MOORHEAD, Minnesota, Sept. 6 -- Concordia College issued the following news: * * * President Colin Irvine announcing the gift at a public event Sept. 5 * * * Concordia College is grateful to announce an anonymous donor has given a $20 million gift to the Offutt School of Business. As the largest gift given to the Offutt School of Business and one of the largest ever made to the college, this offering will significantly enrich the educational experience for students, expand academic programs,  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 6 -- Faegre Drinker, a law firm, issued the following news release: Faegre Drinker is pleased to announce that Nolan Kurtz has joined the firm as chief operating officer. Based in the firm's Philadelphia office, Kurtz will serve as a member of Faegre Drinker's executive leadership team, leading the firm's C-suite and the firm's global operations team. A collaborative and forward-thinking leader, Kurtz promotes cross-functional teamwork to improve operational effi  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 7 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release on Sept. 5, 2024: Today, Governor Tim Walz announced a vacancy on the Minnesota Court of Appeals. This vacancy will occur upon the retirement of the Honorable Susan L. Segal. This seat is designated for Minnesota's Fifth Congressional District. Governor Walz has asked a merit selection panel consisting of leadership in his administration, the chair of the Commission on Judicial Selection, and the at-la  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 6 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Minnesota's on-the-job training program expands to include child care industry * * * Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan are recognizing Workforce Development Month by highlighting efforts to connect more Minnesotans to high-growth, high-demand jobs through job training and workforce development programs. The state's Dual Training Grant program has now been expanded to in  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 6 -- Macalester College issued the following college news on Sept. 5, 2024: The Macalester College Board of Trustees announced today that it voted to extend President Suzanne M. Rivera's contract. Dr. Rivera joined the college on June 1, 2020 as Macalester's 17th president. With this contract extension, her presidency will continue through June 30, 2030. "During her first term, President Rivera has demonstrated exceptional leadership," said Board Chair Carrie Norbin   more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 7 -- Macalester College issued the following college news on Sept. 6, 2024: On September 5, 2024, Macalester College President Suzanne M. Rivera presented The Honorable Andrew Gordon '05 with the honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters. The judge from the Second Judicial District Court of Minnesota was on campus to receive the degree and deliver the keynote address at this year's annual Opening Convocation. President Rivera's honorary degree citation for Judge   more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 6 -- The Minnesota National Guard issued the following news: Medica, which offers health insurance plans across the Midwest, was recognized as a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon company for its efforts in supporting the military community at a proclamation event in Minnetonka on Aug. 29, 2004. Several dignitaries were in attendance and spoke at the ceremony. Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan provided remarks and read the official proclamation. "This is one of my favorite   more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 7 -- The Minnesota Utilities Commission issued the following decision involving Minnesota Energy Resources Corp., Magellan Pipeline Co. L.P., CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp., dba CenterPoint Energy Minnesota Gas and Northern States Power Co. dba Xcel Energy: * * * INTRODUCTION DECISION ITEMS 1. Details 2024-028 ** G008,002,011/CI-23-117; G999/CI-21-565 CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp., d/b/a CenterPoint Energy Minnesota Gas; Minnesota Energy Resources Corp.  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 7 -- The University of Minnesota issued the following news release: * * * Board of Regents to review President Cunningham's recommended 2025 legislative funding requests next week; action anticipated in October * * * As the University of Minnesota begins another school year, the Board of Regents will discuss how legislative partnerships are critical to supporting U of M students, groundbreaking innovation and unrivaled workforce development. The Board will revie  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 7 -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Taft is pleased to welcome 25 new associates to the firm. The lawyers will be located in the Chicago, Illinois; Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, and Dayton, Ohio; Detroit, Michigan.; Indianapolis, Indiana; and Minneapolis, Minnesota offices of Taft. The new associates (admissions pending) will join the following Taft offices and practice groups: 1. Laura Allaben / Environmental / Indianapolis 2. Timothy Ryan Ashl  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 6 -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: A Taft Chicago trial team won a jury verdict in Cook County for client Michael Eggum, who sued his former restaurant business co-owner Ryan Kowalis for fraud and breach of fiduciary duty regarding Eggum's investments in a restaurant business co-owned by Kowalis. On Sept. 4, a Cook County Circuit Court jury found defendant Kowalis--who is the acting General Manager of Orland Toyota--liable for fraudulently inducing   more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 7 (TNSres) -- The University of St. Thomas issued the following news: University of St. Thomas Journalism Associate Professor Emeritus Michael O'Donnell has co-authored a new editing textbook with Buck Ryan of the University of Kentucky. Editing. The Essential Guide to Better Writing Across Today's Media was published by Cognella Academic Publishing. O'Donnell worked with Ryan at the Chicago Tribune, and together they taught editing at Northwestern University's Me  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 6 -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Minneapolis partner-in-charge Justin Weinberg has been elected to the Board of Directors for the Guthrie Theater and will serve a three-year term beginning September 1. As a member of the board, Weinberg will help support the organization's mission of fostering connections among the community and with the world as a prominent 21st-century arts organization. Since its founding in 1963, The Guthrie has consistently s  more