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# Pine Bend Refinery

Pine Bend Refinery | Rosemount, MN

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## Posts

- [Newsroom](https://pinebendrefinery.com/pine-bend-mn-oil-refining-news/)
- [From one garage to 1,000 repairs: Project CAR hits milestone](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2026/08/07/from-one-garage-to-1000-repairs-project-car-hits-milestone/)
- [Flint Hills Resources, Friends of the Mississippi River recognized for restoring Minnesota wildlife habitat](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2026/07/14/flint-hills-resources-friends-of-the-mississippi-river-recognized-for-restoring-minnesota-wildlife-habitat/)
- [Thirty-three Minnesota and Wisconsin students earn Discovery Scholarships from Flint Hills Resources](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2026/06/26/thirty-three-minnesota-and-wisconsin-students-earn-discovery-scholarships-from-flint-hills-resources/)
- [INTERVIEW: Flint Hills Family Festival](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2026/06/04/interview-flint-hills-family-festival/)
- [The Flint Hills Family Festival-The kickoff to summer for kids](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2026/06/04/the-flint-hills-family-festival-the-kickoff-to-summer-for-kids/)
- [Minnesota students design new habitat for zoo sea lions](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2026/03/04/minnesota-students-design-new-habitat-for-zoo-sea-lions/)
- [Flint Hills Resources welcomes crowds to 70th anniversary celebration](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2025/08/08/flint-hills-resources-welcomes-crowds-to-70th-anniversary-celebration/)
- [Volunteers remove invasive shrubs, trees at Pine Bend Bluffs](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2025/10/18/volunteers-remove-invasive-shrubs-trees-at-pine-bend-bluffs/)
- [Elementary students design new Minnesota Zoo sea lion exhibit](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2025/11/21/elementary-students-design-new-minnesota-zoo-sea-lion-exhibit/)
- [Minnesota Zoo opens teacher registration for the 2025 ZOOMS STEM Design Challenge](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2024/10/01/minnesota-zoo-opens-teacher-registration-for-the-2025-zooms-stem-design-challenge/) - 10-1-24 ZOOMS announcement press release
- [DCR Chamber celebrates 2025 Business Excellence Award winners](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2025/11/21/dcr-chamber-celebrates-2025-business-excellence-award-winners/)
- [The Ordway announces headliners for 2026 Flint Hills Family Festival to delight audiences of all ages](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2025/11/19/the-ordway-announces-headliners-for-2026-flint-hills-family-festival-to-delight-audiences-of-all-ages/)
- [Teacher registration open for 2026 ZOOMS STEM Design Challenge at the Minnesota Zoo](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2025/10/29/teacher-registration-open-for-2026-zooms-stem-design-challenge-at-the-minnesota-zoo/)
- [Volunteers Roll Up Their Sleeves and Chip In to Restore and Preserve Pine Bend Bluffs](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2025/10/07/volunteers-roll-up-their-sleeves-and-chip-in-to-restore-and-preserve-pine-bend-bluffs/)
- [Flint Hills Resources and Ducks Unlimited Celebrate 40 Years of Partnership](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2025/09/09/flint-hills-resources-and-ducks-unlimited-celebrate-40-years-of-partnership/)
- [Flint Hills Resources welcomes crowds to public open house celebrating the Pine Bend refinery’s 70th anniversary](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2025/08/06/flint-hills-resources-welcomes-crowds-to-public-open-house-celebrating-the-pine-bend-refinerys-70th-anniversary/)
- [The Sawkar Salute! "Wild" about reading](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2025/02/25/the-sawkar-salute-wild-about-reading/)
- [OMS students win top honors at the Minnesota Zoo’s ZOOMS STEM Design Challenge](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2025/03/12/oms-students-win-top-honors-at-the-minnesota-zoos-zooms-stem-design-challenge/)
- [Grazing sheep provide cost-effective, ecologically friendly service for the Flint Hills Resources’ solar complex](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2025/06/13/grazing-sheep-provide-cost-effective-ecologically-friendly-service-for-the-flint-hills-resources-solar-complex-2/)
- [Grazing sheep provide cost-effective, ecologically friendly service for the Flint Hills Resources’ solar complex](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2025/06/04/grazing-sheep-provide-cost-effective-ecologically-friendly-service-for-the-flint-hills-resources-solar-complex/)
- [Students compete in design challenge at Minnesota Zoo featuring white-cheeked gibbon exhibit](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2025/02/21/students-compete-in-design-challenge-at-minnesota-zoo-featuring-white-cheeked-gibbon-exhibit/)
- [Ordway unveils lineup for Flint Hills Family Festival in downtown St. Paul](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2025/01/09/ordway-unveils-lineup-for-flint-hills-family-festival-in-downtown-st-paul/)
- [Ordway Reveals Headliners For the 25th Flint Hills Family Festival](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2025/01/08/ordway-reveals-headliners-for-the-25th-flint-hills-family-festival/)
- [The Ordway announces headliners for the 25th Flint Hills Family Festival](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2025/01/08/the-ordway-announces-headliners-for-the-25th-flint-hills-family-festival/)
- [Volunteers help restore Pine Bend Bluffs](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2024/11/15/volunteers-help-restore-pine-bend-bluffs/)
- [Connecting generations through a love of learning](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2024/11/06/connecting-generations-through-a-love-of-learning/)
- [2024 Pine Bend Bluffs Volunteer Cleanup](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2024/10/13/2024-pine-bend-bluffs-volunteer-cleanup/)
- [ZOOMS STEM Design Challenge registration opens](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2024/10/07/zooms-stem-design-challenge-registration-opens/)
- [Seniors head back to the classroom](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2024/09/28/seniors-head-back-to-the-classroom-2/)
- [The Sawkar Salute: Darts!](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2024/09/27/the-sawkar-salute-darts/)
- [Seniors head back to the classroom](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2024/09/10/seniors-head-back-to-the-classroom/)
- [A Refined Approach to Onsite Power Generation](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2024/08/01/a-refined-approach-to-onsite-power-generation/)
- [Flint Hills employees help spruce up for summer](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2024/07/02/flint-hills-employees-help-spruce-up-for-summer/)
- [Minneapolis garage offers free repairs on old cars to reduce emissions](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2024/06/18/minneapolis-garage-offers-free-repairs-on-old-cars-to-reduce-emissions/)
- [Several Minnesota students awarded higher education scholarships from Flint Hills Resources](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2024/06/16/several-minnesota-students-awarded-higher-education-scholarships-from-flint-hills-resources/)
- [34 Minnesota and Wisconsin students awarded higher education scholarships from Flint Hills Resources](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2024/06/11/34-minnesota-and-wisconsin-students-awarded-higher-education-scholarships-from-flint-hills-resources/)
- [Flint Hills Family Festival kicks off summer this weekend in St. Paul](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2024/06/01/flint-hills-family-festival-kicks-off-summer-this-weekend-in-st-paul/)
- [Rice Park in St. Paul hosts family fun this weekend](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2024/06/01/rice-park-in-st-paul-hosts-family-fun-this-weekend/)
- [Check out some of the music at the Flint Hills Family Festival this weekend](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2024/06/01/check-out-some-of-the-music-at-the-flint-hills-family-festival-this-weekend/)
- [$5 shows at The Ordway this weekend](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2024/05/30/5-shows-at-the-ordway-this-weekend/)
- [Find family fun at Flint Hills Family Festival in St. Paul](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2024/05/28/find-family-fun-at-flint-hills-family-festival-in-st-paul/)
- ['Nooma,' an opera for babies, returns to Ordway Center in St. Paul](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2024/05/28/nooma-an-opera-for-babies-returns-to-ordway-center-in-st-paul/)
- [Flint Hills Family Festival](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2024/05/24/flint-hills-family-festival-7/)
- [Flint Hills Family Festival Returns to The Ordway: A Weekend of Fun and Entertainment for All Ages](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2024/05/18/flint-hills-family-festival-returns-to-the-ordway-a-weekend-of-fun-and-entertainment-for-all-ages/)
- [Q&A: New Flint Hills festival leader talks highlights of this year’s Ordway family fun weekend](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2024/05/19/qa-new-flint-hills-festival-leader-talks-highlights-of-this-years-ordway-family-fun-weekend/)
- [Student STEM Design Challenges with the MN Zoo](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2024/04/19/student-stem-design-challenges-with-the-mn-zoo/)
- [Growing new ideas : Oak Crest students finish 3rd in 10th annual Zooms STEM Design Challenge](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2024/05/10/growing-new-ideas-oak-crest-students-finish-3rd-in-10th-annual-zooms-stem-design-challenge/)
- [Spring and summer arts and entertainment: 20+ family-friendly community festivals and celebrations worth checking out in 2024 – Twin Cities](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2024/04/06/spring-and-summer-arts-and-entertainment-20-family-friendly-community-festivals-and-celebrations-worth-checking-out-in-2024-twin-cities/)
- [Burnside students win top honors in Minnesota Zoo contest](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2024/03/16/burnside-students-win-top-honors-in-minnesota-zoo-contest/)
- [Flint Hills Resources Pine Bend refinery named one of America’s most energy-efficient refineries](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2024/03/25/flint-hills-resources-pine-bend-refinery-named-one-of-americas-most-energy-efficient-refineries/)
- [Edina students win top honors in Minnesota Zoo’s design challenge](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2024/03/23/edina-students-win-top-honors-in-minnesota-zoos-design-challenge/)
- [District 196 students win STEM design challenge awards](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2024/03/22/district-196-students-win-stem-design-challenge-awards/)
- [The Ordway announces 24th annual Flint Hills Family Festival’s headline acts](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2024/02/08/the-ordway-announces-24th-annual-flint-hills-family-festivals-headline-acts/) - 2-8-24 Flint Hills Family Festival press release (002)
- [Flint Hills Resources Pine Bend refinery named one of America’s most energy-efficient refineries for fifth straight year](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2024/03/14/flint-hills-resources-pine-bend-refinery-named-one-of-americas-most-energy-efficient-refineries-for-fifth-straight-year/)
- [Kids create projects to improve Minnesota Zoo](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2024/03/13/kids-create-projects-to-improve-minnesota-zoo/)
- [Minnesota Zoo hosts 10th annual ZOOMS STEM Design Challenge](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2024/03/12/minnesota-zoo-hosts-10th-annual-zooms-stem-design-challenge/)
- [Minnesota Zoo celebrates 10 years of ZOOMS STEM Design Challenge](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2024/03/05/minnesota-zoo-celebrates-10-years-of-zooms-stem-design-challenge/)
- [Concord and Highlands Elementary Schools Selected for Minnesota Zoo's STEM Design Challenge Exhibition](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2024/03/04/concord-and-highlands-elementary-schools-selected-for-minnesota-zoos-stem-design-challenge-exhibition/)
