ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Dec. 23 -- The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development issued the following news release: * * * Governor Walz Announces Millions in Workforce Training Grants Governor Tim Walz and the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) today announced the recipients of $8.8 million in grants to grow Minnesota's workforce through the Drive for 5 Workforce initiative. Drive for 5 is the state's program for preparing Minnesotans for high-demand jobs   more