BEMIDJI, Minnesota, Dec. 11 -- Bemidji State University issued the following news on Dec. 9, 2025: * * * BSU Offers Minnesota's Lone Four-Year Pathway to State CTE Teaching License Bemidji State University is addressing Minnesota's need for teachers in increasingly popular career and technical education (CTE) fields through two new bachelor's degree programs. Through its innovative School of Technology, Art and Design, teachers have an unparalleled opportunity to pursue BSU bachelor's degree more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * DGA Statement on Mike Lindell Launching a Campaign for Governor in Minnesota * DGA spokesperson Izzi Levy released the following statement on Mike Lindell launching a campaign for governor in Minnesota: "Far-right conspiracy theorist Mike Lindell's entrance into Minnesota's GOP gubernatorial primary turbocharges what was already a crowded and chaotic race to curry favor with Donald Trump at the exp more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Dec. 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Edwards and Hill Named to The Hill's Top Lobbyists 2025 List * Martin Edwards and Graham Hill have been named to The Hill's Top Lobbyists 2025 list. The list recognizes lobbyists who have made measurable impacts on the course of policy and politics for corporations, small businesses, local governments, nonprofits, unions, or trade associations. Edwards and Hill have been honored as  more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Dec. 12 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis announced the following event on Dec. 11, 2025: * * * 2026 Regional Economic Conditions Conference The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis will host its ninth annual Regional Economic Conditions Conference on January 9, 2026. The half-day conference will feature Xcel Energy's Chairman, President, and CEO Bob Frenzel, who will talk with Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari about the economic challenges and opportunit more PR

ROCHESTER, Minnesota, Dec. 11 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Mayo Clinic issued the following news release: * * * Get to know your microbiome: It can improve gut health and more, Mayo Clinic expert explains * ROCHESTER, Minn. Resolutions to improve health typically include measures such as more exercise, a healthier diet and stopping smoking. But what about your gut microbiome ? Taking steps to protect and improve it can benefit digestive health and more, says Purna Kashyap, M.B.B.S., a gast more PR

ST. CLOUD, Minnesota, Dec. 12 -- CentraCare Health issued the following news release: * * * Holly Ball 2025 Raises Over $920,000 in an Evening Honoring Caregivers CentraCare Foundation celebrated the 51st Holly Ball, raising more than $920,000 during an inspiring evening on Dec. 6 at the River's Edge Convention Center in St. Cloud. The "Bridges of Life" theme was evident during the recognition of caregivers, with the overall event supporting the Greatest Needs Funds for CentraCare Hospice, C more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Dec. 11 -- The University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management issued the following news: * * * How to Choose the Right Graduate Business Program for Your Goals and ROI * What Are Your Current Career Assets and Gaps? To achieve a strong program fit career assessment, map your existing strengths against your desired future role. Use a structured framework to guide your self-reflection: * Interests: What subjects or tasks naturally excite you? If you prefer more PR

ROCHESTER, Minnesota, Dec. 11 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Mayo Clinic issued the following news release: * * * Joint study finds proton beam therapy helps patients with throat cancer live longer with fewer side effects * ROCHESTER, Minn. Photon therapy offers strong outcomes in treating oropharyngeal cancers; however, some radiation can reach and damage nearby healthy tissue. The damage can lead to side effects that may be severe for some patients. In a new nationwide study published in T more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Klobuchar Statement on Vote to Extend the Health Care Tax Credit * WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) released the following statement after voting to extend the health care tax credit and prevent health insurance premiums from doubling for tens of millions of Americans. "Today, once again, I voted to extend the health care tax credits to prevent health insurance premiums from doublin more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Klobuchar, Rounds, Colleagues Urge USDA to Prioritize HPAI Poultry Vaccine Strategy U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and Mike Rounds (R-SD) led 21 of their colleagues in urging Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins to move forward with the more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Omar, Jayapal, Norcross Introduce Legislation to Protect App-Based Workers * WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Representatives Ilhan Omar (MN-05), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), and Donald Norcross (NJ-01) are introducing legislation to promote transparency and accountability for app-based workers. The Empowering App-Based Workers Act would put guardrails on digital labor platforms, including Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, an more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Angie Craig Opening Statement at CFTC Reauthorization Hearing Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) delivered the following opening statement at a full committee hearing titled "CFTC Reauthorization: Stakeholder Perspectives." [As prepared for delivery.] Thank you to our witnesses fo more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Craig Statement on Her Vote Against the National Defense Authorization Act * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig released the following statement on her vote against the Republican-led National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). "While I appreciate my Democratic colleagues' work over the past few months to strip the original House version of some of its most egregious Repu more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Craig Supports Bill to Lower Drug Prices for More Americans; Hold Big Pharma Accountable for Price Gouging * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Angie Craig today announced legislation that would lower prescription drug prices for Americans and hold pharmaceutical companies accountable for price gouging consumers. The Lowering Drug Costs for American Families Act would build on her work on  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Michelle Fischbach, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Fischbach Sends Letter to Walz Requesting Information on SNAP Fraud * Rep. Fischbach Sends Letter to Walz Requesting Information on SNAP Fraud Washington, D.C. Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (MN-07) was joined by House Agriculture Committee Chair Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) and the Minnesota Republican Congressional Delegation, in sending a letter to Governor Tim Walz, requesting an more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Omar's Statement on the FY26 NDAA * WASHINGTON-Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) issued the following statement after voting against the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): "Today I voted 'NO' on the National Defense Authorization Act because Congress cannot continue writing blank checks for endless war while millions of Americans struggle to afford housing, health care, and basic necessities.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Kelly Morrison, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Crack Down on Scammers and Eliminate Foreign Robocalls * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Kelly Morrison (MN-03) is leading a bipartisan coalition of Republican and Democratic lawmakers in introducing the Foreign Robocall Elimination Act, which would strengthen efforts to stop unlawful robocalls originating from overseas. Minnes more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Tina Flint Smith, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Tina Smith Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Improve Access to Mental Health Clinics * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) introduced the Ensuring Excellence in Mental Health Act, which would improve access to mental health services nationwide. This bill would make it easier for seniors on Medicare to get care at Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs), sp more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Tina Flint Smith, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith Cosponsor Legislation Requiring Airlines to Reimburse Passengers for Delays, Rebooking Fees & Related Expenses After Trump Cancels Consumer Protections * WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith (both D-MN) helped introduce legislation to protect flyers by requiring airlines to provide cash compensation and free rebooking for passen more PR