MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 2 -- Barnes and Thornburg, a law firm, issued the following news release: Barnes & Thornburg announced today that Rebecca J. Bernhard has joined the Minneapolis office as a partner in the firm's Labor and Employment Department. Bernhard has over 20 years of experience advising companies navigating traditional labor and employment matters along with immigration and global mobility challenges. She is adept at helping companies in numerous industries quickly resolve   more

BEMIDJI, Minnesota, April 3 -- Bemidji State University issued the following news: In a proud partnership with Affinity Plus, Bemidji State University Athletics will co-host the iconic Polar Plunge to fundraise for Special Olympics Minnesota Tuesday, April 16 at the John Glas Fieldhouse. This exciting event, proudly presented by Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union, a long-time supporter of Special Olympics Minnesota, offers a unique opportunity to raise awareness and vital funds for athletes wi  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 3 -- Dayforce Inc. (formerly Ceridian) issued the following news release on April 2, 2024: Minneapolis, MN and Toronto, ON -- Dayforce, Inc. (NYSE: DAY; TSX: DAY), a global human capital management (HCM) leader that makes work life better, today announced the Cleveland Cavaliers have chosen Dayforce to help drive simplicity, collaboration, and workforce modernization at scale. With Dayforce, the Cavaliers will accelerate their journey as an innovation leader by har  more

MOORHEAD, Minnesota, April 3 -- Concordia College issued the following news: Joseph Kennedy, instructional designer and academic technologist at Concordia College, is presenting on AI (artificial intelligence) at a free, virtual conference for educators. Kennedy's session, titled "Ethical AI Use in Assessments: Leverage, Don't Fear the Machine," will be 12:30-1:15 p.m. Wednesday, April 10. It's part of ReAction 2024, a conference for skills-based learning. He will teach techniques instructors  more

MOORHEAD, Minnesota, April 3 (TNSres) -- Concordia College issued the following news: By Olivia Slyter Concordia College senior Jaden Link presented his research about critical race theory at the 2024 Scholars at the Capitol event on February 22. The annual event is hosted at the Minnesota State Capitol building in St. Paul by the Minnesota Private College Council and is a way to congratulate and celebrate students and their research. Link is studying psychology, philosophy, neuroscience, and  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, April 3 -- The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency issued the following news release on April 2, 2024: The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) today announced a groundbreaking $4.85 million investment in community air quality monitoring programs aimed at protecting Minnesotans from harmful air pollution. The grants, approved during the 2023 legislative session, underscore a commitment to community-first science, where communities can address the unique circumstances an  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, April 3 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news on April 2, 2024: Today Senate Democrats passed a partisan, mandate-heavy education policy omnibus bill (https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=SF3567&b=senate&y=2024&ssn=0). The legislation fails to address the three areas where schools need the most support: increasing academic success, providing mandate relief and improving school safety. "Schools have been asking for relief to combat the b  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, April 3 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news: The Minnesota Senate finally approved a repair to a legislative error that would have hit Main Street Minnesota businesses with a $15 million tax hike. Minnesota State Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester), a co-author of the repair bill praised the bill's passage but expressed frustration about the delay: "I am glad this tax error was corrected in time to protect Minnesota job providers from a tax i  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, April 2 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following statement on April 1, 2024, by State Sen. Rich Draheim, R-Madison Lake: * * * One of my big criticisms of last year's bonding bill was that it included too much waste. There are communities across the state that have urgent needs, but Democrats chose to cut out water, transportation, and infrastructure projects in favor of handouts to special interests and non-profits. More than 54 non-profits received   more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, April 2 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following statement on April 1, 2024, by State Sen. Steve Drazkowski, R-Mazeppa: * * * Did you know that in southern Minnesota you cannot hunt deer with a rifle? I can assure you that hunters in our area are well aware of this antiquated rule. As bizarre as it sounds, firearms hunters here must use shotguns with slugs, muzzleloaders, or legal handguns. Even though rifles are more accurate and safer, they are not  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, April 2 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following newsletter on April 1, 2024, by State Sen. Glenn Gruenhagen, R-Glencoe: * * * Friends and neighbors, Concerning news from the Minnesota Senate this week. In the middle of the night, Democrats on the Senate Judiciary and Public Safety Committee rejected an amendment that would have protected religious freedom in our state. Here is the background: The Minnesota Human Rights Act used to include key prote  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, April 3 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following newsletter on April 1, 2024, by State Sen. Mark Koran, R-North Branch: * * * Dear Friends and neighbors, This week in the dark of night - after midnight - Democrats deliberately launched an attack on the freedom of religious groups and faith-based schools. Here is what happened: Senate Democrats on the Judiciary Committee voted down an amendment to the Human Rights Act that would have restored religio  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, April 3 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following newsletter on April 1, 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

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 3 -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Taft is pleased to have acted as legal counsel to Mid-West Materials, Inc. in its acquisition by Reliance, Inc. (NYSE: RS). Headquartered in Perry, Ohio, Mid-West Materials is a provider of steel products including hot-rolled, high strength hot-rolled, coated, and cold-rolled products that are sold into the trailer manufacturing, agriculture, metal fabrication, and building products markets. Reliance is a leading   more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 3 -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Taft Detroit is pleased to announce the addition of Steven Enwright, from Varnum, as a partner in the firm's Business practice group. Enwright joins at a time of strategic growth for Taft Detroit. Market expansion over the last year included 11 new attorneys - six partners from Dinsmore & Shohl in February 2024, three partners from Clark Hill in April 2023, and two attorneys from other firms in March 2024. Enwrigh  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 3 -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Taft Detroit's Bankruptcy and Restructuring team is being honored at the TMA Transaction of the Year Award dinner on May 7 for its strategic counsel and implementation of Chapter 11 proceedings for Ark Laboratory. The Taft team, led by attorneys Judith Greenstone Miller and Kim Ross Clayson represented the Unsecured Creditor's Committee in the Chapter 11 case of Ark Laboratory. Ark was a medical testing lab that ex  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 3 -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Taft Real Estate partner Graham Grady has been selected as a member of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers (ACREL). Members are notable real property law practitioners with an outstanding reputation for ethical conduct and excellence. Lawyers are chosen by invitation only after undergoing an extensive screening process. The American College of Real Estate Lawyers is the premier national association of infl  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 3 (TNSres) -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Taft Minneapolis partner John McDonald will speak at the 2024 Banking Law Institute, hosted by Minnesota CLE, on April 17. McDonald will lead the small group session "Current Issues in Commercial Lending." McDonald is a seasoned commercial insolvency attorney who focuses his practice primarily in the areas of Bankruptcy, Workout, Creditors' Rights, Distressed Transactions, and Financial Litigation. During  more