ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 20 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news on Sept. 19, 2024: Today Secretary of State Steve Simon held a press conference to encourage Minnesotans to vote early. Minnesota has one of the longest early voting periods, giving Minnesotans plenty of time to cast their ballot before Election Day. Last week, elections and department of public safety officials addressed "glitches" in the Automatic Voter Registration process to require two separa  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 20 -- Fredrikson and Byron, a law firm, issued the following news: Fredrikson attorney Lawrence Bender has been inducted into the North Dakota Petroleum Council (NDPC) Hall of Fame during their 2024 Annual Meeting. The NDPC Hall of Fame recognizes leaders who have made significant contributions to the development of oil and natural gas in North Dakota. The criteria for the award include at least 25 years of work in the oil and gas industry with the majority of that  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 20 -- The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds lake property owners to carefully check boats and trailers, docks and lifts, and all other water-related equipment for invasive species when removing equipment for seasonal storage. Several zebra mussel confirmations in recent years were initially reported by property owners and lake service providers removing docks, boats and b  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 20 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news on Sept. 19, 2024: The Stillwater Prison went into lockdown on Thursday morning after several staff members were hospitalized due to potential exposure to drugs in the prison. In total, nine staff members were exposed to the unknown substance, seven of which were hospitalized. Senator Karin Housley (R-Stillwater) released the following statement in response: "We should absolutely prioritize the s  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 20 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news: On Friday, Sept. 6, the University of Minnesota Morris held a dedication ceremony for its expanded agrivoltaic array. The Minnesota LCCMR's Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund (lottery money) funded this project, and the UMM constructed it on a dairy pasture owned by the West Central Research and Outreach Center (WCROC). At the event, State Senator Torrey Westrom (R-Alexandria) spoke abo  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Sept. 20 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2024: NHL action on ESPN+ returns Saturday, September 21, with 46 live National Hockey League preseason, out-of-market games on ESPN+ ahead of the upcoming 2024-25 season. Opening the NHL preseason, the Minnesota Wild and Winnipeg Jets are set to face off on Saturday, Sept. 21 at 8 p.m. ET. On Sunday, Sept. 22, the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers begin their preseason   more

BEVERLY HILLS, California, Sept. 19 -- Platinum Equity, an investment firm, issued the following news release: * * * Leading operational private equity firms partner to accelerate Rise's next chapter of growth * * * LOS ANGELES, CA - September 17, 2024 - Global investment firm Platinum Equity and Butterfly, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm specializing in the food sector, today announced the acquisition of Rise Baking Company ("Rise"). Platinum Equity and Butterfly will be equal part  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 20 -- The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency issued the following news on Sept. 18, 2024: * * * Nobody likes being on the end of a tow hook, but now people in St. Cloud can at least breathe easier in that situation * * * When Joe Kampa bought Andy's Towing in St. Cloud about 10 years ago, the business came with about three dozen trucks of all sizes, from lighter-duty duallies that tow broken-down cars all the way up to massive 75-ton rigs capable of righting semis   more