Minnesota Government News (United States)

Dusty Trice who has a Ph.D-level understanding of self-promotion in the digital age happened to capture some of today's most compelling video: Al Franken using reason and rationality to talk down teabaggers who confronted him at the MN State Fair.

ApexOD Environmental Health & Safety Program Management Technology on Display at the Association of School Business Officials 2010 Annual Meeting at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, from September 24 – 27.

PreCise MRM unveils comprehensive enhancements to its industry-leading Mobile Resource Management platform. These enhancements will aid in reducing costs associated with materials used in clearing snow and ice from the road.

Second Congressional District candidate Shelley Madore will hold a press conference on Monday, September 20 at 3:00 p.m. at 101 W. Burnsville Parkway, Burnsville.

Minnesota Second Congressional District candidate Shelley Madore endorses the Small Business Jobs Act passed on Thursday by the U.S. Senate.

ApexOD Announces Full Featured IAQ (Indoor Air Quality) Tools for Schools Technology Alternative to HealthySEAT

Minnesota Second Congressional District candidate Shelley Madore has been endorsed by the Sierra Club, which has more than 750,000 members.

Minnesota Second Congressional District Candidate Shelley Madore is pleased to announce that the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Joint Council 32 has endorsed her in the race against Republican incumbent John Kline.

Minnesota's Second Congressional District Candidate Shelley Madore applauds President Obama’s plan, announced today, to provide for transportation infrastructure improvements, continued business research and development tax credits...

‘ON POINT!’ shines national spotlight on school board elections, the achievement gap, and the cost of school district’s new headquarters

MPHA (Minneapolis Public Housing Authority) to assist bidders attempting to reach and if possible exceed the WBE/MBE and Section 3 participation goals.

Alliant Insurance Services, Inc., and its comprehensive range of insurance services, is now available to all qualifying National Joint Powers Alliance® (NJPA) Members through contract.

Five Midwest states (Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio) could get nearly all their electricity from wind, according to updated maps from the Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR).

The Minnesota Bankers Association (MBA) will welcome banking professionals from around the state to St. Paul on Tuesday, February 16, for the MBA Bank Day at the Capitol.

Half-ton to five-ton capacity pellet mills give farmers, greenhouse operations, and commercial growers a cost effective method of entry into pellet production utilizing post-harvest residue.

Laser Safety Industries to offers glass laser safe viewing windows that have better visibility, are more durable with higher OD’s then polycarbonate windows and are shatter resistant.

Gemstar Manufacturing is proud to announce that they have received their International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) Registration.

Editor in Chief of the Independent Business News Network creates an African-American focused online presence to address disparities in Black leadership, politics and "process."

The U.S. Constitution Laser engraved into solid marble Each page is 18 inches wide by 24 inches tall and weighs 16 pounds This project started after watching the Glenn Beck show and getting upset over the subversion of the Constitution.

The FDA has now opened the door for widespread human experimentation during this year’s flu season, allowing an antiviral drug called Peramivir to be used even though it has not passed traditional standards of safety testing.

Last Friday on AM950 KTNF's Minnesota Matters Radio Show, Democratic Speechwriter and Minnesota Matters guest host Brian Falldin issued another challenge. This week, Brian issued a challenge to the supporters of Rep. Erik Paulsen (R-MN).

In a stunning development to Brian Falldin’s challenge to Michele Bachmann’s constituents, a conservative named “Bob” defended Bachmann’s poor record by saying conservative voters elected her “to not do anything.”

The physicians of Minnesota are hoping that President Barack Obama will say that payment reform, particularly Medicare payment reform, needs to be part of national health care reform when he speaks at the Target Center Saturday.

The IX-101 Mobile Resource Management System is a GPS/GPRS system that provides location and work data via a web-based report system. Designed for use in on-off highway, municipal, and heavy service equiment markets.

Al Flowers is running for Mayor of Minneapolis against incumbent R.T. Rybak. Recently the strong arm tactics of City Hall have come into play with the community in outrage over what has been called an abuse of power and authority.

Summit Academy OIC Offers Premier Training to Take Advantage of Stimulus Package.