- [A life-changing experience for 33,000 students and counting](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2024/03/03/a-life-changing-experience-for-33000-students-and-counting/)
- [Six Independence Students Selected as Finalists for the MN Zoo's ZOOM STEM Design Challenge](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2024/02/15/six-independence-students-selected-as-finalists-for-the-mn-zoos-zoom-stem-design-challenge/)
- [Edina students designing a bison exhibit for Minnesota Zoo](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2024/01/24/edina-students-designing-a-bison-exhibit-for-minnesota-zoo/)
- [ZOOMS STEM Design Challenge hits 10th anniversary this year](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2024/02/02/zooms-stem-design-challenge-hits-10th-anniversary-this-year/)
- [Minnesota Zoo’s ZOOMS STEM Design Challenge continues to inspire](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2023/11/27/minnesota-zoos-zooms-stem-design-challenge-continues-to-inspire/)
- [Rosemount oil refinery turns on largest solar installation of its kind](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2023/11/22/rosemount-oil-refinery-turns-on-largest-solar-installation-of-its-kind/)
- [Sun to power oil refinery in Rosemount](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2023/11/16/sun-to-power-oil-refinery-in-rosemount/)
- [Flint Hills’ Pine Bend refinery commissions solar project](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2023/11/13/flint-hills-pine-bend-refinery-commissions-solar-project/)
- [Largest-of-its-kind solar complex goes online at Flint Hills Resources Pine Bend refinery](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2023/11/10/largest-of-its-kind-solar-complex-goes-online-at-flint-hills-resources-pine-bend-refinery/)
- [Minnesota Zoo calls on teachers to register for the 10th annual ZOOMS STEM Design Challenge](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2023/09/26/minnesota-zoo-calls-on-teachers-to-register-for-the-10th-annual-zooms-stem-design-challenge/)
- [Flint Hills Resources becomes first US refinery and largest manufacturing facility to be significantly powered by onsite solar energy](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2023/11/10/flint-hills-resources-becomes-first-us-refinery-and-largest-manufacturing-facility-to-be-significantly-powered-by-onsite-solar-energy/)
- [Flint Hills partners with the Minnesota Zoo for a big event!](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2023/11/01/flint-hills-partners-with-the-minnesota-zoo-for-a-big-event/)
- [Flint Hills Resources makes major investment in Minnesota Zoo’s Treetop Trail](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2023/08/05/flint-hills-resources-makes-major-investment-in-minnesota-zoos-treetop-trail-2/)
- [Minnesota Zoo calls for teachers to apply to 2023 STEM Design Challenge](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2023/09/28/minnesota-zoo-calls-for-teachers-to-apply-to-2023-stem-design-challenge/)
- [Pine Bend prairie restoration continues](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2023/11/04/pine-bend-prairie-restoration-continues/)
- [Walk in the trees: Minnesota Zoo’s Treetop Trail opens Friday](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2023/07/26/walk-in-the-trees-minnesota-zoos-treetop-trail-opens-friday/)
- [Flint Hills Resources earns gold certification for wildlife habitat preservation](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2023/07/20/flint-hills-resources-earns-gold-certification-for-wildlife-habitat-preservation/)
- [Flint Hills Resources makes major investment in Minnesota Zoo’s Treetop Trail](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2023/07/21/flint-hills-resources-makes-major-investment-in-minnesota-zoos-treetop-trail/)
- [First-ever in the Twin Cities: Flint Hills Resources earns gold certification for  wildlife habitat preservation on its Dakota County land](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2023/07/19/first-ever-in-the-twin-cities-flint-hills-resources-earns-gold-certification-for-wildlife-habitat-preservation-on-its-dakota-county-land/)
- [Rosemount land swap makes way for new city buildings](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2023/07/07/rosemount-land-swap-makes-way-for-new-city-buildings/)
- [Flint Hills Resources awards Discovery Scholarships](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2023/06/23/flint-hills-resources-awards-discovery-scholarships/)
- [32 Minnesota and Wisconsin students awarded higher education scholarships from Flint Hills Resources](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2023/06/20/32-minnesota-and-wisconsin-students-awarded-higher-education-scholarships-from-flint-hills-resources/)
- [New trees planted at Rosemount Elementary School](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2023/06/10/new-trees-planted-at-rosemount-elementary-school/)
- [For classical music trio The String Queens, it’s all about community](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2023/05/25/for-classical-music-trio-the-string-queens-its-all-about-community/)
- [23rd annual Flint Hills Family Festival this weekend](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2023/05/30/23rd-annual-flint-hills-family-festival-this-weekend/)
- [Flint Hills Family Festival, Presented by The Ordway, June 2-3](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2023/05/08/flint-hills-family-festival-presented-by-the-ordway-june-2-3/)
- [Flint Hills Family Festival](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2023/05/26/flint-hills-family-festival-6/)
- [Flint Hills Resources Pine Bend refinery named one of America’s most energy-efficient refineries of 2022](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2023/04/21/flint-hills-resources-pine-bend-refinery-named-one-of-americas-most-energy-efficient-refineries-of-2022-2/)
- [Spring and summer arts and fun: 20+ family-friendly fairs and fun festivals to flock to — fast!](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2023/04/19/spring-and-summer-arts-and-fun-20-family-friendly-fairs-and-fun-festivals-to-flock-to-fast/)
- [Art submissions open for Flint Hills Family Festival’s annual art contest](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2023/04/01/art-submissions-open-for-flint-hills-family-festivals-annual-art-contest/)
- [Flint Hills Family Festival](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2023/05/11/flint-hills-family-festival-5/)
- [Ten Reasons to Go to the Flint Hills Family Festival This June](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2023/05/16/ten-reasons-to-go-to-the-flint-hills-family-festival-this-june/)
- [Students redesign exhibit for endangered Malayan tapir in STEM challenge](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2023/04/01/students-redesign-exhibit-for-endangered-malayan-tapir-in-stem-challenge/)
- [Polk County Paws & Pals 4-H Club students earn top honors in the Minnesota Zoo’s ZOOMS STEM Design Challenge](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2023/03/22/polk-county-paws-pals-4-h-club-students-earn-top-honors-in-the-minnesota-zoos-zooms-stem-design-challenge/)
- [District 196 students garner STEM design awards](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2023/03/24/district-196-students-garner-stem-design-awards/)
- [Lakeville students win STEM design contest awards](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2023/03/24/lakeville-students-win-stem-design-contest-awards/)
- [OMS students present STEM projects at MN Zoo](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2023/03/12/oms-students-present-stem-projects-at-mn-zoo/)
- [The Ordway announces headline acts for 23rd annual Flint Hills Family Festival](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2023/02/15/the-ordway-announces-headline-acts-for-23rd-annual-flint-hills-family-festival/)
- [Minnesota Zoo staff visits School of Environmental Studies students](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2023/02/01/minnesota-zoo-staff-visits-school-of-environmental-studies-students/)
- [Minnesota Zoo STEM program at all-time high in participation](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2022/11/28/minnesota-zoo-stem-program-at-all-time-high-in-participation/)
- [Minnesota Zoo announces record-breaking participation numbers for its 2022-23 STEM program for students](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2022/11/21/minnesota-zoo-announces-record-breaking-participation-numbers-for-its-2022-23-stem-program-for-students/)
- [Flint Hills Family Festival extends Ordway contract for three years](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2022/06/22/flint-hills-family-festival-extends-ordway-contract-for-three-years/)
- [Richfield student’s artwork on display at Ordway Center for the Performing Arts through June 4](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2022/06/06/richfield-students-artwork-on-display-at-ordway-center-for-the-performing-arts-through-june-4/)
- [Flint Hills Family Festival: Celebrating the artist in every child](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2022/06/06/column-flint-hills-family-festival-celebrating-the-artist-in-every-child/)
- [Chris Harrington: Let the arts lead the way in this time of healing](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2022/06/06/chris-harrington-let-the-arts-lead-the-way-in-this-time-of-healing/)
- [Score free tickets to an incredible acrobatic show in St. Paul](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2022/06/01/score-free-tickets-to-an-incredible-acrobatic-show-in-st-paul/)
- [Flint Hills Family Festival is coming to St. Paul June 3-4](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2022/06/01/flint-hills-family-festival-is-coming-to-st-paul-june-3-4/)
- [Two Sauk Rapids students art featured at the Ordway in St. Paul](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2022/05/26/two-sauk-rapids-students-art-featured-at-the-ordway-in-st-paul/)
- [Flint Hills Resources Pine Bend awarded Energy Star Partner of the year](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2022/05/16/flint-hills-resources-pine-bend-awarded-energy-star-partner-of-the-year/)
- [Flint Hills to build solar installation for Rosemount refinery](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2022/05/16/flint-hills-to-build-solar-installation-for-rosemount-refinery/)
- [Partnership for implementation of Flint Hills Refinery solar project, Minnesota](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2022/05/16/partnership-for-implementation-of-flint-hills-refinery-solar-project-minnesota/)
- [Largest direct-use solar array in the U.S. being built at an oil refinery](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2022/05/16/largest-direct-use-solar-array-in-the-u-s-being-built-at-an-oil-refinery/)
- [Minnesota fuel refinery will be powered by 45-MW solar project](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2022/05/16/minnesota-fuel-refinery-will-be-powered-by-45-mw-solar-project/)
- [Solar development installed to help refinery operations](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2022/05/16/solar-development-installed-to-help-refinery-operations/)
- [Flint Hills moving ahead with $75M solar project at its Rosemount refinery](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2022/05/11/flint-hills-moving-ahead-with-75m-solar-project-at-its-rosemount-refinery/)
- [Flint Hills Resources to build largest-of-its-kind solar installation to help power its Minnesota refinery operations](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2022/05/11/flint-hills-resources-to-build-largest-of-its-kind-solar-installation-to-help-power-its-minnesota-refinery-operations-2/)
- [Flint Hills moving forward with $75M solar project at its Rosemount refinery](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2022/05/10/flint-hills-moving-forward-with-75m-solar-project-at-its-rosemount-refinery/)
- [Flint Hills Resources earns Energy Star Partner Of The Year](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2022/05/10/flint-hills-resources-earns-energy-star-partner-of-the-year/)
- [Flint Hills Resources Pine Bend, a subsidiary of Koch Industries awarded ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2022/05/10/flint-hills-resources-pine-bend-a-subsidiary-of-koch-industries-awarded-energy-star-partner-of-the-year-2/)
