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State Tipoffs Involving Minnesota Newsletter for Friday August 15, 2025 ( 8 items )  

Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of 46-Room AmericInn Hotel in Detroit Lakes, Minn.
ENCINO, California, Aug. 15 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of 46-Room AmericInn Hotel in Detroit Lakes, Minn. DETROIT LAKES, Minn., Aug. 14, 2025 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of a 46-room AmericInn hotel property in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. "After previous marketing effort  more

Minn. Commerce Dept.: Minnesota Fights Back Against EPA's Unlawful Cuts to Solar for All Program
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 15 -- The Minnesota Department of Commerce issued the following news release: * * * Minnesota Fights Back Against EPA's Unlawful Cuts to Solar for All Program Commerce warns of higher bills, lost jobs, and energy insecurity for more than 11,000 Minnesota families * SAINT PAUL, MN: Today, the Minnesota Department of Commerce condemned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) attempt to unlawfully terminate the $62 million Solar for All grant awarded to Minn  more

Minn. Employment & Economic Development Dept.: Governor Walz Announces $12 Million For Workforce Development
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 14 -- The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development issued the following news release on Aug. 13, 2025: * * * Governor Walz Announces $12 Million For Workforce Development Governor Tim Walz and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) today announced $12 million for workforce development for Minnesotans. The State Drive for 5 program provides competitive grants to provide workforce training and job placement in five hig  more

Minn. Employment & Economic Development Dept.: Minnesota Job Market, Labor Force Shift in July
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 15 -- The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development issued the following news release on Aug. 14, 2025: * * * Minnesota Job Market, Labor Force Shift in July St. Paul, MN - Minnesota's employment level, unemployment rate and labor force indicators show mild signs of slowing in July, reflecting national trends. But Minnesota's over-the-year job growth was stronger than the nation as a whole, according to new data from the Department of Employment and  more

Minn. State Auditor Julie Blaha Releases 2023 Town Finances Report
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 15 (TNSbrep) -- The Minnesota State Auditor issued the following news release on Aug. 14, 2025: * * * State Auditor Julie Blaha Releases 2023 Town Finances Report - For August 14, 2025 ST. PAUL, Minn. - Today, State Auditor Julie Blaha released the Office of the State Auditor's 2023 Town Finances Report. "Minnesota towns are navigating financial challenges as revenues shift and expenditures rise," Auditor Blaha said. "Recent economic uncertainty and major changes t  more

Minnesota Public Utilities Commission Approves Minnesota's First Stand-alone Battery Storage Project
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 15 -- The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission issued the following news release on Aug. 14, 2025: * * * Minnesota Public Utilities Commission approves Minnesota's first stand-alone battery storage project St. Paul, Minn. - Today, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) approved a site permit for the Snowshoe Energy Storage Project, a 150-megawatt (MW) stand-alone battery storage facility proposed by Snowshoe BESS, LLC. This is the first stand-alone battery  more

Minnesota Schools Recognized for Promoting Positive Behavior in School, Supporting Student Success
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 14 -- The Minnesota Department of Education issued the following news release on Aug. 12, 2025: * * * Minnesota Schools Recognized for Promoting Positive Behavior in School, Supporting Student Success MDE Honors Schools and Districts for Their Continued Work to Implement Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports * Today, the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) announced that 93 schools representing 41 districts have been recognized for their sustained comm  more

Prairie Island Nuclear Plant Advances Toward 20 More Years of Operations
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 15 -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Prairie Island nuclear plant advances toward 20 more years of operations Minnesota PUC provides key state approval; federal review process upcoming * MINNEAPOLIS (Aug. 14, 2025) -- Xcel Energy received approval from the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission on Thursday to extend operations of the Prairie Island nuclear plant through the early 2050s. It's a major step toward continuing to provide reliable  more