MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 10 -- The University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management issued the following news: * * * 3 Sisters Connected By Carlson MHRIR Degree * By Rose Semenov For three sisters, earning their master's degrees is a family affair. Marissa, Samantha and Annah Mellum now share more than just a sibling bond -they each hold a Master of Human Resources & Industrial Relations (MHRIR) degree from Minnesota Carlson. Long before navigating the MHRIR program together, the  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- A coalition of 65 agricultural organizations has urged the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to extend the public comment period for its Draft Fungicide Strategy to Reduce Exposure of Federally Listed Endangered and Threatened Species and Designated Critical Habitats from Conventional Agricultural Fungicides. The groups, which represent a broad array of stakeholders including farmers, retailers, manufacturers, and state regulators, expressed concern that the current 6  more

MIAMI, Florida, June 11 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * A Long Shadow: Mapping Mesothelioma's Uneven Decline Across the United States * Summary * Mesothelioma rates have declined nationally, but the number of people affected continues to rise due to population aging and long disease latency. * Progress has been uneven, with a growing burden among women and persistent hot spots in several high-risk states. * Survival has not meani  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, June 12 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota issued the following news release on June 11, 2026: * * * ACLU-MN Announces Next Step Toward Accountability for Minnesotans Harmed by Federal Agents, Files to Dismiss Hussen v. Mullin MINNEAPOLIS -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota today announced that it is seeking dismissal of Hussen v. Mullin, the lawsuit filed to stop federal immigration agents from unlawfully stopping, arresting, and racially p  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Alliance for Justice, an organization committed to fortifying the progressive movement through its focus on federal and state courts and building power by providing resources to maximize nonprofits' advocacy capacity, issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * Michigan District Court Nominee Fails to Address Concerns About His Record Today the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing for the nomination of Michael Martin to the U.S. District Court for  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 12 -- Ameriprise Financial, a provider of investment advice, asset management and insurance capabilities, issued the following news release on June 11, 2026: * * * Ameriprise Financial Earns Technology Innovation Award for its Ameriprise(R) Signature Wealth Program The Bank Insurance & Securities Association (BISA) recognized Ameriprise as a leader in technology innovation at its 2026 annual convention - Ameriprise Financial (NYSE: AMP) today announced it has re  more

SACRAMENTO, California, June 11 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Urges Congress to Continue Funding Legal Services for Low-Income Americans and Vulnerable Communities * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta, alongside a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general, urged Congressional leaders to continue funding the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) in the Fiscal Year 2027 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related   more

MONTPELIER, Vermont, June 11 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Joins Coalition Supporting New York Measures Ensuring Public Safety in State Buildings * Attorney General Clark Urges Court to Uphold Dismissal of Trump Administration Lawsuit Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in defending a district court's dismissal of the Trump administration's lawsuit challenging the Protect  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 11 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION SUPPORTING NEW YORK MEASURES ENSURING PUBLIC SAFETY IN STATE BUILDINGS * Raoul Urges Court to Uphold Dismissal of Trump Administration Lawsuit Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today led a coalition of 22 attorneys general in defending a district court's dismissal of the Trump administration's lawsuit challenging the Protect Our Courts Act  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 11 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in Minnesota Fourth Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region * * * Employment declined in 5 of the 8 largest counties in Minnesota from December 2024 to December 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that Dakota County (-1.0 percent) had the largest over-the-year decrease in employment  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Carrying the Torch: 815th Airlift Squadron Assumes Airlift Mission in Africa * There was no formal ceremony marking the transition at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. No guidon passed from one commander to another. Instead, a moment represented something larger; the passing of a torch that lights the path of Air Force airlift across the U.S. Africa Command area of responsibility. After months of operations througho  more

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, June 12 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on June 11, 2026, by policy fellow Catrin Wigfall: * * * Coming to a Classroom Near You: Removing geography, adding colonialism New social studies standards are coming to all Minnesota K-12 public schools this fall. According to the Minnesota Department of Education, the revised standards and benchmarks refle  more