- [Elementary students earn top honors in Minnesota Zoo’s STEM challenge](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2022/04/15/elementary-students-earn-top-honors-in-minnesota-zoos-stem-challenge/)
- [AFPM announces winners of the 2021 Annual Safety Awards](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2022/04/06/afpm-announces-winners-of-the-2021-annual-safety-awards/)
- [AFPM recognizes facilities with outstanding safety practices](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2022/04/06/afpm-recognizes-facilities-with-outstanding-safety-practices/)
- [Edina elementary students place 3rd in MN Zoo's STEM Challenge](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2022/04/04/edina-elementary-students-place-3rd-in-mn-zoos-stem-challenge/)
- [Art submissions sought for Flint Hills Family Festival’s ARTwalk](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2022/03/28/art-submissions-sought-for-flint-hills-family-festivals-artwalk/)
- [Lakeville students earn top honors in zoo’s design challenge](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2022/03/28/lakeville-students-earn-top-honors-in-zoos-design-challenge/)
- [Woodbury Elementary students win MN Zoo's STEM challenge](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2022/03/28/woodbury-elementary-students-win-mn-zoos-stem-challenge/)
- [Apple Valley schools take top honors in design challenge](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2022/03/24/apple-valley-schools-take-top-honors-in-design-challenge/)
- [Students huffed and puffed and blew away judges at MN Zoo](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2022/03/24/students-huffed-and-puffed-and-blew-away-judges-at-mn-zoo/)
- [Calling all Minnesota students: Art submissions now open for the Flint Hills Family Festival's ARTwalk](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2022/03/21/calling-all-minnesota-students-art-submissions-now-open-for-the-flint-hills-family-festivals-artwalk/)
- [Paws and Pals 4-H Club participate in MN Zoo STEM Design Challenge](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2022/03/21/paws-and-pals-4-h-club-participate-in-mn-zoo-stem-design-challenge/)
- [Flint Hills Resources advances large solar energy project](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2022/02/25/flint-hills-resources-advances-large-solar-energy-project/)
- [The Ordway to present 22nd annual Flint Hills Family Festival in downtown St. Paul](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2022/02/22/the-ordway-to-present-22nd-annual-flint-hills-family-festival-in-downtown-st-paul/)
- [Minnesota Zoo unveils STEM Design Challenge](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2022/02/23/minnesota-zoo-unveils-stem-design-challenge/)
- [Rosemount refinery gets city approval for massive on-site solar plant](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2022/02/21/rosemount-refinery-gets-city-approval-for-massive-on-site-solar-plant/)
- [Reasons to feel hopeful: The Flint Hills Family Festival is coming back to the Ordway, fully in-person](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2022/02/08/reasons-to-feel-hopeful-the-flint-hills-family-festival-is-coming-back-to-the-ordway-fully-in-person/)
- [Flint Hills' Pine Bend refinery produces more fuel with less pollution](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2022/02/13/flint-hills-pine-bend-refinery-produces-more-fuel-with-less-pollution/)
- [Solar array on hundreds of acres in Rosemount could help power Pine Bend refinery](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2022/02/18/solar-array-on-hundreds-of-acres-in-rosemount-could-help-power-pine-bend-refinery/)
- [The Ordway to present 22nd annual Flint Hills Family Festival in downtown Saint Paul](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2022/02/08/the-ordway-to-present-22nd-annual-flint-hills-family-festival-in-downtown-saint-paul/)
- [Pine Bend refinery earns EPA’s Energy Star certification](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2022/02/05/pine-bend-refinery-earns-epas-energy-star-certification-2/)
- [Hawaii teacher travels to see Minnesota Zoo’s wolves](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2022/02/03/hawaii-teacher-travels-to-see-minnesota-zoos-wolves/)
- [Pine Bend refinery earns EPA’s ENERGY STAR® certification, demonstrating exceptional energy efficiency](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2022/02/01/pine-bend-refinery-earns-epas-energy-star-certification-demonstrating-exceptional-energy-efficiency/)
- [Communities that KARE: Learning Buddies](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2022/01/17/communities-that-kare-learning-buddies/)
- [Learning Buddies shines by connecting generations](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2022/01/19/learning-buddies-shines-by-connecting-generations/)
- [DARTS celebrates 25 years of connecting retirees with local classrooms](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2022/01/12/darts-celebrates-25-years-of-connecting-retirees-with-local-classrooms/)
- [Learning Buddies celebrating 25 years in 2022](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2021/12/03/learning-buddies-celebrating-25-years-in-2022/)
- [Flint Hills Resources celebrates 20 years of wildlife habitat preservation in Dakota County](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2021/07/29/flint-hills-resources-celebrates-20-years-of-wildlife-habitat-preservation-in-dakota-county/)
- [Flint Hills Family Festival returns for 20th year](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2021/05/31/flint-hills-family-festival-returns-for-20th-year/)
- [14th annual Flint Hills International Children's Festival](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2014/05/31/14th-annual-flint-hills-international-childrens-festival/)
- [Ordway Flint Hills Int'l Children's Festival June 4-5](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2016/06/01/ordway-flint-hills-intl-childrens-festival-june-4-5/)
- [Students dream with the dinosaurs at Science Museum sleepover](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2017/03/17/students-dream-dinosaurs-science-museum-sleepover/)
- [Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan District 196 third graders visit Minnesota Zoo](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2017/11/20/rosemount-apple-valley-eagan-district-196-third-graders-visit-minnesota-zoo/)
- [Thousands of Dakota County third graders visit the Minnesota Zoo for hands-on learning](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2018/11/12/thousands-of-dakota-county-third-graders-visit-the-minnesota-zoo-for-hands-on-learning/)
- [Okee Dokee Brothers sold out Flint Hills Family Festival performance will be available virtually](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2021/05/26/okee-dokee-brothers-sold-out-flint-hills-family-festival-performance-will-be-available-virtually/)
- [Valley Crossing Elementary Students Win STEM Design Challenge](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2021/04/24/valley-crossing-elementary-students-win-stem-design-challenge/)
- [Flint Hills Resources Pine Bend, a subsidiary of Koch Industries awarded ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2021/04/13/flint-hills-resources-pine-bend-a-subsidiary-of-koch-industries-awarded-energy-star-partner-of-the-year/)
- [St. Wenceslaus School students make presentation to MN Zoo](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2021/04/09/st-wenceslaus-school-students-make-presentation-to-mn-zoo/)
- [Flint Hills Family Festival celebrates 20 years with virtual and in-person performances June 1-12](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2021/04/01/flint-hills-family-festival-celebrates-20-years-with-virtual-and-in-person-performances-june-1-12/)
- [Flint Hills Family Festival scheduled for June 1-12](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2021/04/11/flint-hills-family-festival-scheduled-for-june-1-12/)
- [ZMS sixth grader takes second in Minnesota Zoo STEM contest](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2021/03/25/zms-sixth-grader-takes-second-in-minnesota-zoo-stem-contest/)
- [Virtual learning through eyes of a red panda and the Minnesota Zoo](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2021/03/07/virtual-learning-through-eyes-of-a-red-panda-and-the-minnesota-zoo/)
- [Dakota County students earn top honors in design challenge](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2021/03/25/dakota-county-students-earn-top-honors-in-design-challenge/)
- [Eden Prairie students earn top honors in Minnesota Zoo’s ZOOMS STEM Design Challenge](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2021/03/23/eden-prairie-students-earn-top-honors-in-minnesota-zoos-zooms-stem-design-challenge/)
- [In the Minnesota Zoo’s ZOOMS Challenge, STEM Takes Center Stage](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2021/02/26/in-the-minnesota-zoos-zooms-challenge-stem-takes-center-stage/)
- [Twin Cities refinery exploring idea of building own solar farm](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2021/01/28/twin-cities-refinery-exploring-idea-of-building-own-solar-farm/)
- [Solar power at Flint Hills?](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2021/01/27/solar-power-at-flint-hills/)
- [Minnesota oil refinery seeks builder for 30-MW solar farm](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2021/01/27/minnesota-oil-refinery-seeks-builder-for-30-mw-solar-farm/)
- [Flint Hills mulls 30-megawatt solar project in Rosemount](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2021/01/26/flint-hills-mulls-30-megawatt-solar-project-in-rosemount/)
- [Rosemount refinery plans massive on-site solar plant](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2021/01/26/rosemount-refinery-plans-massive-on-site-solar-plant/)
- [Flint Hills Resources Pine Bend refinery considers solar to help meet power needs](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2021/01/26/flint-hills-resources-pine-bend-refinery-considers-solar-to-help-meet-power-needs/)
- [Rosemount refinery put out bids for its own large solar plant](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2021/01/26/rosemount-refinery-put-out-bids-for-its-own-large-solar-plant/)
- [Pine Bend refinery again recognized for exceptional energy efficiency through EPA’s ENERGY STAR® certification](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2021/01/11/pine-bend-refinery-again-recognized-for-exceptional-energy-efficiency-through-epas-energy-star-certification/)
- [2013 Business Excellence Award](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2013/11/20/2013-business-excellence-award/)
- [Dakota County Business Excellence Award](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2013/11/21/dakota-county-business-excellence-award/)
- [Rosemount, Dakota County firefighters sent to Texas for emergency response training](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2013/02/23/rosemount-dakota-county-firefighters-sent-to-texas-for-emergency-response-training/) - Rosemount, Dakota County firefighters sent to Texas for emergency response training
- [Children’s Festival, a great weekend for families](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2013/05/29/childrens-festival-a-great-weekend-for-families/) - Children’s Festival, a great weekend for families
- [Flint Hills Resources’ Pine Bend Refinery Names Saint Paul-based Gagnon Inc. “Contractor of the Year”](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2018/04/11/flint-hills-resources-pine-bend-refinery-names-saint-paul-based-gagnon-inc-contractor-of-the-year/)
- [More than 5,000 Dakota County students participate in Science Museum of Minnesota field trips and assemblies](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2018/04/17/more-than-5000-dakota-county-students-participate-in-science-museum-of-minnesota-field-trips-and-assemblies/)
- [Flint Hills Resources to continue as title sponsor of Saint Paul  family festival through its 20th anniversary](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2018/06/05/flint-hills-resources-to-continue-as-title-sponsor-of-saint-paul-family-festival-through-its-20th-anniversary/)
- [Rosemount Fire Department names Flint Hills Resources 2018 Partner of the Year](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2018/06/07/rosemount-fire-department-names-flint-hills-resources-2018-partner-of-the-year/)
- [26 Minnesota Students Receive Scholarships from Flint Hills Resources](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2018/06/07/26-minnesota-students-receive-scholarships-from-flint-hills-resources/)
