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Fed Approves Battle Financial to Form Bank Holding Company, Acquiring Stearns Bank Upsala to Launch Battle Bank, N.A.
Fed approval fuels Battle’s launch of a value-driven national bank, starting with the acquisition of Stearns Bank Upsala. EDWARDS, CO, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Battle Financial, Inc., (Battle) today announced it has...

Lowering U.S. and NC Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of the Victims of the Tragedy in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Governor Josh Stein ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff immediately until sunset Sunday, August 31 in honor of the victims who lost their lives and those who were injured in a senseless act of...

Armstrong directs flags at half-staff through Aug. 31 in honor of Minneapolis school shooting victims
BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong has directed all U.S. and North Dakota flags to be flown at half-staff from today until sunset Aug. 31, and encourages North Dakotans to do the same at their homes and businesses, as a mark of respect for the...
Hawkins, Inc. to Participate in Sidoti & Company’s Small Cap Virtual Investor Conference
ROSEVILLE, Minn., Aug. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hawkins, Inc. (Nasdaq: HWKN), a leading water treatment and specialty ingredients company, today announced that Patrick Hawkins, Chief Executive Officer, and Jeff Oldenkamp, Chief Financial...

Attorney General Treg Taylor Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Tech Companies to Stop the Spread of Deepfake Nonconsensual Intimate Imagery
August 27, 2025 (Anchorage, AK) – Yesterday, Attorney General Treg Taylor today joined a bipartisan coalition of 47 state attorneys general in calling on major search engines and payment platforms to take stronger action against the growing...

Syntiant Brings Real-Time Sensor AI to Avnet Technology Showcase
Company’s Neural Decision Processors Deliver Always-On, Low-Power Intelligence at the Edge for Faster, More Efficient Decision-Making IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Syntiant Corp., the recognized leader in low-power edge AI...

Attorney General Jackley Joins Coalition Urging Tech Companies To Stop Deepfake Intimate Imagery
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025 Contact: Tony Mangan, Communications Director, 605-773-6878 PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined a coalition of 47 Attorneys General in demanding major search engines...

Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. Announces Departure of Chief Financial Officer
MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. (NYSE: INSP) (Inspire), a medical technology company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative, minimally invasive solutions for patients with...

Twin Cites Knife Show - The only custom knife show in Minnesota
The Twin Cities Knife Show will feature some of the region’s top custom knifemakers as well as knifemaking suppliers. MADISON, WI, UNITED STATES, August 26, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Midwest Knifemakers Guild is proud to present the Twin...

Three More Minneapolis Gang Members Charged with RICO Conspiracy and Murder
A federal grand jury in Minneapolis charged three additional alleged members or associates of the violent street gang known as the Lows, bringing the total number of defendants in this indictment to 14. “The defendants are allegedly responsible...

MATTER Launches Major Initiative to Improve Health System in Ukraine
Minneapolis, MN, Sept. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MATTER today announced a major initiative to strengthen the health system in Ukraine. This effort, involving a very challenging place in the world, implements diverse strategies by leveraging...

Attorney General Bonta to Companies: Commit to Action Limiting Nonconsensual Deepfake Pornography
Letters seek to open line of communication with companies, understand how they are protecting the public OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined 47 attorneys general in sending letters to search platform and payment platform...

DEADLINE THIS WEEK: Berger Montague Advises Petco Health and Wellness Company (NASDAQ: WOOF) Investors to Contact the Firm Before August 29, 2025
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Berger Montague, a nationally recognized securities litigation law firm, is investigating potential securities law violations involving Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. (“Petco” or the...

Attorney General Bird Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Tech Companies to Stop the Spread of Deepfakes
DES MOINES –Attorney General Brenna Bird recently warned parents against the dangers of deepfakes being used for bullying or harassment. Today, she joined a bipartisan coalition of 47 attorneys general in calling on major search engines and...

Houzeo Adds ‘Collections’ to Its ‘Favorites’ Feature for Minnesota Buyers to Better Manage Their Saved Properties
With Collections, buyers in Minnesota can segregate their bookmarked properties into tailored lists for easier and faster management. MINNEAPOLIS, MN, UNITED STATES, August 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Houzeo, America's best home buying app,...

Minnesota Hospice Joined Taste of Lakeville to Celebrate Community and Connection
From hospice care to community care, Minnesota Hospice continues its local commitment at Taste of Lakeville 2025 LAKEVILLE, MN, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Minnesota Hospice is proud to have joined the Lakeville...

Attorney General Bonta Warns AI Companies: If You Harm Children, You Will Be Held Accountable in California
OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, along with 44 attorneys general, sent a letter to 12 of the top artificial intelligence (AI) companies, after reports of sexually inappropriate interactions between AI chatbots and children....

Attorney General Jackley Part of AG Coalition Demanding Companies End Predatory AI Interactions with Children
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, Aug. 25, 2025 Contact: Tony Mangan, Communications Director, 605-773-6878 Attorney General Jackley Part of AG Coalition Demanding Companies End Predatory AI Interactions with Children PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota...

Attorney General Brenna Bird Demands Companies End Predatory AI Interactions with Kids
DES MOINES— Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today joined a bipartisan coalition of 44 state attorneys general warning major artificial intelligence companies to stop hurting kids. The letter, sent to Anthropic, Apple, Chai AI, Google, Luka Inc.,...

Funds Available to Expand Biofuel Access in Minnesota
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is currently seeking grant applications from gas stations looking to upgrade their infrastructure to offer E15, gasoline blended with 15% ethanol, at the pump. The MDA expects to award approximately $4...