GREENSBORO, North Carolina, June 10 -- The American Baseball Coaches Association issued the following news: * * * 2026 ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Div. I All-Region Teams Announced The 2026 ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Division I All-Region Teams have been announced across all eight regions. The teams are selected by members of the American Baseball Coaches Association, with the process overseen by the ABCA NCAA Div. I All-America & Coach of the Year Committee. The committee is chaired by Brian Green of Wichit  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 10 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on June 9, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Continues Fight for Virginians Amidst Cost Crisis 24-state coalition defends recent court win and appeals procedural ruling over unlawful tariffs - Attorney General Jay Jones joined 23 other Attorneys General today to defend a major court victory on behalf of Virginians. The U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) recently struck down Presid  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- The Alkylphenols & Ethoxylates Research Council has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency expressing concerns regarding the agency's inclusion and assessment of Nonylphenol and 4-tert-Octylphenol in the Draft Sixth Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List. APERC critiques the EPA's evaluation methods, toxicological data selection, occurrence evidence, and risk characterization related to these chemicals under the Safe Drinking Water   more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Allina Health, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the Fiscal Year 2027 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update and Hospice Quality Reporting Program Requirements proposed rule. The comments address key proposals in the rule, including payment rate adjustments, the establishment of a service and spending variation index (SSVI), mandates on hospice election addendum statem  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Allina Health, a nonprofit integrated health system based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the Fiscal Year 2027 Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities Prospective Payment System (IPF PPS) proposed rule. The letter addressed payment policies, quality reporting program updates, and the proposed inpatient psychiatric facilities patient assessment instrument (IPF-PAI). Allina Health letter, w  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Allina Health, headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, regarding proposed rules for the Fiscal Year 2027 Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System (SNF PPS). The integrated health system's letter addresses concerns about payment updates, consolidated billing exclusions, quality reporting program revisions, and se  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The American Academy of Neurology, headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration addressing the agency's request for information on drug repurposing to meet unmet medical needs. The AAN emphasized the importance of prioritizing chronic neurological conditions, neurodegenerative diseases, and rare neurological disorders in the FDA's drug repurposing efforts. The organization highlighted that neurological dise  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, June 10 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on June 9, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Continues Fight Against Illegal Tariffs Attorney General Mayes today took action in federal court and continued defending a major court victory for consumers. The U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) recently struck down President Trump's latest efforts to unlawfully impose tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. The Tr  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, June 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Army Reserve Medical Command, Theater Lead Agent for Medical Materiel medical logistical relationship crucial for success JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-KELLY FIELD ANNEX, Texas -  U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers in and around the organizational umbrella of the Pinellas Park, Florida-based Army Reserve Medical Command have been synchronizing efforts with the U.S. Air Force  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Artanis Capital LLC, a Minneapolis, Minnesota-based emergency housing innovator, issued a public comment letter to the Federal Emergency Management Agency expressing concerns about the FEMA Review Council's Final Report on emergency housing reform. Artanis Capital highlighted an omission: the absence of federally mandated standards for emergency housing assets that would make them reusable and redeployable across multiple disaster events. The Review Council's Final Report  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Artanis Capital LLC, headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Emergency Management Agency regarding the FEMA Review Council's Final Report on disaster housing. The letter criticizes the report for neglecting to address critical standards for structuring, procuring, and managing emergency housing assets, particularly the need for redeployable units that can be utilized across multiple disaster cycles. The letter highlights t  more

ALBANY, New York, June 9 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures $36.5 Million from CVS for Defrauding Medicaid * June 9, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James joined a bipartisan coalition of 36 other attorneys general and the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) in securing $36.5 million from CVS Pharmacy, Inc. (CVS) for fraudulently overbilling Medicaid for insulin prescriptions. From 2010   more

SALEM, Oregon, June 9 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Keeps Fighting Against Trump's Unlawful Tariffs * 24-state coalition defends recent court win and appeals procedural ruling Attorney General Dan Rayfield today took action in federal court and continued defending a major court victory for consumers. The U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) recently struck down President Trump's latest efforts to unlawfully imp  more

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, June 10 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on June 9, 2026, by economist John Phelan: * * * The coming squeeze on state budgets Yesterday, I wrote about the looming crisis in federal government finances. This will have impacts at the state level, which policymakers should be preparing for. A federal government with less money is going to be less able  more

