HIBBING, Minnesota, May 3 -- Daimler Trucks North America, a heavy-duty truck manufacturer, issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: Today, Detroit Diesel Remanufacturing LLC (Detroit Reman), a brand of Daimler Truck North America (DTNA), celebrated the grand opening of its plant expansion in Hibbing, Minnesota, increasing its manufacturing and remanufacturing footprint by twice its size. This marks a significant milestone in the company's mission towards innovation and sustainability  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following statement on May 2, 2024: * * * DGA Chair Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz released the following statement on the two-year anniversary of the Supreme Court's ruling in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision leak: "When the leaked Dobbs decision sent patients, providers, and millions of Americans into a tailspin two years ago, Democratic governors immediately swung into action to protect access to reprodu more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 3 -- Faegre Drinker, a law firm, issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: Faegre Drinker announced today that Glenn Reitman has joined the firm as a partner in the finance & restructuring practice in Dallas. Reitman joins from an international law firm where he was the Head of Finance for Texas. For more than 20 years, Reitman has been representing U.S. and international lenders and borrowers in structuring, negotiating and documenting finance transactions, more PR

BLOOMINGTON, Minnesota, May 2 -- Mall of America, a shopping and entertainment complex, issued the following news release: Mall of America(R) is preparing to welcome Chubbies, the lifestyle apparel brand best known for their short shorts and swim trunks. The highly anticipated opening this summer will mark the brand's debut in both Minnesota and the entire Midwest. Created for all kinds of one-of-a-kinds, Chubbies offers a variety of men's apparel including shorts and swim trunks, pants and po more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, May 3 -- The Minnesota Department of Health issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: This year, too many Minnesotans will die from pregnancy-related complications. And in nearly all cases, those deaths are preventable. The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is bringing the Hear Her campaign to Minnesota to raise awareness of the urgent maternal warning signs that can lead to pregnancy-related complications and deaths, particularly for Black people who are pregna more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, May 3 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the appointment of Elizabeth Bentley to an at-large seat on the Minnesota Court of Appeals. Bentley will fill the vacancy that will occur upon the elevation of the Honorable Theodora Gaitas to the Minnesota Supreme Court. "It is my honor to appoint Elizabeth Bentley to the Minnesota Court of Appeals," said Governor  more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, May 3 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: Governor Tim Walz today signed a bill into law designating a portion of Highway 169 as the "Senator David J. Tomassoni Memorial Cross Range Expressway." Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan were joined by family members of Senator Tomassoni to celebrate the bill signing. "Senator David Tomassoni exemplified the spirit of the Iron Range. His humble nature and devotion to improvi more PR

SAINT PAUL, Minnesota, May 3 -- The Minnesota House Democratic-Farmer-Labor Caucus issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: On Monday, May 6 at 9:00 a.m., the Minnesota House of Representatives Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration will hold a public hearing on legislation, authored by Rep. Kaohly Her (DFL - Saint Paul), proposing a state constitutional amendment to codify the right to equality. The legislation, known as the Minnesota Equal Rights Amendment, would submit th more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, May 3 -- The Minnesota House Democratic-Farmer-Labor Caucus issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: Today, the Minnesota House of Representatives passed House File 5242, which includes the House's policy and supplemental budget legislation from the Housing Finance and Policy Committee. The bill also contains significant Transportation and Labor provisions. The bill passed on a vote of 69-60. "This bill is additive to our great work last session, where we invested more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, May 3 -- The Minnesota House Democratic-Farmer-Labor Caucus issued the following news release: Today, the Minnesota House passed HF5242, the Transportation, Labor, and Housing Budget Bill. The Labor Budget portion of the bill, authored by Rep. Michael V. Nelson (DFL - Brooklyn Park), includes legislation to catch worker misclassification fraud, allow employees to access their employment records, strengthen prevailing wage laws, and create a new job training center for build more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, May 3 -- The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency issued the following news: Trout are once again finding a home in two small coldwater streams in northeast Minnesota after water quality conservation work in the Nemadji River Watershed. Watershed studies completed by the MPCA during the past two decades have shown that Skunk and Elim creeks in Carlton County are degraded by excess sediment, the result of historical logging and other human activities that altered stormwater r more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, May 2 -- The Minnesota Utilities Commission issued the following decision involving Dodge County Wind LLC, Minnesota Power, Otter Tail Power Co., Northern States Power Co. dba Xcel Energy: * * * INTRODUCTION DECISION ITEMS 1. Details 2022-277 ** IP6981/CN-20-865; IP6981/WS-20-866; IP6981/TL-20-867 Dodge County Wind, LLC In the Matter of the Application of Dodge County Wind, LLC for a Certificate of Need, a Site Permit, and a Route Permit for the up to 259 MW Large Win more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, May 3 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news on May 2, 2024: Senator Coleman (R-Waconia) supported legislation on Wednesday to protect consumers from hidden junk fees that get tied into final purchase prices right before payment. These fees often cause significant price increases for products and services. "Families are struggling to keep up with skyrocketing price increases for nearly every product these days," said Senator Coleman. "Requiring more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, May 3 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news on May 2, 2024: Today Governor Tim Walz (D-Minnesota) signed Sen. Farnsworth's (R- Hibbing) bill that renames portions of US Highway 169 from Marble to Mountain Iron the "Senator David J. Tomassoni Memorial Cross Range Expressway" in a bill signing ceremony at the State Capitol. Dante and Danny Tomassoni, along with their family members, joined the Range delegation and the Governor at the signing. Wa more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, May 3 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following newsletter on May 2, 2024, by State Sen. Gene Dornink, R-Brownsdale: * * * Friends and neighbors, We are in the final weeks of the 2024 legislative session, and there is still a lot of important work that needs to be done for the people of Minnesota. On a positive note, I am pleased to share that the fiscal omnibus bill of the Senate Taxes Committee includes key legislation I authored. This bill expands  more PR

HELENA, Montana, May 2 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Sheehy's repeated lies and inconsistencies are on full display for Montanans as they start to learn more about the multimillionaire transplant running for U.S. Senate: * Sheehy repeatedly claimed on the campaign trail that he grew up in "rural Minnesota" - when he actually (https://montanademocrats.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1aa7f723f714b48fd09acb25d&id=6d5c6e2da3&e=8c47c7bcb4) grew up in a multim more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 3 -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Taft Cincinnati attorney Emily Cashell was recently elected to the Cincinnati Art Museum's Catalyst Board. The Cincinnati Art Museum (CAM) Catalysts is made up of young professionals who seek to advance the museum through service and philanthropy, and provide leadership and direction for various museum programs. Cashell is an attorney in Taft's Employment and Labor Relations practice, focusing on immigration law. S more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 3 (TNSres) -- The University of Minnesota issued the following news release: For the first time, researchers in the University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering (CSE) created a highly reactive chemical compound that eluded scientists for more than 120 years. The discovery, published in Science, could lead to new drug treatments, safer agricultural products and better electronics. For decades, researchers investigated molecules called N-heteroarenes, wh more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, May 2 -- The University of St. Thomas issued the following news: Dr. MayKao Y. Hang, vice president of strategic initiatives and founding dean of the Morrison Family College of Health at the University of St. Thomas, was elected to the Bremer Financial Corporation (BFC) board of directors April 30. Employee-shareholders of BFC also elected Anthony Heredia, senior vice president, chief ethics and compliance officer at Target Corporation, and Liwanag Q. Ojala, chief transfor more PR