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, June 12 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on June 10, 2026, by policy fellow Darren Nelson: * * * Germany's nuclear energy regrets "Don't follow Germany on energy policy." That was American Experiment's most recent of many, many warnings over the years to Minnesotans, about copying the German move towards 100 percent renewable or clean power. Germany  more

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, June 12 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on June 11, 2026, by public safety policy David Zimmer: * * * A look at Minnesota's new Clemency Review Commission The Minnesota Clemency Review Commission (CRC) was created by the DFL led Minnesota Legislature in 2023. The Commission's role is to review applications for clemency from convicted individuals an  more

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, June 12 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on June 11, 2026, by policy fellow Josiah Padley: * * * Minnesota's national education ranking falls to 21st In just five years, Minnesota's education system has fallen from #7 nationally to #21, according to the Annie E. Casey Foundation's 2026 Kids Count Report. The highly regarded nonprofit Annie E. Casey  more

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, June 12 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on June 11, 2026, by policy fellow Catrin Wigfall: * * * MN teacher prep programs better aligned to science of reading but full picture more complicated A new analysis by the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) gave 93 percent of 15 elementary teacher preparation programs in Minnesota an "A" or "A+" fo  more

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, June 12 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on June 10, 2026, by policy fellow Catrin Wigfall: * * * Test results show growth for 9-year-olds, stagnation for 13-year-olds New results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) Long-Term Trend (LTT) assessments in reading and math tell different stories for 9- and 13-year-olds. Since th  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Langworthy Hails House Passage of Anti-Fraud Legislative Package to Protect Taxpayers, Lower Costs, and Increase Accountability * Washington, D.C.-June 11, 2026...Congressman Nick Langworthy today applauded House passage of a package of anti-fraud and government accountability legislation aimed at reducing government fraud, protecting taxpayer dollars, and restoring trust in governme  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Task Force on Defending Constitutional Rights and Exposing Institutional Abuses released the following written testimony by The Daily Wire investigative reporter Luke Rosiak from a June 3, 2026, hearing entitled "Universal Basic Fraud: Vulnerabilities in Medicaid Waiver Programs": * * * Thank you Chairman Gill, Ranking Member Simon, task force members. It's an honor to join you to discuss The Daily Wire's investigation   more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency issued the following news: * * * DARPA celebrates 20 years of Young Faculty Awards,... * For two decades, DARPA's Young Faculty Award (YFA) program has been a catalyst for scientific and technological innovation. The program has supported over 500 rising research stars from more than 60 universities, driving breakthroughs aligned with national security areas of interest. The YFA program identifies and engages early-career  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release: * * * District of Columbia: Budget Proposal Calls for Significant Increase in Marijuana Sales Tax Rate * Washington, DC: District officials are considering a budget proposal that includes provisions significantly raising sales taxes on retail cannabis purchases. Language ( Medical Cannabis Tax Rate Amendment Act of 2026 ) in the proposed 2027 fiscal   more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Donalds Introduces the Tax Dollar Accountability Act * WASHINGTON - Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) has introduced the "Tax Dollar Accountability Act" to protect hard-earned taxpayer dollars by requiring local and state governments to open their financial books to federal auditors or face a total freeze of their federal funds. Introduced as the 26th piece of legislation by Congressman Donalds in  more

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, June 11 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Eighteen SDSU undergrads awarded college research grants * Eighteen undergraduate students will be able to take part in research projects they helped plan thanks to funding from the South Dakota State University College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences. The students were awarded grants that will allow them to conduct a research project in an area of their choosing under the men  more

