ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 6 -- The Minnesota Department of Agriculture issued the following news: The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is once again accepting applications for the Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) Livestock Investment Grant. Minnesota livestock farmers and ranchers looking to make improvements to their operations are encouraged to apply. Livestock Investment Grant funds can be used for equipment purchases and physical improvements to help start, im  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 5 -- The Minnesota Utilities Commission issued the following decision involving Great River Energy, Northern States Power dba Xcel Energy, CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp. dba CenterPoint Energy Minnesota Gas: * * * INTRODUCTION DECISION ITEMS 1. Details 2023-164 ** E002/CI-23-335; E002/M-13-867 Northern States Power d/b/a Xcel Energy In the Matter of Implementation of 2023 Legislative Changes to Xcel Energy's Community Solar Garden Program. Should the Commis  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 6 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news: Democrats at the Capitol have been forcing through legislation that follows an alarming trend: eliminating transparency and ignoring input. That trend seems to be continuing into this legislative session. I'm sure folks recall last year, when Democrats pushed through the land transfer of the Upper Sioux Agency State Park. It was done so in a way that kept everything quiet until it was done, so that  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 6 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news on March 5, 2024: A bill that would require clear labeling of lab-grown meat and poultry products sold in Minnesota is gaining traction at the State Capitol. Senate File 4026, authored by Sen. Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake), would mandate that any restaurant, grocery store, or other establishment offering cell-cultured meat or poultry must prominently disclose it on menus and packaging. The bill rec  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 6 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news on March 5, 2024: Today members of the Minnesota House of Representatives and Senate rolled out a series of bills that would bring the state emblems in line with the law and allow input from the public. Click here to watch the press conference (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7nKxklLJh8) "One thing has been made clear since the emblems commission began its work: the people of our state have been   more

MOUNDS VIEW, Minnesota, March 6 -- The Minnesota National Guard issued the following news: By Sgt. 1st Class Sirrina Martinez, Minnesota National Guard Public Affairs Nearly 300 Airmen and Soldiers with the Minnesota National Guard attended the 10th Annual Women's Leadership Forum hosted at Medtronic's Mounds View campus on Saturday, March 2, 2024. The theme for this year's forum was 'Women in the Community,' and breakout sessions throughout the day focused on career progression, communication  more

SHAKOPEE, Minnesota, March 6 -- Emerson Electric, a technology and engineering company that provides solutions for customers in industrial, commercial and residential markets, issued the following news release on March 5, 2024: Today global automation technology leader Emerson released the Rosemount(TM) 9195 Wedge Flow Meter, a fully integrated solution consisting of a wedge primary sensor element, supporting components, and a selectable Rosemount pressure transmitter. The new meter's unique fl  more

WILLMAR, Minnesota, March 6 -- Ridgewater College issued the following news release: Ridgewater College's Beth Husman of Raymond was recently honored for her teaching excellence by the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System Board of Trustees. The Ridgewater alum teaches in the Veterinary Technology program on the Willmar campus. Minnesota State will recognize all 2024 Outstanding Educators at an April 17 banquet in St. Paul. Nominating students highlighted Husman's ability to assist  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 5 -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Taft attorneys Chris Carlisle and Luke Greiner will present at Angel Fest 2024 on May 2. They will participate in the panel titled "Deal-onomics" and discuss venture math and how certain deal terms can have an impact on an angel portfolio's return on investment. Angel Fest is an annual investor conference that empowers and connects angel investors from Minnesota and beyond. Carlisle is a leading corporate finance   more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 5 -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: On March 4, Taft partner Sohan Dasgupta, Ph.D., gave a lecture at the Emory University School of Law on national security and international trade. He discussed the Free World's trade and investment imperatives in light of the rule of law -- specifically the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States, investment out-flow, export controls, and Team Telecom. Dasgupta is a strategic and experienced problem-s  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 6 (TNSres) -- The University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management issued the following news: A sold-out, record crowd of more than 420 people gathered March 1 to celebrate, empower, and network during the 2024 Women's Leadership Conference. During a day filled with inspiring stories, compelling data, and bold solutions, participants from across the Carlson School community gained new knowledge and ideas to promote change in their areas of influence. Carlso  more