WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- American Bridge 21st Century, an organization that says it focuses on holding Republicans accountable and helps deliver Democratic victories, issued the following news release: Anti-abortion activist Joe Teirab just lost his challenge to Rep. Angie Craig in Minnesota's Second Congressional District -- and it's pretty obvious why. "Joe Teirab's extremely unpopular agenda, horrendous record, and overall unlikeableness finally caught up to him," said American Bridge 21st Cen  more

BEMIDJI, Minnesota, Nov. 5 -- Bemidji State University issued the following news: Bemidji State University and NTC--Bemidji's Technical College have both received Inclusive Workforce Employer designation from the Rural Minnesota Concentrated Employment Program. The designation recognizes employers who have demonstrated a commitment to be more inclusive in their workplaces and practices. The Inclusive Workforce Employer program began in 2020 and is meant to reduce disparities and raise awarenes  more

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Nov. 5 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies that make Minnesota a freer, more prosperous and better-governed state, issued the following commentary on Nov. 4, 2024: * * * Golden Turkey Nominee: DEI Employees in Walz Administration Written by Bill Walsh It's Turkey Time! Golden Turkey, that is. Today we begin to unveil the four projects that will make up the nominees for American Ex  more

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Nov. 5 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies that make Minnesota a freer, more prosperous and better-governed state, issued the following commentary on Nov. 4, 2024: * * * How Do Four-Day School Weeks Impact Teachers and Students? Written by Catrin Wigfall There has been a surge of popularity for four-day school weeks, particularly in rural districts. Cited reasons for the schedule   more

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Nov. 6 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies that make Minnesota a freer, more prosperous and better-governed state, issued the following commentary on Nov. 5, 2024: * * * Wisconsin Utility Moves Forward on Nuclear Power Written by Tom Steward Minnesota remains suspended in time when it comes to energy solutions, one of just twelve states that still prohibits the development of new   more

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Nov. 7 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies that make Minnesota a freer, more prosperous and better-governed state, issued the following commentary on Nov. 6, 2024: * * * With House Split Evenly, Republicans Should Learn From Past Weakness Written by Bill Walsh Steve Sviggum was first elected to the Minnesota House in 1978, arriving in St. Paul as a wide-eyed farmer and teacher fro  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters issued the following news release: The League of Conservation Voters (LCV) congratulates Senator Amy Klobuchar, Representative Angie Craig (MN-02), and Representative-elect Kelly Morrison (MN-03) on their wins in Minnesota. We look forward to working together in the 119th Congress and beyond to continue making progress on addressing the climate crisis and protecting our democracy. "Minnesota has made incredible pro  more