ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Jan. 31 -- The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * News release: Action plans outline strategies to enhance habitats for ducks and pheasants Area wildlife managers across Minnesota soon will begin planning and implementing updated strategic conservation efforts designed to foster stewardship of ducks, pheasants and their habitats. These efforts follow the state's recently updated pheasant and duck action plans. "We're excite  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Jan. 31 -- Ameriprise Financial, a provider of investment advice, asset management and insurance capabilities, issued the following news release: * * * Ameriprise Financial Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend MINNEAPOLIS - January 29, 2025 - The Board of Directors of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.48 per common share payable on February 28, 2025 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 10, 2025.  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Jan. 31 -- Ameriprise Financial, a provider of investment advice, asset management and insurance capabilities, issued the following news release: * * * Ameriprise Financial Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Results Table: Earnings Per Diluted Share Perspective from Jim Cracchiolo, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer "Ameriprise delivered a record year in 2024, including a strong fourth quarter. We generated double-digit revenue growth with excellent earning  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Jan. 31 -- Minnesota State Colleges and Universities issued the following news release: * * * Board of Trustees Approves Intention to Merge Accreditations of Two Twin Cities Area Colleges Contact: Noelle Hawton, Noelle.Hawton@MinnState.edu, 651-201-1801 ST. PAUL, Minn., Jan. 29, 2025 - The Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities has approved a motion expressing support for the intention of merging the accreditations of Dakota County Technical C  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Jan. 31 -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, issued the following news release: Husch Blackwell served as outside transactional and regulatory counsel to Marshfield Clinic Health System in a merger with Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States. As a result, the combined system will serve patients and communities across the upper Midwest, including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.   more

ENCINO, California, Jan. 31 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Facilitates $2.6M Sale of 24-Unit Apartment Property in Minnesota ANOKA, Minn., Jan. 30, 2025 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Fairoak Avenue Apartments, a 24-unit apartment property located in Anoka, Minnesota. The property sold f  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Jan. 30 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: Earlier this year, Governor Walz asked a merit selection panel consisting of leadership in his administration and the tax law community to solicit applications, review candidates, and recommend finalists for appointment to the Minnesota Tax Court. The panel announced today that it is recommending three candidates for consideration to fill the vacancy that occurred earlier this month. Shannon Harmon:   more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Jan. 30 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: Governor Tim Walz has authorized emergency assistance for six Minnesota counties that suffered damage caused by severe thunderstorms and flooding last summer. "I'm grateful for Minnesota's emergency management team for coordinating closely with counties to assess damage and help communities recover from severe weather events," said Governor Walz. "We're committed to continuing to do our part to help   more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Jan. 31 (TNSres) -- The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency issued the following news on Jan. 30, 2025: Minnesota's greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions dropped by 14% between 2005 and 2022, according to a biennial report from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) and Minnesota Department of Commerce which tracks the state's greenhouse gas emissions. The COVID-19 pandemic changed how Minnesotans lived and worked in 2020 and 2021, reducing emissions. As Minnesotans return  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Jan. 30 -- The Minnesota Department of Agriculture issued the following news: * * * Minnesota Farmers Encouraged to Participate in Annual Survey Corn and soybean growers should anticipate calls in February The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is encouraging farmers to take part in its annual pesticide and fertilizer use survey. This year the phone survey is directed at corn and soybean producers. The data helps the MDA track the use of agricultural chemicals on   more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Jan. 31 -- The Minnesota State Auditor issued the following news release: * * * Saint Paul, MN - "Our updates enhance the system's security and functionality to better serve local governments," said Auditor Julie Blaha. The Office of the State Auditor (OSA) has launched the latest update to the Small City and Town Accounting System (CTAS). CTAS 2025 includes a range of new features and enhancements aimed at improving user experience, data security, and reporting capabilit  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Jan. 31 -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Taft advised a U.S.-based graphite machining company in obtaining national security clearance from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) for its sale to a Japanese buyer. After conducting its review, CFIUS concluded that there were no unresolved national security concerns with respect to the transaction. The CFIUS team was led by Taft partner Russell Menyhart, who leads the firm's Intern  more