ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Feb. 16 (TNSres) -- Macalester College issued the following college news: The US Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs named Macalester College a Top Producing Institution of Fulbright US Students in 2023-2024. This recognition is given to United States colleges and universities that received the highest number of Fulbright awardees. "Macalester's long streak of being named a top producer of students for the Fulbright US Student program is a sou  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Feb. 17 -- The Metropolitan Council, regional policy-making body, planning agency and provider of essential services for the Twin Cities metropolitan region, issued the following news: Metropolitan Council action in February expands affordable housing choices for households earning 50% of area median income or less in five suburban metro communities. Met Council awarded a total of 32 project-based housing vouchers to two existing and three new construction developments in   more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Feb. 17 (TNSres) -- The Metropolitan Council, regional policy-making body, planning agency and provider of essential services for the Twin Cities metropolitan region, issued the following news: Metropolitan Council transit ridership grew 16% to 48.7 million rides in 2023, the second consecutive year of growth following a pandemic-driven drop. The region's transit workhorse, Metro Transit, provided nearly 45 million of the total rides. The 2023 total includes more than 30 m  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Feb. 17 -- The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development issued the following news: The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Office of Small Business and Innovation is working with partners across the state to host a series of events to highlight the many organizations and resources available to help entrepreneurs and small businesses start and succeed. The events are opportunities for entrepreneurs to meet one-on-one with lo  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Feb. 17 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release on Feb. 16, 2024: Governor Tim Walz today announced that the newly-opened Bemidji Veterans Home admitted its first resident - a Minnesota veteran who signed up for the Air Force when he was 19 years old and served for more than two decades. The Bemidji Veterans Home marks the third opening of three new homes across the state in the last six weeks. Preston and Montevideo also saw the opening of new home  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Feb. 17 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the following appointments to the Cannabis Expungement Board, Destination Medical Center Corporation, Prescription Drug Affordability Advisory Council, Psychedelic Medicine Task Force, and State of Minnesota Board of Public Defense. * * * Amanda Brodhag - Minneapolis, MN Cannabis Expungement Board Public Defender Member Effe  more

DULUTH, Minnesota, Feb. 17 (TNSres) -- Minnesota Power, a division of Allete, issued the following news release: Minnesota Power, a utility division of ALLETE Inc. (NYSE: ALE), has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for up to 400 megawatts of wind energy to come online by the end of 2027, an important milestone in advancing its EnergyForward vision for 100% carbon-free energy The RFP follows Minnesota Power's 2021 Integrated Resource Plan approved by the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 17 -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Taft partner and 1987 New College graduate, Rob Bilott, has been invited to join the board of The New College of Florida Foundation starting for 2024. The Foundation raises money to support student scholarships, academic programs, faculty hiring, capital improvements to the New College campus, and other key initiatives More information can be found here. Dubbed by The New York Times Magazine as "The Lawyer Who Bec  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 17 (TNSres) -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Taft Chicago attorneys Karl Camillucci and Braeden Lord will speak on the panel "Playing Ball with City Hall" at the Real Estate Investment Association's (REIA) Breakfast Meeting in Chicago on March 13 at 8:15 a.m. CST. Speakers will discuss how to work with local officials to navigate tight markets and develop successful communities. The program will explore strategies for how developers can reach out to  more