Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Minnesota Newsletter for Friday August 22, 2025 ( 11 items ) |
2025 NFL Dublin Game broadcast team announced
CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 21 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news:
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2025 NFL Dublin Game broadcast team announced
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The broadcast team for the 2025 NFL Dublin game exclusively on NFL Network has been set.
Play-by-play announcer Joe Davis, analyst Greg Olsen, and sideline reporters Pam Oliver and Jamie Erdahl will be on the call for Minnesota Vikings versus Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, Sept. 28 at 9:30 a.m. ET on NFL Network from Croke Park. Mike Pere
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Ameriprise Financial Named As An Official Partner Of The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 22 -- Ameriprise Financial, a provider of investment advice, asset management and insurance capabilities, issued the following news release:
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Ameriprise Financial Named As An Official Partner Of The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games
Minneapolis - August 20, 2025 - Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) today announced its support of the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games as a bronze sponsor with a $100,000 commitment. The 2026 USA Games will be held in Minnesota f
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Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Environment is Getting Better - Why Aren't Kids Being Taught That?
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Aug. 22 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Aug. 21, 2025:
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The environment is getting better -- why aren't kids being taught that?
By Sarah Montalbano
If you ask a Minnesota student about the environment, you're likely to hear about crises, collapses, and catastrophes. The truth is that the environment has been steadily improving and that
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Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Feeding Our Future - 5th Bribery Conviction
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Aug. 22 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Aug. 21, 2025:
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Feeding Our Future: 5th bribery conviction
By Bill Glahn
Said Shafii Farah, age 43, entered a guilty plea in the attempted juror bribery case arising out of the first Feeding Our Future courtroom trial conducted last year.
He pled guilty to one felony count. Acting U.S. Attorney J
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Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Minnesota Ranks Highest in the Nation on State Support for Immigrant Students
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Aug. 22 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Aug. 21, 2025:
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Minnesota ranks highest in the nation on state support for immigrant students
By Josiah Padley
A recently released report from progressive institute The Century Foundation ranked Minnesota number one in the nation for immigrant student support.
The report judged states on three p
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Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Will Batteries Save Clean Energy?
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Aug. 22 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Aug. 21, 2025:
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Will batteries save clean energy?
By Bill Glahn
Probably not. Last week, the state Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) announced that it approved "Minnesota's first stand-alone battery storage project."
The details of the 150 MW project,
Located in Olmsted County between Byron and
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Darrell Stark to Speak on AIA/NDIA Technical Data Rights Forum Panel
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Darrell Stark to Speak on AIA/NDIA Technical Data Rights Forum Panel
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On Sept. 3, Taft partner Darrell Stark will speak on a panel at the 2025 Technical Data Rights Forum in Washington, D.C., on IP Negotiations with the U.S. government.
The forum, cohosted by the National Defense Industrial Association's Intellectual Property Working Group and the Aerospace Industries Association
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Elite Truck Drivers Compete in Minneapolis to be Crowned Grand Champion
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 21 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release:
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Elite Truck Drivers Compete in Minneapolis to be Crowned Grand Champion
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Aug 21, 2025Minneapolis, Minnesota -- Today, the American Trucking Associations' Safety Management Council kicked off the driving portion of competition at the 2025 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships at the Minneapolis Convention Center.
At the eve
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Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis Opportunity and Inclusive Growth Institute: "Peer Effects and Marriage Formation"
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis Opportunity and Inclusive Growth Institute issued the following white paper (No. 107) on August 13, 2025, by Michael Baker, Susan Carter, and Abigail Wozniak entitled "Peer Effects and Marriage Formation".
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Abstract
We use almost two decades of administrative data on U.S. Army soldiers to explore the impact of peers on marriage decisions. Leveraging conditional random assignment to p
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General Mills and Box Tops for Education Help Families Cross One Thing Off Their Back-to-School To-Do List: Free Snacks
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 22 -- General Mills, a food company, issued the following news release:
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General Mills and Box Tops for Education Help Families Cross One Thing off Their Back-to-School To-Do List: Free Snacks
Tia Mowry shares real-life tips as General Mills and Box Tops for Education help families tackle top back-to-school stressors with snack savings and continued support for schools.
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Minneapolis, MN -- From new routines to early alarms and packed schedules, the back-to
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Increase Federal Support For Transit Operations Urged By Move Minnesota
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Move Minnesota, a nonprofit organization advocating for a sustainable and equitable transportation network, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation, urging a shift in federal funding priorities to enhance transit services across the state. The organization emphasizes the importance of various transportation modes such as transit, biking, and walking to improve accessibility, individual health, and community connectivity throughout Min
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