MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 17 -- Allianz Life Insurance Co. of North America (Allianz Life), a provider of retirement solutions, including fixed and variable annuities and life insurance for individuals, issued the following news release: Financial professionals who sell life insurance policies for Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America (Allianz Life) can now use a new tool to create customized, interactive policy proposals. The tool, Illustrations with Impact, powered by the Ensig  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 17 -- Ameriprise Financial, a provider of investment advice, asset management and insurance capabilities, issued the following news release: More than 750 advisors, staff members and corporate leaders from Ameriprise Financial (NYSE: AMP) recently gathered in Orlando, FL and Atlanta, GA for the firm's seventh annual Women Advisor Summits. Two separate three-day events featured powerful keynote speakers, best practices from top women advisors and Ameriprise executiv  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 17 -- Barnes and Thornburg, a law firm, issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: Barnes & Thornburg announced today that experienced litigation and dispute resolution attorney Nicholas A. F. Sarokhanian has joined the firm's Minneapolis office as a partner in its Litigation Department. Sarokhanian represents businesses in complex, high-stakes disputes with competitors, consumers and regulators, including matters involving multijurisdictional trade secr  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 17 -- Cargill, a provider of food, agriculture, financial and industrial products and services, issued the following news release: Nestle Purina is investing in farmer adoption of regenerative agriculture practices across the company's corn and soy supply chains through a new partnership with Cargill, one of the largest ingredient and agricultural solutions companies in the U.S. This work will support soil health and reduce the carbon footprint for Purina dry pet f  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following news: Over the weekend, DGA Chair and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz visited New Hampshire and sat down with WMUR for a conversation about the importance of electing Democratic governors across the country, calling New Hampshire a "top pick-up opportunity." WATCH: Gov. Walz also went after Republicans for their plans to further restrict Granite Staters' access to abortion and records of attacking IVF, including former   more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, April 17 -- Macalester College issued the following college news: Professor Wendy Weber, senior lecturer of Political Science and chair of Human Rights and Humanitarianism, has been awarded the 2024 Jack and Marty Rossmann Excellence in Teaching Award that recognizes "a faculty member who has been identified by colleagues and students as exemplifying the teaching goals of Macalester College." Macalester President Suzanne Rivera announced the award and read from this citati  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, April 17 -- The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development issued the following news on April 16, 2024: Today, the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) announced $673,280 in Launch Minnesota Business Operation Innovation Grants to 26 startups statewide; 16 of these grantees are led by entrepreneurs of color, veterans, women, persons with disabilities or are startups located in Greater Minnesota. Launch Minnesota is a statewide  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, April 17 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news on April 16, 2024: Yesterday, Tax Day, Legislative Republicans joined together to remind Minnesotans about the nearly $10 billion in tax hikes that are just starting to be paid, with more already on the books. They also warned Minnesotans of additional tax hikes being proposed by Democrats to support even more spending. "The Democrat Majority passed nearly $10 billion in tax increases for 2024 and  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, April 17 -- The Minnesota National Guard issued the following news: By Cristina Oxtra, Minnesota National Guard Public Affairs More than 120 representatives from Minnesota companies and communities gathered at the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon conference at Boston Scientific in Maple Grove on April 11, 2024. In the past, Beyond the Yellow Ribbon's corporate and community networks held their own separate conferences. This was the first combined conference to connect all the ne  more

SOUTH HADLEY, Massachusetts, April 17 -- Mount Holyoke College issued the following news: Mount Holyoke College's Department of Jewish Studies welcomed Riv-Ellen Prell, professor emerita, Department of American Studies, University of Minnesota, to speak about Christian nationalism, white power and American antisemitism. Riv-Ellen Prell feels like the democracy in the U.S. is experiencing a moment of existential crisis. For the past several months, Prell - who is an anthropologist and professo  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 17 -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Taft Chicago partner Marcus Harris will be speaking during the live stream "When Contracts Go South: Managing Legal Challenges in ERP" on April 17 at 9:00 a.m. CDT. Speakers will explore the legal complexities of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) contracts. Harris has established one of the country's leading practices devoted to drafting and negotiating Enterprise Software related licenses, implementation and Sa  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 17 (TNSres) -- UnitedHealth Group issued the following news release: * * * Earnings Reflect $0.74 per Share of Impacts from Change Healthcare Cyberattack; $0.49 to Support Direct Response Efforts and $0.25 in Business Disruption Impacts Company has Provided Over $6 Billion in Advance Funding and Interest-Free Loans to Support Care Providers in Need First Quarter Net Loss of $1.53 Per Share is Due Primarily to Currency Effects of Previously Reported Brazil Sale a  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, April 17 -- The University of St. Thomas issued the following news on April 16, 2024: Dr. Mike Klein, an assistant professor in the department of Justice and Peace Studies at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church community at a Meet The Authors Sunday Forum on April 14. Klein and Sharon Lennartson, chairwoman of the Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Tribal Community (MMDTC), shared information about the MMDTC community and how to be in relationsh  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, April 17 -- The University of St. Thomas issued the following news: A traditional college professor is a "sage on the stage," which is a wise scholar who imparts the necessary knowledge - usually via a "chalk and talk" lecture - for their students to transform into competent professionals and well-rounded human beings. At the University of St. Thomas, faculty lean toward being a "guide on the side." This is a skilled coach who uses active learning, encourages critical think  more