MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 30 -- Fredrikson and Byron, a law firm, issued the following news: North Dakota's State Board of Higher Education issued $30 million in bonds to finance the construction of a new athletic center at Bismarck State College. The new facility will host the college's basketball, volleyball and wrestling teams. It will feature a rock wall, 3-D sports simulators and an indoor walking track. Fredrikson represented the underwriter in connection with the issuance. The Fredri  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- George Washington University issued the following news: Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will give their first joint interview tonight with CNN's Dana Bash, marking Harris' first in-depth media appearance since launching her campaign. As Harris and Walz campaign in battleground states like Georgia, the interview is seen as a pivotal moment in their effort to solidify support and address criticism from Republicans over Harris' limited media availa  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 30 -- Faegre Drinker, a law firm, issued the following news release: Private client partner Lisa Presser and litigation associate Justin Ginter were recognized by the New Jersey Law Journal in the 2024 New Jersey Legal Awards. The awards "honor those lawyers who have left an indelible mark on the legal community in New Jersey and beyond through their unwavering dedication to the profession." Presser was selected as a finalist for the "Best Mentors" category, which   more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 30 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release on Aug. 29, 2024: Governor Tim Walz today announced new funding to expand biofuel availability across Minnesota. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is currently seeking grant applications from gas stations looking to expand their selection of motor fuel blends containing at least 15% ethanol. "Investing in homegrown biofuels helps us lower emissions and save drivers money, while giving a bo  more

WILLMAR, Minnesota, Aug. 29 -- Ridgewater College issued the following news release: Willmar and Hutchinson, MN - Ridgewater College has joined more than 625 college presidents and chancellors across the nation in committing to encourage and support student voter registration and participation in elections at every level through the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN). To support full student voter participation of all eligible students, ALL IN and its Higher Education Presidents' Counc  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 30 -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Taft attorney Cari Sheehan will present the webinar "Ethical Use of AI: The Attorney's Guide," which will be hosted by the National Business Institute on Friday, Aug. 30. The webinar will explore the different types of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) for lawyers, provide the latest guidance for ethically using AI in legal practice, examine the best practices for drafting AI policies for the law firm, and di  more