ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Jan. 18 -- The Minnesota Department of Agriculture issued the following news: * * * 12 projects receive Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom funding * * * Twelve Minnesota educators looking to provide more agricultural experiences for their students have received 2025 Agricultural Literacy Grants from the Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom (MAITC) Foundation. The grants are designed to support agriculture and food systems education efforts from kindergarten to hig  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Jan. 18 -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Taft partner Sarah Jenkins was elected to the Indiana Repertory Theatre (IRT) Board of Directors on Jan. 14. The IRT's mission is to welcome the whole community and be a place of belonging for an ever-expanding audience of all ages and backgrounds seeking meaningful and enjoyable experiences. As the largest non-profit theatre in the state of Indiana, the IRT aims to help make Indiana a dynamic home of cultural expre  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Jan. 18 -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Taft partner Andi Metzel presented at the Indianapolis Bar Association's "Breakfast with the Bar: Big Law Firms" on Jan. 16. The presentation was given to law students and provided them an opportunity to have conversations with experienced attorneys about law practice, ask questions, and seek practical advice in an engaging environment. Metzel is an experienced litigator and land use attorney and chair of Taft's I  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Jan. 18 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release on Jan. 17, 2025: * * * Budget includes first sales tax cut in state history, maintains a balanced budget for years to come by making cuts and curbing growth in spending, and protects investments made last session * * * Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today presented their 2025 biennial budget. The budget includes the first sales tax cut in state history and closes tax looph  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Jan. 17 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release on Jan. 16, 2025: Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the following appointments to the Area One Potato Research and Promotion Council; Board of Firefighter Training and Education Compensation Council; Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council; Governor's Advisory Council on Opioids, Substance Use, and Addiction; Minnesota Advisory Council on Infrastructure; Minne  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Jan. 17 -- The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites people interested in the new Keystone Woods Wildlife Management Area to share their thoughts on what amenities and opportunities they'd like to see at the WMA in the future. Located in Washington County, Keystone Woods WMA was established in October 2024 and offers 1,820 acres of public land, including woods, wetlands, prairie gr  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Jan. 17 -- The Minnesota Utilities Commission issued the following decision involving Great River Energy, Minnesota Power and Xcel Energy: * * * INTRODUCTION DECISION ITEMS 1. Details 2023-147 ** E015,ET2/CN-22-416; E015,ET2/TL-22-415 Great River Energy; Minnesota Power (ALLETE) In the Matter of the Application of Minnesota Power and Great River Energy for a Certificate of Need and Route Permit for up to an approximately 180-mile, double circuit 345-kV transmission. 1  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Jan. 17 -- The University of Minnesota School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * The Upper Midwest (Health & Human Services Region 5) Center for Public Health Preparedness and Response is a collaborative initiative focused on increasing the use of evidence-based strategies and interventions (EBSIs) to improve public health preparedness and response in line with the needs of the communities involved across six states and several Tribal communities   more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Jan. 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Minnesota School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * The accreditation applies to the University's Research Animal Resources (RAR) facilities, including the School of Public Health * * * The University of Minnesota's program for animal care and use in research and teaching has received a renewal of full accreditation following an on-site review in the fall of 2024. The School of Public Health was among the UM  more