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, June 10 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on June 9, 2026, by policy fellow Catrin Wigfall: * * * St. Paul school trades IB program for Afrocentric focus An elementary school in the St. Paul district will be transitioning this fall from an International Baccalaureate (IB) program to an Afrocentric program. Benjamin E. Mays, a preK-5th grade school,   more

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, June 10 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on June 9, 2026, by economist Martha Njolomole: * * * Why childcare costs are high but providers earn so little: the role of regulations On average, it costs at least $20,000 a year to keep an infant at a licensed childcare center in Minnesota. Childcare for older children, while less expensive, still costs o  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- CentraCare, a regional provider of behavioral health services headquartered in St. Cloud, Minnesota, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the Fiscal Year 2027 Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule. The organization highlighted the need for Medicare payment policies that reflect the actual costs faced by inpatient psychiatric facilities, espe  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, June 9 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Chicago nurses ready for one-day strike at Prime Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital * Nurses at Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital in Chicago are prepared for their one-day strike on June 11 to protest the administration's illegal firings of six nurses in retaliation for union activity, announced National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United (NNOC/NNU). Nurses at the  more

EUGENE, Oregon, June 10 -- The Civil Liberties Defense Center issued the following news release: * * * Civil Liberties Defense Center Files Injunction Lawsuit against Federal Buildings The Civil Liberties Defense Center (CLDC) has filed a civil lawsuit in federal court in Eugene, seeking an injunction and declaratory relief under the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) against the General Services Administration (GSA). In a blatant disregard for public access and First Amendment rights, the f  more

NEW YORK, June 10 -- Columbia University Columbia Journalism School issued the following news: * * * The Brown Institute for Media Innovation Awards 2026-2027 "Magic Grants." This year's projects cross both campuses and blend journalistic insight with technical innovation. - This year, the Brown Institute for Media Innovation awarded its 15th cohort of Magic Grants. The winners proposed new work in investigative reporting, civic technology, accessible technology, public health and tools for  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Lateefah Simon, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Simon Votes Against Republican Budget Reconciliation Bill, Opposes $70 Billion for Violent Immigration Enforcement * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12) released the below statement after voting against S. 2, the Republican budget reconciliation bill. The Republican budget reconciliation bill would provide $70 billion for the Trump Administration's Immig  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * DalSanto Speaks at ACI's 3rd Annual Summit on PFAS * Taft partner Kim DalSanto spoke at the American Conference Institute's 3 rd Annual Summit on PFAS, held May 28-29, at 3 Times Square in New York City. DalSanto participated in a panel examining how federal agencies are reshaping PFAS regulation under the current administration and what the changes mean for future compliance oblig  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 9 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN's coverage of 2026 Special Olympics USA Games begins June 20, live from University of Minnesota in Minneapolis * * Nearly 50 hours of live competition will stream on ESPN+ throughout the week * Kevin Connors and Jen Lada will host the Opening Ceremony, with special performances by Jon Batiste and Demi Lovato * ABC presents Preview and Review highlight specia  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Essentia Health, based in Duluth, Minnesota, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the Fiscal Year 2027 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update proposed rule. The health system, which serves rural communities across Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota, addressed concerns about the proposed payment update, mandatory hospice election statement, Hospice Outcomes and Patien  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 10 -- Ameriprise Financial, a provider of investment advice, asset management and insurance capabilities, issued the following news release: * * * Experienced Advisor with More Than $120 Million in Assets Joins Ameriprise Financial for Independence and Growth Opportunities Russell Austin joins the independent channel of Ameriprise from Edward Jones - Private wealth advisor Russell Austin recently joined the independent channel of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- The General Services Administration issued the following news release: * * * GSA Announces Sale Of Former Kefauver Parking Garage Site In Nashville * Sale supports local economic development while fortifying federal real estate NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Today, the U.S. General Services Administration announced the sale of the former Estes Kefauver Federal Building parking garage in downtown Nashville for $52,030,000 to the Convention Center Authority of the Metropolitan Gove  more

HONOLULU, Hawaii, June 10 (TNSletter) -- Hawaii Attorney General Anne E. Lopez, with 19 co-signers issued the following letter to Federation Internationale de l'Automobile and Formula 1 Group: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 8, 2026 Stefano Domenicali, CEO Formula 1 Group 2 St. James's Market London, SW1Y 4AH United Kingdom - Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President Federation Internationale de l'Automobile 8 place de la Concorde 75008 Paris France - Dear Mr. Domenicali and Mr.  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The International Society for Quality of Life Research Psychometrics Special Interest Group, headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration Center for Drug Evaluation and Research and Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research addressing the use and regulatory challenges of digital health technologies in clinical investigations for drugs and biological products. The letter responded to the FDA's 2026 request  more

