CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 11 -- Barack Ferrazzano, a law firm, issued the following news release: The BFKN Financial Institutions Group served as legal counsel to Alerus Financial Corporation ("Alerus") (NASDAQ: ALRS) in its completion of the previously announced acquisition of HMN Financial, Inc. ("HMNF") (NASDAQ: HMNF), pursuant to which Alerus has acquired HMNF, a savings and loan holding company headquartered in Rochester, Minnesota, and the parent company of Home Federal Savings Bank ("Home   more

DULUTH, Minnesota, Oct. 11 -- The College of St. Scholastica issued the following news release: The College of St. Scholastica announces an innovative addition to its suite of online educational offerings: the Certificate in Applied Artificial Intelligence. Launching in January 2025, this graduate-level program is designed to equip professionals of nearly any industry with the skills and knowledge required to excel in the rapidly expanding field of artificial intelligence. Balance of strategic  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 11 -- Dayforce Inc. (formerly Ceridian) issued the following news release: * * * Attendees globally to discover new solutions, customer best practices, and breakthrough innovations at the flagship Dayforce experience; Keynote live stream open for registration * * * Dayforce, Inc. (NYSE: DAY; TSX: DAY), a global human capital management (HCM) leader that makes work life better, will host customers, partners, and industry visionaries for the new Dayforce Discover a  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 11 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on Oct. 9, 2024: * * * * Finals features the New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx * Game 1 tips off Thursday at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN * WNBA Countdown Presented by Google from site for the entire series * Expanded Spanish-language coverage on ESPN Deportes includes a WNBA-themed SportsCenter edition * * * ESPN and ABC will offer exclusive coverage of the 2024 WNBA Finals Presented by YouTubeTV, fe  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 11 -- Fox Rothschild, a law firm, issued the following news release: Congratulations to our partner, Kathy Kimmel, who was recognized in the 2024 Power List: Business Litigation by Minnesota Lawyer for the third consecutive year. The annual guide highlights attorneys "whose mere presence on a case signifies the stakes, who have influenced the direction of the law, whose leadership in the community is pervasive and whose respect within the bar is undeniable." I  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 11 -- The Minnesota Department of Agriculture issued the following news: October is Farm to School and Early Care Month, a time to celebrate food education, school gardens, and lunch trays filled with healthy, locally sourced foods from Minnesota's producers. In recognition of this month, today the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) unveiled the state's first-ever Farm to Kids Strategic Plan. Developed collaboratively by Farm to School and Early Care partners a  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 11 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release on Oct. 10, 2024: Governor Tim Walz today announced $52 million in grants to expand broadband access to an estimated 7,700 homes and businesses throughout Minnesota. "Investing in broadband infrastructure benefits businesses and communities across the state," said Governor Walz. " By connecting thousands of Minnesotans to businesses, education, and health care through broadband, we're making Minnesota  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 11 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release on Oct. 10, 2024: * * * Minnesota National Guard soldiers have transported over 30,000 pounds of cargo, including water, food, medicine, survival equipment, and relief supplies * * * Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is highlighting the life-saving work of the Minnesota National Guard and emergency responders who are providing emergency assistance to North Carolina and South Carolina in the wake of Hurric  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 11 -- 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 Rice Lake, located partially in Maple Grove, Hennepin County. A Rice Lake property owner contacted the DNR after finding zebra mussels attached to a settlement sampler fixed to their dock. Another lake resident in a different location also reported zebra mussels on a settlement sampler. DNR   more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 11 -- The Minnesota Utilities Commission issued the following decision involving Xcel Energy: * * * INTRODUCTION DECISION ITEMS 1. Details 2024-153 * E002/M-24-173; E002/M-22-266; E002/RP-19-368 Northern States Power Co., d/b/a Xcel Energy In the Matter of Xcel Energy's Petition for an Automatic Bill Credit Pilot Program. Should the Commission approve, modify, or deny Xcel Energy's new Automatic Bill Credit Pilot Program? (PUC: Nikitas, Ricker) Attachments: Bri  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 11 -- Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon issued the following news: * * * Deadline to register before election day is October 15 * * * In the first three weeks of voting, local election officials have distributed 616,333 absentee and mail ballots in Minnesota. County, city, and township election officials have accepted 220,006 ballots. More Minnesotans are voting early compared to the 2016 General Election. However, fewer Minnesotans are voting early than the   more

WINONA, Minnesota, Oct. 10 -- Winona State University issued the following news: Winona State University has received a $1.1 million grant from the Department of Defense to form a Civic Center to promote civic engagement and ethical leadership among students, faculty, local government entities in the region, and nonprofit organizations. The Winona State Department of Political Science, Public Administration & Ethnic Studies, in partnership with SE MN Together, will establish the Center to prov  more