BEMIDJI, Minnesota, Jan. 10 -- Bemidji State University issued the following news: Bemidji State University's free food pantry will continue to receive support through new funding from the Minnesota Office of Higher Education's Hunger-Free Campus program. Bucky's Cupboard has been awarded a $10,050 Sustaining Designation Grant, which supports colleges and universities that have earned a Hunger-Free Campus designation and are seeking funds to sustain their efforts. The pantry has assisted more  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Jan. 11 -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Taft Intellectual Property partner Jennifer Debrow will speak at the International Franchise Association (IFA) webinar "Global Trademark Portfolio Management: Strategies for Cost-Effective Protection" on Jan. 16 at 11:00 am CT. The program will explore strategic and proactive measures to protect your trademark assets and develop a valuable trademark portfolio, including maximizing resources for effective brand prot  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Jan. 10 -- Faegre Drinker, a law firm, issued the following news release: A Faegre Drinker team led by corporate partner Kassendra Galindo served as legal counsel to Regis Corporation in its acquisition of its largest franchisee Alline Salon Group (ASG). Regis Corporation, a leader in the haircare industry, has franchised or owned 4,359 locations. The transaction valued at $22 million of initial consideration, with the ability for ASG to earn an additional $3 million th  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Jan. 10 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following proclamation: * * * WHEREAS: Each year, nearly 2,000 babies in Minnesota are diagnosed with a birth defect - a condition that affects the structure or function of the body and can impact the way an infant develops; and WHEREAS: Birth defects can vary widely in how and where they affect the body. While medical advancements have greatly improved the health and survival of individuals with birth defects, many of the  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Jan. 10 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following proclamation: * * * WHEREAS: Minnesota is home to more than 10,000 people who have answered the call to serve their communities through law enforcement; and WHEREAS: Law enforcement officers, including police officers, sheriff's deputies, state troopers, federal agents, corrections officers, conservation officers, and motor carrier officers put their lives on the line every day to protect and serve the people of   more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Jan. 10 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following proclamation: * * * WHEREAS: Quitting commercial tobacco is a significant change that can improve overall health; and WHEREAS: The mission of the Minnesota Department of Health is to protect, maintain and improve the health of Minnesotans, including through services such as Quit Partner, a cessation service dedicated to helping people in Minnesota quit commercial tobacco; and WHEREAS: A majority of adults in Min  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Jan. 11 -- Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon issued the following news: On January 10, 2025, Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon sent a letter to leaders of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the Republican and Democratic-Farmer-Labor parties. In the letter, he provides information on his role under state law and the reasoning for his legal conclusion that a quorum in the house requires 68 members to be present. As established by Minnesota Statutes Se  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Jan. 10 -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Taft is pleased to have acted as legal counsel to Jack Doheny Companies (JDC) in its sale to Kinderhook Industries (Kinderhook). JDC is a Michigan-based provider of specialized equipment for use in the environmental, industrial, and utility sectors. Kinderhook is a private investment firm focused on middle market businesses with defensible niche market positioning in the healthcare services, environmental & indust  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Jan. 11 -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Taft attorney Alex Thomas has been appointed president of the Colorado LGBTQ+ Bar Association (CLBA) for 2025. He will lead the organization in its mission to provide a sense of community and belonging to LGBTQ+ individuals in the legal field in Colorado, through programming and other initiatives. "I am deeply honored by the opportunity to serve a community that means so much to me," said Thomas. "This role allows   more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Jan. 10 (TNSres) -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Taft partner Derrick Thompson, Jr. will moderate the program "Inside the League: Key Legal Issues Shaping the Future of Pro Sports" on Feb. 5 at Fifth Third Arena in Chicago, presented by the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) Sports & Entertainment Law Section. Speakers will discuss the changing legal landscape of professional sports. The CLE program will cover strategies for navigating complex contract  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Jan. 10 (TNSres) -- The University of Minnesota School of Public Health issued the following news release: The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) at the University of Minnesota published a comprehensive, state-of-the-art report aimed at improving surveillance, research, and response to a potential chronic wasting disease (CWD) spillover from cervids such as deer to people or farm animals. The report, "Chronic Wasting Disease Spillover Preparednes  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Jan. 11 (TNSres) -- The University of Minnesota issued the following news release: * * * There is no vaccine or treatment for the fatal infection, and inconsistent disease monitoring and limited resources are constraining preparedness * * * The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) at the University of Minnesota has released a detailed report on preparedness and response gaps and needs should chronic wasting disease (CWD) jump from cervids such as  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Jan. 11 (TNSres) -- The University of St. Thomas issued the following news: The ocean is the hottest it has ever been recorded by humans, not only at the surface temperature but also for the upper 2,000 meters, according to a new study co-authored by John Abraham, a mechanical engineering professor in the School of Engineering at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota. The study, published in Advances in Atmospheric Sciences, found that ocean warming in 2024 led to new r  more