MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 18 -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Taft partner Rob Bilott will present to The Downtown Rotary Club of Houston on Jan. 22 in Houston, TX. Dubbed by The New York Times Magazine as "The Lawyer Who Became DuPont's Worst Nightmare" in an article published on Jan. 6, 2016, Bilott has represented a diverse array of clients, nationwide, who have been harmed by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as "Forever Chemicals." His work is the   more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 18 (TNSres) -- Macalester College issued the following college news: While protests across the U.S. and the globe continue to erupt with remarkable frequency, they are also failing at historical rates to achieve their stated goals. By relying on instincts more than data, protesters fighting for causes like social justice, democracy, and environmental protection risk adopting tactics that not only fail to meet their objectives, but could even backfire. In her new boo  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 18 -- The Minnesota Department of Agriculture issued the following news: The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting applications for grants to support innovative sustainability-focused research or demonstration projects on Minnesota farms. The Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) Sustainable Agriculture Demonstration Grant funds projects that explore the energy efficiency, environmental benefit, and profitability of sustainable ag   more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 18 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2024: * * * At $7.1 billion, state exports up 17% in second quarter of 2024 * * * Governor Tim Walz today announced that Minnesota exports of goods surged to $7.1 billion in the second quarter of 2024, a 17% increase over the same period in 2023. Minnesota's export growth topped the national rate (5%) for the quarter and was stronger than all but eight other states. "Minnesota's rapid  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 18 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following proclamation: * * * WHEREAS: Mitochondria are in every cell in the human body and are responsible for creating more than 90 percent of the body's energy; and WHEREAS: One in 5,000 individuals has a genetic mitochondrial disease; and WHEREAS: Mitochondria can be damaged by genetic defects, drugs, or destructive molecules called free radicals. This damage can lead to a wide range of health issues such as muscle w  more