DOVER, Delaware, April 29 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * AG Jennings, coalition keep machine gun devices out of Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings and a coalition of attorneys general have formalized an agreement to prevent the Trump Administration from distributing thousands of machine gun conversion devices into Delaware and other 16 other states. In a notice of voluntary dismissalOpen this document with ReadSpea  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following statement on April 28, 2026: * * * AFPI-MN Responds to Governor Walz's Final State of the State Address as Fraud Toll Reaches $9 Billion MINNEAPOLIS, MN -- America First Policy Institute (AFPI) Minnesota state chapter Executive Director Zach Freimark issued the following statement ahead of Governor Tim Walz's eighth and final State of the State address. "Fraud is expected to be on the agenda--and it should be. But  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * Massive Coordinated FBI Raid Underway in Minnesota By Logan Sekulow The Department of Homeland Security announced that it is officially executing search warrants in Minneapolis in response to rampant fraud involving taxpayer dollars that seems to have taken place right under Governor Tim Walz's nose. Federal agents and local law enforcement raided 22 local so-called childcare centers, including   more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 29 (TNSxrep) -- Ameriprise Financial, a provider of investment advice, asset management and insurance capabilities, issued the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * Ameriprise Financial Named a Top Performer in Hearts & Wallets Customer Satisfaction Survey for the Eighth Time Clients say Ameriprise is a firm that "understands me and shares my values" * Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) today announced it has once again earned high recognition in  more

ROCHESTER, Minnesota, April 28 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Mayo Clinic issued the following news release: * * * At what age does Alzheimer's disease begin? Mayo Clinic study points to changes decades before symptoms * ROCHESTER, Minn. -Subtle biological changes linked to Alzheimer's disease may begin as early as the late 50s -decades before memory loss or other symptoms appear -according to new research from Mayo Clinic. The study, published in Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the  more

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, April 28 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * ATU Robotics Finishes Top 2 in the World for 2026 * Arkansas Tech University finished runner-up in the 2026 VEX U Robotics World Championship at the America's Center Convention Complex in St. Louis, Mo., April 25-27. The No. 2 in the world finish is the latest milestone in the rapid rise of ATU robotics. The team made its first appearance in the VEX U World Championship in 2023, and behind the ing  more

ROCHESTER, Minnesota, April 28 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Mayo Clinic issued the following news release: * * * Blood test shows promise for detecting testicular cancer when standard markers miss * ROCHESTER, Minn. - Mayo Clinic researchers have developed a blood-based method that may help detect germ cell tumors, the most common type of testicular cancer, including cases that do not show up on standard blood tests, according to a study published in Nature Communications. Testicular can  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 29 -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * Bloomberg School to Receive Funding for Two Patient-Focused Research Projects Two faculty from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health will conduct research projects with new awards from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI). PCORI is a nonprofit organization that funds patient-centered, comparative clinical effectiveness research   more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 29 -- General Mills, a food company, issued the following news release: * * * Blue Buffalo's(TM) Fan-Favorite BLUE Nudges(TM) Treats Now in Minis This Summer Feed dogs like family with these bite-sized versions of the same delicious flavors dogs already love, including grill-inspired favorites so they can enjoy cookout season, too. * Blue Buffalo is helping dogs of all sizes partake in summer mealtime moments by introducing the new BLUE Nudges(TM) Minis. This b  more

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, April 29 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on April 28, 2026, by policy fellow Josiah Padley: * * * The Sooner State joins the Southern Surge Oklahoma has just passed a comprehensive early literacy reform package that mimics the "best in class" legislation of the Southern Surge. The term Southern Surge denotes recent significant educational progr  more

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, April 29 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on April 28, 2026, by policy fellow Catrin Wigfall: * * * Why Minnesota's free school meals are getting more expensive When Minnesota passed universal school meals in 2023, I warned that the policy's design could create future funding and data problems if not addressed. That is now happening and has promp  more

SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, April 29 -- Converse University issued the following news: * * * Dr. Peterson Publishes Third Book Dr. Aaron Peterson, Director of the Doctorate in Professional Leadership and Assistant Professor of Leadership at Converse University, recently published his third book, Captain Pike in the C-Suite: Humble Leadership in Star Trek. Captain Pike in the C-Suite: Humble Leadership in Star Trek, explores the value of humility in leadership through a set of scientifically  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 28 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * DNR crews achieve walleye egg collection goals * Walleyes spawn once a year using water temperature and photoperiod (length of day) as cues to spawn. Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) crews captured 2,106 adult female walleyes at Rathbun, Spirit, and Storm lakes, as well as on the Mississippi River. "The 2026 walleye netting season represents another highly productive an  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Speaks Out Against Gun Violence After Chicago Police Officer Dies In Line Of Duty, Gunman Attempts Attack At White House Correspondents' Dinner * May 04, 2026 Durbin in speech on Senate floor: "Political violence is corrosive to democracy. It is an American crisis - one that is made worse by the growing arsenal of dangerous guns in our country." WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whi  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, April 28 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN's The Biggest Game begins weekly rollout through Super Bowl LXI as part of ESPN's "Year of the Super Bowl" initiative * Serving as a central pillar of ESPN's "Year of the Super Bowl" storytelling initiative, The Biggest Game has begun its weekly rollout, with new episodes premiering each week through Super Bowl LXI on the NFL on ESPN YouTube channel. More than 40  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * FIRST: Brad Finstad Gutted Rural Health Funding. NOW: "Mayo Clinic Health System hospital among those considered at-risk for closing, reducing services" * Brad Finstad cast the deciding vote for the largest cut to Medicaid in history - and now, two Mayo Clinic campuses in Southern Minnesota are at risk of cutting services or shutting down entirely. The Mayo Clinic Health System   more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 29 -- Fredrikson and Byron, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Fredrikson and Jeremy Greenhouse Honored by Volunteer Lawyers Network Volunteer Lawyers Network (VLN) has selected Fredrikson as their 2026 Housing Law Firm of the Year for the second straight year, a recognition that underscores the firm's ongoing commitment to providing outstanding legal support in housing matters. In addition, Fredrikson shareholder Jeremy P. Greenhouse was named VLN's 20  more

BUFFALO, New York, April 28 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Integrating pharmacists into kidney disease care team can provide better outcomes for patients * Calvin Meaney, who specializes in nephrology, recognizes the role pharmacists can serve in the care of patients with chronic kidney disease. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki UB's Calvin Meaney co-authors commentary highlighting benefits of relying on pharmacists, espe  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Klobuchar Invites Minneapolis' Brit's Pub General Manager to King Charles III Joint Address to Congress * WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) announced that Shane Higgins, general manager at Brit's Pub in Minneapolis, will be her guest at King Charles III's address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. "King Charles III's address to Congress highlights the critic  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, April 28 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Matchup set for Wednesday's 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round on ESPN networks * The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs presented by GEICO continue this week with two confirmed Game 5's on ESPN networks. In a back-and-forth series, the Montreal Canadiens will face the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday for Game 5 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN2. ESPN's Stanley Cup Playoffs coverage   more

ROCHESTER, Minnesota, April 28 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Mayo Clinic issued the following news release: * * * Mayo Clinic study finds bariatric surgery associated with greater long-term heart risk reduction than weight-loss medications * ROCHESTER, Minn. -A Mayo Clinic study found that both metabolic and bariatric surgery and GLP-1 medications improve cardiovascular health in people with obesity, but surgery was associated with significantly greater reductions in long-term cardiovascula  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy Warns Local Leaders Against Bringing Deadly ICE Facilities Into Their Communities * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, on Tuesday sent letters to 21 local governments throughout the United States that are actively considering whether to allow Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)   more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, April 28 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * National Nurses United endorses Abdul El-Sayed to represent Michigan in U.S. Senate * National Nurses United (NNU), the largest union of registered nurses in the United States with more than 225,000 members, today announced its endorsement of Abdul El-Sayed from Michigan for U.S. Senate. El-Sayed has been a longtime partner to NNU in the fight to win a single-payer health ca  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, April 28 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * New Orleans nurse prepared for five-day strike against LCMC's surface bargaining * Nurses at University Medical Center New Orleans (UMCNO) in Louisiana are gearing up for their upcoming five-day strike starting May 1, 2026. Nurses announced their intent to strike after filing an Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) charge against LCMC Health and UMCNO management on April 20, charging  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, April 28 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * NNU, nation's largest nurses union, supports May Day actions * National Nurses United, the country's largest nurses union with more than 225,000 members, is proudly and enthusiastically taking part in May Day Strong actions on May 1, 2026. NNU recognizes that May Day presents a unique opportunity to demonstrate to the Trump administration and the billionaire class the real p  more

