Minnesota pension funds welcomed investments in private equity, a significant risk that has been rewarding.

State Investment Commission Overview The state’s Investment Commission includes Governor Tim Waltz, state auditor Julie Braha, Secretary of State Steve Simon, and Attorney General Keith Ellison. As noted by Schurtz, the board’s last investment with Wayzata Investment Partners took place in 2012, a time when memberships were structured differently. The firm informed its investors back […]

Pete Rose may never be welcomed into the Hall of Fame.

Challenges for Pete Rose’s Hall of Fame Induction Even with the resurgence of legendary players in Major League Baseball, there could be obstacles preventing Pete Rose from entering the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Rose found himself banned from the league after being involved in gambling during his managerial role. Recently, Commissioner Robert D. Manfred […]

Initial White South African Refugees Arrive in the U.S., Welcomed by the Trump Administration

DULLES, Va. — The US Department of State and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) welcomed white South African refugees on Monday, coinciding with President Donald Trump’s comments regarding the “genocide that is happening.” Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau and Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security Troy Edgar greeted a group of African families at […]