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Omer B Announces the Release of New Instrumental Single "Dino Puppy Groove"ST. PAUL — St. Paul-based Bremer Bank is being acquired by Old National Bank, which has headquarters in Evansville, Indiana, in a transaction valued at $1.4 billion in cash and stock. The deal, which still requires regulatory approval and approval by Bremer shareholders, would combine Bremer’s $16.2 billion in assets with Old National’s nearly $54 billion to create a bank with more than $70 billion in total assets. “This partnership represents an outstanding fit between two highly compatible, relationship- and community-focused banks,” Old National Chairman and CEO Jim Ryan said in a joint announcement released Monday, Nov. 25. Ryan said what has made Bremer Bank a leading institution since 1943 aligns closely with the “strategic priorities and cultural principles that have guided Old National’s success for 190 years: a strong deposit franchise, a diversified loan portfolio accentuated by exceptional credit quality, and a passion for investing in and strengthening communities.” “For more than 80 years, we’ve been honored to carry out the legacy of our founder, Otto Bremer,” said Jeanne Crain, president and CEO of Bremer. “When our majority shareholder, the Otto Bremer Trust, reaffirmed its interest in selling Bremer Bank, we appreciated the opportunity to identify a partner through a collaborative process to ensure the best possible outcome for our customers, employees, and our communities. With Old National, we have confidence we found a great fit,” Crain said as part of the joint announcement. The Otto Bremer Trust, a majority owner of Bremer Bank, is a private charitable trust based in St. Paul. Since the trust’s inception in 1944, it has made more than $1.1 billion in grants and program-related investments to more than 4,200 organizations. Once the merger is complete, the trust will have an approximate 11% ownership stake in Old National Bank and a trustee of the Otto Bremer Trust will join the Old National board of directors. The Otto Bremer Trust stated as part of the joint announcement: “All of us at the Otto Bremer Trust are excited that the Bremer Bank legacy of investing in people, places and opportunities continues with one of the most community-minded banks in the nation. This partnership expands the scope of what can be accomplished for and within our communities — civically, socially and economically.” Once the deal is finalized, Old National will become the third-largest bank in the Twin Cities, and the partnership will expand Old National’s reach into several other markets throughout Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin. The deal affects 48 Bremer Bank branches in Minnesota and 14 in North Dakota, including six locations in Grand Forks and seven in the Fargo region.
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Formula 1 expands grid to add General Motors' Cadillac brand and new American team for 2026 seasonAUSTIN, Texas — Death row inmate Robert Roberson III will not appear Friday at a Texas House hearing, the chair of the committee holding the hearing said. Roberson, 58, was set to testify before the House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence after the committee’s chair issued a subpoena Tuesday. The Texas attorney general’s office has derailed the committee’s efforts for a second time, requesting a protective order in the county where Roberson is housed. “My expectation was that we would have Robert Roberson here to speak with us, but that won’t be happening today,” Moody said. Roberson’s attorney Gretchen Sween said she had planned to be at the hearing with Roberson. She said Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office has interfered with the committee’s “lawful right” to take his testimony. “And now they have done so again—relying on baseless and vague smears and cheap fear-mongering to justify an act seemingly without legal basis. The real ‘fear’ at play here seems to be that seeing and hearing from Robert will make it clear to the public that an innocent man sits on death row who is also a gentle soul with a pronounced disability. Texans deserve better.” Roberson was sentenced to death in 2003 for reportedly fatally shaking his 2-year-old daughter, Nikki. His lawyers have since argued his prosecution relied on “junk science” by proving Nikki showed a triad of symptoms associated with “ shaken baby syndrome ,” a medical determination that has broadly come under scrutiny by scientists and doctors. Roberson of Palestine, Texas, has maintained his innocence through more than two decades on death row and two previous execution dates. He was most recently scheduled to die by lethal injection in Huntsville on Oct. 17 , but his execution was stayed following a last-minute intervention by Texas state Reps. Joe