News Tipoffs - Minnesota Editors
AAMVA Speaks at 2026 MBUFA National Conference
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 23 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators posted the following news:
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AAMVA Speaks at 2026 MBUFA National Conference
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AAMVA Vice President of Government Affairs, Cian Cashin, participated as a speaker at the Mileage-Based User Fee Alliance (MBUFA) National Conference in Washington, D.C. The annual conference brought together leaders from across the country and around the world to examine the evo
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AG Brown leads states' brief opposing increased oil and gas development in Alaska's Coastal Plain
OLYMPIA, Washington, June 22 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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AG Brown leads states' brief opposing increased oil and gas development in Alaska's Coastal Plain
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Attorney General Nick Brown led a coalition with 13 other attorneys general in filing an amicus brief supporting three lawsuits challenging the Trump administration's decision to authorize an oil and gas program that would maximize development of the Coastal Plain of the Arctic
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Attorney General Clark and Coalition Oppose Increased Oil and Gas Development in Alaska's Coastal Plain
MONTPELIER, Vermont, June 22 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark and Coalition Oppose Increased Oil and Gas Development in Alaska's Coastal Plain
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Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 13 other attorneys general in fil ing an amicus brief supporting three lawsuits challenging the Trump administration's decision to authorize an oil and gas program that would maximize development of the Coastal Plain of
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES INCREASED OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT IN ALASKA'S COASTAL PLAIN
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 23 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES INCREASED OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT IN ALASKA'S COASTAL PLAIN
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 14 attorneys general, filed an amicus brief supporting three lawsuits challenging the Trump administration's decision to authorize an oil and gas program that would maximize development of the Coastal Plain of the Arctic Nationa
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Capital Research Center Issues InfluenceWatch Wrapup on June 19, 2026
WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following InfluenceWatch wrapup by Jonathan Harsh:
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InfluenceWatch, a project of Capital Research Center, is a comprehensive and ever-evolving compilation of our research into the numerous advocacy groups, foundations, and donors working to influence the public policy process. The website offers transparency into these influencers' funding, motives, and connections while providing insight often neglected by other watchdog group
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Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: As Walz's Popularity Tanks, the Question for Candidates is 'What Would You Do Differently?'
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, June 19 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary by economist John Phelan:
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As Walz's popularity tanks, the question for candidates is 'What would you do differently?'
This week, results from the Star Tribune/KARE 11/ Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication Minnesota Poll showed that Gov. Walz's approval rating had hit a new low of just 39%
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Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: What Voters Should Know About Minnesota's School Funding Amendment
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, June 24 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on June 23, 2026, by policy fellow Catrin Wigfall:
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What voters should know about Minnesota's school funding amendment
This November, Minnesota voters will weigh in on a constitutional amendment that would change how the state's Permanent School Fund gets distributed to schools.
Because the fund is not
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Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Why Has State Government Stopped Releasing Updates on Paid Family and Medical Leave Approval Rates?
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, June 23 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on June 22, 2026, by economist John Phelan:
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Why has state government stopped releasing updates on Paid Family and Medical Leave approval rates?
Since it launched, as and when the data have become available, I have been tracking the performance of Minnesota's Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) scheme a
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CFTC Sues Kentucky to Prevent Violation of CFTC's Exclusive Jurisdiction
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following news release:
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CFTC Sues Kentucky to Prevent Violation of CFTC's Exclusive Jurisdiction
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WASHINGTON -The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today filed a lawsuit against Kentucky to block the state's efforts to shut down CFTC-registered contract markets using state laws.
The lawsuit follows Kentucky's decision to file civil enforcement actions in state court against CFTC-regulated designated contra
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Commission on Judicial Selection Recommends Seventh Judicial District Candidates to Minn. Gov. Walz
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, June 24 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release on June 23, 2026:
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Commission on Judicial Selection Recommends Seventh Judicial District Candidates to Governor Walz
Today, the Commission on Judicial Selection recommended three candidates for consideration to fill two vacancies in Minnesota's Seventh Judicial District. These vacancies will occur upon the retirement of the Honorable William J. Cashman and the Honorable Gail T. Kulick. The seats
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Construction Employment Increases In 30 States And D.C. From May 2025 To May 2026; 23 States And D.C. Add Construction Jobs From April To May
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 23 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release:
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Construction Employment Increases In 30 States And D.C. From May 2025 To May 2026; 23 States And D.C. Add Construction Jobs From April To May
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Texas and Wisconsin Have the Largest Number and Percent of 12-Month Increases, While California and New Mexico Lag; Texas and Idaho Top Monthly Gainers, While Massachusetts and Montana H
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Ella Langley bringing 'The Dandelion Tour' to the Bryce Jordan Center on Sept. 11
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 22 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Ella Langley bringing 'The Dandelion Tour' to the Bryce Jordan Center on Sept. 11
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Ella Langley will bring "The Dandelion Tour" to the Bryce Jordan Center on Friday, Sept. 11, with special guests ERNEST and Gabriella Rose.
