ST. PAUL, Minnesota, May 4 -- The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: Today, the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) announced 19 workforce development grants totaling over $2.9 million to eight Minnesota educational institutions that are partnering with Minnesota businesses to develop and deliver customized workforce training programs. Grantees expect to train more than 4,000 workers throug more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, May 4 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following statements with Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan: * * * Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan released the following statements today applauding the Minnesota House for passing three bills that would strengthen gun safety in Minnesota. "As a gun-owner, veteran, hunter, and dad, I know that basic gun safety is a critical part of responsible gun ownership. I applaud the House for passing a trio of more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, May 4 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: Governor Tim Walz today announced the appointment of Karl Schmidt as District Court Judge in Minnesota's Seventh Judicial District. Schmidt will be replacing the Honorable Michael S. Jesse and will be chambered in Foley in Benton County. "Karl Schmidt will be a great addition to the Seventh Judicial District," said Governor Walz. "He has been a steady hand and a leader in Benton County for decades, whi more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, May 3 -- The Minnesota Utilities Commission issued the following decision involving Consumer Affairs Subcommittee and Great River Energy: * * * INTRODUCTION DECISION ITEMS 1. Details 2024-079 U999/PR-24-16 Consumer Affairs Subcommittee In the Matter of a Consumer Affairs Subcommittee Proposal. Should the Commission create and delegate authority to a Consumer Affairs Subcommittee to receive briefings and take actions on consumer issues? (PUC: Bethke) Attachments: Bri more PR

DULUTH, Minnesota, May 3 (TNSres) -- Minnesota Power, a division of Allete, issued the following news release: Minnesota Power, a utility division of ALLETE Inc. (NYSE: ALE), has reached a settlement agreement on its 2024 electric rate proposal with the Minnesota Department of Commerce, Minnesota Attorney General's Office and Large Power Intervenors. If approved by the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MPUC), the agreement would set final rate increases of about 4.9% for residential and s more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 4 -- The University of Minnesota issued the following news release: Next week, the University of Minnesota Board of Regents will invite in-person and online public comment on the budget as the Board reviews Interim President Jeff Ettinger's recommended fiscal 2025 operating budget. The budget focuses on fair pay for faculty, staff and student employees and the need to invest in student program and research priorities, while actively managing sharply rising costs, c more PR

NEW YORK, May 4 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on May 3, 2024: NBA on TNT will continue its 2024 NBA Playoffs presented by Google Pixel game coverage Saturday, May 4, with Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals series between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Anthony Edwards and the Denver Nuggets and Nikola Jokic. Kevin Harlan, Reggie Miller, Jamal Crawford and Allie LaForce will be on the call from Denver at 7 p.m. ET. Pregame coverage more PR