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Inflation Reduction Act creates thousands of union jobs in Minnesota — and other labor news
Take a seat in the Break Room, our weekly round-up of labor news in Minnesota and beyond. This week: the Inflation Reduction Act’s impact on jobs two years on; what to make of the jobs numbers revision; Minnesota is No. 1 state for nurses; Kim’s will shutter shortly after union vote; and Canadian railway workers […]
“Autism Mom” will lead State Fair craft-making activity to create “an army of advocates” for kids on the spectrum
On Sunday August 25 from 10 am to noon, Sheletta Brundidge is inviting all Minnesota families to join her family at the Alphabet Forest in Baldwin Park on the State Fairgrounds.
Fleet Farm ordered to hand over more records in Minnesota’s gun lawsuit
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - A federal judge ordered Fleet Farm to hand over more evidence to the Minnesota Attorney General's office as part of its ongoing civil lawsuit involving firearms sales. The Brief:. The retailer is being sued by the state for not doing enough to stop illegal...
Walz faces criticism for misleading IVF language
Republicans are jumping on Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) for making misleading statements about the infertility treatment he and his wife used, accusing the vice presidential nominee of lying for political expediency. Earlier this week, would-be second lady Gwen Walz shared that she and her husband opted for intrauterine insemination (IUI) to deal with infertility,…
Data breach at Minnesota dental practice affects 38,000
Minneapolis-based The Dental Specialists experienced a data breach that affects an estimated 38,442 individuals, according to an Aug. 21 article from an attorney from Console and Associates published by JD Supra. On Jan. 23, the practice became aware of unauthorized access to a number of employee email accounts, leading to...
Anderson Corporation elects George Bandy in new role
BAYPORT, Minn. — Andersen Corporation, an American manufacturer of windows and doors, elects George Bandy as new vice president and chief sustainability officer. “At Andersen, we are steadfast in our commitment to meet the needs of today without compromising the needs of future generations. We know our success relies heavily on the health and resiliency of the communities where we live and work, and protecting people and our planet is more important than ever. With George at the helm, this new leadership position will accelerate our sustainability journey as we work every day to make decisions that help our customers achieve their sustainability aspirations, elevate our industry, and ultimately help make the world a better place." says Chris Galvin, Andersen Corporation president and chief executive officer.
Hennepin County Sheriff says they were forced to cut valuable programs due to understaffing
The Hennepin County Sheriff says they’ve had to cut valuable jail enrichment programs due to continued staffing issues within the department. “The impact of, of those, it’s huge,” Sheriff Dawanna Witt says.
Local Artist Presents Experimental Dance Solo
On August 24, local artist Kayla Schiltgen will be presenting her experimental dance solo, “is this magic?” at Lagom by DEPT. two on 7th Avenue in Two Harbors. “is this magic?” blends live performance and screendance film projections to “explore authentic personal expression as a radical act of self acceptance.” Schiltgen further describes “is this magic?” in her press release: “Unfolding through an improvisational movement score prioritizing intuition, desire, resourcefulness, and play, each performance is a unique manifestation, offering nuance and fresh meaning.”
Director Christopher Wray visits Bismarck Resident Agency of FBI
(BISMARCK) – The Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation visited the Bismarck Resident Agency of the Minneapolis Field of the FBI on Thursday. Director Christopher Wray met with employees, as well as a number of key law enforcement, military, academia, and private sector partners from across Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota to discuss the Bureau’s work in the region and affirm their continued commitment to working with their partners.
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