- [Grandmas and Grandpas prepare to go back to school](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2018/09/13/grandmas-and-grandpas-prepare-to-go-back-to-school/)
- [Society of Women Engineers National Conference  kicks off in Minnesota](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2018/10/26/society-of-women-engineers-national-conference-kicks-off-in-minnesota/)
- [Problem Solvers: Erin Walloch's Learning Buddies give kids a boost in school](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2018/09/17/problem-solvers-erin-wallochs-learning-buddies-give-kids-a-boost-in-school/)
- [Glasrud, FHR Pine Bend refinery focus on new innovations](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2018/08/01/glasrud-fhr-pine-bend-refinery-focus-on-new-innovations/)
- [DARTS' Learning Buddies connects kids and seniors](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2014/10/02/darts-learning-buddies-connects-kids-and-seniors/)
- [Flint Hills celebrates 60 years this weekend](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2015/08/07/flint-hills-celebrates-60-years-this-weekend/)
- [Flint Hills Resources names new manager of Pine Bend refinery](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2016/01/27/flint-hills-resources-names-new-manager-pine-bend-refinery-2/)
- [Pine Bend refinery gets a new manager](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2016/02/05/pine-bend-refinery-gets-a-new-manager/)
- [Flint Hills Resources employee honored as Exceptional Dakota County Businesswoman](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2016/03/04/flint-hills-resources-employee-honored-exceptional-dakota-county-businesswoman-2/)
- [Staples Elementary’s night at the museum](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2016/03/31/staples-elementarys-night-museum/)
- [Flint Hills Resources celebrates Arbor Day by planting 5,000th tree in Dakota County](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2016/05/04/flint-hills-resources-celebrates-arbor-day-planting-5000th-tree-dakota-county-2/)
- [Flint Hills plants 5,000th tree](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2016/05/10/flint-hills-plants-5000th-tree/)
- [From oil to fuel – and more: A look inside one of the area’s biggest landmarks](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2016/06/03/oil-fuel-look-inside-one-areas-biggest-landmarks/)
- [Pine Bend Refinery featured in Emmy-nominated program](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2016/11/17/pine-bend-refinery-featured-emmy-nominated-program/)
- [Program featuring Pine Bend Refinery wins regional Emmy award](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2016/12/15/program-featuring-pine-bend-refinery-wins-regional-emmy-award/)
- [Science Museum of Minnesota hosts Science Matters Camp-Ins](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2018/05/22/science-museum-of-minnesota-hosts-science-matters-camp-ins/)
- [Volunteers team up to conserve space along Mississippi River](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2016/10/22/volunteers-team-conserve-space-along-mississippi-river/)
- [18th Annual Flint Hills Family Festival](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2018/05/01/18th-annual-flint-hills-family-festival/)
- [Doughnuts, doughnut beer, and Grand Old Day: 50 free things to do this weekend](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2018/06/01/doughnuts-doughnut-beer-and-grand-old-day-50-free-things-to-do-this-weekend/)
- [Weekend Best Bets June 1-3: Flint Hills Family Festival](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2018/05/30/weekend-best-bets-june-1-3-flint-hills-family-festival/)
- [Flint Hills Family Festival, joining forces with Grand Old Day, sparks start of St. Paul summer](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2018/05/23/flint-hills-family-festival-joining-forces-with-grand-old-day-sparks-start-of-st-paul-summer/)
- [Flint Hills Family Festival Kicks off Summer in St. Paul](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2018/06/02/flint-hills-family-festival-kicks-off-summer-in-st-paul/)
- [Flint Hills Family Festival kicks off this weekend](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2018/05/29/flint-hills-family-festival-kicks-off-this-weekend/)
- [Flint Hills festival for children of all ages](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2018/05/29/flint-hills-festival-for-children-of-all-ages/)
- [Best of the Week: 'Newsies,' Flint Hill Family Festival, more](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2018/05/26/best-of-the-week-newsies-flint-hill-family-festival-more/)
- [Flint Hills Family Festival](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2018/05/29/flint-hills-family-festival/)
- [Guest Column: This summer, Flint Hills Family Festival to celebrate new changes](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2018/05/17/guest-column-this-summer-flint-hills-family-festival-to-celebrate-new-changes/)
- [2018 Flint Hills Family Festival – Family Weekend](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2018/05/03/2018-flint-hills-family-festival-family-weekend/)
- [Flint Hills Family Festival gets a grown-up name for its 18th year](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2018/03/23/flint-hills-family-festival-gets-grown-name-18th-year/)
- [Grand Old Days, Flint Hills Family Festival Join Forces In 2018](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2018/03/26/grand-old-days-flint-hills-family-festival-join-forces-2018/)
- [Science Museum of Minnesota hosts science matters camp-in](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2018/03/30/science-museum-minnesota-hosts-science-matters-camp/)
- [Be ready for warm weather’s return with this listing of festivals and art fairs](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2018/04/06/be-ready-for-warm-weathers-return-with-this-listing-of-festivals-and-art-fairs/)
- [Think like a scientist](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2018/04/20/think-like-a-scientist/)
- [Science Museum of Minnesota to bring hands-on learning to St. Henry's Area School](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2018/03/22/science-museum-minnesota-bring-hands-learning-st-henrys-area-school/)
- [Prominent Saint Paul events join forces to kick off summer together](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2018/03/23/prominent-saint-paul-events-join-forces-kick-off-summer-together/)
- [New name, new schedule, new audiences: Longtime Family Festival in Saint Paul announces exciting changes for 2018](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2018/01/25/new-name-new-schedule-new-audiences-longtime-family-festival-saint-paul-announces-exciting-changes-2018/)
- [New car fire simulator to help train area firefighters](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2017/12/14/new-car-fire-simulator-help-train-area-firefighters/)
- [Dakota County firefighters unveil car-fire simulator for training](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2017/12/09/dakota-county-firefighters-unveil-car-fire-simulator-training/)
- [Dakota County car fire training](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2017/12/07/dakota-county-car-fire-training/)
- [Dakota County unveils car fire simulator](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2017/12/08/dakota-county-unveils-car-fire-simulator/)
- [Dakota County fire officials unveil Minnesota’s first car fire simulator](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2017/12/07/dakota-county-fire-officials-unveil-minnesotas-first-car-fire-simulator/)
- [Dakota County third graders flock to the Minnesota Zoo for hands-on learning](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2017/11/14/dakota-county-third-graders-flock-minnesota-zoo-hands-learning/)
- [Flint Hills Resources Pine Bend refinery, a subsidiary of Koch Industries, named 2017 Energy Star Partners of the Year](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2017/04/26/flint-hills-resources-pine-bend-refinery-subsidiary-koch-industries-named-2017-energy-star-partners-year/)
- [Flint Hills Resources hosts specialized rescue training for Dakota County firefighters](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2017/05/22/flint-hills-resources-hosts-specialized-rescue-training-dakota-county-firefighters/)
- [Native pop-art (and other art shows worth your time)](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2017/06/01/native-pop-art-art-shows-worth-time/)
- [Flint Hills Resources’ Pine Bend Refinery wins two awards for rail safety](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2017/07/24/flint-hills-resources-pine-bend-refinery-wins-two-awards-rail-safety/)
- [Flint Hills hosts rescue training for county firefighters](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2017/05/27/flint-hills-hosts-rescue-training-county-firefighters/)
- [Family fun idea — Flint Hills International Children’s Festival](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2016/05/05/family-fun-idea-flint-hills-international-childrens-festival/)
- [Excellent Educator: Glacier Hills’ DARTS Learning Buddy Maureen Cannon](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2016/11/16/excellent-educator-glacier-hills-darts-learning-buddy-maureen-cannon/)
- [More than 4,000 Dakota County students participate in Science Museum of Minnesota field trips and assemblies](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2017/01/25/4000-dakota-county-students-participate-science-museum-minnesota-field-trips-assemblies/)
- [Flint Hills Resources’ Pine Bend Refinery names woodbury-based Pioneer Power “Contractor of the Year”](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2017/03/06/flint-hills-resources-pine-bend-refinery-names-woodbury-based-pioneer-power-contractor-year/)
- [Pine Bend Fire Chief to retire after 27 years of service](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2017/03/07/pine-bend-fire-chief-retire-27-years-service/)
- [Flint Hills International Children's Festival](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2017/06/09/flint-hills-international-childrens-festival-2/)
- [Inspiration for kids at the Ordway](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2017/06/02/inspiration-kids-ordway/)
- [Flint Hills Children's Festival offers 'a smorgasbord of fun'](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2017/06/01/flint-hills-childrens-festival-offers-smorgasbord-fun/)
- [Flint Hills 2017 International Children's Festival in St. Paul June 3-4](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2017/05/30/flint-hills-2017-international-childrens-festival-st-paul-june-3-4/)
- [Best of the week: Flint Hills Children's Festival](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2017/05/27/best-week-flint-hills-childrens-festival/)
- [Vikings' Everson Griffen visits Science Museum sleepover](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2017/04/14/vikings-everson-griffen-visits-science-museum-sleepover/)
- [Kick off the summer with Flint Hills International Children's Festival](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2017/05/26/kick-off-summer-flint-hills-international-childrens-festival/)
- [Viewpoint: Kick off summer with art, music and dance](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2017/05/22/viewpoint-kick-off-summer-art-music-dance/)
- [St. Charles 4th and 5th grades spend a night at the museum](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2017/03/23/st-charles-4th-5th-grades-spend-night-museum/)
- [Science Museum brings Science Matters to Pine Harbor](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2017/03/23/science-museum-brings-science-matters-pine-harbor/)
- [Sleeping at the Science Museum of Minnesota](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2017/03/17/sleeping-science-museum-minnesota/)
- [Pine Bend fire chief to retire after 27 years](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2017/03/06/pine-bend-fire-chief-retire-27-years/)
- [Pine Bend Refinery fire chief retires after long career](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2017/03/03/pine-bend-refinery-fire-chief-retires-long-career/)
- [Pine Bend Fire Chief retires](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2017/03/01/pine-bend-fire-chief-retires/)
- [Pine Bend Fire Chief Pete Herpst to retire after 27 years of service](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2017/02/28/pine-bend-fire-chief-pete-herpst-retire-27-years-service/)