28 Year old sales and marketing executive will run for Governor of Minnesota.

Capital Safety, home of the world-renowned DBI-SALA and PROTECTA brands, and Tri-Arc Manufacturing announce that the companies have formed a partnership to market a complete line of custom access products named FlexiGuard™ Custom Access Solutions.

Specialized program and tools assist in meeting new identity theft rules

Strong, Visible and Progressive Politics are in play in Minneapolis as a Green Party candidate steps up to assist in making the Minneapolis City Council look like the people they represent.

The May 2007 Evaluation of the City of Minneapolis Department of Civil Rights Contract Compliance Unit tells the story of a non-functioning unit that should have been overhauled in 2007.

On Sunday, March 1, 2009 the cause, “Opposing Mayor Rybak’s Cut of Civil Rights” was created on Facebook. The following is the response from the Mayor’s office.

Verified Credentials announced today the nationwide availability of their web-based Electronic I-9 Verification solution, enabling employers to verify the work eligibility of newly hired employees through the U.S. government’s E-Verify system.

The winds of change blowing through Washington are spinning the President’s head. By adding a new twist to the traditional bobblehead, you can spin the President to the right or to the left and play a strategic role in determining the outcome.

RJF's president Tim Fleming assumed the position during the October 5 CIAB Board meeting and will serve on the Government Affairs committee.

MuniMarket Pulse, a podcast of DerivActiv, LLC, recently spoke with Chris Hall, Head of Underwriting at BMO Capital Markets on the recent rally in the municipal market after a protracted sell-off.

Offering a choice for residents of Wyoming, MN, Artist / Web Designer / Real Estate Broker, Eric Peterson is running against Don Waller and incumbent Sheldon Anderson. for mayor of Wyoming, MN to bring a more open city government to it's citizens.

Barb Davis White is running for congress in Minnesota's 5th Congressional District against Muslim Congressman Keith Ellison. Barb is Pro Life, Pro Jobs and Pro Minnesota. Don't bail out the Banks - Bail out the People of Minnesota's 5th CD!

Jazzmin Brooks, age 15 of Blaine High School to receive Red Wagon Award at Lt. Gov. Ceremony and reception on September 15, 2008. The Minnesota Alliance with Youth honors Jazzmin for her community service and exemplary leadership.

Find Out Ways You Can Help Abused & Neglected Children…"There's nothing better you can do with your time the speak on behalf of children who have been abused or neglected." ....Judge Tanya M. Bransford, Presiding Hennepin County Juvenile Court

Streicher’s Inc., a uniform and equipment retailer for public safety personnel, is partnering with The Salvation Army and the clothing company 5.11 Tactical for a two-day sale to benefit the community and acknowledge public safety professionals.

People with disabilities have what it takes to turn state government agencies' massive physical archives into searcheable digital archives, helping them to achieve a paperless work environment

After looking through some old but relevant newspapers regarding the elections for 2006, I came upon a very shocking and for me, a vote altering article. A very brilliant young Black woman from the poorest of Minneapolis tells her story.

The upcoming IFAI Expo 2008 will host a Safety Conference on thermal protection, textiles applications in motorsports, military protective fabrics, fire-retardancy, and other protective textiles and apparel October 20-21 in Charlotte, N.C.

The U.S. House of Representatives will consider increasing use of geosynthetics materials by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and increasing funding for research involving geosynthetics

Levees reinforced with geosynthetic materials in New Orleans withstood Hurricane Katrina and flooding. Geosynthetics stablize the ground, reduce use of traditional stabilizers, conserve natural resources and provide a reliable building base.

Minnesota Anglers are sharing mixed feelings regarding the proposed Dedicated Funding Amendment due on the ballot on November 4.

Miracle Truss buildings purchased for the Naval Special Warfare Group One

The National Collegiate Conference Association announces NMUN•China to be held November 2008 in Xi’An, China. This marks the first international NMUN conference location sponsored by NCCA.

The NCCA announces sponsorship of two new programs, National Model United Nations DC to be held 2-4 November, and formation of Model United Nations Network, a resource for college students and faculty to find, prepare for and organize UN simulations.