MOORHEAD, Minnesota, April 20 -- Concordia College issued the following news: Artificial reefs, Dungeons & Dragons, healthcare management, aerial dance, and the magnetic properties of rocks were just a few of the eclectically diverse topics Concordia College students presented during the annual Celebration of Student Scholarship Wednesday. The annual event is a day-long research symposium (https://ursca.org/full-schedule/) designed to highlight the scholarly work of the students, whether it's   more

MOORHEAD, Minnesota, April 20 -- Concordia College issued the following news: The Concordia Student Athletic Advisory Committee hosted the 11th annual Golden Cobbs award ceremony Thursday in Memorial Auditorium. The year-end celebration of the past year's accomplishments in Concordia athletics featured 18 categories. In addition to the awards voted on by fans, family, and friends, achievements in academics by Concordia student-athletes were also recognized. This year's Bucky Burgau Impact Awa  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 20 -- Fredrikson and Byron, a law firm, issued the following news: Attorney Erin M. Boggess has joined Fredrikson as a member of its Employment, Labor & Benefits Group. Boggess represents clients in employment litigation and workers' compensation matters. She has experience with transactional law, family law, personal injury and housing and employment discrimination. Fredrikson & Byron is a leading Midwest law firm working collaboratively to help businesses achie  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 20 -- Fredrikson and Byron, a law firm, issued the following news: Fredrikson attorney Anthony S. Mendoza has been elected to the St. Paul Area Chamber Board of Directors. Mendoza will serve a one year term through 2025 and be eligible for a three year extension through 2028. As a member of the board, he will support the Chamber's work to champion an economically vibrant St. Paul. Mendoza will build on the economic development work he has done as current board memb  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, April 20 -- The Minnesota Department of Agriculture issued the following news: Minnesota farmers and communities throughout the state are benefitting from a new program aimed at local and regional food systems. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has awarded 33 organizations, local units of government, and tribal nations $3.53 million in grants through the Minnesota Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) Program. The program provides funding for projects that buy l  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, April 20 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release on April 19, 2024: Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the following appointments to the Clean Water Council, Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission, Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee, Minnesota Assistive Technology Advisory Committee, Minnesota Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities, Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board,   more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, April 19 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news: With bipartisan support, the Minnesota Senate passed a bill that reaffirms Minnesota's commitment to providing for its Veterans. The highlight of the bill is the creation of the Referral Bonus Program. Language in the bill establishes the "Referral Bonus Program," which will provide bonuses for referrals that lead to enlistment in the Minnesota National Guard. This would serve as an additional to  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, April 20 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news on April 19, 2024: Today the Minnesota Senate passed a bill that claims to improve permitting process for energy but lacks significant improvement for mining or manufacturing. Despite promises from Democrats to address key issues in permitting, the bill as passed exasperates current delays, stifles innovation, and discourages investment from mining and manufacturing industries. "The groups that ar  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, April 19 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news: With bipartisan support, the Minnesota Senate passed a bill that reaffirms Minnesota's commitment to providing for its Veterans. The highlight of the bill is the creation of the Referral Bonus Program. Language in the bill establishes the "Referral Bonus Program," which will provide bonuses for referrals that lead to enlistment in the Minnesota National Guard. This would serve as an additional to  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, April 20 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news on April 19, 2024: In a victory for students across Minnesota, the Minnesota State Senate this week approved an amendment by Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) to extend academic freedom protections to students at public colleges and universities. The amendment was added to a broader bipartisan higher education policy bill. "Academic freedom is a cornerstone of higher learning, and it is just as i  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, April 20 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news on April 19, 2024: On Thursday, April 19, the Minnesota Senate passed a partisan elections policy bill (https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF4729&version=latest&session=ls93&session_year=2024&session_number=0) that adds costly burdens to local governments, reduces community representation in local elections, and fails to deliver integrity and transparency to Minnesota's elections. Am  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, April 20 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news on April 19, 2024: With strong bipartisan support, the Minnesota Senate on Thursday (April 18) passed legislation that reaffirms Minnesota's commitment to providing for veterans and military members. "I am grateful to see the Senate approve this legislation with strong bipartisan support," Senator Gary Dahms (R Redwood Falls) said. "Supporting Minnesota veterans and military members is never a par  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, April 20 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news on April 19, 2024: Last week Senate Democrats brought forward an Environment bill that fails to address important issues that have gone unaddressed for far too long. Discussions around wolves, water, and walleye have been ongoing for years. Unfortunately, the bill we voted on does nothing to address them. One issue I've repeatedly heard about is the exploding wolf population. Many folks in my area  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, April 19 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following newsletter on April 18, 2024, by State Sen. Gene Dornink, R-Brownsdale: * * * Friends and neighbors, Supporting our Minnesota veterans and military members is not a partisan issue, and the Senate's passage of the veterans bill is a perfect example of working across the aisle on behalf of Minnesotans. This legislation reaffirms our state's commitment to our veterans and military members, and I am pleas  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, April 19 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following statement on April 18, 2024, by State Sen. Eric Lucero, R-St. Michael: * * * A Democrat-proposed constitutional amendment to raise the statewide sales tax to pay for housing appears to be shelved for the year, according to new reporting. In 2023, Democrats began floating the idea of raising the sales tax to pay for housing, but the issue was dropped near the end of session due to broad opposition. This  more

HELENA, Montana, April 20 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 19, 2024: Tim Sheehy's lies only created more questions this week. New documents revealed that a park visitor called in the accidental gun discharge in Logan Pass that Sheehy claims never happened, adding to the discrepancies in Sheehy's retelling of his gunshot wound. But that was not his only inconsistency - Sheehy also lied about his upbringing and his policy position on public lands. This w  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 19 -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Taft partner Rob Bilott was quoted in a release issued by The White House about the first-ever federally enforceable drinking water limits for certain toxic PFAS "forever chemicals." The release titled "What They Are Saying: Biden-⁠Harris Administration Takes Critical Action to Protect 100 Million People from PFAS Pollution in Drinking Water" quotes Bilott and other leaders across the country praising the announ  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 20 -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Taft Chicago partner Julie Pleshivoy will speak at the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education (IICLE) Estate Planning Short Course on May 17 in Chicago and June 7 in Champaign, Illinois. The extensive program will explore regulations, strategies, and best standards in estate planning. Pleshivoy will present during the breakout session "Drafting Tips to Avoid Litigation," discussing personal property pro  more