ROCHESTER, Minnesota, June 11 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Mayo Clinic issued the following news release: * * * Endometriosis and fibroids: Expert explains advances giving women less invasive treatment options * PHOENIX - Endometriosis and uterine fibroids are two of the most common gynecological conditions. While they have important differences, they also have things in common. Both can lead to serious complications, affect fertility and have symptoms related to the menstrual cycle. And b  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 12 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on June 11, 2026, by partner Roger A. Maldonado: * * * CFPB and FinCEN Highlight Compliance Considerations for Fintechs and Financial Services Providers Immigration-Related Information Can Bring Compliance Challenges for Financial Institutions At a Glance * Companies should understand whether and how immigration-related information is considered in underwriting decisions and ensur  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- FGA Action, a policy organization based in Tallahassee, Florida, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network advocating for the prompt finalization of a whistleblower program under the Anti-Money Laundering Whistleblower Improvement Act. The organization emphasized that such a program is crucial for addressing the rampant fraud draining federal funds, which it estimates could cost taxpayers up to $688 billio  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on June 11, 2026: * * * House Passes 11 Oversight Committee Bills to Stop Fraud in Federal Programs This week, the House of Representatives passed eleven Committee on Oversight and Government Reform bills aimed at protecting taxpayer funds and combating rampant fraud and improper payments in federal programs. The Government Accountability Offi  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, June 11 -- Ideal Credit Union Foundation, a member company of the Minnesota Credit Union Network, issued the following news: * * * Ideal Credit Union Foundation Launches Youth Mental Health Advocacy Work with Successful Community Campaign and Support for Sophie's Squad WOODBURY, Minn. - In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Ideal Credit Union Foundation raised more than $13,000 for Sophie's Squad through a successful month-long campaign across its Twin   more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Illinois Appellate Court Reverses $7 Million Verdict Against Chicago Housing Authority * On June 10, 2025, an Illinois appeals court overturned a $7 million personal injury verdict against Taft client the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) and entered judgment in the CHA's favor, ruling the CHA did not owe plaintiff Joseph Taylor a duty of care as a matter of law. Taylor was struck by   more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Maine recorded 2,695 people experiencing homelessness according to the latest Point-in-Time survey conducted by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in January 2024. Data compiled by KFF show that while the state's homeless population declined from the previous year, thousands of residents continue to experience housing instability, with the vast majority relying on shelters, transitional housing, and emergency accommodation rather than living unsheltered.   more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- New Mexico is facing a homelessness challenge according to the latest Point-in-Time survey conducted by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in January 2024. Data complied by KFF show that the state continues to struggle with both sheltered and unsheltered homelessness, reflecting broader national trends but with distinctive local characteristics. According to New Mexico's 2024 count, approximately 4,649 people were experiencing homelessness on a single night.  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- North Carolina experienced a sharp rise in homelessness in 2024, with the latest Point-in-Time count showing 11,626 people experiencing homelessness on a single January night, up from 9,754 in 2023. The increase of 1,872 people represents a 19% year-over-year jump, closely matching the national increase of 18%. The KFF data, sourced from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's 2025 Point-in-Time Estimates of Homelessness, indicate that homelessness in North  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The number of people experiencing homelessness in the U.S. reached a record level in the latest Point-in-Time count, according to data compiled by the health policy organization KFF. The figures, collected during the last 10 days of January, provide a one-night snapshot of homelessness across all states. The table, sourced from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's 2025 Point-in-Time Estimates of Homelessness, shows that an estimated 771,480 people were e  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, issued the following news release on June 11, 2026: * * * Klobuchar, Lujan, Slotkin, Heinrich, Colleagues Urge USDA to Address New World Screwworm Outbreak Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM), Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), and Martin Heinrich (D-NM) are leading 17  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas, headquartered in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, submitted a public comment letter to the National Marine Fisheries Service regarding the agency's advance notice of proposed rulemaking to amend the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule. The MRAA, representing over 1,300 retail locations in the recreational boating industry, stressed the importance of balancing conservation efforts with continued access for recre  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey issued the following news release: * * * Media Alert: Low-level flights to image geology of eastern North Dakota * RESTON, Va. - The U.S. Geological Survey plans low-level airplane flights over eastern North Dakota and small nearby areas of Minnesota and South Dakota to image geology using airborne geophysical technology. The survey will begin in early June and will continue into the fall, weather and other fli  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey issued the following news release: * * * Media Alert: Low-level helicopter flights to image geology of Lake Superior Basin * RESTON, Va. -The U.S. Geological Survey plans low-level helicopter flights over the Lake Superior Basin in western Michigan, northern Wisconsin, and northeastern Minnesota to image geology using airborne geophysical technology. The survey will begin in June and will continue into the fall  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The National Academy of Medicine issued the following news: * * * National Academy of Medicine to Convene Workshop on Preparing for a Future of AI-Enabled Biology The National Academy of Medicine (NAM), in collaboration with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and with support from the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), will convene a two-day workshop on August 11-12, 2026, examining how advances in artificial intelligence   more

