Latest Press Release on Minnesota

$100 Million Financing Arranged by HFF for Four-Property Multi-Housing Portfolio
CHICAGO - The Chicago and Boston offices of HFF (Holliday Fenoglio Fowler, L.P.) announced today that they have secured $100 million in financing for a four-property multi-housing portfolio in Massachusetts, Minnesota and Missouri. Working exclusively on behalf of RREE

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The Minnesota Nurses Association: School Nurses in Minnesota Celebrate 100 Years of Addressing Health Needs of School Children
ST. PAUL, Minn., Nov. 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The H1N1 strain may be a "novel" virus, but it is nothing new to school nurses in Minnesota who are celebrating 100 years of professional service in the state. Ceremonies scheduled for Friday, November 6th will honor the ten...

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HealthPartners is Highest Rated Minnesota Health Plan in Overall Consumer Experience
MINNEAPOLIS - HealthPartners has the highest overall member rating of any health plan in Minnesota as well as the highest rating in many individual measures of consumer experience, according to an independent survey. The Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) 2009 su

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Fitch Rtes Allina Health System's (Minnesota) $164.5MM VRDBs 2009B & 2009C 'AA-/F1+'
NEW YORK - Fitch Ratings assigns an 'AA-/F1+' rating to the City of Minneapolis and the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of St. Paul, Minnesota (the Authority) health care system variable-rate demand revenue bonds (VRDBs) (Allina Health System), series 2009B, consisting

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Minnesota Power Requests Rate Increase to Support Infrastructure and Environmental Improvements
DULUTH, Minn. - To support a stronger electric system and a healthier environment for its customers in Northeastern Minnesota, today Minnesota Power asked for an $81 million net increase in electric retail rates. New rates approved by the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission are expected to

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Fitch Withdraws Underlying Rtgs on Pre-refunded Minn-St. Paul Metro Airports Comm, MN Airport Revs
NEW YORK - Fitch Ratings has withdrawn the Minneapolis-St. Paul Metropolitan Airports Commission, Minnesota airport revenue bonds: Fitch withdraws its 'AA-' long-term underlying rating for the following bonds because the bonds have been pre-refunded: --

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Fitch Rates Minneapolis, Minnesota's $46.4MM GOs 'AAA'; Outlook Stable
CHICAGO - Fitch Ratings has assigned an 'AAA' rating to the City of Minneapolis, Minnesota's (the city) following issues: --$40.3 million general obligation (GO) various purpose refunding bonds, series 2009B; --$6.1 million GO tax increment refunding bo

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Fitch Rates Hennepin County, MN's $221MM GOs 'AAA'; Outlook Stable
CHICAGO - Fitch Ratings assigns an 'AAA' rating to the following Hennepin County (the county), Minnesota's bonds: --Approximately $118 million general obligation (GO) refunding bonds, series 2009B; --$80 million GO bonds, series 2009C;

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Fast-Growing Coalition Opposing Cap-and-Trade Goes National
ST. PAUL, Minn., Nov. 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In October, the No Cap-and-Trade Coalition launched its campaign against cap-and-trade with a radio ad and new website (NoCapAndTrade.com) in Minnesota. Since its inception, the coalition has steadily added new members, includ...

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Minnesota Nurses Association Demands Change in Minnesota Department of Health Recommendations for Respiratory Protection for Health Care Workers
ST. PAUL, Minn., Nov. 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Minnesota's Department of Health may be putting nurses' health at risk amidst a pandemic influenza outbreak. The Minnesota Department of Health's position on respiratory protection for healthcare workers exposed to confirmed or suspecte...

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Business Marketing Association's Minnesota Chapter Announces 2010 Board of Directors
MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- For the Minnesota chapter of the Business Marketing Association (BMA), access to professional development opportunities, resources and connecting ...

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Infection-Prevention Measurements Added to Minnesota Hospital Quality Site
Features compare work to prevent surgical, other infections ST. PAUL, Minn., Nov. 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following release was issued today by the Minnesota Hospital Association: New online measurements show how consistently Minnesota hospitals to...

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"The Minnesota Beatle Project Volume I" Set for Release Dec. 8 Will Help Fund Public School Music and Art Programs
The Beatles have again graced all the major magazine covers and lead many news broadcasts around the world this season with the release of the video game, The Beatles™: Rock Band™. Now a host of Minnesota sponsors and musicians are hoping the Fab Four's magic will also help fund a...

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Broadband Expansion Would Spur Minnesota Economic, Quality-of-Life Opportunities
SAINT PAUL, Minn., Nov. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Expanding and improving Minnesota's broadband speed and access to achieve national and global leadership will be an engine for the state's economic growth and increased quality-of-life opportunities, according to a report and recommendations...

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22nd Century Corrects Misinformation in News Article
WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. - 22nd Century Limited, LLC (“22nd Century”) announced that it is correcting some inaccuracies that appeared in a Minnesota Daily article entitled, Researcher upset by tobacco company’s actions; University Researcher was not aware compan

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