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State Tipoffs Involving Minnesota Newsletter for Friday March 07, 2025 ( 15 items )  

At Corn and Soybean Farm, Minn. Gov. Walz Highlights Impact of Tariffs on Minnesota Farmers
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 7 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release on March 5, 2025: * * * At Corn and Soybean Farm, Governor Walz Highlights Impact of Tariffs on Minnesota Farmers Governor Tim Walz today visited a corn and soybean farm in Cannon Falls to highlight the impact of President Trump's tariffs on Minnesota farmers. Tariffs on Canada and Mexico take effect today, limiting markets for Minnesota agricultural products while raising prices on fertilizer and fu  more

Bolton Recognized as 2025 Detroit Crain's Notable Litigator & Trial Attorney
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Bolton Recognized as 2025 Detroit Crain's Notable Litigator & Trial Attorney Taft Partner Jordan Bolton has been recognized by Crain's Detroit Business as a 2025 Notable Litigator & Trial Attorney. This recognition honors individuals based on their professional achievements, track records of success, and significant contributions to both their fields and communities. Bolton's pract  more

Debrow and Bennett Ewald to Present on Global Trademark Strategy
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Debrow and Bennett Ewald to Present on Global Trademark Strategy Taft Partners Jennifer Debrow and Ashley Bennett Ewald will present "Cross-Border Brand Protection--Optimising Your Global Trademark Strategy" at the Global IP Exchange Europe conference on March 11 in Berlin, Germany. During their session, Debrow and Bennett Ewald will discuss strategies for efficiently creating and ma  more

Faegre Drinker Recognized as an American Bar Association 2024 'Free Legal Answers Pro Bono Leader'
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 7 -- Faegre Drinker, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Faegre Drinker Recognized as an American Bar Association 2024 'Free Legal Answers Pro Bono Leader' The American Bar Association (ABA) recognized Faegre Drinker in its "Free Legal Answers Pro Bono Leaders" 2024 edition for collectively answering 314 civil legal questions in 2024. The ABA Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service annually recognizes individual attorneys, law firms a  more

Minn. Gov. Walz Announces Effort to Help Federal Workers Laid Off by Donald Trump Find Jobs in Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 7 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Walz Announces Effort to Help Federal Workers Laid off by Donald Trump Find Jobs in Minnesota [ST. PAUL, MN] - Governor Tim Walz today announced a new resource for federal employees who have recently lost their jobs or are facing employment uncertainty. Minnesota's tight labor market continues to be a challenge for businesses looking to hire in Minnesota, with less than one person une  more

Minn. Gov. Walz Authorizes Minnesota National Guard to Support Emergency Winter Storm Operations
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 7 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Walz Authorizes Minnesota National Guard to Support Emergency Winter Storm Operations [ST. PAUL, MN] -- Following heavy snowfall and blizzard conditions across the state, Governor Tim Walz today declared a peacetime emergency and authorized the Minnesota National Guard to provide support for emergency storm operations. "Minnesota is no stranger to winter weather, but conditions can q  more

Minn. Gov. Walz Issues Proclamation on Consumer Protection Week
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 2 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following proclamation: * * * WHEREAS: Consumer protections are critical for building a healthy economy and supporting customer satisfaction, integrity-driven businesses, and an overall fair marketplace; and WHEREAS: Minnesota works in collaboration with other states through multi-state investigations to protect consumers, recovering millions of dollars each year in response to consumer protection complaints; and WHEREAS:  more

Minn. Gov. Walz Issues Proclamation on School Breakfast Week
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 3 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following proclamation: * * * WHEREAS: The National School Breakfast Program was first piloted in 1966; upon witnessing the positive impact breakfast had on students, the program became permanent in 1975; and WHEREAS: Providing breakfast at school has been linked to improved academic performance, classroom behavior, and physical health; and WHEREAS: The National School Breakfast Program works in coordination with many oth  more

Minn. Gov. Walz Meets With Canadian Counterparts to Discuss Ways to Alleviate Tariff Impact, Strengthen Trade Relationship
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 7 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release on March 6, 2025: * * * Governor Walz Meets with Canadian Counterparts to Discuss Ways to Alleviate Tariff Impact, Strengthen Trade Relationship [ST. PAUL, MN] - Following the enactment of President Trump's tariffs on Canada and Mexico, Governor Tim Walz today met with Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew to discuss ways to alleviate tariff impacts and strengthen our trade relatio  more

Minn. House DFL Caucus: GOP and DFL Housing Leaders, Advocates Unveil Yes to Homes Legislative Agenda
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 7 -- The Minnesota House Democratic-Farmer-Labor Caucus issued the following news release on March 5, 2025: * * * GOP and DFL Housing Leaders, advocates unveil Yes to Homes Legislative Agenda The bipartisan legislation would expedite the construction of affordable homes St. Paul, MN - Today, Housing leaders from the Minnesota House and Senate GOP and DFL caucuses joined advocates from across the state to unveil a package of legislation aimed at building more homes,  more

Minn. House DFL Caucus: House Rochester Delegation Responds to Trump's Crumbling Economy
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 7 -- The Minnesota House Democratic-Farmer-Labor Caucus issued the following news release on March 6, 2025: * * * House Rochester Delegation Responds to Trump's Crumbling Economy Saint Paul, Minn - Today, Minnesota Management and Budget released its February budget forecast. This forecast shows the budget outlook moving in the wrong direction compared to the forecast released last November. Donald Trump's reckless economic policies are impacting this forecast, with   more

Minn. House DFL Says Trump's Policies Will Create Dire Problems for Household and State Budgets Alike
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 7 -- The Minnesota House Democratic-Farmer-Labor Caucus issued the following news release on March 6, 2025: * * * House DFL says Trump's policies will create dire problems for household and state budgets alike Saint Paul, Minn. - Today, a new economic forecast confirmed that Donald Trump's policies are already moving Minnesota's economy and state budget in the wrong direction. With Republicans in Congress on the verge of slashing Medicaid to pay for a sweeping tax c  more

Minn. House DFL Stops Republicans' Shoot First Legislation From Passing
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 7 -- The Minnesota House Democratic-Farmer-Labor Caucus issued the following news release on March 6, 2025: * * * House DFL Stops Republicans' Shoot First Legislation From Passing St. Paul, MN - Today, Thursday, March 6, the Minnesota House of Representatives voted down HF 13, Republicans' Shoot First bill which would remove Minnesota's long-standing duty to retreat to prevent the escalation of violence. If passed, this would lead to even more gun violence victims a  more

Polaris Unveils 2026 Snowmobile Lineup With Innovation in Every Segment
MEDINA, Minnesota, March 7 -- Polaris Industries, a manufacturer of snowmobiles, all terrain vehicles, midsize and heavyweight motorcycles, issued the following news release: * * * Polaris Unveils 2026 Snowmobile Lineup with Innovation in Every Segment New Voyageur Lineup Enhances Versatility for Work and Play, While Limited Edition RMKs Bring Bold Styling to the Mountains and the Crossover Lineup Gains a Long-Awaited Front Suspension Option Riders Can Build Their Dream Snowmobile with SnowC  more

Taft Acts as Legal Counsel to Debrouillard in Innovative Partnership with USA Pentathlon Multisport
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Taft Acts as Legal Counsel to Debrouillard in Innovative Partnership with USA Pentathlon Multisport Taft is pleased to have acted as legal counsel to Debrouillard in its innovative partnership with USA Pentathlon Multisport (USAPM), the National Governing Body for Modern Pentathlon in the United States. Debrouillard will provide co-branded apparel and accessories for fans and athlete  more