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MANKATO, Minn., March 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The fourth annual The Future of Southern Minnesota Lakes Conference and new Lake Management Workshop brought together over 90 lake advocates, local leaders, researchers, and natural resource professionals to advance practical solutions for improving lake water quality across southern Minnesota. Hosted by ISG, the two‑day event continued to build momentum around collaborative lake stewardship and applied learning.

ISG welcomes Darren Blue, from Minnesota State University, Mankato’s Men’s Hockey, as one of its newest employee-owners. Blue will be joining the firm as a Development Strategist with the Sports + Recreation business unit, bringing a variety of sports experience from high school, semi-professional, and collegiate levels. His years both on the ice and at the bench as a coach, in multiple sports arenas, give the firm a look into the needs and desires of spectators, athletes, and staff alike.

Sue Peterson joins ISG as a K-12 Education Strategy Specialist to support school districts across the Midwest. She brings over 20 years of experience in referendum and strategic planning, community organizing, educational programming and charter school development, fundraising, marketing, and school communications. Collaborating with ISG’s multi-disciplinary team of planners, architects, and engineers across the ISG footprint, Sue will deliver educational insights that guide school district facility planning initiatives.