MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 25 -- Ameriprise Financial, a provider of investment advice, asset management and insurance capabilities, issued the following news release: * * * Ameriprise Financial Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend MINNEAPOLIS - July 24, 2025 - The Board of Directors of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.60 per common share payable on August 18, 2025 to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 4, 2025. At Ame more PR

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, July 25 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on July 24, 2025: * * * PJM electricity prices hit record due to AI By Sarah Montalbano Yesterday was a big day for the biggest U.S. power auction, held by the grid operator PJM Interconnection. Prices to supply electricity between June 2026 and May 2027 exceeded last year's all-time high by 22 percent th more PR

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, July 25 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on July 24, 2025: * * * Proposed legislation would rein in national teachers' union By Catrin Wigfall Likely unbeknownst to many (including me, originally) the National Education Association -- the largest teachers' union in the country -- has a federal charter that was issued by the U.S. Congress back in more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Brad Finstad, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Finstad Calls for Federal Investigation into Medicaid Fraud by Minnesota DHS, Walz Administration * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) was joined by Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (MN-07) and Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) in sending a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., requesting  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Brad Finstad, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Finstad Introduces Legislation Improving Access to Capital for New Farmers * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01), fourth-generation farmer and member of the House Agriculture Committee, announced his introduction of H.R. 4657, the N ext Generation Farmer Act alongside Congressman Josh Riley (NY-19). This bipartisan legislation expands eligibility for beginning farmers to obt more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 25 -- General Mills, a food company, issued the following news release: * * * General Mills Brings the Magic of Universal Pictures' "Wicked: For Good" to Kitchens with Glinda and Elphaba-Inspired Cookies, Cereal, Cupcakes and Cake Pops Betty Crocker, Pillsbury and new Wicked Cereal debut pop-u-lar products to build fan excitement ahead of the epic conclusion of the global cinematic phenomenon, Universal Pictures' Wicked: For Good, arriving in theaters on November  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, issued the following news release on July 24, 2025: * * * Klobuchar Statement on Department of Agriculture Proposed Reorganization Plan U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, issued the following statement on the Trump Administration's plan to reorganize the U.S. Department of Agriculture:  more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, July 25 -- Minnesota's Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party issued the following statement on July 24, 2025: * * * Minnesota's Republican Delegation Fled from Washington, D.C., to Avoid Voting on Releasing the Epstein Files ST. PAUL - In response to House Republicans fleeing the Capitol and beginning the August recess early to avoid the release of the Epstein files, Minnesota DFL Chairman Richard Carlbom released the following statement: "Rather than grow a backbone and stand u more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, July 24 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Announces Six Month Extension to PFAS Reporting Deadline * The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has announced a six-month extension to its PFAS reporting deadline. Originally set for January 1, 2026, the new reporting deadline is now July 1, 2026. This announcement is a result of the advocacy efforts of the RV Industry Association,  more PR

EAGAN, Minnesota, July 25 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following news release on July 24, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Angie Craig Statement on USDA Reorganization Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) released the following statement regarding Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins' planned reorganization of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). "The planned reorganization announced by the Ag more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Rpe. Omar, Rep. Nadler, and Rep. Dexter Introduce Bill to Ban Prescription Drug Ads * WASHINGTON, DC -- Representatives Ilhan Omar (MN-05), Jerrold Nadler (NY-12) and Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03) introduced the End Prescription Drug Ads Now Act, legislation that would ban prescription drug advertising in all forms. "Prescription drug ads are a symptom of a deeper illness in our healthcare system, o more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 25 -- The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas issued the following news release: * * * Strategic Collaboration to Propel Boating Industry Growth * NMMA & MRAA launch Market Expansion Advisory Group * In response to a concerning slowdown in new boat sales and shifting consumer behavior, the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and MRAA have joined forces to launch the Market Expansion Advisory Group. Beyond that, this collaborative initiative more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 24 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Taft Attorneys and Practices Recognized in Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2025 * Fifteen Taft attorneys and six practices were selected to the Chambers High Net Worth (HNW) Guide 2025, which recognizes the leading lawyers and law firms for private wealth law and family/matrimonial law in the United States and worldwide. This year's recognitions included six Taft/Sherman & Howard at more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Kelly Morrison, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison Introduces Bill to Reauthorize Crucial Newborn Screening Program * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Kelly Morrison (MN-03) introduced the bipartisan Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act, which will renew and strengthen newborn screening programs that detect life-threatening and life-altering health conditions. Over 15 million children in the Uni more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey issued the following news release: * * * USGS and state partners to test bait platforms to catch invasive carp in Upper Mississippi River * LA CROSSE, Wis. -- Scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey, in collaboration with the Minnesota and Wisconsin Departments of Natural Resources, will install floating bait platforms and monitoring equipment to test a new method for capturing invasive carp. The equipment w more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 24 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Wallace Authors Mediation Article in CMBA Bar Journal * Taft Cleveland partner Dave Wallace's article "Cut to the Chase: What Makes a Standout Evaluative Mediator?" was featured in the July/August 2025 issue of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Journal. The article highlights qualifications to look for when using an evaluative mediator. To read the article, click here. Wallace is an  more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 25 -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Xcel Energy employees award $10,000 to Amarillo Children's Home Employees nominate Texas nonprofits to receive annual Employee Choice Grants * AMARILLO, Texas (July 24, 2025) -- Xcel Energy announced a $10,000 grant to Amarillo Children's Home, a nonprofit that provides safe, loving and restorative care for children in the Texas Panhandle, as part of Xcel Energy Foundation's 2025 Employee Choice Grant aw more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 25 -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Xcel Energy employees award $10,000 to Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico Employees nominate New Mexico nonprofits to receive annual Employee Choice Grants * ROSWELL, New Mexico (July 24, 2025) -- Xcel Energy announced a $10,000 grant to Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico, a nonprofit that provides food to families in need, as part of Xcel Energy Foundation's 2025 Employee Choice Grant awards. Food Bank of Ea more PR