MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 17 -- Faegre Drinker, a law firm, issued the following news release on Sept. 16, 2024: Faegre Drinker announced today that Craig Heeren, a former deputy chief of the National Security and Cybercrime Section for the Eastern District of New York, has joined Faegre Drinker's litigation group as a partner in the New York office. A former federal prosecutor and seasoned trial lawyer with a decade of experience, Heeren will counsel clients in government and internal in  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 17 -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Taft Cincinnati partner Julia Meister spoke at the Ohio State Bar Association's Marvin R. Pliskin Advanced Probate and Estate Planning Institute on Sept. 6, 2024. Meister presented on the topic "How to Help Clients Avoid (or Weather) the Probate Litigation Tsunami," which offered insights into managing and mitigating the risks associated with probate litigation. Meister is a partner in Taft's Litigation, Health   more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 17 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following proclamation: * * * WHEREAS: The Latine community is an integral part of the well-being, success, and history of Minnesota, comprised of unique identities and cultures that help shape our state; and WHEREAS: Latina, Latino, and Latine leaders hold significant roles across diverse sectors in Minnesota, serving as role models and contributing to the social cohesion of our communities. Their participation spans vol  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 17 -- The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Ann Lake, near Orrock in Sherburne County. Following up on an earlier unconfirmed report of zebra mussels in Ann Lake, the Sherburne County Soil and Water Conservation District and a volunteer, in partnership with the DNR, collected water samples from the lake on two different days. The sam  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 17 -- The Minnesota Office of Higher Education issued the following news release: Get Ready, a college access initiative housed in the Minnesota Office of Higher Education, has been awarded a $31,150,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Education. Get Ready staff work with middle school students from low-income backgrounds and at-risk communities to ensure they have the support necessary to pursue higher education. The grant ensures Get Ready is able to continue serv  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 17 -- The Minnesota Utilities Commission issued the following decision involving All Minnesota Telephone Companies and Telecommunications Carriers, Local Exchange Carriers, Eligible Telecommunications Carriers, Minnesota Power, Bridgewater Township, Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric, Northern States Power Co., dba Xcel Energy: * * * INTRODUCTION DECISION ITEMS 1. Details 2018-207 * P999/CI-18-382 All Minnesota Telephone Companies and Telecommunications Carriers   more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 17 -- The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Enforcement Division recently recognized four conservation officers, a natural resources pilot, and a Forestry Division staff person for their lifesaving efforts during the previous several months. Recognized were Natural Resources Pilot Grace Zeller, conservation officers Mike Cross, Tyler Lusignan, Curtis Simonson, and Brice Vollbrech  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 17 -- The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites people interested in the Carlos Avery Wildlife Management Area to share their thoughts on a draft update of the WMA's master plan, which will guide management of the popular hunting and wildlife-watching destination in Anoka and Chisago counties. "Public input is important as we update this plan," said Brandon Schad, assistant c  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 17 -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Taft is pleased to welcome John R. Hammond IV as partner to its Public Affairs Strategies Group. Hammond joins with extensive experience at both the federal and state level, having served in several senior-ranking positions in both Indiana and Washington, D.C. across his accomplished career. This addition comes at a period of strategic growth for the firm's Public Affairs Strategies Group. Taft has steadily expand  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 17 -- The University of Minnesota School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * The new EMBRACE center will focus on identifying and testing what makes dementia interventions work to adapt them successfully in a variety of care settings * * * Nearly seven million people in the U.S. are living with Alzheimer's and related diseases (ADRD), according to the Alzheimer's Association -- a number that has more than doubled in the last 20 years. While  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 17 -- The University of Minnesota issued the following news release: Nearly seven million people in the U.S. are living with Alzheimer's and related diseases (ADRD), according to the Alzheimer's Association -- a number that has more than doubled in the last 20 years. While funding and support to advance the science of dementia care has increased substantially, care innovations still need to be successfully implemented outside of healthcare organizations and test ca  more