MEDINA, Minnesota, April 29 -- Polaris Industries, a manufacturer of snowmobiles, all terrain vehicles, midsize and heavyweight motorcycles, issued the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * Polaris Inc. First Quarter 2026 Financial Results Available on Company's Website Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) reported first quarter 2026 financial results today through an earnings release posted on the Company's Investor Relations website at ir.polaris.com. The earnings release will be furnished wi  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minnesota, chairman of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources, issued the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * President Trump Signs Legislation to Overturn Minnesota Mining Ban This week, President Donald Trump signed H.J. Res. 140 into law. The resolution was led by House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.). The resolution overturn  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: HILL AND GOLDMAN INTRODUCE BILL TO PROTECT PUBLIC SERVANTS * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. French Hill (AR-02) and Rep. Dan Goldman (NY-10) introduced the Providing Resources and Oversight to Ensure Confidentiality of Those who serve (PROTECT) Act to strengthen data security and to prevent targeted threats against public officials. The bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Scholten, Valadao Introduce Bipartisan Promoting Access to Local Agriculture Act * WASHINGTON, DC - This month, U.S. Representatives Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) and David Valadao (R-CA-22) introduced the bipartisan Promoting Access to Local Agriculture Act. The legislation would remove administrative hurdles for small farmers and ranchers to participate in federal nutrition programs like   more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Moody Supports Anti-Fraud Package to Stop Bad Actors and Protect Taxpayer Dollars Senator Ashley Moody is working to pass the Protecting American Taxpayers Act, comprehensive anti-fraud legislation that includes 16 commonsense bills that would stop bad actors, protect taxpayer dollars and recover stolen funds. The bill would provide $240 billion in projected savings. "The widespread   more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * Senators McCormick, Smith, Tillis, and Gallego Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Extend the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program for Seven Years U.S. Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA), Tina Smith (D-MN), Thom Tillis (R-NC), and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) today introduced the bipartisan Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2026, which is essential to economic security  more

NEW YORK, April 28 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * TNT Sports Continues Viewership Surge for 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs * TNT Sports continues to deliver strong audience gains for the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. Minnesota's Game 4 victory over Dallas on Saturday averaged 1.9 million viewers on TBS, truTV and HBO Max, up 127% vs. last year's comparable window and the most watched First Round ga  more

DULUTH, Minnesota, April 28 -- The University of Minnesota Duluth Campus issued the following news: * * * 2025-26 Faculty and Staff Award Winners A ceremony to celebrate faculty and staff achievements and years of service. Thursday, April 23, 2026, in the Kirby Ballroom The University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) held a ceremony on April 23, 2026, to celebrate the exceptional efforts and milestones of its faculty and staff. These awards recognize individuals who exemplify the University's comm  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. David Valadao, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Valadao, Scholten Introduce Bill to Improve Access to Affordable, Locally-Grown Food * WASHINGTON - Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) joined Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI-03) to reintroduce the Promoting Access to Local Agriculture Act. This bipartisan legislation would remove administrative hurdles for small farmers and ranchers to participate in federal nutrition programs like the Supple  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 (Rep.) -- House Republican Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Whip Emmer Applauds Fraud-Related Raids Happening in Minneapolis * House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) released the following statement following reports that Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents are currently raiding more than 20 locations in Minneapolis in relation to federal fraud investigations. Whip Emmer: "Presid  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Whip Emmer Applauds Fraud-Related Raids Happening in Minneapolis * WASHINGTON - House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) released the following statement following reports that Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents are currently raiding more than 20 locations in Minneapolis in relation to federal fraud investigations. Whip Emmer: " President Trump  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 28 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Xcel Energy urges safety near dams before start of Wisconsin's 2026 fishing season * EAU CLAIRE, Wis. ( April 27, 2026) - With Wisconsin's fishing season opening Saturday, Xcel Energy is reminding anglers, boaters and other outdoor enthusiasts to use caution around dams and hydroelectric facilities. Boating, canoeing or recreating above or below a dam can be dangerous-especially d  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 28 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Zelek to Speak on Pricing at NAAG 2026 Spring Consumer Protection Conference * Taft Chicago attorney Gene Zelek will speak on the panel "A Rose by Any Other Name: Dynamic, Differential, Surveillance and Algorithmic Pricing," at the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) 2026 Spring Consumer Protection Conference on May 19. During this session, Zelek and fellow panelists   more