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State Tipoffs Involving Minnesota Newsletter for Tuesday January 14, 2025 ( 8 items )  

Chicago Attorneys Contribute to Chancery and Special Remedies 2025 Edition
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Jan. 14 -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Taft Chicago partner Jillian S. Cole and associate Jackson Willenborg contributed chapter nine, "Guardians and Receivers," to the IICLE publication Chancery and Special Remedies 2025 Edition. In the chapter, the authors provide an in-depth review of guardianship and address key concepts, such as the nature of guardianship and the various types of guardianship, among other topics relevant to the theme. For more inf  more

ESPN NBA Schedule Update: Golden State Warriors Visit Minnesota Timberwolves on January 15
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: ESPN today announced an update to its 2024-25 NBA regular-season schedule. On Wednesday, January 15, the Minnesota Timberwolves and Anthony Edwards will host the Golden State Warriors and Stephen Curry at 9:30 p.m. ET on ESPN Presented by State Farm. This matchup replaces the previously scheduled Miami Heat vs. Los Angeles Lakers game and will be subject to local blackout rest  more

Faegre Drinker Continues Growth in London, Adding Cross-Border Litigator Jeremy Andrews
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Jan. 14 -- Faegre Drinker, a law firm, issued the following news release: Faegre Drinker is pleased to announce that Jeremy Andrews has joined the firm as a business litigation partner in London. Andrews joins from a global law firm. Andrews' joining follows the recent growth in the firm's London office, including investment management partner Michelle Moran and counsel Rupert Barnes, and the office's relocation to the 18th floor at 8 Bishopsgate located in the heart of  more

Minn. Agriculture Dept.: New Grant Available for Minnesota Farmers' Markets
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Jan. 14 -- The Minnesota Department of Agriculture issued the following news: * * * Funding available to support market nutrition assistance programs * * * A new Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) grant opportunity is available for farmers' market associations to help support nutrition assistance programs at the markets. The Farmers' Market Nutrition Assistance Grant will provide funding to farmers' markets in the state so they can increase participation in food   more

Minn. Health Dept.: Gov. Walz Proclaims January as Birth Defects Awareness Month in Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Jan. 14 -- The Minnesota Department of Health issued the following news release: With nearly 2,000 babies affected by birth defects each year in Minnesota, Gov. Tim Walz has proclaimed January as Birth Defects Awareness Month (PDF) in Minnesota. January is also National Birth Defects Awareness Month. This year the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is joining with the National Birth Defects Prevention Network (NBDPN) - a volunteer-based organization that addresses issues  more

Minn. Natural Resources Dept. Releases 2024 Forest Health Annual Report
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Jan. 14 (TNSres) -- The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Summary includes findings on insects, disease outbreaks and other impacts to Minnesota forests * * * The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has released its 2024 Forest Health Annual Report (PDF), which uses data from aerial surveys and on-the-ground site visits to compile information about insect outbreaks, disease epidemics, and other impacts to the state's  more

Minn. Natural Resources Dept. Seeks Public Input on Updates to Lake of the Woods Fisheries Management Plan
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Jan. 14 -- The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites people interested in Lake of the Woods fisheries to share their thoughts on a draft update of the fisheries management plan for the lake. This opportunity differs from the scoping survey released in February 2024. The scoping survey guided the management planning process, while this is an opportunity to comment on the draft plan.  more

Trusts & Estates Attorney Erika Stein Joins Fredrikson
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Jan. 13 -- Fredrikson and Byron, a law firm, issued the following news: Attorney Erika L. Stein has joined Fredrikson as an officer in its Trusts & Estates and Business & Tax Planning groups. Whether helping clients structure their estate plans or advising closely held businesses on tax and succession planning, Stein develops customized solutions that are both tax-efficient and fully aligned with her clients' individual circumstances and personal goals. Stein's practice  more