WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus issued the following news release: * * * CAPAC, CHC Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month * Watch the video here (link is external). WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) and Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) released a video (link is external) recognizing the long and storied history of allyship between Latino and Asian American,   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis issued the following Beige Book on Oct. 15, 2025: * * * Summary of Economic Activity Ninth District economic activity was slightly down since the previous report. Employment was flat to slightly down, and wage growth was moderate. Prices increased modestly. Manufacturing and commercial real estate were flat; consumer spending, tourism, construction, residential real estate, and energy activity decreased; and agricultural condition  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 17 -- The Minnesota Department of Agriculture issued the following news on Oct. 16, 2025: * * * MDA Expands Ag Weather Network with Three New Stations Installations enhance coverage areas, local data for Minnesota farmers * The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is expanding its Minnesota Ag Weather Network (MAWN) with the launch of three new weather stations spanning Southern Minnesota--a critical step in strengthening data coverage for producers statewide.  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 17 -- The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2025: * * * DEED Awards $20.7M for Greater Minnesota Economic Development The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) today announced over $20.7 million in grants through the Small City Development Program (SCDP) that will support economic development in 33 cities and counties in Greater Minnesota, rehabilitating nearly 300 pr  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Minnesota State College Southeast has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding a proposed survey, the "Admissions and Consumer Transparency Supplement", which is set to require significant data collection from educational institutions. The college, which operates as an open-access and not-for-profit community college, has raised alarms about the potential impact of the new reporting framework on its operations. The institution, based  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2025: * * * OCC Announces Enforcement Actions for October 2025 The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today released enforcement actions taken against national banks and federal savings associations (banks), and individuals currently and formerly affiliated with banks the OCC supervises. The OCC uses enforcement actions against banks   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Craig Calls on President Trump to Roll Back Illegal Tariffs, Provide Relief to America's Soybean Farmers * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representative and Ranking Member of the House Committee on Agriculture Angie Craig called on President Trump to roll back his unconstitutional, country-specific "Liberation Day" tariffs and provide relief to soybean farmers in Minnesota and across the country  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Kyle Shelton, director of University of Minnesota Center for Transportation Studies, Minneapolis, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding the growing issue of cargo theft and fraud within America's supply chain. This correspondence follows a significant roundtable discussion held on Sept. 9, 2025, where over 50 stakeholders from various sectors including industry, law enforcement, and public agencies gathered to evaluate the cu  more