NORTHFIELD, Minnesota, June 9 -- St. Olaf College issued the following news: * * * John Carlson-Yunga '27 awarded Goldwater Scholarship * St. Olaf College student John Carlson-Yunga '27 has been awarded the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship for the 2026-27 academic year. The Goldwater Scholarship is a prestigious national competition for undergraduates who have shown significant achievement and potential in the fields of mathematics, science, and engineering. The scholarships provide up to $7  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The League of Women Voters Upper Mississippi River Region, based in Madison, Wisconsin, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's proposed 2026 Candidate Contaminant List. The regional organization, representing over seventy local Leagues throughout Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, and Wisconsin, called for expanded monitoring, research, and regulatory actions addressing emerging contaminants that threaten   more

ROCHESTER, Minnesota, June 9 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Mayo Clinic issued the following news release: * * * Mayo Clinic maps hidden biology of common brain tumors * ROCHESTER, Minn. -One of the most detailed maps to date of meningioma -the most common brain tumor in adults -reveals how the tumor's surrounding environment helps drive disease behavior and patient outcomes, according to new research from Mayo Clinic. The study, published in Nature Genetics and conducted in collaboration   more

ROCHESTER, Minnesota, June 8 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Mayo Clinic issued the following news release: * * * Mayo Clinic study shows AI can help clinicians identify brain tumor risks * ROCHESTER, Minn. - Mayo Clinic researchers and collaborators have shown that an artificial intelligence (AI) tool can analyze routine pathology slides to help clinicians classify meningiomas, the most common primary brain tumor in adults, and better understand a patient's risk of tumor recurrence. The st  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * McCormick Statement on Oversight Committee Report Exposing Fraud in Minnesota Social Programs * WASHINGTON \- Congressman Rich McCormick (R-GA) released the following statement after the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform published its report, "The Cost of Doing Nothing: How Tim Walz and Keith Ellison Fueled Minnesota's Fraud Explosion." "The findings in this report reveal a serio  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, June 10 -- The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Minnesota DNR launches new, transformative electronic licensing system The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources today launched the first phase of its modernized electronic licensing system for anglers, hunters and trappers, replacing a system that has served the state for more than 25 years. "The Minnesota DNR is thrilled to bring this modern licensing system to Minneso  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division, Blaine, provided a public comment letter to the Federal Emergency Management Agency regarding the FEMA Review Council Report. The department expressed support for ongoing efforts to enhance the national emergency management system but highlighted multiple operational, financial, and policy concerns affecting state, local, tribal, and territorial partners. The letter emphasized t  more

BROOKLYN PARK, Minnesota, June 10 -- The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas issued the following news: * * * MRAA Urges NOAA to Modernize Right Whale Vessel Strike Rule While Better Understanding Impacts to Marine Retailers WASHINGTON -- The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) submitted comments to the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) in response to the Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) seeking input on potential changes to the North Atlantic Righ  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * New Tracker Monitors State Legislation to Protect Public Servants Against Threats of Violence, Doxxing * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Public Citizen launched a new tracker monitoring the progress of state legislation to protect elected officials. The tracker reveals that dozens of states have introduced or passed bi-partisan legislation to shield public servants from threats, harassment, doxing  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The North Slope Borough of Barrow, Alaska, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior regarding the ongoing review of the Federal Subsistence Management Program for public lands. The Borough, which encompasses eight rural villages across a region the size of Minnesota and is home to a majority Inupiat Alaska Native population, emphasized the importance of maintaining a federal subsistence priority for rural residents and preserving the cur  more

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, June 9 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news: * * * One tiny cactus could be key to understanding post-wildfire recovery * When the Dragon Bravo and White Sage fires roared through northern Arizona last summer, they didn't just destroy the Grand Canyon Lodge and hundreds of thousands of ponderosa pine trees. They also affected a humble yet ecologically important native succulent: the paradine plains cactus. It's not a plant many Four Corners visitors   more

WASHINGTON, June 10 (TNSrpt) -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on June 8, 2026: * * * Oversight Committee Releases Bombshell Report Exposing Rampant Fraud Plaguing Minnesota's Taxpayer-Funded Social Programs The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform released a staff report today titled, "The Cost of Doing Nothing: How Tim Walz and Keith Ellison Fueled Minnesota's Fraud Explosion." Th  more

