MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 8 -- The University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management issued the following news: By Lee Thomas Minnesota is often referred to as the "State of Hockey," and not only because the climate is conducive to ice. The nickname stems from Minnesotans' love for the sport and booming participation across age groups. Data collected by USA Hockey shows the popularity of youth hockey in particular: For the 2022-23 season, Minnesota again led the nation with 49,884 regi more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, June 8 (TNSres) -- The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development issued the following news release on June 7, 2024: * * * Labor Market Remains Tight * * * Job vacancies in Minnesota have declined by nearly one-quarter over last year, with employers reporting a total of 139,059 open positions in 2023, according to annual Job Vacancy Survey (JVS) results released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Overall, jo more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, June 8 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the following appointments to the African American Health State Advisory Council, Board of Barber Examiners, Board of Marriage and Family Therapy, Explore Minnesota Tourism Council, Lake Superior Center Authority, Mineral Coordinating Committee, and Plumbing Board. * * * Rae Blaylark - Robbinsdale, MN African American Health St more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, June 8 -- The Minnesota Department of Health issued the following news release: The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) invites private well owners in southeastern Minnesota to attend a public meeting in their area to learn about what is being done to address health concerns about nitrate in drinking water. Porous geology makes wells in southeastern Minnesota especially susceptible to nitrate contamination from fertilizer, manure, wastewater and faulty septic systems. Con more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, June 8 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus posted the following statement on June 7, 2024, from Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson, R-East Grand Forks: * * * Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson (R- East Grand Forks) released the following statement after hearing the jury delivered mostly guilty verdicts in the Feeding our Future fraud case: "Today's verdicts are a reminder that fraud cannot be tolerated in Minnesota. The convicted defendants did not just defraud go more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 8 -- Polaris Industries, a snowmobiles, all terrain vehicles, midsize and heavyweight motorcycles manufacturer, issued the following news release: Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) celebrated the launch and grand opening of an electric off-road vehicle charging network in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Just under a year after Polaris received a Mobility Public-Private Partnership & Programming (MP4) grant through Michigan more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 8 (TNSres) -- The University of Minnesota issued the following news release: * * * Annual report reflects continued progress and commitment to long-term goals with Tribal Nations * * * Rebuilding and strengthening the University of Minnesota's relationships with Tribal Nations and Indigenous communities is a priority included in MPact 2025, the five-year strategic plan launched by the University in 2021. At its June meeting, the Board of Regents will review progr more PR