FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, March 21 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: FORT McCOY, Wis. - Numerous Soldiers with the Army Reserve's 204th Army Band of Fort Snelling, Minnesota, were at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, on March 5 to exchange and turn in thousands of dollars worth of equipment to the Fort McCoy Central Issue Facility (CIF). The equipment exchange itself wasn't unique, but it was another opportunity for the facility to test its capability, said   more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 23 -- The Minnesota National Guard issued the following news: By Sgt. 1st Class Sirrina Martinez, Minnesota National Guard Serving her community is nothing new to Madalyn McGarry. After she was crowned the newest South Wind Princess at the Saint Paul Winter Carnival on Jan. 26, 2024, she knew she was prepared to serve the broader Saint Paul community, just as she has served the state of Minnesota since enlisting into the Minnesota National Guard in March of 2020. T  more

WASHINGTON, March 23 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on March 22, 2024: Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that Austin, Minnesota will receive technical assistance through the Building Blocks for Sustainable Communities program. "Many communities are looking to grow in ways that create economic opportunity and enhance quality of life, while also protecting the environment," said EPA Associate Administrator for Policy Vicki Arroyo. "Ou  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 23 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis issued the following article on March 22, 2024, by Assistant Vice President Hue Nguyen, Senior Vice President Alene Tchourumoff, senior policy analyst Ben Horowitz and Libby Starling, senior community development advisor, all from the Community Development and Engagement team: * * * At a Minneapolis Fed event, suburban city staff members and private developers discussed how land use rules affect multifamily development  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 23 -- The Metropolitan Council, regional policy-making body, planning agency and provider of essential services for the Twin Cities metropolitan region, issued the following news on March 22, 2024: Today, Metropolitan Council Chair Charlie Zelle encouraged regional leaders to imagine the possibilities for the Twin Cities region in 2050. The Met Council's State of the Region event served as a kickoff to a broader regional conversation about Imagine 2050, the next regio  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 23 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on March 22, 2024: The U.S. Department of Justice, along with 16 state and district Attorneys General, including Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, has filed a civil antitrust lawsuit against Apple for monopolization or attempted monopolization of smartphone markets in violation of Section 2 of the Sherman Act. The complaint, filed in the United States District Court for the District of N  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 23 (TNSres) -- The Minnesota Department of Health issued the following news release: The Minnesota Department of Health has new and updated guidance on fish consumption for the Mississippi River from St. Paul to Wabasha, due to a mixture of pollutants -- including per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) -- found in fish tissue. The new guidance, issued with support from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency   more

SAINT PAUL, Minnesota, March 23 -- The Minnesota House Democratic-Farmer-Labor Caucus issued the following news release on March 22, 2024: Today, the House Commerce Committee held a public hearing on legislation (https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF4991&ssn=0&y=2023) authored by Rep. Dave Lislegard (DFL - Aurora) to prohibit discriminatory practices that harm hospitals and other health care providers participating in the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program as a result of providi  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 23 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news on March 22, 2024: On Tuesday, March 19, Senate Republicans presented a bill to give local school districts more options with state funding. "Our schools are being crushed by the costly and unfunded mandates that were passed by Democrats last session," Senator Torrey Westrom (R-Alexandria) said. "That is why Senate Republicans are proposing legislation to give local school districts more flexibili  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 23 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following newsletter on March 22, 2024, by State Sen. Bruce Anderson, R-Buffalo: * * * Friends and neighbors, This week marked the Minnesota Legislature's first and second committee deadlines. Each year, lawmakers introduce thousands of bills, but far fewer receive enough support to become law. Deadlines are in place to ensure bills are moving through the legislative process, with enough time for adequate publi  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 23 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following newsletter on March 22, 2024, by State Sen. Gene Dornink, R-Brownsdale: * * * Friends and neighbors, I am writing to you as I prepare for Thursday's committee hearing. At this point in the session, we are hearing omnibus bills, which are large bill packages made up of numerous smaller bills on the same broad topic. It is crucial that we fully understand the proposed policies to avoid unintended conseq  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 23 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following newsletter on March 22, 2024, by State Sen. Justin Eichorn, R-Grand Rapids: * * * Friends and neighbors, Despite an additional $2.2 billion in education funding last year, school districts across Minnesota are facing crippling budget shortfalls. Why? Because Democrats also imposed over 60 heavy new mandates on schools. This week, Senate Republicans announced a proposal that would repair the damage fr  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 23 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following newsletter on March 22, 2024, by State Sen. Glenn Gruenhagen, R-Glencoe: * * * Friends and neighbors - For months now I have been highlighting the Democrats' misguided 2023 school resource officer (SRO) law that has jeopardized teacher and student safety. To recap: Last session, Democrats and Gov. Walz approved new rules restricting SROs' ability to do their jobs. The consequences were felt immediate  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 23 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following newsletter on March 22, 2024, by State Sen. Bill Lieske, R-Lonsdale: * * * Friends and neighbors, Thursday on the Senate Floor I supported a motion to immediately bring up for a vote a bill that would give Minnesotans a voice on the new state flag and seal designs. I've heard significant feedback from you about the proposed changes, and it is clear you're frustrated about being left out of the process  more

WASHINGTON, March 22 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following event notification (No. 57027) involving Northshore Mining Co., Silver Bay, Minnesota: * * * Rep Org: Minnesota Department of Health Licensee: Northshore Mining Company Region: 3 City: Silver Bay State: MN License #: 1080 Agreement: Y NRC Notified By: Tyler Kruse HQ OPS Officer: Kerby Scales Notification Date: 03/13/2024 Notification Time: 10:42 [ET] Event Date: 03/12/2024 Event Time: 14:20 [CDT] Last U  more

WASHINGTON, March 22 (TNSres) -- The White House issued the following fact sheet: * * * On World Water Day, Biden-Harris Administration Builds on Historic Progress to Protect Clean Drinking Water, Restore Our Nation's Rivers, Lakes, Ponds, and Wetlands President Biden and Vice President Harris believe that every person should have access to clean drinking water and a healthy environment. On World Water Day, the Biden-Harris Administration is building on historic progress to secure clean wate  more