- [Eden Prairie student discusses regional Emmy](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2017/01/11/eden-prairie-student-discusses-regional-emmy/)
- [Show co-hosted by Eden Prairie student wins regional Emmy](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2016/12/19/show-co-hosted-eden-prairie-student-wins-regional-emmy/)
- [Television program featuring Flint Hills Resources Pine Bend Refinery wins regional Emmy award](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2016/12/07/television-program-featuring-flint-hills-resources-pine-bend-refinery-wins-regional-emmy-award/)
- [Thousands of Dakota County third graders take field trips to the Minnesota Zoo](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2016/11/21/thousands-dakota-county-third-graders-take-field-trips-minnesota-zoo/)
- [Flint Hills Resources’ Pine Bend Refinery receives safety award from Association of American Railroads](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2016/11/16/flint-hills-resources-pine-bend-refinery-receives-safety-award-association-american-railroads/)
- [Flint Hills Resources' Pine Bend Refinery featured in Emmy-nominated television program  promoting science education](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2016/11/14/pine-bend-refinery-featured-emmy-nominated-tv-show-promoting-science-education/)
- [Flint Hills Resources holds annual fall cleanup of 1,650 acres along Mississippi River](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2016/10/18/flint-hills-resources-holds-annual-fall-cleanup-1650-acres-along-mississippi-river/)
- [Nancy Allen-Mastro: Learning Buddies — 20 years of nurturing children](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2016/10/21/nancy-allen-mastro-learning-buddies-20-years-nurturing-children/)
- [Learning Buddies effort celebrates 20 years](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2016/10/06/learning-buddies-effort-celebrates-20-years/)
- [Learning Buddies brings seniors back to the classroom at area elementary schools](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2016/10/07/learning-buddies-brings-seniors-back-classroom-area-elementary-schools/)
- [Program helping local children celebrates milestone](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2016/09/18/program-helping-local-children-celebrates-milestone/)
- [‘Learning Buddies’ brings older adults into elementary classrooms](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2016/09/17/learning-buddies-brings-older-adults-elementary-classrooms/)
- [Learning Buddies program celebrates 20 years](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2016/09/12/learning-buddies-program-celebrates-20-years/)
- [Learning Buddies Program celebrates 20 years of connecting older adults with young students](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2016/09/06/learning-buddies-program-celebrates-20-years-connecting-older-adults-young-students/)
- [Pine Bend Refinery Fire Department Marks 25 Years](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2016/08/29/pine-bend-refinery-fire-department-marks-25-years/)
- [Pine Bend refinery cleared to build new power plant](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2016/08/25/pine-bend-refinery-cleared-build-new-power-plant/)
- [Flint Hills plants more than 400 trees](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2016/07/20/flint-hills-plants-400-trees/)
- [Minnesota refinery plans major combined heat and power project](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2016/07/19/minnesota-refinery-plans-major-combined-heat-power-project/)
- [Flint Hills Resources recognized for perfect wastewater treatment compliance in 2015](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2016/04/26/flint-hills-resources-recognized-perfect-wastewater-treatment-compliance-2015/)
- [Flint Hills Resources employees plant milkweed for monarch butterflies](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2016/07/13/flint-hills-resources-employees-plant-milkweed-monarch-butterflies/)
- [26 Minnesota students receive scholarships from Flint Hills Resources](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2016/06/15/26-minnesota-students-receive-scholarships-flint-hills-resources/)
- [70K expected at Flint Hills Int’l Children’s Festival](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2016/06/04/70k-expected-flint-hills-intl-childrens-festival/)
- [‘Air Play’ clown show is furthest thing from big shoes and red noses](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2016/06/01/air-play-clown-show-furthest-thing-big-shoes-red-noses/)
- [Children’s festival celebrates at 16](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2016/06/01/guest-opinion-childrens-festival-celebrates-16/)
- [State of the arts: Minnesotans don't brag — but I'm new here](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2016/05/25/state-arts-minnesotans-dont-brag-im-new/)
- [Flint Hills Resources celebrates Arbor Day by planting 5,000th tree in Dakota County](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2016/04/29/flint-hills-resources-celebrates-arbor-day-planting-5000th-tree-dakota-county/)
- [Students' artwork selected to appear on billboards](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2016/05/11/students-artwork-selected-appear-billboards/)
- [Ordway Flint Hills International Children’s Festival in June](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2016/04/30/ordway-flint-hills-international-childrens-festival-june/)
- [Ordway Center for the Performing Arts presents the 2016 Flint Hills International Children’s Festival](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2016/04/28/ordway-center-performing-arts-presents-2016-flint-hills-international-childrens-festival/)
- [Ordway to host 2016 Flint Hills International Children's Festival](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2016/04/28/ordway-host-2016-flint-hills-international-childrens-festival/)
- [Willmar elementary students to spend a night at the (science) museum](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2016/04/07/willmar-elementary-students-spend-night-science-museum/)
- [Flint Hills acquires asphalt shingle recycling facility](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2016/03/24/flint-hills-acquires-asphalt-shingle-recycling-facility/)
- [Science Museum of Minnesota hosts sleepover for elementary school kids](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2016/03/10/science-museum-minnesota-hosts-sleepover-elementary-school-kids/)
- [Students awarded scholarships from Flint Hills Resources](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2011/06/02/students-awarded-scholarships-from-flint-hills-resources/) - Students awarded scholarships from Flint Hills Resources
- [K9’s converge on South St. Paul for training](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2011/10/18/k9s-converge-on-south-st-paul-for-training/)
- [Science Museum sleepover like ‘Night at the Museum’ meets ‘Indiana Jones](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2012/03/27/science-museum-sleepover-like-night-at-the-museum-meets-indiana-jones/) - Science Museum sleepover like ‘Night at the Museum’ meets ‘Indiana Jones
- [Global artists descend on St. Paul](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2013/05/29/global-artists-descend-on-st-paul/)
- [Flint Hills to continue sponsoring children’s festival](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2013/06/04/flint-hills-to-continue-sponsoring-childrens-festival/) - Flint Hills to continue sponsoring children’s festival
- [Westview Elementary students receive hands-on engineering experience](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2015/03/06/westview-elementary-students-receive-hands-on-engineering-experience/)
- [Area students receive college scholarships from Flint Hills Resources](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2015/06/17/area-students-receive-college-scholarships-from-flint-hills-resources/)
- [Goats will trim shrubs and grasses at Pine Bend refinery](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2013/08/29/goats-will-trim-shrubs-grasses-pine-bend-refinery/)
- [Flint Hills Resources employee honored as Exceptional Dakota County Businesswoman](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2016/03/04/flint-hills-resources-employee-honored-exceptional-dakota-county-businesswoman/)
- [Science Museum bringing interactive assemblies to Staples](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2016/02/25/science-museum-bringing-interactive-assemblies-staples/)
- [Divine Mercy Catholic School hosts Science Museum program](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2016/02/17/divine-mercy-catholic-school-hosts-science-museum-program/)
- [More than 5,000 Dakota County students participate in Science Museum of Minnesota field trips and assemblies](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2016/02/15/5000-dakota-county-students-participate-science-museum-minnesota-field-trips-assemblies/)
- [Flint Hills Resources plans major technology upgrades for Pine Bend refinery](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2016/02/04/flint-hills-resources-plans-major-technology-upgrades-pine-bend-refinery/)
- [Flint Hills Resources plans $750 million in capital investment at its Minnesota refinery](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2016/02/05/flint-hills-resources-plans-750-million-capital-investment-minnesota-refinery/)
- [Flint Hills Resources names new manager of Pine Bend Refinery](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2016/01/27/flint-hills-resources-names-new-manager-pine-bend-refinery/)
- [Dakota County students catapult into engineering](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2015/11/28/dakota-county-students-catapult-into-engineering/)
- [District 196 sixth-graders hone engineering skills](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2015/11/06/district-196-sixth-graders-hone-engineering-skills-2/)
- [Parkview Elementary students receive  hands-on engineering experience](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2015/01/21/parkview-elementary-students-receive-hands-on-engineering-experience/)
- [Rosemount parents start lego robotics club for young, aspiring engineers](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2015/01/22/rosemount-parents-start-lego-robotics-club-for-young-aspiring-engineers/)
- [District 196 sixth-graders hone engineering skills](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2015/10/29/district-196-sixth-graders-hone-engineering-skills/)
- [City of Inver Grove Heights declares Flint Hills Resources Day](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2015/08/12/city-of-inver-grove-heights-declares-flint-hills-resources-day/)
- [Towboat's new engines may herald cleaner industry in MN](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2015/09/25/towboats-new-engines-may-herald-cleaner-industry-in-mn/)
- [St. Paul towboat gets new engines to reduce air pollution](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2015/09/25/st-paul-towboat-gets-new-engines-to-reduce-air-pollution/)
- [Tugboat gets engine upgrade in St. Paul pollution fight](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2015/09/24/tugboat-gets-engine-upgrade-in-st-paul-pollution-fight/)
- [Area firefighters attend industrial fire training](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2015/08/21/area-firefighters-attend-industrial-fire-training/)
- [Flint Hills Resources employees maintain houses to help bluebirds](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2015/07/01/flint-hills-resources-employees-maintain-houses-to-help-bluebirds/)
- [Simley High School seniors receive Discovery Scholarships](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2015/06/19/simley-high-school-seniors-receive-discovery-scholarships-2/)
- [Meet one St. Paul dancer sparked by Flint Hills Children's Fest](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2015/05/29/meet-one-st-paul-dancer-sparked-by-flint-hills-childrens-fest/)
- [Flint Hills Children's Festival brings the fun to downtown St. Paul](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2015/05/29/flint-hills-childrens-festival-brings-the-fun-to-downtown-st-paul/)
- [Here's the best of the best, at Flint Hills Children's Fest](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2015/05/29/heres-the-best-of-the-best-at-flint-hills-childrens-fest/)
