LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 7 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit urging the Court to revisit an opinion striking down a Minnesota law prohibiting individuals under the age of 21 from carrying concealed handguns in public. In the brief (https://oag.ca.gov/system/files/attachments/press-docs/Worth%20  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 6 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: The Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu. Virginia Tech experts available to discuss headlines in the news Will Kamala Harris's pick of Tim Walz for her running mate matter? Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris is expected to introduce Minnesota   more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 7 -- Faegre Drinker, a law firm, issued the following news release: A Faegre Drinker team led by corporate partners Ryan Miske and Ken Ludlum provided legal counsel to SPS Commerce in its acquisition of SupplyPike, an automated invoice deduction management and prevention solution. SPS Commerce acquired SupplyPike for approximately $119 million in cash, net of cash acquired, and $87 million in SPS Commerce stock. SupplyPike is a first of its kind SaaS solution that   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- George Washington University issued the following news: WASHINGTON (August 6, 2024) Kamala Harris has made her choice for a Vice Presidential running mate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. Harris and Walz will appear together for the first time at a joint rally in Philadelphia later today. Walz's profile rose considerably after a cable TV interview in which he called Republicans "weird." Originally from Nebraska, Walz, 60, was a school teacher before politics and served in the  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 7 -- Macalester College issued the following college news: For the first time in Macalester's history, the college will partner with a private firm to manage its investments. The decision was made by the Board of Trustees with the goal of delivering consistent risk-adjusted endowment performance with greater access to top-tier fund managers. "While this will be a new experience for Macalester, it is common for colleges and universities to work with private firms to m  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 7 -- The University of St. Thomas issued the following news: The Susan S. Morrison School of Nursing at the University of St. Thomas is debuting a new direct admission pathway for high school students interested in a nursing career. This new admissions option will accept high school seniors - applying to the school for fall 2025 and beyond - directly into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. Previously, bachelor's degree applicants were considered for adm  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following news: DGA Vice Chair Laura Kelly issued the following statement on Vice President Kamala Harris selecting DGA Chair Gov. Tim Walz to be her running mate: "The DGA is proud to congratulate both Vice President Kamala Harris and our Chair, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz on his selection as the Vice Presidential nominee. As a teacher, veteran, and elected leader, Governor Walz brings to the ticket a dedication to public   more