MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 6 (TNSres) -- The University of Minnesota issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2024: University of Minnesota leaders welcomed recommendations developed by the Governor's Task Force on Academic Health at the University of Minnesota and will take important next steps to strengthen health care for Minnesota. The Task Force submitted its final report to the Governor's Office today. Multiple recommendations support key steps toward a long-term vision for a healt  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Feb. 6 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following proclamation on Feb. 5, 2024: WHEREAS: Children are safer when communities prioritize pedestrian and bicycle safety; and WHEREAS: Physical activity influences our overall well-being and supports a healthy lifestyle. Choosing to walk or bike to school offers an opportunity to build physical activity into daily routines; and WHEREAS: Increasing the number of children safely walking and biking to school can reduce tr  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Feb. 6 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news on Feb. 5, 2024: Yesterday the Minnesota Department of Transportation released recommendations (https://www.dot.state.mn.us/sustainability/clean-transportation-fuel-standard-working-group.html) from the Clean Transportation Standard Working Group. The working group is studying how meeting aggressive carbon targets impacts both consumers and various industries. "States that have implemented changes t  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Feb. 6 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following newsletter on Feb. 5, 2024, by State Sen. Glenn Gruenhagen, R-Glencoe: * * * Friends and neighbors - I wanted to alert you to a bill legalizing assisted suicide that has been introduced in the Minnesota Legislature. On January 25, it was approved by a committee in the Minnesota House of Representatives. This bill would let adults with qualifying conditions get medication to end their lives. It is a tra  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Feb. 6 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following statement on Feb. 5, 2024, by State Sen. John Jasinski, R-Faribault: * * * Senator John Jasinski (R-Faribault): issued the following statement in response to news reports that Democrats in the Minnesota Legislature will be introducing legislation to make Minnesota a "Sanctuary State," which would bar state and local officials from cooperating with federal immigration authorities to deport those in Minnes  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Feb. 6 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following statement on Feb. 5, 2024, by State Sen. John Jasinski, R-Faribault: * * * Local Charities at Risk * * * Over the last few weeks, I have received a tidal wave of feedback about the new state flag and seal designs. Constituents have called and emailed. Folks around the district have shared thoughts in person. The reaction has been overwhelmingly opposed. Many took issue with the designs themselves. I h  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Feb. 6 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following statement on Feb. 5, 2024, by State Senate Republican Leader Mark Johnson, R-East Grand Forks: * * * Senate Republican Leader Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) issued the following statement regarding Democrat efforts to make Minnesota a sanctuary state. "Attempts to make Minnesota a "sanctuary state" - especially following recent surges of migrants here - emphasize why border security is so important   more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Feb. 6 -- The Minnesota Utilities Commission issued the following decision involving Northern States Power Co. dba Xcel Energy: * * * INTRODUCTION DECISION ITEMS 1. Details 2024-018 * E002/RP-24-67 Northern States Power Company d/b/a Xcel Energy In the Matter of Xcel Energy's 2024-2040 Upper Midwest Integrated Resource Plan. 1. Should the Commission require Xcel Energy to include a bill insert and/or electronic notice to customers regarding public input in its IRP? 2  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 6 -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Taft is pleased to have acted as legal counsel to Parrillo Holdings LLC (a holding company organized by former logistics CEO Jeff Hiatt and personal trainer Matt Wiedemer) in its acquisition of Parrillo Performance, Inc. Parrillo Performance is a provider of elite nutrition products for bodybuilders, powerlifters, competitive athletes, and individuals who value general health and fitness. The company is based in th  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 6 -- The University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management issued the following news: By Justin Erickson The two shake hands as the interview ends. The interviewer sets down their notes, and lets the applicant know how they did. However, this isn't a job interview. This is BA 2021: Design Your Career. BA 2021 is a required course as part of the Carlson School curriculum, designed by the Student Life and Career Design (SLCD) team. The SLCD team supports studen  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 6 -- The University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management issued the following news: By Simran Kaur and Andrew Palik Success on Wall Street requires many things: hard work, intelligence, and tenacity, but also connections. For Carlson School students interested in this career path, growing their network in New York is essential. The On Location career trek each January provides undergraduate students with an unparalleled peek into New York City's finance scen  more