Moody, D-El Paso, and Jeff Leach, R-Allen, who subpoenaed Roberson to testify at a committee hearing on Oct. 21. Leach and Moody said the hearing was to address how the junk science law that allows people to contest their convictions based on new scientific evidence was applied in his appeals. The potential for Roberson’s appearance drew national attention, but the plan did not pan out after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton raised “security and logistical concerns.” Sween, Roberson’s attorney, previously rejected an option for Roberson, who is autistic, to testify virtually. She said his unfamiliarity with the technology and “deficits in social and emotional processing” would “profoundly” limit the committee’s ability to assess his credibility. In his absence, the committee led a nine-hour hearing that included testimony from talk show host Phillip McGraw, also known as “Dr. Phil,” author John Grisham and a juror from Roberson’s capital murder trial who said she would have voted not to convict Roberson had the full circumstances of his daughter’s death been presented. The Texas Supreme Court later ruled the subpoena was valid, but said lawmakers could not use the maneuver to halt executions. ©2024 The Dallas Morning News. Visit dallasnews.com . Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
The Minnesota Wild have come out strong this season, posting an impressive 13-3-4 record through 20 games. Their fast start has surprised many, including their own fans, especially after they missed the playoffs last year. With their current performance, they’re quickly making a statement and exceeding expectations. The team is also dealing with a few minor injuries to key players, including Kirill Kaprizov, Mats Zuccarello, and Joel Eriksson Ek. The good news is that all 3 are expected to be back soon, with Kaprizov potentially returning as soon as tonight. Buy Minnesota Wild stock now..? It’s pretty wild (no pun intended) that sportsbooks are still overlooking how solid the Minnesota Wild have been this season. Despite their strong performance, they’re sitting at 20/1 odds to win the Stanley Cup, which puts them 13th overall. How does that even make sense? The top sports books in the country, including DraftKings , FanDuel , and ESPN Bet , all have the Minnesota Wild listed at +2000 (20/1). Here’s a look at the teams currently ranked ahead of the Wild on the betting market. FLA Panthers: +800 EDM Oilers: +800 CAR Hurricanes: +800 DAL Stars: +900 NY Rangers: +1000 TOR Maple Leafs: +1100 COL Avalanche: +1200 NJ Devils: +1400 WPG Jets: +1400 VGK Golden Knights: +1800 VAN Canucks: +1800 TB Lightning: +1800 MIN Wild: +2000 DraftKings Out of the teams ranked ahead of the Minnesota Wild in the betting odds, only one is actually ahead of them in the current standings, the Winnipeg Jets. The Jets are sitting comfortably at 34 points, while the Wild are close behind with 30 points. For some reason, Vegas sees the Minnesota Wild as a non factor. Sure, their winning pace might slow down, but this team has already proven they’re legit. So far, they’ve shown they can beat anyone. Only time will tell if they can keep it up. With Vegas not being sold on the Minnesota Wild yet, that could work in your favor. If they keep up their winning ways, their odds are only going to drop as the season goes on. So, if you’re into betting, now might be the perfect time to grab them at a good value before those odds get tighter. This article first appeared on Minnesota Sports Fan and was syndicated with permission.
BOZEMAN, Mont. – Aurora, a self-driving trucking company, is making waves in Bozeman with its innovative technology and job creation. The company uses LIDAR, a tool that employs lasers and photonics to create a 3-D picture of the environment. Montana State University and Gallatin College have developed programs to educate students in photonics, preparing them for real-world applications. Some students have already secured positions with Aurora. Mayor Terry Cunningham of Bozeman emphasized the local impact, saying, "The genius folks who are creating those sparks and those innovations get to stay here in the place that they love, because of the innovations that they created. But also, for folks like Aurora who are creating businesses from that technology." Aurora has already introduced 70 tech jobs to the Bozeman area, with more on the horizon. Governor Greg Gianforte, who has a background in high tech, highlighted the state's role in fostering industry growth. "We've been reducing regulations. We've been reducing the tax burden. We've been making IT investments in education. And this really creates an environment where entrepreneurs can succeed in the private sector," he said. The new Aurora Bozeman location will function as a LIDAR testing and research facility, further contributing to the area's technological advancement.