OTTAWA, Ontario, June 11 -- The Canadian Labour Congress issued the following news release: * * * No deal is better than a bad deal: CLC sets expectations for CUSMA review MINNESOTA -- Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) President Bea Bruske delivered a message of solidarity and a call for a worker-centred approach to trade during a keynote address today at the AFL-CIO Constitutional Convention in Minnesota. The AFL-CIO represents more than 15 million workers across the United States and is the la  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Public Health Law Center, based in St. Paul, Minnesota, has submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's "Draft Guidance for Industry, Flavored Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems Premarket Applications - Consideration Related to Youth Risk." The Center asserts that the FDA should not authorize flavored ENDS products, whether or not they include device access restrictions, citing the failure of such measures to protect p  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking member McCollum Renews Call for President Trump to End Unlawful War in Iran * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Betty McCollum, the Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, issued the following statement on Thursday in response to President Trump's assertion that the United States would hit Iran "very hard" tonight and take "total control" of Iran's oil industry  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member McCollum Statement on FISA Reauthorization * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Betty McCollum, the Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, issued the following statement on Thursday: "The Republican majority has repeatedly refused to work with Democrats on a bipartisan reauthorization of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act that keeps Americans sa  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Michelle Fischbach, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Fischbach, Minnesota GOP Delegation Call for Walz & Ellison Resignation Over Fraud Involvement * WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (MN-07) sent a letter along with Majority Whip Tom Emmer (MN-06), Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01), and Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) to Governor Walz and Attorney General Ellison, calling for their immediate resignations from office over   more

WASHINGTON, June 11 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release: * * * Rhode Island Lawmakers Pass Teamsters-Supported Warehouse Worker Protection Act * Press Contact: Matt McQuaid Phone: (771) 241-0015 Email: mmcquaid@teamster.org (PROVIDENCE, R.I.) - Teamsters are celebrating the passage of S2504A/H7364A, the Rhode Island Warehouse Worker Protection Act, out of the General Assembly. The legislation will prevent companies like Amazon f  more

LOS ANGELES, California, June 12 -- The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) issued the following news release: * * * SAG-AFTRA President Sean Astin Elected To AFL-CIO Executive Council, Leads Union Delegation At 30th Constitutional Convention SAG-AFTRA capped a landmark week at the 30th Constitutional Convention of the AFL-CIO with a series of significant achievements for the entertainment and media industry, its workers and the broader labor mo  more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 11 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford announces new Landmark Clinic location in Minot * Former CHI St. Alexius Medical Plaza to become future Sanford Landmark Clinic MINOT, N.D. -Sanford Health has assumed operations of the former CHI St. Alexius Minot Medical Plaza, marking an important step in expanding access to care in the Minot community. The facility, located at 2111 Landmark Circle, will become t  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, issued the following opening remarks on June 10, 2026, at the oversight hearing on the U.S. Department of Agriculture: * * * Klobuchar Opening Remarks at USDA Oversight Hearing with Secretary Rollins U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, today delivered the following opening statement at  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Stauber, Minnesota GOP Congressional Delegation Call for Walz and Ellison to Resign After House Oversight Fraud Report * WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) joined Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01), Majority Whip Tom Emmer (MN-06), and Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (MN-07) in sending a letter to Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison, calling for their im  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSrep) -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * Task Force Reports Progress Toward Pollution Reduction Goals for Gulf of America Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as co-chair of the Gulf of America Hypoxia Task Force, reported progress meeting voluntary, interim goals to reduce excess nutrients that can enter the Mississippi/Atchafalaya River Basin and flow into the Gulf of America, impacting water quality. A key fi  more

BRUSSELS, Belgium, June 11 [Category: Media] -- The International Federation of Journalists posted the following news release: * * * World Cup 2026: Journalists must be able to report unhindered * The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup kicks off on 11 June and runs until 19 July, with matches being played across Canada, the United States and Mexico. In light of previous World Cups and incidents documented in host countries, the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) warns about threats to pres  more