- [A Minnesota tradition unlike any other: 15 years and counting](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2015/05/28/a-minnesota-tradition-unlike-any-other-15-years-and-counting/)
- [Flint Hills International Children's Festival features Ugandan flutist, juggling and more](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2015/05/23/flint-hills-international-childrens-festival-features-ugandan-flutist-juggling-and-more/)
- [Summer in the Twin Cities revs up after Memorial Day with these events](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2015/05/21/summer-in-the-twin-cities-revs-up-after-memorial-day-with-these-events/)
- [Dougie Irvine: Rejoice in the longevity of Flint Hills International Children's Festival](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2015/05/20/dougie-irvine-rejoice-in-the-longevity-of-flint-hills-international-childrens-festival/)
- [Local exposure](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2015/05/12/local-exposure/)
- [St. Paul gearing up to become summer event central](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2015/05/06/st-paul-gearing-up-to-become-summer-event-central/)
- [Flint Hills Resources, Ducks Unlimited celebrate 30 year partnership](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2015/03/16/flint-hills-resources-ducks-unlimited-celebrate-30-year-partnership/)
- [Science show on its way from St. Paul to Babbitt](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2015/03/09/science-show-on-its-way-from-st-paul-to-babbitt/)
- ['Science Matters' program comes to St. Francis school](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2015/03/09/science-matters-program-comes-to-st-francis-school/)
- [Science Matters program comes to Pillager school](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2015/02/24/science-matters-program-comes-to-pillager-school/)
- [New Ordway Concert Hall fulfills a 30-year-old promise](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2015/02/23/new-ordway-concert-hall-fulfills-a-30-year-old-promise/)
- [Flint Hills to build testing lab; nears completion of $30M building](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2015/02/05/flint-hills-to-build-testing-lab-nears-completion-of-30m-building/)
- [Flint Hills Resources announces new building projects](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2015/02/04/flint-hills-resources-announces-new-building-projects/)
- [Robots battle, students learn](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2015/02/02/robots-battle-students-learn/)
- [Parkview Elementary students receive hands-on engineering experience](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2015/01/29/parkview-elementary-students-receive-hands-on-engineering-experience-2/)
- [Rosemount parents start Lego Robotics Club for young, aspiring engineers](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2015/02/04/rosemount-parents-start-lego-robotics-club-for-young-aspiring-engineers-2/)
- [Flint Hills announces $43 million expansion at Rosemount refinery](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2015/02/03/flint-hills-announces-43-million-expansion-at-rosemount-refinery/)
- [Flint Hills International Children’s Festival](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2015/02/02/flint-hills-international-childrens-festival/)
- [First, in-class visit, then ‘night at the museum’ for Weaver kids](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2015/01/29/first-in-class-visit-then-night-at-the-museum-for-weaver-kids/)
- [Pine Bend Bluffs restoration work has been a success](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2014/10/30/pine-bend-bluffs-restoration-work-has-been-a-success/)
- [Rosemount refinery enlists goats to fight invaders](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2014/10/07/rosemount-refinery-enlists-goats-to-fight-invaders/)
- [They’re Baaaaaaack](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2014/10/06/theyre-baaaaaaack/)
- [Rosemount's Flint Hills Athletic Complex opens](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2014/09/17/rosemounts-flint-hills-athletic-complex-opens/)
- [Learning Buddies boost Dakota County schools](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2014/09/08/learning-buddies-boost-dakota-county-schools/)
- [Making construction equipment run cleaner](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2014/08/19/making-construction-equipment-run-cleaner/)
- [Project Green Fleet passes the school bus test](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2014/08/15/project-green-fleet-passes-the-school-bus-test/)
- [Flint Hills Resources' Pine Bend refinery](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2014/07/30/flint-hills-resources-pine-bend-refinery/)
- [Flint Hills Resources is first PRO-10 certified worksite](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2014/08/06/flint-hills-resources-is-first-pro-10-certified-worksite/)
- [Minnesota leads in efforts to professionalize construction industry](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2014/08/06/minnesota-leads-in-efforts-to-professionalize-construction-industry/)
- [Flint Hills Resources becomes first-ever PRO-10 certified worksite](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2014/07/30/flint-hills-resources-becomes-first-ever-pro-10-certified-worksite/)
- [Adding some polish to construction jobs](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2014/07/23/adding-some-polish-to-construction-jobs/)
- [Twin Cities volunteers nurture bluebirds](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2014/07/23/twin-cities-volunteers-nurture-bluebirds/)
- [Flint Hills bluebirds get ready to fledge](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2014/07/21/flint-hills-bluebirds-get-ready-to-fledge/)
- [Bluebirds ready to fledge](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2014/07/18/bluebirds-ready-to-fledge/)
- [Flint Hills Resources on pace to fledge more than 50 bluebirds in 2014](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2014/07/14/flint-hills-resources-on-pace-to-fledge-more-than-50-bluebirds-in-2014/)
- [Simley High School seniors receive Discovery Scholarships](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2014/06/19/simley-high-school-seniors-receive-discovery-scholarships/)
- [Flint Hills awards scholarships to area students](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2014/06/04/flint-hills-awards-scholarships-to-area-students/)
- [Flint Hills Resources employee wins prestigious award for occupational health nurses](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2014/06/06/flint-hills-resources-employee-wins-prestigious-award-for-occupational-health-nurses/)
- [Twin Cities students awarded math and science scholarships from Flint Hills Resources](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2014/06/03/twin-cities-students-awarded-math-and-science-scholarships-from-flint-hills-resources/)
- [Going to a festival? Don't forget the app](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2014/05/30/going-to-a-festival-dont-forget-the-app/)
- [Flint Hills fest offers kaleidoscope of global performance](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2014/05/30/flint-hills-fest-offers-kaleidoscope-of-global-performance/)
- [Experiencing the arts outside the classroom](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2014/05/30/experiencing-the-arts-outside-the-classroom/)
- [Spectacle sails from the street to the sky](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2014/05/28/spectacle-sails-from-the-street-to-the-sky/)
- [Cirque Mechanic's Gantry Bike just one spectacle of Flint Hills festival](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2014/05/27/cirque-mechanics-gantry-bike-just-one-spectacle-of-flint-hills-festival/)
- [Friday Opinuendo: Take an ARTwalk](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2014/05/23/friday-opinuendo-take-an-artwalk/)
- [RAHS student Isabel Tomb's art to be featured in billboards](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2014/05/15/rahs-student-isabel-tombs-art-to-be-featured-in-billboards/)
- [Huge crane helps build up Flint Hills in Rosemount](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2014/05/15/huge-crane-helps-build-up-flint-hills-in-rosemount/)
- [New demonstration trailer aims to decrease fires in Dakota County](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2014/05/14/new-demonstration-trailer-aims-to-decrease-fires-in-dakota-county/)
- [The Ordway to Present 2014 Flint Hills International Children's Festival](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2014/04/25/the-ordway-to-present-2014-flint-hills-international-childrens-festival/)
- [One of world's largest crane is part of Pine Bend refinery work](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2014/05/08/one-of-worlds-largest-crane-is-part-of-pine-bend-refinery-work/)
- [Dakota County fire officials unveil kitchen fire prevention trailer](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2014/05/06/dakota-county-fire-officials-unveil-kitchen-fire-prevention-trailer/)
- [Crude oil pipeline to Twin Cities to get $125M upgrade](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2014/04/17/crude-oil-pipeline-to-twin-cities-to-get-125m-upgrade/)
- [RFD firefighter receives oil-fire training](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2014/04/18/rfd-firefighter-receives-oil-fire-training/)
- [Flint Hills plans two big projects](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2014/03/28/flint-hills-plans-two-big-projects/)
- [Flint Hills plans $300M in additional upgrades at Rosemount refinery](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2014/03/19/flint-hills-plans-300m-in-additional-upgrades-at-rosemount-refinery/)
- [Flint Hills Resources pursues new innovations at Pine Bend refinery](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2014/03/19/flint-hills-resources-pursues-new-innovations-at-pine-bend-refinery/)
- [Flint Hills Resources to make series of operational improvements at Pine Bend refinery](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2012/11/16/flint-hills-resources-to-make-series-of-operational-improvements-at-pine-bend-refinery/)
- [Science Museum sleepover program reaches 75,000th camper](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2014/03/14/science-museum-sleepover-program-reaches-75000th-camper-2/)
- [Breckenridge students learn that ‘Science Matters’](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2014/03/06/breckenridge-students-learn-that-science-matters/)
- [Science Museum program comes to Pacelli](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2014/02/21/science-museum-program-comes-to-pacelli/)
- [Science Matters program to bring science to life at Alden-Conger Elementary School](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2014/02/18/science-matters-program-to-bring-science-to-life-at-alden-conger-elementary-school/)
- [Eagan firefighter receives specialized training](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2014/02/05/eagan-firefighter-receives-specialized-training/)
- [Local firefighters travel to Texas to receive specialized training](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2014/01/31/local-firefighters-travel-to-texas-to-receive-specialized-training-2/)
- [Flint Hills Resources to implement more stringent energy efficiency and emission standards as part of major refinery improvement projects](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2013/04/16/flint-hills-resources-to-implement-more-stringent-energy-efficiency-and-emission-standards-as-part-of-major-refinery-improvement-projects/)
- [Flint Hills Resources recognized for business excellence](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2013/11/21/flint-hills-resources-recognized-for-business-excellence/)
- [Flint Hills Resources Pine Bend Refinery receives Governor’s Safety Award](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2013/11/05/flint-hills-resources-pine-bend-refinery-receives-governors-safety-award/)
- [Flint Hills Resources recognized for safety record](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2013/08/23/flint-hills-resources-recognized-for-safety-record/)
- [Flint Hills Resources to host 50 grazing goats as part of habitat restoration program along Mississippi River in Rosemount](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2013/08/30/flint-hills-resources-to-host-50-grazing-goats-as-part-of-habitat-restoration-program-along-mississippi-river-in-rosemount/)
