MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 18 -- The University of Minnesota issued the following news release: * * * Bonding bill fuels statewide impact at University of Minnesota, launches St. Paul campus transformation The Minnesota Legislature has passed a $1.2 billion bonding bill that includes $75 million in funding for the University of Minnesota -- investments that will strengthen infrastructure, support workforce development and expand statewide impact. The legislation provides: * $40 million for  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 19 -- The University of Minnesota issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Cynthia Carnes named University of Minnesota Vice President for Research and Innovation Nationally recognized leader to advance University's $1.4 billion research enterprise and drive next phase of innovation * Dr. Cynthia Carnes, a nationally recognized research leader and university administrator, has been named the University of Minnesota's vice president for research and innovation  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following letter to Port Director Jason W. Schmelz: * * * Here is the text of the letter: May 8, 2026 Port Director Jason W. Schmelz Port of Entry #3501 5600 W American Blvd, Suite 760 Bloomington, MN 55437 Fax: 952-857-3230 via electronic fax RE: Demanding Return of Client's Cell Phone Seized at MSP Port of Entry Dear Director Schmelz: On behalf of our client, Ms. Janette Zahia Corcelius, the Council on Americ  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, May 20 -- Education Minnesota issued the following news release: * * * Education Minnesota endorses Klobuchar for governor Education Minnesota has endorsed Amy Klobuchar's campaign for governor of Minnesota. The political action committee of Education Minnesota unanimously recommended the endorsement, which was accepted this week by the union's governing board. As part of the endorsement process, Klobuchar visited a school in Bloomington, met directly with educators and  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, May 18 -- The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission issued the following news release: * * * Minnesota Public Utilities Commission strengthens consumer protections as state prepares for new very large electricity customers The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (Commission) approved a comprehensive set of safeguards for how Xcel Energy may serve any future very large electricity customers, as required by the Minnesota Legislature. The actions help protect Minnesota hou  more

COLLEGEVILLE, Minnesota, May 19 -- Saint John's University issued the following news: * * * SJU graduate appointed to seat on Minnesota Supreme Court Ramsey County District Court Judge Reynaldo Aligada Jr., a 1998 Saint John's University graduate, has been appointed to an associate justice seat on the Minnesota Supreme Court. The appointment was announced Tuesday (May 19). In a LinkedIn post, the Minnesota Asian Pacific American Bar Association (MNAPABA) noted the appointment makes Aligada t  more

WASHINGTON, May 25 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee released the following testimony by Michael Kavoukjian, President Trump's nominee to be U.S. Ambassador to Norway, from a May 20, 2026, confirmation hearing: * * * Chairman Risch, Ranking Member Shaheen, and Members of the Committee: I am honored to appear before you as the nominee for United States Ambassador to the Kingdom of Norway. I am deeply grateful to President Trump for the trust he has placed in me with this nomination. If  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 20 -- The University of Minnesota issued the following news release: * * * University of Minnesota launches new center to advance microelectronics and semiconductor industries The University of Minnesota Twin Cities, in collaboration with Polar Semiconductor and Honeywell Aerospace, is establishing a first-of-its-kind academic-industry Spin Technology Center to advance the state's growing microelectronics and semiconductor industry. The $5.7 million project has be  more