BEMIDJI, Minnesota, March 21 -- Bemidji State University issued the following news: People on the autism spectrum may soon have access to a safe, supportive way to connect with each other using an app being developed by a pair of Bemidji State University students. The social networking app, called Autzy, was presented by BSU students Andrew Rizea and Robert Mangiamele during the Red River Valley Association of the American Chemical Society Conference held on the BSU campus in February 2024. M  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 21 -- The Minnesota Department of Commerce issued the following news release: Homeowners insurance complaints to the Minnesota Department of Commerce have more than doubled since 2020, jumping from 569 in 2020 to 1,185 complaints in 2023. Many of those complaints are from homeowners concerned their claims were denied or they faced high out-of-pocket costs after damage from wind and hail. Some insurance carriers now have exclusions that narrow coverage or require signi  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 21 -- Dayforce Inc. (formerly Ceridian) issued the following news release on March 20, 2024: Minneapolis, MN and Toronto, ON -- Dayforce, Inc. (NYSE: DAY; TSX: DAY), a global human capital management (HCM) leader that makes work life better, today announced the new name of its annual customer conference: Dayforce Discover. Formerly Ceridian INSIGHTS, Dayforce Discover will center around the company's brand promise to make work life better and ignite the power of th  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 21 -- The Minnesota Department of Agriculture issued the following news: Ahead of the planting season, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is reminding farmers of proper storage guidelines for bulk fertilizer. Bulk liquid fertilizer can contaminate soil, surface water, and groundwater if a storage tank or pipe leaks. Dry fertilizer can also leach into the environment if it is placed on the ground and mixes with snow and rain. To limit the risk of environme  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 21 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news on March 20, 2024: Legislation aimed at helping more Minnesotans obtain commercial driver's licenses to fill critical workforce shortages got its first hearing Wednesday in the state Senate's transportation committee. The bill co-authored by Sen. John Jasinski (R-Faribault) would remove a 180-hour training requirement that currently blocks many public higher education institutions from offering th  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 21 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news on March 20, 2024: On Tuesday, March 19, Senate Republicans presented a bill to give local school districts more options with state funding. Many schools across the state are facing budget shortfalls since the funding passed last year simply did not keep up with the cost of more than 60 new mandates. "We warned Democrats last year that the mandates and the spending directives would create signific  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 20 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news: On Wednesday, March 13, the Senate Transportation Committee heard legislation, authored by Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls), to help more Minnesotans obtain their commercial driver's license (CDL) and enter high-demand and high-paying careers. SF 4169 would remove a 180-hour training requirement that currently blocks many public higher education institutions from offering third-party CDL   more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 20 -- Minnesota State Colleges and Universities issued the following news release: The Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities has named Kenneth Janz to serve as president of Winona State University (WSU). The appointment becomes effective immediately. "Under his leadership as interim president, Ken successfully led the university through this transitional period, ensuring continuity in academic programs, financial management, and instituti  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 21 -- Polaris Industries, a snowmobiles, all terrain vehicles, midsize and heavyweight motorcycles manufacturer, issued the following news release: Gearing up to defend its dominating 2023 SCORE series Championship season, Polaris Off Road, the leader in off-road vehicle innovation, will unleash the second generation of its championship-proven RZR Pro R Factory at the San Felipe 250. The upgraded iteration boasts an all-new one-piece chassis, comprising a stronger,  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, March 21 -- The Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. issued the following commentary on March 20, 2024: * * * Wisconsin is Having a Moment--and There's More to Come By Missy Hughes, Secretary and CEO There's been a lot of good news about Wisconsin lately, and it's only just the start. First, recent U.S. Census figures show our state's population grew by about 20,000 in 2023, the biggest one-year increase in this decade. Among Midwest states, only Indiana and Minnesota w  more