- [Flint Hills Resources Pine Bend refinery recertified as MNSTAR site through 2018](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2013/08/15/flint-hills-resources-pine-bend-refinery-recertified-as-mnstar-site-through-2018/)
- [Flint Hills Resources training facility holds record number of training sessions in 2010](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2011/02/10/flint-hills-resources-training-facility-holds-record-number-of-training-sessions-in/)
- [Flint Hills Resources makes five-year commitment to the Ordway for the International Children’s Festival](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2013/06/03/flint-hills-resources-makes-five-year-commitment-to-the-ordway-for-the-international-childrens-festival/)
- [Learning Buddies work one-on-one with Dakota County kids to ensure they reach benchmarks](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2013/06/18/learning-buddies-work-one-on-one-with-dakota-county-kids-to-ensure-they-reach-benchmarks/) - Learning Buddies work one-on-one with Dakota County kids to ensure they reach benchmarks
- [Lakeville man will assist Guatemalan firefighters](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2011/09/13/lakeville-man-will-assist-guatemalan-firefighters/) - Lakeville man will assist Guatemalan firefighters
- [Defying gravity](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2011/06/03/defying-gravity/) - Defying gravity
- [At Flint Hills Resources, oil refining … and law enforcement training](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2011/05/22/at-flint-hills-resources-oil-refining-and-law-enforcement-training/) - At Flint Hills Resources, oil refining … and law enforcement training
- [Rosemount firefighter to receive training in Corpus Christi](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2011/04/03/rosemount-firefighter-to-receive-training-in-corpus-christi/) - Rosemount firefighter to receive training in Corpus Christi
- [Rosemount refinery project could boost area’s fortunes](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2012/12/07/rosemount-refinery-project-could-boost-areas-fortunes/) - Rosemount refinery project could boost area’s fortunes
- [Rosemount oil refinery plans $400 million upgrade](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2012/11/16/rosemount-oil-refinery-plans-400-million-upgrade/) - Rosemount oil refinery plans $400 million upgrade
- [Rosemount refinery to get $400 million upgrade](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2012/11/16/rosemount-refinery-to-get-400-million-upgrade/) - Rosemount refinery to get $400 million upgrade
- [Rosemount area residents, Flint Hills help Bluebird Recovery Program](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2012/11/10/rosemount-area-residents-flint-hills-help-bluebird-recovery-program/) - Rosemount area residents, Flint Hills help Bluebird Recovery Program
- [Flint Hills holds annual cleanup of riverfront property in Inver Grove](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2012/11/05/flint-hills-holds-annual-cleanup-of-riverfront-property-in-inver-grove/) - Flint Hills holds annual cleanup of riverfront property in Inver Grove
- [Firefighter training heats up at Flint Hills Pine Bend refinery](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2012/10/27/firefighter-training-heats-up-at-flint-hills-pine-bend-refinery/) - Firefighter training heats up at Flint Hills Pine Bend refinery
- [Science is a girl thing](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2012/10/11/science-is-a-girl-thing/) - Science is a girl thing
- [Wright County’s Smith Lake again drawing ducks](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2012/09/29/wright-countys-smith-lake-again-drawing-ducks/) - Wright County’s Smith Lake again drawing ducks
- [Record number of bluebirds at Flint Hills Resources’ Pine Bend refinery](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2012/10/04/record-number-of-bluebirds-at-flint-hills-resources-pine-bend-refinery/) - Record number of bluebirds at Flint Hills Resources’ Pine Bend refinery
- [Local students awarded scholarships](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2012/06/12/local-students-awarded-scholarships/) - Local students awarded scholarships
- [As school year closes, seniors mark 15th year of nurturing Dakota County kids](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2012/06/08/as-school-year-closes-seniors-mark-15th-year-of-nurturing-dakota-county-kids/) - As school year closes, seniors mark 15th year of nurturing Dakota County kids
- [Sleeping with the dinosaurs:  Stevenson students spend night at Science Museum](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2012/03/26/sleeping-with-the-dinosaurs-stevenson-students-spend-night-at-science-museum/) - Sleeping with the dinosaurs: Stevenson students spend night at Science Museum
- [Flint Hills children’s fest: Tree-turned art is focal point for outdoor storytelling](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2012/05/30/flint-hills-childrens-fest-tree-turned-art-is-focal-point-for-outdoor-storytelling/) - Flint Hills children’s fest: Tree-turned art is focal point for outdoor storytelling
- [Plenty of bones about it](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2013/02/08/plenty-of-bones-about-it/) - Plenty of bones about it
- [Inver Grove elementary students learn engineering skills at Science Museum](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2013/03/11/inver-grove-elementary-students-learn-engineering-skills-at-science-museum/) - Inver Grove elementary students learn engineering skills at Science Museum
- [Flint Hills refinery signs deal with environmental groups over expansion](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2013/04/17/flint-hills-refinery-signs-deal-with-environmental-groups-over-expansion/) - Flint Hills refinery signs deal with environmental groups over expansion
- [Family engineering night at Westview Elementary](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2013/05/20/family-engineering-night-at-westview-elementary/) - Family engineering night at Westview Elementary
- [Flint Hills Resources recognized with 78 EH&S awards](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2011/07/20/flint-hills-resources-recognized-with-78-ehs-awards/)
- [Eagan students awarded math and science scholarships from Flint Hills Resources](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2011/05/31/eagan-students-awarded-math-and-science-scholarships-from-flint-hills-resources/)
- [White Bear Lake students to enjoy artistic performances from around the world](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2011/05/24/white-bear-lake-students-to-enjoy-artistic-performances-from-around-the-world/)
- [Woodbury student’s artwork selected for 2011 Flint Hills International Children’s Festival](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2011/05/17/woodbury-students-artwork-selected-for-2011-flint-hills-international-childrens-festival/)
- [Flint Hills Resources donates $65,000 to protect waterfowl habitat](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2011/04/07/flint-hills-resources-donates-65000-to-protect-waterfowl-habitat/)
- [Local firefighters receive training scholarships from Flint Hills Resources](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2011/04/01/local-firefighters-receive-training-scholarships-from-flint-hills-resources/)
- [Flint Hills Pine Bend refinery receives wastewater treatment award](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2011/03/25/flint-hills-pine-bend-refinery-receives-wastewater-treatment-award/)
- [Flint Hills Resources fire chief appointed to Minnesota Homeland Security Regional Review Committee](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2011/03/11/flint-hills-resources-fire-chief-appointed-to-minnesota-homeland-security-regional-review-committee/)
- [Flint Hills Resources and the Science Museum of Minnesota partner to enhance students’ scientific exploration](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2011/02/25/flint-hills-resources-and-the-science-museum-of-minnesota-partner-to-enhance-students-scientific-exploration/)
- [Flint Hills Resources receives Business of the Year award ](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2011/02/04/flint-hills-resources-receives-business-of-the-year-award/)
- [Science Matters program to bring science to life at Lester Prairie School ](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2013/02/04/science-matters-program-to-bring-science-to-life-at-lester-prairie-school/)
- [Local firefighters travel to Texas to receive specialized training](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2013/02/19/local-firefighters-travel-to-texas-to-receive-specialized-training/)
- [Flint Hills Resources adds state-of-the-art fire truck to improve response capabilities ](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2012/12/18/flint-hills-resources-adds-state-of-the-art-fire-truck-to-improve-response-capabilities/)
- [Flint Hills Resources receives international habitat conservation award](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2012/11/12/flint-hills-resources-receives-international-habitat-conservation-award/)
- [Flint Hills Resources holds annual fall cleanup of 1,300 acres along Mississippi River ](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2012/11/05/flint-hills-resources-holds-annual-fall-cleanup-of-1300-acres-along-mississippi-river/)
- [10th annual Girls & Science event fosters enthusiasm in STEM fields](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2012/10/15/10th-annual-girls-science-event-fosters-enthusiasm-in-stem-fields/)
- [Lakeville, Farmington, and Mendota Heights firefighters train at Flint Hills Resources](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2012/10/08/lakeville-farmington-and-mendota-heights-firefighters-train-at-flint-hills-resources/)
- [Flint Hills Resources fledges record number of bluebirds in 2012](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2012/09/21/flint-hills-resources-fledges-record-number-of-bluebirds-in-2012/)
- [Marshall Fire Department receives $5,000 donation from Flint Hills Resources](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2012/06/13/marshall-fire-department-receives-5000-donation-from-flint-hills-resources/)
- [Learning Buddies program celebrates 15 years of connecting older adults with elementary students](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2012/06/06/learning-buddies-program-celebrates-15-years-of-connecting-older-adults-with-elementary-students/)
- [Apple Valley students awarded math and science scholarships from Flint Hills Resources](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2012/06/01/apple-valley-students-awarded-math-and-science-scholarships-from-flint-hills-resources/)
- [Engineering Field Days program helps Minnesota schools meet new curriculum standards](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2012/05/15/engineering-field-days-program-helps-minnesota-schools-meet-new-curriculum-standards/)
- [Science Matters program to bring science to life at Badger School](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2012/02/01/science-matters-program-to-bring-science-to-life-at-badger-school/)
- [Students from Burnsville learn to think like engineers at school assemblies put on by the Science Museum of Minnesota](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2013/03/07/students-from-burnsville-learn-to-think-like-engineers-at-school-assemblies-put-on-by-the-science-museum-of-minnesota/)
- [Flint Hills Resources donates to protect wildlife habitat](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2013/04/11/flint-hills-resources-donates-to-protect-wildlife-habitat/)
- [Artwork of two Anoka students selected to appear on Twin Cities billboards](https://pinebendrefinery.com/2013/05/06/artwork-of-two-anoka-students-selected-to-appear-on-twin-cities-billboards/)

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- [Community partnerships](https://pinebendrefinery.com/pine-bend-refinery-community-partnerships/) - We are proud to partner with a variety of organizations which contribute their expertise, creativity and time to benefit our community. We thank our community partners for their tireless dedication and outstanding efforts to make Minnesota an even better place to live, work and play.
