ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 4 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-MN Statement on State Budget Forecast * Dec 4, 2025 by AFP ST. PAUL, MN - Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) called on state lawmakers to address Minnesota's looming budget deficit, after the Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) unveiled the 2026 November Budget and Economic Forecast today that shows billions of dollars in overspending amid rampant defraud  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Dec. 5 -- Bethel University issued the following news: * * * A glow-up, in the name of science In partnership with a local tech incubator, Bethel researchers have created glowing soap that turns handwashing into a more foolproof experience. Their work has been positively reviewed by healthcare professionals, has recently been published in an international journal, and has many potential applications--from schools to hospitals to food service. * It's common knowledge tha  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The Congressional Black Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Congressional Black Caucus Statement on Trump's Racist Attack Against Rep. Ilhan Omar, Somali Immigrants * Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement: "Between falling asleep in his own Cabinet meeting, President Trump somehow finds the time to launch hateful attacks against Congresswoman Ilhan Omar   more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Dec. 4 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- General Mills, a food company, posted the following news release: * * * For The First Time Ever, Reese's Puffs Cereal Goes Dark With New Dark Chocolate Flavor * MINNEAPOLIS, MN Reese's Puffs cereal is entering a new era with its first new flavor combo since the cereal debuted in 1994. Reese's Puffs cereal Dark Chocolate Naturally Flavored is a richer, deeper take on the beloved peanut butter and chocolate combo, made with Hershey  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy condemns $1 billion Minnesota fraud scheme, calls for second reconciliation to address cost-of-living in Senate speech * Watch Kennedy's comments here. WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) delivered remarks on the U.S. Senate floor regarding the $1 billion welfare fraud scheme that has unfolded in Minnesota. Additionally, Kennedy discussed the cost-of-living in America and urged the Sen  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Betty McCollum Demands Answers in Letter to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem * WASHINGTON, D.C. In a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem sent Wednesday evening, Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D, MN-04) expressed outrage over the Administration's deliberate targeting of Minnesota's Somali community and demanded answers on the Department's actions in the Twin Citi  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Betty McCollum on Caribbean Boat Strike: 'Deeply Alarming' * WASHINGTON, D.C. Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D, MN-04), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, issued the following statement on Thursday: "The footage of the September 2nd boat strike in the Caribbean was deeply alarming and calls into question the Trump administration's respect for the l  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Omar Opening Remarks at Subcommittee Hearing on Revitalizing American Boxing * WASHINGTON -Ranking Member Ilhan Omar (MN-05) delivered the following opening statement at a Workforce Protections Subcommittee hearing entitled, "In Their Corner: Creating More Opportunities for American Boxers." "Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and thank you to our witnesses for your testimony today. "When Re  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, issued the following news release on Dec. 4, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Omar Opening Remarks at Subcommittee Hearing on Revitalizing American Boxing Ranking Member Ilhan Omar (MN-05) delivered the following opening statement at a Workforce Protections Subcommittee hearing entitled, "In Their Corner: Creating More Opportunities for American Boxers." "T  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Dec. 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Rankins Inducted into Society of Illinois Construction Attorneys * Taft Chicago partner Lauren Rankins was recently inducted into the Society of Illinois Construction Attorneys (SOICA). Members are selected as outstanding Illinois lawyers who are distinguished for their skill, experience and professional conduct in the practicing or teaching of construction law, and who are dedicated  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Omar Honors Minneapolis Fire Department Chief Bryan Tyner on the House Floor * WASHINGTON- Today, Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) spoke on the House Floor to honor Minneapolis Fire Department Chief Bryan Tyner for over 30 years of service to Minneapolis's communities. Chief Tyner has announced he will retire at the end of 2025. The full video can be found here (link is external). Full transcript belo  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Omar, Carter, Simon, and Titus Introduce RESPECT Resolution * WASHINGTONToday, Congresswomen Ilhan Omar (D-MN) and Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA), Lateefah Simon (D-CA), and Dina Titus (D-NV), leaders in the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, introduced the Realizing Equitable & Sustainable Participation in Emerging Cannabis Trades (RESPECT) Resolution. This sense of Congress acknowledges   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Stauber, Congressional Colleagues, Demand Governor Walz Revoke Illegally Issued Commercial Driver's Licenses * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the Minnesota Republicans and several other members of Congress sent a letter to Governor Tim Walz demanding immediate action to revoke a substantial number of illegally issued non-domiciled Commercial Driver's Licenses (CDLs) in Minnesota, a failure exposed by a   more