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State Tipoffs Involving Minnesota Newsletter for Tuesday February 04, 2025 ( 9 items )  

Advisor With $110 Million Joins Ameriprise Financial Citing Impressive Wealth Management Platform and Support Resources
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 4 -- Ameriprise Financial, a provider of investment advice, asset management and insurance capabilities, issued the following news release: * * * Advisor with $110 Million Joins Ameriprise Financial Citing Impressive Wealth Management Platform and Support Resources MINNEAPOLIS - February 3, 2025 - Financial advisor Ronnie Sansom, CFP, recently joined the independent channel of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) from Edward Jones with $110 million in assets. Hi  more

C.H. Robinson Completes Sale of European Surface Transportation Business to Sennder Technologies GmbH
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minnesota, Feb. 4 -- C.H. Robinson Worldwide, a company that says it solves logistics problems, issued the following news release: * * * C.H. Robinson Completes Sale of European Surface Transportation Business to sennder Technologies GmbH Global logistics leader C.H. Robinson today announced the successful closing of the sale of its European Surface Transportation business to sennder Technologies GmbH February 3, 2025, Eden Prairie, Minnesota --Global logistics leader C.H. Robi  more

Minn. Gov. Walz Appoints Shireen Gandhi as Temporary Commissioner for Department of Human Services
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Feb. 4 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2025: Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the appointment of Shireen Gandhi as temporary commissioner of the Department of Human Services (DHS) until a permanent commissioner is appointed. Gandhi will take over leadership of the agency following the departure of Jodi Harpstead, who stepped down on February 3 after five and a half years of service. "I am g  more

Minn. Pollution Control Agency: City of Long Prairie, C&L Excavating Each Fined More Than $10,000 for Construction Stormwater Violations
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Feb. 4 -- The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency issued the following news on Feb. 3, 2025: The City of Long Prairie and C&L Excavating discharged sediment-laden water into the Long Prairie River, in addition to other violations, during construction of CSAH 56 & 38, according to a Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) enforcement investigation. The City of Long Prairie and C&L Excavating were each fined $10,900. MPCA staff inspections in April and May 2024 confirmed s  more

Minn. PUC Issues Decision Involving Xcel Energy
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Feb. 4 -- The Minnesota Utilities Commission issued the following decision involving Xcel Energy: * * * INTRODUCTION DECISION ITEMS 1. Details 2025-004 ** G002/M-23-518 Northern States Power Co. d/b/a Xcel Energy In the Matter of Xcel Energy's Natural Gas Innovation Plan. Should the Commission approve, reject, or modify Xcel Energy's 2023 Natural Gas Innovation Plan? (PUC: Harsch, Nikitas) Attachments: PUBLIC Briefing Papers (https://minnesotapuc.legistar.com/gatewa  more

Minn. PUC Issues Decision Involving Xcel Energy, Dakota Electric Association
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Feb. 4 -- The Minnesota Utilities Commission issued the following decision involving Xcel Energy and Dakota Electric Association: * * * INTRODUCTION DECISION ITEMS 1. Details 2025-007 ** E999/CI-24-397 All Investor-Owned Electric Utilities In the Matter of a Commission Inquiry on Utility's MISO Reliability Based Demand Curve Opt-Out Plan. Should the Commission accept the December 27, 2024 filings from Xcel Energy, Minnesota Power, and Otter Tail Power? (PUC: Strauss)   more

Minnesota Students Awarded National Association of Secretaries of State John Lewis Youth Leadership Award
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Feb. 4 -- Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon issued the following news: * * * Minnesota Students Awarded National Association of Secretaries of State John Lewis Youth Leadership Award Brady Sternberg and Markus Wessman recognized for civic leadership SAINT PAUL - Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon is proud to announce that two Minnesota students were recognized at the National Association of Secretaries of State 2025 Winter Conference as recipients of the Joh  more

Six Exclusive NHL Games This Week on ABC, ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Six Exclusive NHL Games This Week on ABC, ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu * ABC Hockey Saturday Doubleheader: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Detroit Red Wings at 1 p.m. ET and Vegas Golden Knights vs. Boston Bruins at 3:30 p.m. * Tuesday Prime Time Doubleheader on ESPN+, Disney+ & Hulu: Edmonton Oilers vs. St. Louis Blues at 8 p.m. and Dallas Stars vs. Anaheim Ducks at 10:30 p.m.   more

Taft Acted as Legal Counsel to Hashnote Holdings in Sale to Circle Internet Group
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 4 -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Taft is pleased to have acted as legal counsel to Hashnote Holdings LLC, the issuer of U.S. Yield Coin incubated by Cumberland Labs, in its sale to Circle Internet Group, Inc., a global financial technology company and stablecoin market leader. The deal includes a strategic partnership with DRW, one of the largest institutional crypto traders, via its subsidiary Cumberland. Read the release here. (https://www.circl  more