ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 7 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota issued the following news release on March 5, 2025: * * * ACLU-MN Files Lawsuits Against Carver County for Illegally Holding People for ICE The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota filed a lawsuit in district court today on behalf of Maikol Javier Suarez Verela, who was illegally detained by the Carver County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff's office acted outside their clearly defined statutory authority and   more

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

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on March 6, 2025: * * * Budzinski Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Telemedicine, Behavioral Health Treatment in Rural Communities WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01), Congressman Don Davis (NC-01), and Congressman Dave Taylor (OH-02) introduced the bipartisan Rural Wellness Act to expand access to quality health care in rural commu  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release on March 6, 2025: * * * Congressman Emmer Announces Stakeholder Support for the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) reintroduced his flagship legislation, the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act. The bill aims to prevent unelected bureaucrats in Washington, D.C., from issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC) that would undermine Americans' financial pri  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for March 6, 2025 ARMY Vertex Aerospace LLC, Madison, Mississippi (W900KK-25-D-0021); Lockheed Martin Corp., Orlando, Florida (W900KK-25-D-0022); Cubic Defense Applications Inc., San Diego, California (W900KK-25-D-0023); Ravenswood Solutions Inc.,* Fremont, California (W900KK-25-D-0024); Cole Engineering Services Inc., Orlando, Florida (W900KK-25-D-0025); Skiftech LLC,* Orlando, Florida (W900KK-  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo Reintroduces Legislation to Preserve Idaho's 190th Fighter Squadron Washington, D.C. \--Since 1991, the U.S. Air Force fighter fleet has been severely reduced. U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and John Hickenlooper (D-Colorado) reintroduced the Fighter Force Preservation and Recapitalization Act, S. 873, to preserve U.S. Air Force (USAF) fighter force structure and prioritize the recapitalization  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 (TNSFR) -- The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has announced that LTS Therapy Systems, LLC has applied for registration as an importer of a Schedule I controlled substance. The company is based in West Saint Paul, Minnesota, seeks authorization to import dimethyltryptamine (DMT) in bulk form for internal research, development, and analytical purposes. The application does not permit the importation of finished dosage forms for commercial distribution. The DEA's notice  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation has released the following public communication on Feb. 27, 2025, from the Iowa Department of Transportation: * * * The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) appreciates the opportunity to provide comments on the draft National Multimodal Freight Network (NMFN). Designating this national network assists state DOTs with freight transportation planning, developing department policies relating to design and use, and decision-making fo  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Brad Finstad, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Finstad Helps Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Telemedicine, Behavioral Health Treatment in Rural Communities WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) joined Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), Congressman Don Davis (NC-01), and Congressman Dave Taylor (OH-02) in introducing the bipartisan Rural Wellness Act to expand access to quality health care in rural communities  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies released the following testimony by Bruce Savage, chairman of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, from a Feb. 25, 2025, public witness hearing on funding for tribal programs: * * * Chairman Simpson, Ranking Member Pingree, and respected members of the Committee, I am Bruce Savage, the Chairman of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa (Band). On behalf of the Band, I w  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 6 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Minnesota issued the following news release: * * * Gang Member Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for Racketeering Conspiracy MINNEAPOLIS - A member of the Minneapolis Highs gang was sentenced to 168 months in federal prison followed by four years of supervised release for his role in a racketeering (RICO) conspiracy, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Lisa D. Kirkpatrick. According to court documents, Deandre P  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has released the following public communication dated Feb. 28, 2025, from the Enterprise Community Partners: * * * To: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of General Counsel, Regulations Division 451 7th St. NW, Rm. 10276 Washington, DC 20410-0500 Re: Docket No. FR-6505-N-01 * * * To Whom it May Concern: Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this request for information regarding resili  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has released the following public communication dated Feb. 25, 2025, from the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety: * * * To: Todd Richardson General Deputy Assistant Secretary Office of Policy Development and Research Department of Housing and Urban Development 451 7th Street SW, Room 8100 Washington, DC 20410 Re: Request for Information Regarding Resilience Measures and Insurance Coverage * * * Ge  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies released the following testimony by Doreen Leavitt, secreatary of Inupiat Community of the Arctic Slope Tribal Council, from a Feb. 26, 2025, public witness hearing on fiscal 2026 funding requests: * * * Chairman Mike Simpson, Ranking Member Chellie Pingree, and distinguished members of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies: On behalf of  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies released the following testimony by Leonard Fineday, secretary/treasurer of Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, from a Feb. 25, 2025, public witness hearing on funding for tribal programs and services: * * * Chair Simpson, Ranking Member Pingree, and Members of the Subcommittee, my name is Lenny Fineday, and I am honored to serve as Secretary/Treasurer of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe ("Band" or "  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Majority Whip Tom Emmer Reintroduces Landmark Legislation to Protect Americans' Financial Privacy Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman and Majority Whip Tom Emmer (MN-06) reintroduced his flagship legislation, the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act, to prevent unelected bureaucrats in Washington, D.C., from issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC) that would undermine Americans' privacy. The legi  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies released the following testimony by Virgil Wind, chief executive of Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, from a Feb. 25, 2025, public witness hearing on fiscal 2026 appropriation requests: * * * Chairman Mike Simpson, Ranking Member Chellie Pingree, and Honorable Members of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies: It is an honor to testify before your S  more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 7 -- Education Minnesota issued the following news release: * * * Minnesota educators and students could pay the price for federal chaos ST. PAUL, Minnesota. March 6, 2025 - Minnesota educators and students could pay the price for the uncertainty around federal economic policies, which is depressing the economy, raising inflation and reducing the state's estimated budget surplus, said Education Minnesota President Denise Specht. Minnesota Management and Budget re  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- In a report released in January 2025, titled "The Air We Breathe: Where we came from, where we're headed," the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) outlines the state's progress and challenges in tackling air pollution. Authored by lead contributors Aneka Swanson and Hassan Bouchareb, the document details Minnesota's efforts to curb toxic air contaminants and mercury emissions, mandated by state statutes. While the state has seen significant improvements in air qualit  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Craig Announces 2025 Congressional Art Competition DEADLINE FOR STUDENTS TO SUBMIT ARTWORK IS APRIL 18, 2025 EAGAN, MN - Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig announced the start of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for students in Minnesota's Second District. The annual competition, hosted each spring, is open to all high school students who live in the Second District. The winning s  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Kelly Morrison, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release on March 5, 2025: * * * U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison Statement on President Trump's Joint Address to Congress Tonight, U.S. Representative Kelly Morrison (MN-03) released the following statement on President Trump's Joint Address to Congress: "Actions speak louder than words. Let's look at the facts. Since coming into office, President Trump and the Republican majority in Congress have not done a single th  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The U.S. Senate conducted 10 committee hearings on March 5, 2025: * * * USTRANSCOM POSTURE Committee on Armed Services: Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support concluded open and closed hearings to examine the posture of the United States Transportation Command in review of the Defense Authorization Request for Fiscal Year 2026 and the Future Years Defense Program, after receiving testimony from Randall Reed, USAF, Commander, United States Transportation Comman  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Stauber Responds to President Trump's Joint Address to Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) released the following statement in response to President Trump's Joint Address to Congress: "After President Trump's powerful speech tonight, one thing is clear: the renewal of the American Dream is underway. President Trump has accomplished more in one month in office than most Pr  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch, Colleagues Call on FEMA to Respond to Questions about Disaster Victim Data, Mass Firings, and Funding Freezes WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Peter Welch and Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) today led nine of their colleagues in calling on leadership of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to respond to unanswered questions about Elon Musk's so-called "Department of Government Efficiency" (DO  more