MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 14 -- Fredrikson and Byron, a law firm, issued the following news: Fredrikson attorney Sean P. Kearney has been recognized in The Legal 500 Private Practice M&A Powerlist: USA 2024. This recognition is granted to leading U.S.-based lawyers who stand out for their work in mergers and acquisitions. Kearney is Chairman of the firm and Co-Chair of the firm's Private Equity Group. He has served as lead counsel on hundreds of mergers and acquisitions transactions in a w  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 14 -- The Minnesota Department of Agriculture issued the following news: The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) and partner organizations are proposing to treat spongy moth (Lymantria dispar) infestations this summer in seven counties across eastern Minnesota. Spongy moths are ranked among America's most destructive tree pests. The insect has caused millions of dollars in damage to forests as it has spread from New England westward in recent decades. Spongy mo  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 14 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news on March 13, 2024: The Minnesota Senate Taxes Committee on Wednesday heard bipartisan legislation that will expand the application of the K-12 education credit to include expenses for career and technical education (CTE) programs. State Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester), a co-author of the bill, applauded the hearing. "I am so glad the Taxes Committee heard this important bill," Senator Nelson sa  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 13 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news on March 12, 2024: As co-author of the bill, Sen. Warren Limmer (R- Maple Grove) voted yesterday to undo the damage done when School Resource Officer (SRO) standards were extremely altered by the Democrat-led legislature last year. "Last session's bill was rushed and ignored testimony from the law enforcement community," said Limmer. "Failing to send the bill to the Judiciary and Public Safety Comm  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 14 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news on March 13, 2024: On Tuesday, March 12, Senator Gary Dahms (R - Redwood Falls) voted in favor of a bipartisan fix to last session's school resource officer (SRO) law. This legislation (https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=house&f=HF%203489&ssn=0&y=2024) has the support of Minnesota law enforcement and eliminates the overly restrictive language that hinders their ability to act in dangerous   more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 14 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news on March 13, 2024: On Wednesday, March 13, the Senate Taxes Committee heard legislation authored by Senator Gene Dornink (R-Brownsdale) to expand the application of the K-12 education credit to include expenses for career and technical education (CTE) programs. The Association for Career and Technical Education says roughly half of Minnesota's jobs require some skills training; less than a four-yea  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 13 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following newsletter on March 12, 2024, by State Sen. Glenn Gruenhagen, R-Glencoe: * * * Friends and neighbors, Electric vehicles (EVs) are often advertised as a clean, environmentally-friendly alternative to gasoline-powered cars. However, recent reports suggest that EVs may actually produce more harmful particulate pollution than their gas counterparts. The Wall Street Journal recently published a terrific a  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 14 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following statement on March 13, 2024, by State Sen. Bill Lieske, R-Lonsdale: * * * This week I want to highlight an example of a wrecked law that emerged from 2023. When Senate Republicans talk about Repairing Minnesota, this is what we mean. It is not just about big issues like the mandates that have crushed school budgets or the $360 million in accidental task increases. It is also about cleaning up messes th  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 14 -- The University of St. Thomas issued the following news: The University of St. Thomas has selected Dr. Amy Smith - a veteran educator who has helped the university drive several initiatives designed to grow Minnesota's teacher pipeline and remove barriers to student success in the classrooms - as the next leader of its School of Education. Smith's appointment as dean is effective immediately. She has served as the school's interim dean for the past 18 months, pl  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 13 -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Taft is pleased to have acted as legal counsel to Strength Capital Partners (Strength) and its portfolio company, Western States Reclamation LLC (WSR), in connection with the acquisition of Naranjo Civil Constructors (Naranjo). The two entities along with WSR subsidiary Ecological Resource Consultants (ERC) will operate as a newly formed entity named Western States Water and the three entities will operate under th  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 14 -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Taft partner Rob Bilott co-authored an editorial, was interviewed on a radio broadcast, and was interviewed, featured, quoted, and mentioned in recent articles on the dangers of PFAS. * "The Poison Detectives," Canada's National Observer. * "The European Union Ban on Microplastics Incudes Artificial Turf Crumb Rubber Infill: Other Nations Should Follow Suit," Environmental Science and Technology (acs.org). * "Wa  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 14 -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Taft Chicago attorneys Michael Froelich and Jeremy Stonehill presented "An Introduction to the Cannabis Regulation & Tax Act," for the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education (IICLE). The course covers an overview of the Illinois' Cannabis Regulation & Tax Act and the challenges the state and prospective businesses face implementing the law. Speakers also discuss the different license types under the la  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 14 (TNSres) -- The University of Minnesota issued the following news release on March 13, 2024: An innovative certificate in Sustainable Environmental, Social and Governance (SESG) Leadership -- the University of Minnesota's first graduate-level program in this specialty -- will address a growing need for professionals with the skills to navigate today's climate, environmental and social justice challenges. Building on the University's unique and comprehensive str  more

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, March 14 -- The Wisconsin Historical Society issued the following news release: The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Hotel Schroeder in Milwaukee (Milwaukee County) on the State Register of Historic Places. The 25-story hotel was completed 1928 and was the flagship of Milwaukee native Walter Schroeder's hotel chain, which owned and operated hotels in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Michigan. The State Historic Preservation Office presented the certificate  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, March 14 (TNSres) -- The University of Wisconsin Sea Grant Institute issued the following news: The largest aquaculture event in the upper Midwest, the Wisconsin & Minnesota Aquaculture Conference, will be held March 22-23 at the Legendary Waters Resort and Casino in Red Cliff, Wisconsin. This year's conference is being hosted and organized by the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Northern Aquaculture Demonstration Facility (UWSP NADF) and Wisconsin Sea Grant. The confe  more