WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Oct. 23, 2025: * * * Name of Product: Scotch brand TL909-50 thermal laminator Hazard: The recalled thermal laminators may overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers. Remedy: Refund Recall Date: October 23, 2025 Units: About 13,440 Consumer Contact: 3M Company toll-free at 800-772-4337 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, by email through the "Contact Us" link on the Scotch Bra more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Oct. 23, 2025: * * * Name of Product: Tylo Halmstad and Kiruna Hybrid Saunas Hazard: The saunas contain a bench that can collapse, posing a fall hazard to consumers. Remedy: Repair Recall Date: October 23, 2025 Units: About 1,000 Consumer Contact: Sauna360 toll-free at 888-780-4427 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at us_techsupport@sauna360.com, or online at https://saun more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Emmer, Minnesota Republican Delegation Issue Statement on Nomination of James Stuart to serve as U.S. Marshal for the District of Minnesota * WASHINGTON \- Today, Congressman Tom Emmer, along with the rest of the Minnesota Republican Delegation, issued the following statement on the nomination of James Stuart to serve as U.S. Marshal for the District of Minnesota. "We thank President Trump for nomi more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Evergen, Alachua, Florida, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce expressing concerns about the potential consequences of proposed tariffs on imports of personal protective equipment and medical devices. The company emphasizes that such tariffs could negatively impact patient care, healthcare costs, and the resilience of the medical device supply chain. In its letter, Evergen highlights the crucial role it plays in supplying innovative al more ST

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 24 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis issued the following analysis: * * * Lower-income home shoppers in Twin Cities area saw fewer options, higher costs in 2024 Authors: Erik Hembre, Senior Economist, Community Development and Engagement Ben Horowitz, Senior Policy Analyst, Community Development and Engagement Libby Starling, Senior Community Development Advisor, Community Development and Engagement Maxine Xu, Data Scientist, Community Development an more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Medical Alley, Golden Valley, Minnesota, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce regarding the ongoing investigation into imports of personal protective equipment (PPE), medical consumables, and medical equipment under Section 232. The letter underscores the organization's commitment to bolstering U.S. supply chain resilience while seeking to protect the interests of healthcare facilities and patients. The Minnesota-based organization, rep more ST

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 24 -- The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development issued the following news release on Oct. 23, 2025: * * * DEED Encourages Employers to Prepare Now for Paid Leave Launch The Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) today reminded employers of the three simple steps they need to take to meet their responsibilities under the upcoming Paid Leave program. Employers must set up their Paid Leave accounts, notify employees by Dec. 1 and  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Solventum Corp., Maplewood, Minnesota, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce. The letter addresses the Section 232 National Security Investigation of Imports of Personal Protective Equipment, Medical Consumables, and Medical Equipment, urging the agency to consider the potential impacts that import restrictions may have on the medical technology sector and U.S. investments. In the letter, Solventum highlights its significant contribution more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Tina Flint Smith, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Tina Smith, Colleagues Push Legislation to Pay All Federal Employees, Service Members, and Contractors During Shutdown * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) joined 24 colleagues to introduce the True Shutdown Fairness Act to pay all federal employees and the contractors supporting their work during the shutdown. The Senators' legislation, the True Shutdown Fairness  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 (Rep.) -- House Republican Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Whip Emmer, Minnesota Republican Delegation Issue Statement on Nomination of James Stuart to serve as U.S. Marshal for the District of Minnesota * WASHINGTON - Today, House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), along with the rest of the Minnesota Republican Delegation, issued the following statement on the nomination of James Stuart to serve as U.S. Marshal for the District of M more PR