

About Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc.

Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc. owns, operates, and franchises the Pollo Tropical® and Taco Cabana® restaurant brands with 251 company-owned and operated restaurants and 43 franchised restaurants in the U.S., Puerto Rico, the …read more
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Two Harbors Investment Corp. Subsidiary Named Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Licensed Servic

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Two Harbors Investment Corp. Subsidiary Named Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Licensed Servicer

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Two Harbors Investment Corp. (NYSE: TWO; NYSE MKT: TWO.WS) announced today that one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries received approval as a servicer under the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation’s (“Freddie Mac“) home mortgage (1-4 unit) program. This approval allows the company to invest in Mortgage Servicing Rights (MSRs) on Freddie Mac loans.

Two Harbors Investment Corp.

Two Harbors Investment Corp., a Maryland corporation, is a real estate investment trust that invests in residential mortgage-backed securities, residential mortgage loans and other financial assets. Two Harbors is headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota, and is externally managed and advised by PRCM Advisers LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pine River Capital Management L.P. Additional information is available at www.twoharborsinvestment.com.

Additional Information

Stockholders and warrant holders of Two Harbors, and other interested persons, may find additional information regarding the company at the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Internet site at www.sec.gov or by directing requests to: Two Harbors Investment Corp., 601 Carlson Parkway, Suite 1400, Minnetonka, MN 55305, telephone 612-629-2500.

Investors:
Two Harbors Investment Corp.
July Hugen, 612-629-2514
Investor Relations
july.hugen@twoharborsinvestment.com

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Official: Limited-edition Mitsubishi 311RS Evo X coming to Minneapolis Auto Show [w/video]

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It’s not terribly often that we have news to report coming out ahead of the Minneapolis Auto Show. We say that not to disparage the Twin Cities, which are lovely, but new product reveals are few and far between for the show. This year, however, it seems that event will play host to the debut of a rather special limited edition Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X. Though not coming directly from the Mitsu factory, we think the 311RS shows loads of potential for Evo fanatics.

The 311RS is the brainchild of circuit racer Ryan Gates, who has apparently spent the last three years developing what he believes is an Evo perfect for both racing and road driving. Starting life as a bog-standard Evo X, the Gates team has swapped out the factory intake, intercooler and exhaust system for more potent AMS pieces; resulting in output figures of 353 horsepower and nearly 359 pound-feet of torque. A new suspension from JRZ, brakes from Girodisc and 18-inch custom Rays wheels shod with high-performance Nitto tires represent significant updates to the underpinnings, as well.

Of course, the 311RS is also rocking a full body kit, too, with a more aggressive front air dam and a subtle lip added on to the stock rear wing. The blue and white racing livery, with matching blue wheels, looks racy without being too childish, we think.

Just 11 examples of the 311RS will be offered for sale, with the first car going to leading dealer White Bear Mitsubishi in White Bear Lake, MN. We’re told that the car will retail for $49,000; that’s a big jump over the roughly $35K price tag of a base GSR, but a much smaller one over the $46k tag on a fully loaded MR. Find more complete information about the 311RS, in the press release information, below. You’ll also find a video on the “making of” a longer 311RS film (which hasn’t been released yet), as well. Enjoy.

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Parent Company of Minnesota Bank &amp; Trust Recognized as a Forbes Best Bank in America for 2013

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Parent Company of Minnesota Bank & Trust Recognized as a Forbes Best Bank in America for 2013

EDINA, Minn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Minnesota Bank & Trust, through its parent company, Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (NAS: HTLF) , has been named a “Forbes Best Bank 2013.”

In its annual review of the largest publicly traded banks and thrifts, Forbes ranked Heartland 39th among a nationwide group of 100 leading banking organizations with assets ranging from $4.5 billion to over $2 trillion.

“We are proud to be named among the best banks in America for 2013,” said Kate Kelly, President and CEO of Minnesota Bank & Trust. “As community banks, what sets us apart is our strong commitment to our customers, combined with access to ‘big-bank’ products and services as part of Heartland. The Forbes ranking underscores the benefits of our unique structure—the strength and capabilities of a big bank, combined with the personal touch and local decision-making of a community bank.”

To compile the rankings, Forbes used data collected by SNL Financial through the third quarter of 2012 on the country’s largest publicly traded banks and thrifts. The data covered eight metrics of financial health: return on average equity; net interest margin; nonperforming loans (NPLs) as a percentage of loans; nonperforming assets as percentage of assets; reserves as a percentage of NPLs; two capital ratios (Tier 1 and risk-based); and leverage ratio. Forbes generated its ranking based on an average of the individual ranks of each metric.

“We attribute our strong performance to our loyal and satisfied customers, our disciplined financial management and our employees,” said Kelly.

In 2012, Heartland net income increased by 76 percent over 2011, with earnings per share growing by 122 percent. That strong shared success provides Minnesota Bank & Trust with an outstanding platform for continued growth.

About Minnesota Bank & Trust

Minnesota Bank & Trust, a subsidiary of Heartland Financial USA, Inc., (NAS: HTLF) , is a state chartered bank with more than $126 million in assets and located in Edina, MN. The bank specializes in business lending and deposit services, and provides a wide variety of personal credit, private client services and deposit services along with complete electronic banking programs. Minnesota Bank & Trust is a member of the FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender.
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Winland Reports Q4 2012 and Full Year Financial Results

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Winland Reports Q4 2012 and Full Year Financial Results

MANKATO, Minn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Winland Electronics, Inc. (NYSE Amex: WEX) today reported sales of Environmental Monitoring products of $946,000 for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2012, an increase of $175,000, or 22.7 percent, from the $771,000 in the comparable period in 2011.

Net income from the quarter totaled $303,000, or $0.08 per share, versus a loss of $94,000, or $0.03 per share, in the fourth quarter of 2011. The company reported a net loss of $156,000, or $0.04 per share, from continuing operations, a result that does not include the gain on the sale of the company’s land and building, completed in the fourth quarter of 2012.

For the full-year, product sales totaled $3,713,000, up $269,000, or 7.9 percent, over 2011. Winland reported a net income of $21,000, or $0.01 per basic and diluted share, versus a $740,000 net loss, or $0.20 per basic and diluted share, for fiscal 2011.

The news release detailing the company’s fourth quarter and full year results will be available on www.winland.com at 8:00 a.m. central time, and will also be included in the Company’s Form 8-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.


About Winland Electronics

Winland Electronics, Inc. (www.winland.com), is an industry leader of critical condition monitoring devices. Products including EnviroAlert, WaterBug, TempAlert, Vehicle Alert and more are designed in-house to monitor critical conditions for industries including health/medical, grocery/food service, commercial/industrial, as well as agriculture and residential. Proudly made in the USA, Winland products are compatible with any hard wire or wireless alarm system and are available through distribution worldwide. Headquartered in Mankato, MN, Winland trades on the NYSE Amex Exchange under the symbol WEX.

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Output block of lines in a file based on grep result

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Hi I would appreciate your help with this.
I have a output file from a command. It is broken based on initial of the users. Exmaple of iitials MN & SS. Under each section there is information pertaining to the user however each section can have different number of lines. MY challenge is to
Grep for a particular initials ( Example MN ) and print all the lines under this initial
and put them in to a new file. The problem is that uder each initial there could be any number of lines. So the number of lines per initial is not fixed. How can I do this? I put sample of input and output files.

Input File name >> myfile.txt
Content of the file

MN
11
22
33

SS
11
22
33
44

MN
44
55

SS
55
66
77
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MN
11
22
33

MN
44
55

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