MEDINA, Minnesota, June 10 -- Polaris Industries, a manufacturer of snowmobiles, all terrain vehicles, midsize and heavyweight motorcycles, issued the following news release: * * * Polaris Sweeps Baja 500 UTV Overall Podium As Branden Sims Claims Victory Sims Leads All-Polaris Podium, Followed by Wayne Matlock in Second and First-Year RZR Factory Racing Driver Ethan Groom in Third - Polaris Off Road continued its dominance in SCORE competition this past weekend, sweeping the UTV Overall pod  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Omar Speaks Against Republicans' Budget Reconciliation Bill on the House Floor * WASHINGTON -Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (D-MN) spoke on the House Floor in opposition to Republicans' budget reconciliation bill, which would add $70 billion to ICE's slush fund. You can watch the full video here (link is external). Below is a transcript of her remarks: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. "I rise in strong op  more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 9 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Sports to host 5th annual 'Who's Next' combine * SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - The Sanford Sports Academy is hosting the 5 th annual "Who's Next" basketball combine for high school boys and girls at the Sanford Pentagon in June, highlighting the region's local talent in front of college coaches. The boys combine, featuring grades 10-12, is Monday, June 22 from 12-4 p.m. The gi  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- The Small Business Administration's Office of Disaster Assistance issued the following news release: * * * SBA Relief Still Available to Minnesota Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Severe Storms and High Winds * Submit your pitch by June 10 to compete for our $1 million cash prize pool at sba.gov/freedom250 ! *** Original text here: https://www.sba.gov/article/2026/06/08/sba-relief-still-available-minnesota-small-businesses-private-nonprofits-affect  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: Taxpayer Money is For Americans Who Need It, Not For Criminal Organizations * Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) and Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) to discuss House Republican efforts to crack down on fraud and ensure taxpayer dollars reach the Americans they were intended to help-not criminals e  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: Taxpayer Money is For Americans Who Need It, Not For Criminal Organizations * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) and Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) to discuss House Republican efforts to crack down on fraud and ensure taxpayer dollars reach the Americans they were intended to help-not criminals   more

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, June 9 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * SDSU researchers develop vaccine for destructive poultry virus * Researchers in South Dakota State University's Animal Disease Research and Diagnostic Laboratory have developed both live and killed vaccine candidates for avian metapneumovirus subtype B -a respiratory virus that has severely hampered U.S. poultry production. In early 2024, a team of researchers in South Dakota State University'  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- U.S. Bancorp, headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency expressing support for the interim final rule on National Bank Non-Interest Charges and Fees and the Order Preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. U.S. Bancorp highlighted the necessity of these actions to restore legal certainty and reaffirm the longstanding principles of preemption under the National Bank Act. As a na  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Tina Flint Smith, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Tina Smith Releases New Report on Solutions to the Home Insurance Crisis * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN), the lead Democrat on the Senate Housing Subcommittee, released a new report, Bold Solutions to the Home Insurance Crisis. It examines the nationwide crisis of rising home insurance costs, the role of climate-change-driven extreme weather events, and policy   more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- UnitedHealth Group, headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing the agency's Proposed Rule on the FY 2027 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update. The letter responds to CMS's proposals concerning hospice payment rates, service spending variation metrics, and suggestions for improving end-of-life care under the Medicare program. UnitedHealth Group (UHG) emphasized its mission to he  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 (Rep.) -- House Republican Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Whip Emmer Announces Key Stakeholder Support for Secure America Act * House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) today announced key stakeholder support for S. 2, or the Secure America Act, which fully funds Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) through FY2029 and blocks Democrats' attempts to undermine border security. Here's what sta  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Workforce Protections Ranking Member Omar Opening Remarks at Hearing on Misclassifying Rural Health Care Providers * WASHINGTON - Workforce Protections Subcommittee Ranking Member Ilhan Omar (MN-05) delivered the following opening statement at today's Workforce Protections Subcommittee hearing entitled, "On Call for America: Strengthening Access Through Locum Tenens Providers." "Thank you, Mr. Chai  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 9 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Xcel Energy crews prepared for severe storms, high heat in Minnesota and Wisconsin * MINNEAPOLIS (June 9, 2026) -Xcel Energy is monitoring the potential for severe storms and high heat Tuesday night and Wednesday afternoon across swaths of western, southern and central Minnesota, as well as western Wisconsin. Crews will be ready across the region to safely restore power if outages occ  more