MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 8 -- Augsburg University issued the following news on March 7, 2024: Augsburg University and the Somali Museum of Minnesota today announced an agreement for Augsburg to sell the former Bethany Lutheran Church property at 2511 East Franklin Avenue to the Somali Museum in order to develop a permanent museum facility and cultural center. Since 2020, the university has worked with community-based developer Redesign (formerly Seward Redesign) to identify a financially  more

WASHINGTON, March 8 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following statement on March 7, 2024: * * * DGA Chair and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz released the following statement in response to President Biden's State of the Union Address: "President Biden's State of the Union speech tonight was a reminder of how his strong, steady leadership and historic legislative victories have made life better for the American people. Under the Biden-Harris Administration, the middle class is doin  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 8 -- The Minnesota Department of Health issued the following news release: The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is requesting proposals from community-based organizations seeking to serve survivors of historical trauma, as part of the Emmett Louis Till Victims Recovery Program. The Minnesota Legislature established the Emmett Louis Till Victims Recovery Program in 2023 to address the health and wellness needs of victims and survivors of trauma, their families and  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 8 -- The Minnesota State Auditor issued the following news release: "The Infrastructure Stress Transparency Tool helps Minnesotans understand the physical and financial condition of water and sewer systems throughout the state," said Auditor Blaha. "The Tool is a collaboration between visualization experts from the University of Minnesota, the OSA, and data experts from several state agencies." The Tool provides maps and reports on the size, capacity, location, age,   more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 8 (TNSres) -- The Minnesota State Auditor issued the following news release: "TIF districts continue to close early, and that's good news," said Auditor Blaha. "Our office worked with various stakeholders and the Legislature in 2023 to clarify and improve the provisions of TIF law that help ensure that this trend will continue," Blaha continued. Tax increment financing is a financing tool for redevelopment, housing, and economic development projects that allows auth  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 8 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following newsletter on March 7, 2024, by State Sen. Julia Coleman, R-Waconia: * * * Friends and neighbors, The 2024 legislative session is underway, and I am back in St. Paul fighting for the needs of our community. It is the greatest honor to be entrusted as your voice in the Minnesota Legislature. I want to begin by saying I always strive to be positive and do not believe in hitting the other side of the ais  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 7 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following newsletter on March 6, 2024, by State Sen. Gary Dahms, R-Redwood Falls: * * * Friends and neighbors: Our state flag and seal have represented the people of Minnesota for generations, but in just one session, members of the majority party decided to get rid of our current state flag and seal. The new state flag and seal came about through a provision in last year's State Government Finance budget bill,  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 8 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following newsletter on March 7, 2024, by State Sen. Gene Dornink, R-Brownsdale: * * * Friends and neighbors, Last week, we got the February budget forecast, which gives us a good idea of our state's financial future. Due to the $10 billion in Democrat tax increases last session, there is a $3.7 billion surplus in 2025. However, we are looking at a $1.5 billion structural deficit beginning in 2026. This means th  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 7 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following statement on March 6, 2024, by State Sen. Jeff Howe, R-Rockville: * * * Last week the state released the February budget forecast, showing Democrat tax increases lead to a $3.7 billion surplus in 2025 and a $1.5 billion structural deficit beginning in 2026. The forecasted surplus does not account for any new spending, meaning that any ongoing spending bills passed in 2024 will further increase the struc  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 8 -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news on March 7, 2024: On March 6, Taft partner Sohan Dasgupta, Ph.D., delivered a lecture at the Ave Maria School of Law on national security and the U.S. Constitution. He discussed the Constitution's structural fortifications as well as various national security issues. Dasgupta is a strategic and experienced problem-solver representing clients before the U.S. Supreme Court, federal and state appellate and trial court  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 8 -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news on March 7, 2024: Taft partner Bob Hicks has been named to the Legal 500 M&A Powerlist: United States 2024. The list showcases the leading practitioners working across the U.S., drawing on the expertise of the Legal 500's research team as well as leading M&A practitioners and general counsel active in the market. Hicks is serving his second term as Chairman of Taft's Executive Committee and Managing Partner of the   more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 8 -- The University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management issued the following news: How can a bank "put people first" and "stay a step ahead?" That's the challenge U.S. Bank set for participants in the THRIVE case competition. It's a broad question, and students were challenged to develop specific strategies for achieving that goal. They were required to not only research the banking industry and ideate a new strategy, but also to understand the financial i  more