WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following statement on April 30, 2024: * * * DGA Chair Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz released the following statement in response to Donald Trump's threats to reproductive freedom in his interview with Time Magazine: "After overturning Roe v. Wade and paving the way for extreme abortion bans across the country, Donald Trump confirmed that he and Republican governors across the country are just getting started with their attacks on more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 1 -- Ameriprise Financial, a provider of investment advice, asset management and insurance capabilities, issued the following news release: Financial advisor Julie Wallace recently joined the independent channel of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) from Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC in Petaluma, California with over $100 million in client assets. The primary reason Wallace moved to Ameriprise was simple: She wanted more time to work directly with clients a more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, May 1 -- The Minnesota Department of Health issued the following news release on April 30, 2024: The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) will hold a public hearing on May 14 at 6 p.m. on Lakewood Health System closing the 10-bed psychiatric inpatient unit of its critical access hospital in Staples. According to the submission filed by Lakewood Health System, the hospital will continue to provide outpatient mental health services to the community following closure of the i more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, May 1 -- The Minnesota House Democratic-Farmer-Labor Caucus issued the following news release on April 30, 2024: This evening, the Minnesota House of Representatives passed HF 5237, the K-12 Education Supplemental budget, on a 68-61 vote. "Minnesotans want to make sure our schools have the funding to meet their students' needs," said Rep. Cheryl Youakim (DFL-Hopkins), chair of the House Education Finance Committee. "That's why we are continuing the investment in our public more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, May 1 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news on April 30, 2024: On Monday, Senator Eichorn (R-Grand Rapids) joined Senate Republicans in a formal dissent against the vote on the Jobs and Economic Development Finance Omnibus bill after Senator Nicole Mitchell (D-Woodbury) cast the deciding vote amidst a cloud of controversy following her felony burglary arrest. The protest reads, "We protest and dissent against the vote of SF-5289 which was adop more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, May 1 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news on April 30, 2024: Today Senator Karin Housley (R-Stillwater) filed a motion (https://www.mnsenaterepublicans.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Housley-Motion-April-30-2024.pdf) on the Senate floor in response to the felony committed by Senator Nicole Mitchell last Monday. The motion asked that "The Secretary of the Senate, on behalf of the members of the body, prepare a formal request for the resignatio more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, May 1 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news on April 30, 2024: With strong bipartisan support, the Minnesota Senate today approved a Human Services finance omnibus bill that represents the collaboration of members across the aisle. This legislation contains key provisions to increase the quality of care for Minnesotans in care settings, provide greater public accountability of state agencies, and improve vulnerable individuals' access to vital  more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, May 1 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news on April 30, 2024: State Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) made a motion on the Senate Floor today to safeguard the integrity of the Minnesota Senate. Sen. Nelson's motion would have prohibited any Senator charged with a violent crime from voting on Senate business until the conclusion of their investigation and submission of findings. The move comes in the wake of charges against Democrat Senator N more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, May 1 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news on April 30, 2024: Senator Bill Weber (R-Luverne) today congratulated Minnesota family farms, including the five Century Farms in Senate District 21, that have been recognized as Century Farms and Sesquicentennial Farms by the Minnesota State Fair and the Minnesota Farm Bureau. This program recognizes farms that have been in continuous ownership by a family for at least 100 years (Century Farm) or at  more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, May 1 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news on April 30, 2024: The Minnesota Senate on Monday approved a supplemental Jobs finance bill (https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=senate&f=SF5289&ssn=0&y=2024) under a cloud of controversy, with the tie-breaking vote cast by a Senator Nicole Mitchell (D-Woodbury), a first-term Democrat who is currently charged with felony first degree burglary and the subject of a forthcoming Senate Subcommitte more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, May 1 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following statement on April 29, 2024, by State Sen. Mark Johnson, R-East Grand Forks: * * * This morning, Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy said she unilaterally removed Sen. Nicole Mitchell from her Senate Committees duties and from future Democrat caucus meetings. Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson released the following statement: "Removing Sen. Mitchell from Senate Committees is not enough. As caucus leader more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, May 1 (TNSres) -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following newsletter on April 30, 2024, by State Sen. Mark Koran, R-North Branch: * * * Friends and Neighbors, Last week began as most do during this time of the year in the legislature. Unfortunately, unforeseen circumstances have put a halt on proceedings until more is learned. While I am prepared to comment on what I believe the correct course of action should be for our legislative body, I'd like to t more PR

BROOKLYN PARK, Minnesota, May 1 -- Rasmussen University issued the following news release on April 30, 2024: Rasmussen University today announced the expansion of its Bloomington Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program to the Hennepin/Anoka campus. Through this expansion, all Rasmussen University campuses in the Twin Cities area will now offer the CCNE-accredited/1 program to nursing students. The program is designed to meet the growing demand for baccalaureate-educated registered nurses i more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, May 1 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following statement on April 30, 2024, by State Sen. Bill Lieske, R-Lonsdale: * * * The Minnesota Senate on Monday approved a supplemental Jobs finance bill under a cloud of controversy, with the deciding vote cast by Democrat Senator Nicole Mitchell who is currently charged with felony first degree burglary as well as the subject of a forthcoming ethics investigation. The decisive vote cast a shadow over the legis more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 30 -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Taft advised Komori-Chambon S.A.S. (Komori-Chambon), a company organized under the laws of France, in its acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Bernal, LLC, through its U.S. subsidiary, Komori Chambon USA Corporation (Komori USA). Taft also assisted Komori-Chambon in obtaining national security clearance from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) for its investment. After cond more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 30 -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: On April 28, Taft Chicago partner Marcus Harris was featured on Third Stage Consulting's Transformation Ground Control podcast. During the podcast, Marcus discussed S/4HANA implementations, subscription licenses, and other legal and contractual issues. To listen to the podcast, click here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuHpXSgtDzQ). Harris has significant experience in drafting and negotiating Enterprise Softw more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 30 (TNSres) -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Taft Detroit attorney Shirley Kaigler has been selected as a panelist for the Detroit Artists Market series on May 11. Detroit Artists Market is a non-profit gallery committed to contemporary art and to connecting artists, collectors and communities. Kaigler will speak on "How to Dispose of your Art Collection or Works in your Studio," emphasizing the use of estate and tax planning methods to safeguard and more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 30 -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Taft Minneapolis partner Aaron Thomas and associate Trish Palermo were recently recognized by the Great North Innocence Project (GNIP) for their pro bono work supporting exonerated client Marvin Haynes as he pursues justice and compensation after his wrongful conviction. Thomas and Palermo are contributing their legal acumen and passion for justice pro bono to ensure that Haynes is eventually able to access import more PR