ST. PAUL, Minnesota, June 5 -- Bethel University issued the following news: * * * Bethel announces The Studio for Vocation and Calling to empower all students to launch lives of purpose Building on Bethel's long-standing strengths in mentorship, spiritual formation, and real-world preparation, The Studio is integrating vocational exploration and career readiness into key parts of the student experience--so no one has to navigate their future alone. By Jason Schoonover After graduating with   more

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minnesota, June 5 -- C.H. Robinson Worldwide, a company that says it solves logistics problems, issued the following news release on June 4, 2025: * * * C.H. Robinson Launches All-Digital, Instant-Access Cash Advances for Carriers with LoadPay New Feature Revolutionizes Payment Access, Enhancing Cash Flow, Financial Stability and Operational Efficiency * Today, C.H. Robinson, a global leader in logistics and supply chain solutions, introduced a new and enhanced cash-advance pr  more

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, June 5 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on June 4, 2025: * * * California is throwing away solar power it can't use By Sarah Montalbano The Energy Information Administration (EIA) released a piece last week about the frontrunner in the headlong rush for more solar and wind power, California. The unfortunate result is that the state has so much s  more

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, June 5 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on June 4, 2025: * * * The hiring continues: More principals added for fewer students By Catrin Wigfall The number of principals and assistant principals in Minnesota public schools is up again even though they served fewer students, according to state data from the National Center for Education Statistics  more

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, June 5 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on June 4, 2025: * * * Minnesota loses residents of all age groups and incomes over $25,000 annually to other parts of the country By John Phelan Net domestic migration -- whether more people are moving to Minnesota from other parts of the United States than are moving from it to other parts of the United   more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Emmer Voices Support for the CLARITY Act * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Emmer spoke in support of the CLARITY Act during a House Financial Services Committee Hearing entitled, "American Innovations and the Future of Digital Assets: From Blueprint to a Functional Framework." Congressman Emmer is an original cosponsor of the CLARITY Act. Congressman Emmer is the Co-Chairman of t  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 5 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis issued the following analysis on June 4, 2025, by Tu-Uyen Tran entitled "A fifth of this Upper Peninsula community's economy is mining. Can it diversify?": Here are excerpts: * * * A fifth of this Upper Peninsula community's economy is mining. Can it diversify? Manufacturing shows promise but other major sectors lag in Marquette County Article Highlights * The county economy remains very reliant on volatile mining se  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, June 5 -- Forvis, an accounting and advisory firm, issued the following news release: * * * Forvis Mazars expands into Minnesota with new office launch MINNEAPOLIS - Forvis Mazars LLP, one of the largest public accounting and consulting firms in the United States, is expanding its Upper Midwest footprint with the launch of a new office in Minneapolis. This move is a strategic investment in a market long recognized by the firm for its strong alignment with Forvis Maz  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Health and Human Services Inspector General issued the following report (No. A-05-24-00001) entitled "Minnesota Could Better Ensure That Childcare Assistance Providers Comply With Attendance Requirements" filed under the Administration for Children and Families: Here are excerpts: * * * Why OIG Did This Audit Prior OIG work found that States did not ensure providers adequately documented and maintained childcare attendance records and did not always verify  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, June 5 -- The Minnesota Nurses Association issued the following news release on June 4, 2025: * * * Nurses picket Twin Cities, Duluth hospitals as 15,000 seek new contracts that prioritize patient safety (St. Paul) - June 4, 2025 - Thousands of nurses with the Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA) held an informational picket today at 11 Twin Cities hospitals and two Duluth hospitals to highlight issues at the core of their ongoing contract fight with hospital executives. Nu  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following news release on June 4, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Angie Craig Opening Statement at Digital Assets Market Structure Hearing Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) delivered the following opening statement at a full committee hearing titled "American Innovation and the Future of Digital Assets: From Blueprint to a Functional Framework." Wat  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Craig Joins Colleagues in Launching Anti-Corruption Campaign, Reintroduces Legislation to Ban Members of Congress from Serving on Corporate Boards * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, building on her years-long effort to reform Washington, U.S. Representative Angie Craig joined her colleagues in introducing the End Corruption Now legislative agenda. Through this anti-corruption campaign, Rep. Craig and he  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Omar's Statement After Federal Enforcement Action on Lake Street * MINNEAPOLIS - Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) released the following statement following the enforcement action that took place on Lake Street in Minneapolis yesterday. "Our community is on high alert, panicked, and scared after yesterday's federal enforcement action on Lake Street. What we saw with the militarized force and unjust misu  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Taft IP Practice and Attorneys Named to 2025 IP Stars by Managing Intellectual Property Magazine * Taft's Intellectual Property practice and attorneys have been recognized in 2025 IP Stars by Managing Intellectual Property magazine. Taft partner John Allie was recognized as a "Patent Star" and "Trademark Star" for Indiana, Thomas Bejin was named a "Patent Star" for Michigan, and Ashl  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 5 -- UnitedHealth Group issued the following news release: * * * UnitedHealth Group Updates on Annual Shareholder Meeting, Board Actions UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) provided updates on its 2025 annual shareholder meeting and actions taken by its Board of Directors. Shareholders re-elected all current directors: Charles Baker, Timothy Flynn, Paul Garcia, Kristen Gil, Stephen Hemsley, Michele Hooper, F. William McNabb III, Valerie Montgomery Rice, M.D. and John   more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 5 -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Xcel Energy provides update on Ten Mile Creek Solar Project to St. Croix County officials EAU CLAIRE, Wis. June 4, 2025- During a recent meeting with St. Croix County officials, Xcel Energy provided a comprehensive update on the Ten Mile Creek Solar Project, highlighting a number of significant milestones including the completion of successful discussions with private landowners who have agreed to lease 100  more