GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, July 18 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on July 17, 2025: * * * As federal cash dries up, Minnesota's rail mania recedes Derailed By John Phelan The fever for spending vast sums of taxpayer's money on rail projects of dubious value which has afflicted policy makers in Minnesota in recent years seems to be breaking. Last September, Ramsey Coun  more

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, July 18 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on July 17, 2025: * * * Paused federal dollars make up 0.5 percent of Minnesota education revenue By Catrin Wigfall On June 30, the U.S. Department of Education announced it was pausing an estimated $6.8 billion in federal funds that were expected to be dispersed to states in varying amounts on July 1. I  more

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, July 18 (TNSrpt) -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on July 17, 2025: * * * Risk of power outages increase 100x by 2030, warns DOE By Sarah Montalbano The Department of Energy released a report last week warning that "the Nation's power grid is not prepared to meet the energy demand of AI." The 73-page report concludes that the U.S. will see a 100  more

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, July 18 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on July 17, 2025: * * * There is no such thing as "free childcare" By Martha Njolomole Few household expenses cost as much as childcare. In Minnesota, for instance, center-based care for infants consumes over 20 percent of the median household income. That's higher than in-state tuition at a public univer  more

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following statement on July 17, 2025: * * * DGA Statement on Scott Jensen Running for Governor in Minnesota DGA spokesperson Izzi Levy released the following statement in response to Scott Jensen running for governor in Minnesota: "Minnesota's GOP gubernatorial primary is shaping up to be yet another messy and divisive affair, and failed candidate Scott Jensen is just the latest underwhelming, out-of-touch candidate to th  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSFR) -- The Family Trust under the Donald T. Raleigh Revocable Trust with Snowell Raleigh and Rebecca Billingsley as co-trustees and the Marital Trust in Lake Elmo, Minnesota, are taking steps to retain their voting shares in Lake Elmo Bancshares Inc. and Lake Elmo Bank. This action highlights the ongoing private sector activity within the banking industry. The trusts aim to join the Raleigh Family Control Group acting in concert to maintain their existing holdings. The   more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Brad Finstad, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Finstad Urges EPA To Rescind Harmful Petition by Radical Environmentalists, Stands Up for Southern Minnesota Farmers * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01), member of the House Committee on Agriculture and Chairman of the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture, sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin and Regional Administrator Anne   more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 18 -- Fredrikson and Byron, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Fredrikson Expands Mergers & Acquisition Group with Three Attorneys Fredrikson announces the expansion of its Mergers & Acquisitions Group with the addition of three attorneys in Minneapolis, including associate Jake Heck, senior associate Dan Lenhardt and returning associate Mitchell Stauch. Heck is a results-driven attorney who believes curiosity and adaptability are choices. He uses his p  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Kennedy Named to 2025 Lawdragon 500 Global Leaders in Crisis Management Guide * Taft Litigation partner John F. Kennedy has been named to the 2025 Lawdragon Global Leaders in Crisis Management Guide. The inaugural guide recognizes the top 500 lawyers and communications consultants through an extensive process that includes independent research, submissions, and feedback from clients  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Klobuchar, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Crack Down on Illegal Drug Activity on Social Media * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) reintroduced the bipartisan Cooper Davis and Devin Norring Act, which would require social media companies and other communication service providers to take on a more active role in working with federal agencies to combat the illegal sale and dist  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Munur to Speak at MVCC Municipal Cyber Summit * Taft Columbus partner Mehmet Munur will be a featured speaker at the Municipal Cyber Summit on Aug. 21. This summit is part of the Municipal Training Academy hosted by MVCC. Munur will discuss the evolving cybersecurity landscape in Ohio, offering insights on enhancing digital security, managing cyber threats and maintaining compliance  more

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following event notification (No. 57813) involving Prairie Island Nuclear Plant, Minnesota: * * * Facility: Prairie Island Region: 3 State: MN Unit: [1] [] [] RX Type: [1] W-2-LP,[2] W-2-LP NRC Notified By: Jason Rhody HQ OPS Officer: Josue Ramirez Notification Date: 07/16/2025 Notification Time: 13:57 [ET] Event Date: 07/16/2025 Event Time: 09:59 [CDT] Last Update Date: 07/16/2025 Emergency Class: Non Emergency 1  more

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * On Senate Floor, Klobuchar Fights Cuts to Public Broadcasting * WATCH KLOBUCHAR'S FULL REMARKS HERE WASHINGTON -- On the Senate Floor, U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) spoke in opposition to legislation to clawback funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) and foreign aid, which was previously approved on a bipartisan basis last Congress. "This clawback doesn't just eliminate  more

WASHINGTON, July 18 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued a public notice regarding the application to relicense the 8.64-megawatt St. Cloud Hydroelectric Project. The City of St. Cloud, Minnesota, filed this application for the project located on the Mississippi River in Stearns, Benton and Sherburne Counties. This action highlights the ongoing process for energy infrastructure and the opportunity for public input. FERC issued a notice on May 8, 2025, indicating the pr  more

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following news release on July 17, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Angie Craig Statement on CLARITY Act Passage Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) released the following statement regarding the passage of the bipartisan Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025 (H.R. 3633, or "CLARITY Act"). Over the past decade, the American public's interest in, a  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member McCollum Opening Remarks on Defense Spending Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congresswoman Betty McCollum, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, delivered the following remarks on the House floor during debate over the Fiscal Year 2026 defense spending bill: "Thank you, Mr. Chair. "I yield myself as much time as I may consume. "I rise today in opposi  more

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, issued the following opening remarks on July 16, 2025, at a hearing entitled "Safe Workplaces, Stronger Partnerships: The Future of OSHA Compliance Assistance": * * * "Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and thank you to our witnesses for being here today. "Over the last six months, the Trump Administration has embarked on an aggressive assault on worker protect  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Angie Craig Joins Protect Our Care Minnesota as Congressional Republicans Make Deepest Cuts to Health Care in American History * ST. PAUL, MN - Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig joined Protect Our Care Minnesota for a virtual press conference to discuss Congressional Republicans' recent vote to advance the deepest cuts to health care in American history. Rep. Craig was joined by Alicia Sc  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Craig Reintroduces Bipartisan Legislation to Stop Fentanyl Trafficking on Social Media Platforms, Keep Minnesotans Safe Online * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representatives Angie Craig (D-MN) and Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) introduced bipartisan legislation to stop drug trafficking on social media platforms and help law enforcement counter the sale of illicit drugs online. Rep. Craig's   more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Kelly Morrison, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison Introduces Bill to Strengthen Small Business Development * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Kelly Morrison (MN-03) introduced the SBIR/STTR Application Assistance Act, which will encourage more small businesses to engage in research and development that supports American innovation, scientific achievement, and entrepreneurship. The Small Business Innovation   more

CANTON, Ohio, July 17 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Vikings' Jordan Addison resolves DUI case by pleading no contest to a lesser charge * Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison resolved a 2024 DUI citation by pleading no contest to a lesser charge, his attorney said Thursday. Last July, the California Highway Patrol responded to a report of a disabled vehicle blocking a lane, and Addison was found asleep in the driver's seat of   more