- [Doing business in Minnesota](https://pinebendrefinery.com/doing-business-in-minnesota/) - Our customers Flint Hills is a critical contributor to our state’s business ecosystem. The following companies rely on the products Flint Hills produces, including gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, fertilizer and asphalt. The majority of our asphalt in Minnesota goes to public works projects. Our vendors, contractors, suppliers and operating partners Flint Hills spends more than
- [Jobs](https://pinebendrefinery.com/pine-bend-oil-refinery-mn-jobs/) - Creating thousands of jobs Flint Hills Resources provides thousands of high-quality, well-paying jobs in a variety of fields, including engineering, environmental and safety professionals, and accountants. In Minnesota, Flint Hills Resources employs more than 1,000 full-time employees, including approximately 600 members of the United Steelworkers Union. As Minnesota’s most active work site, 200 to 3,500
- [Investments](https://pinebendrefinery.com/pine-bend-oil-refinery-facility-investments/) - Investing in our future Flint Hills Resources Pine Bend refinery is one of America’s most energy efficient fuel producers and is committed to maintaining and enhancing its state-of-the-art facility. In the last 10 years, work at the refinery has been the equivalent of building at least two Vikings stadiums. Flint Hills has invested more than
- [Economic impact](https://pinebendrefinery.com/pine-bend-oil-refinery-mn-economic-impact/) - An integral part of the economy As a leading producer of transportation fuels, Flint Hills Resources Pine Bend Refinery is an integral part of the local and Midwest economy. Pine Bend is the largest private employer in Rosemount, and represents a significant portion of the city’s tax base. Pine Bend has been recognized for its
- [Community](https://pinebendrefinery.com/pine-bend-mn-oil-refinery-supporting-programs-organizations/) - Community involvement Flint Hills supports programs and organizations that improve the quality of life in our communities. Flint Hills and our dedicated employees contribute time, talent and funding to community partnerships that advance people, innovation, environmental stewardship, and health and safety. Environmental stewardship Projects that apply innovative solutions to environmental challenges and enhance our community.
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- [Thank you](https://pinebendrefinery.com/thank-you-tour/) - Thank you for signing up for a tour of the Pine Bend refinery! We’ve received your registration and added you to our tour notification list. Our public tours are scheduled on an as‑needed basis, generally twice a year. Once the next tour date is confirmed, you’ll receive an email from us with all the details
- [About us](https://pinebendrefinery.com/pine-bend-mn-oil-refinery/) - About the Flint Hills Resources Pine Bend oil refinery Located 17 miles southeast of Minneapolis, the Flint Hills Resources Pine Bend refinery is a landmark like no other in Minnesota. The tall columns, bright lights at night and steam clouds on cold winter days can be seen from miles away. Less visible are the more
- [Environment, health and safety](https://pinebendrefinery.com/pine-bend-mn-oil-refining-safety-environment/) - Environment, health and safety Using fewer resources, minimizing impacts to the environment and keeping people safe are the top priorities of the Pine Bend refinery. Our refinery is one of the safest and most efficient refineries operating in the United States, and it continues to improve. The products we produce, such as transportation fuels and
- [Careers](https://pinebendrefinery.com/pine-bend-mn-oil-refining-jobs-careers/) - Flint Hills Resources provides high-quality, well-paying jobs to thousands of employees and contractors at the Pine Bend refinery. Our employees are critical to our success, and we are always looking for qualified employees to help play a key role in creating value for our customers. To learn more, check out this brochure. To learn more about
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- [History](https://pinebendrefinery.com/pine-bend-oil-refinery-history-community-involvement/) - Pine Bend refinery: 70 years in Dakota County Pine Bend has transformed from a 25,000 barrel per day refinery in 1955 to one of the most advanced facilities of its kind today. Check milestones from the refinery’s history by clicking on the timeline below.
- [70years](https://pinebendrefinery.com/70years/) - Check out photos from the community partners event below, and view all the photos here!
- [Community open house and refinery tours](https://pinebendrefinery.com/70yearstour/) - Thank you to everyone who attended our Pine Bend refinery community open house on Saturday, August 2 to celebrate our 70th anniversary. Flint Hills Resources is committed to making a positive difference in the communities we call home, and we truly appreciate your support in celebrating this milestone with us. Check out photos from the
- [Open house tour registration](https://pinebendrefinery.com/open-house-tour-registration/) - Thank you for registering to tour the Pine Bend refinery on Saturday, August 2.Each tour lasts about 30 minutes. Tour guests should check in with a valid government photo ID 30 minutes prior to the designated tour departure time. The check-in area is at the white tent across from the North Administration Building (3098 117th
- [Neighbors](https://pinebendrefinery.com/pine-bend-mn-oil-refinery-community-safety/) - At Pine Bend, the safety of our employees and the community is always our top priority. This includes keeping the community informed about incidents or emergency situations that have the potential to be a concern to our neighbors. We partner with Dakota County on its emergency notification service, which provides community members the option of
- [Aerial tour](https://pinebendrefinery.com/pine-bend-mn-oil-refinery/aerial-tour/) - Take an aerial tour of the Flint Hills Resources Pine Bend refinery to learn more about the refinery, the jobs it provides, and the company’s commitment to safety and the environment. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TebHJXAsPCM
- [Refining 101](https://pinebendrefinery.com/pine-bend-mn-oil-refining-process/) - Refining fuels is a complicated process. Check out this Into the Outdoors video, which features the Pine Bend refinery and describes the process of refining oil in a way that is understandable for all ages. Distillation Crude oil is delivered to Pine Bend by a series of pipelines that stretch across the United States and
- [Refinery tours](https://pinebendrefinery.com/tours/) - We appreciate your interest in the Pine Bend refinery. Public tours of the refinery take place periodically throughout the year. If you are interested in taking a tour, please submit the form below, and we will contact you when the next tour is offered.
- [Contact us](https://pinebendrefinery.com/pine-bend-mn-oil-refining-contact/) - Address 3120 117th St. Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077 Phone Flint Hills Resources prides itself on being a good neighbor and we value your feedback. Please use this website to find information about our operations, and we encourage you to contact us if you have questions. Please be aware that sirens are tested every Wednesday
- [Donation requests](https://pinebendrefinery.com/pine-bend-mn-donation-requests/) - Donation requests Flint Hills Resources Pine Bend is committed to supporting a variety of organizations within our community, with a focus on environmental stewardship, safety, and education. To submit a request for financial support, please provide the following information.
- [Resources](https://pinebendrefinery.com/pine-bend-mn-oil-refining-resources/) - Resources Flint Hills Resources Flint Hills Resources careers Koch careers Koch Pipeline Company Flint Hills Resources Community Advisory Council Dakota County Emergency Alert Program Wakota Community Awareness and Emergency Response (CAER)
- [Products](https://pinebendrefinery.com/pine-bend-oil-refinery-transportation-fuels/) - Providing the fuels that power the Midwest With a crude oil capacity of 375,000 barrels per day, the Flint Hills Resources Pine Bend refinery is among the nation’s top producers of fuels and other petroleum-based products that are essential to the economy and modern life. The refinery is the largest purchaser of ethanol in Minnesota
- [Air quality](https://pinebendrefinery.com/pine-bend-mn-oil-refinery-air-quality/) - The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) maintains a statewide network of air quality monitoring, including three air quality monitors around the refinery – the most for any facility in the state. These monitors show that air quality around the refinery is well within clean air standards and is consistent with some of the best air
- [Community Advisory Council](https://pinebendrefinery.com/pine-bend-mn-community-advisory-council/) - Community Advisory Council Established in 1998, the Community Advisory Council (CAC) to the Flint Hills Resources Pine Bend refinery provides community members with an opportunity to discuss and make recommendations to the company regarding environmental, safety and other issues of concern to the citizens living near the refinery. Operating independently of Flint Hills Resources, the
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