DULUTH, Minnesota, March 13 -- The College of St. Scholastica issued the following news release: The College of St. Scholastica is proud to announce the launch of its new Bachelor of Science in Computer Science program, designed to prepare students for a rapidly evolving technology landscape. This program is a welcomed addition to the Computer Information Systems Department and the Stender School of Leadership, Business and Professional Studies. "I am thrilled we will be offering a new BS in C  more

MANKATO, Minnesota, March 13 -- Consolidated Communications, a broadband and business communications provider, issued the following news release: The Consolidated Communications Community Fund of the Mankato Area Foundation is awarding $150,000 in grants to 22 local non-profit organizations across the Greater Mankato area. Consolidated's Community Fund focuses its support on local programs that meet critical community needs, such as hunger and homelessness, along with initiatives that provide o  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 13 -- The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development issued the following news: One week after funding 24 projects to expand broadband infrastructure in Minnesota, the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) today announced it is accepting applications for another $50 million in broadband development grants. "As a resident of Greater Minnesota, I know how important broadband is to our businesses, families and communities - and how di  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 13 -- The Minnesota Department of Health issued the following news release on March 12, 2024: The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) will hold a public hearing on March 26 at 6 p.m. on the relocation of Mercy Hospital Unity Campus (Fridley) intensive care services to the Mercy Campus (Coon Rapids), the relocation of Unity Campus surgical services to the Mercy Campus and the closure of the inpatient pediatric unit at Mercy Campus. All other Mercy pediatric services w  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 12 -- The Minnesota Utilities Commission issued the following decision involving Dakota Electric Association and all electric utilities: * * * INTRODUCTION DECISION ITEMS 1. Details 2024-036 * E111/M-23-495 Dakota Electric Association In the Matter of Dakota Electric Association's Petition to Implement a Pilot Residential and Small General Service Behind-the-Meter Battery Storage Program and Tariff. Should the Commission approve Dakota Electric Association's Re  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 13 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news on March 12, 2024: Today Sen. Farnsworth (R- Hibbing) voted to repair changes made to student resource officers (SRO) laws last year. After an amendment was added, the bill passed the Senate with a 57-9 vote. About an hour later, the House voted to send the bill to a conference committee to work out the differences. "I'm glad we finally got to move this bill passed from the Senate today. The bipar  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 13 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news on March 12, 2024: On Thursday, March 7, the Senate State and Local Government and Veterans Committee heard legislation (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akxFNv2nIPk), authored by Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls), to provide an alternative pathway to obtaining certified public accountant (CPA) licensure. By bringing CPA requirements closer to previous standards, SF 1660 would remove unneces  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 13 (TNSres) -- Ameriprise Financial, a provider of investment advice, asset management and insurance capabilities, issued the following news release on March 12, 2024: Ameriprise Financial (NYSE: AMP) today announced that it has been named an Institutional Financial Advisor of the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA), the official union of professional football players. With this program, designated Ameriprise financial advisors will work one-on-one  more