WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- The European Central Bank, NatureFinance, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research PIK and University of Minnesota issued a 79-page report in November 2024 entitled "Climate-Nature Scenario Development For Financial Risk Assessment." Here are excerpts: * * * Stevanovic M.1, Ceglar A.2*, von Jeetze P.1, Costermani Visconti A.3, Krisht S.3, Johnson J.A.4, Borrelli P.5, Heemskerk I.2*, Popp A.1,6, Zadek S.3 1 Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK), Membe  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Dec. 3 (TNSres) -- The Minnesota Department of Agriculture issued the following news: The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) works with Minnesota's 13 research and promotion councils (also known as commodity councils) to promote our state's diverse agricultural sector. One of these councils is the Minnesota Barley Research and Promotion Council, which is dedicated to serving the barley industry. Specifically, their focus is on agricultural research, aiming to advance  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Dec. 3 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following proclamation on Dec. 1, 2024: * * * WHEREAS: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a virus that attacks cells that help the body fight infection. In Minnesota, there are nearly 10,000 people living with diagnosed HIV and an estimated 1,100 additional people living with HIV who are unaware of their condition; and WHEREAS: If left untreated, HIV can badly damage the body's immune system, leading to Acquired Immunode  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Dec. 4 -- The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is accepting comments through Jan. 2 on an environmental assessment worksheet related to the Lower Knowlton Creek-Munger Trail Culvert Replacement Project, located in St. Louis County. The proposed project includes replacing a concrete box culvert with a bridge, to enhance the hydrological function of Knowlton Creek and allow for aquatic   more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Dec. 4 -- The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency issued the following news on Dec. 3, 2024: Freeborn County Cooperative Oil Company failed to install and upgrade equipment compatible with the fuels it was storing at seven of its convenience stores in Freeborn and Mower counties, according to a Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) enforcement investigation. MPCA staff inspections in April 2024 confirmed the company failed to install the ethanol-compatible equipment at  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Dec. 3 -- Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon issued the following news: * * * Official results updated for House District 54A * * * On December 2, Secretary of State Steve Simon convened the State Canvassing Board to amend the 2024 General Election Canvassing Report to include new vote totals for House District 54A as certified by the Scott County Canvassing Board. The recount resulted in an increase of 6 votes for each candidate, maintaining the difference between  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (D-MN) released the following statement following South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of martial law. "South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is plunging his country into chaos to cling onto power at the expense of South Koreans. There is no doubt that President Yoon Suk Yeol's decision is a direct attack on human rights and an attempt to violently suppress opposition. W  more