MADISON, Wisconsin, March 6 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: A new 395,000-square-foot facility that would replace the 64,000-square-foot building at 1410 Engineering Drive would give the College of Engineering the modern space to educate many more engineering students and position the College to stay competitive with its peers nationwide. Artist's rendition Gov. Tony Evers today, Wednesday, March 6, signed into law a series of bipartisan bills that incl  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- George Washington University issued the following news: Representative Dean Phillips of Minnesota announces the suspension of his Democratic presidential campaign after failing to gain traction against President Biden in key primaries. Despite his initial arguments against Biden's candidacy, Phillips faced rejection from voters and struggled to make an impact in early contests. His decision to withdraw reflects the shifting focus toward the general election between Biden   more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 7 -- The Minnesota Department of Agriculture issued the following news: The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is partnering with three other state agencies and organizations to offer free virtual suicide prevention trainings for rural faith leaders in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Clergy and lay leaders who serve congregations of all faiths and denominations are welcome. "We recognize that faith is an important element in the lives of   more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 7 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news on March 6, 2024: Sen. Eric Lucero (R-Saint Michael) is among a group of State Senators and Representatives chief authoring a series of bills that would increase the voice of the people and bring the state emblems in line with the law and allow input from the public. A press conference was held Tuesday announcing the legislation. In 2023, the Democrat majority created a State Emblems Commission to   more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 7 -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Taft is pleased to have acted as legal counsel to DIGIOP in its sale to Everon. DIGIOP is a software development company specializing in video and business intelligence solutions. Everon, also known as ADT Commercial, is a leading national integrator and premier service provider of commercial security, fire, and life safety. Read more here (https://bnnbreaking.com/tech/everon-acquires-digiop-boosting-retail-and-ho  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 7 -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Taft is pleased to have acted as counsel to the Pohlad Cos. in the sale of Carousel Motor Group to Lithia Motors, Inc. Carousel was founded as Twin Cities Automotive in 2008 and has nine dealerships. Lithia is a publicly traded Fortune 500 company based in Oregon with more than 290 dealerships. Read more here (https://tcbmag.com/pohlads-sell-carousel-motor-group-to-oregon-company/). Taft's legal team included Den  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 7 -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Taft Detroit has announced the addition of Bill Lentine, as a partner in the firm's Business practice group. Lentine joins at a time of strategic growth for Taft Detroit. Market expansion over the last year included nine new partners -- three from Clark Hill in April 2023 and six from Dinsmore & Shohl in February 2024. Lentine will guide clients in a broad spectrum of business matters, focusing on the often overla  more