Tickets for "The Dandelion Tour" will be available via presale beginning Thursday, June 25. Fans can register for presale access at ellalangley
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Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath Issues Commentary: Supreme Court Decides Cisco Systems Inc. vs. Doe
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 24 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on June 23, 2026, by associate William R. Heaston and partner Jeffrey P. Justman:
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Supreme Court Decides Cisco Systems, Inc. v. Doe
On June 23, 2026, the US Supreme Court decided Cisco Systems, Inc. v. Doe, No. 24-856, holding that courts may not create new rights of action to remedy violations of international norms, and also that there is necessarily no liability for aiding a
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Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath Issues Commentary: Supreme Court Decides Exxon Mobil Corp vs. Corporacion Cimex
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 24 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on June 23, 2026, by associate Athanasius G. Sirilla and partner Brian J. Paul:
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Supreme Court Decides Exxon Mobil Corp v. Corporacion Cimex
On June 23, 2026, the US Supreme Court decided Exxon Mobil Corp. v. Corporacion Cimex, No. 24-699, holding that the Helms-Burton Act of 1996 abrogates the sovereign immunity of Cuban agencies and instrumentalities. Thus, plaintiffs suing C
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Gov. Walz Files 16 FOIA Requests to Disclose Extent of Trump's Retribution Campaign Against Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, June 24 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Governor Walz Files 16 FOIA Requests to Disclose Extent of Trump's Retribution Campaign Against Minnesota
Governor Tim Walz today announced that his office has filed 16 Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests with federal agencies across the Trump Administration, seeking records, communications, and writings referencing "Minnesota", "Walz", "reckoning", "retribution", "punish", or "Democrat
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Governor Lamont Urges Congress To Defend States' Rights and Reject Big Oil's Immunity Proposal
HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 23 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Governor Lamont Urges Congress To Defend States' Rights and Reject Big Oil's Immunity Proposal
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Governor Lamont Joins Coalition of Governors Warning That Proposed Legislation Will Limit States' Abilities To Protect Working Families
(HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Ned Lamont and a coalition of nine other governors from across the country are urging Congress to reject federal legislation th
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Groups Launch Lawsuit Against University of Minnesota for Restricting Student Speech on Gender Identity & Transgender Issues, While Enforcing Pronouns
ROSWELL, Georgia, June 24 -- The Southeastern Legal Foundation issued the following news release:
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Groups Launch Lawsuit Against University of Minnesota for restricting student speech on gender identity & transgender issues, while enforcing pronouns
On behalf of Young America's Foundation (YAF), Southeastern Legal Foundation (SLF) filed a federal lawsuit against the University of Minnesota (UMN) over its policies that restrict students from speaking on one side of the debate about gender
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House Agriculture Ranking Member Angie Craig Slams Senate Republicans' Farm Bill
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following statement on June 23, 2026:
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Ranking Member Angie Craig Slams Senate Republicans' Farm Bill
Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) released the following statement after Senate Agriculture Chair John Boozman (R-AR) unveiled his farm bill draft.
"Unsurprisingly, the Senate Republicans' farm bill falls far short of meeting the needs o
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House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee Sets June 25 Hearing on State Medicaid Program Integrity
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations issued the following information for a hearing entitled "State Medicaid Program Integrity: Examining Fraud Risks and Oversight Deficiencies" at 10:15 a.m. on June 25, 2026, at 2123 Rayburn House Office Building:
Witnesses:
* John Connolly, Temporary Commissioner and State Medicaid Director, Minnesota Department of Human Services
* Tyler Sadwith, State Medicaid Director, California Department of H
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Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report
DES MOINES, Iowa, June 22 -- The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship issued the following news:
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Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report
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DES MOINES, Iowa (June 22, 2026) -Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Additionally, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship provides a weather summary each week
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Klobuchar Statement on Bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Klobuchar Statement on Bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar released the following statement on the Senate passage of the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. The bill passed 85-5 and now heads to the House of Representatives.
"Democrats and Republicans came together to make it easier to afford a home. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act will help build
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Marshfield Medical Center-Minocqua earns 5-star CMS rating
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 23 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Marshfield Medical Center-Minocqua earns 5-star CMS rating
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MARSHFIELD, Wis. - Marshfield Medical Center-Minocqua received a 5-star rating by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, a national distinction that recognizes Marshfield Clinic's quality measures and its continued effort in providing safe, quality health care to its patients.
This designation was earned by
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Massachusetts Man Charged in $5 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme as Part of National Health Care Fraud Takedown
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release:
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Massachusetts Man Charged in $5 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme as Part of National Health Care Fraud Takedown
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BOSTON - A Stoughton, Mass., man has been charged in connection with an alleged scheme to defraud Medicare of over $5 million by submitting claims for durable medical equipment (DME) that was medically unnecessary and tainted by kickbacks. The
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Mayo Clinic researchers map key protein linked to cancer, neurological diseases
ROCHESTER, Minnesota, June 23 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Mayo Clinic issued the following news release:
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Mayo Clinic researchers map key protein linked to cancer, neurological diseases
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Study uncovers structure of protein that helps cells communicate, a potential drug target
ROCHESTER, Minn. -After nearly four decades of research, Mayo Clinic scientists have revealed the molecular structures of protein kinase C beta (PKCb), a key protein linked to cancer and neurological diseases
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McDonald Featured on MSA Design Building Ideas Podcast
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news:
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McDonald Featured on MSA Design Building Ideas Podcast
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Taft partner Rob McDonald joined Bill Baker, managing partner of MSA Design, on the Building Ideas podcast to discuss his work advising sports franchises, counseling companies on stadium and amphitheater development, and advancing economic growth, along with reflections on Cincinnati, community impact, and the experiences that
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Md. A.G. Brown Joins Brief Opposing Increased Oil and Gas Development of Alaska's Coastal Plain
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 24 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on June 23, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Joins Brief Opposing Increased Oil and Gas Development of Alaska's Coastal Plain
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition with 13 other attorneys general in filing an amicus brief supporting three lawsuits challenging the Trump administration's decision to authorize an oil and gas leasing program that would maximize development
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Minnesota & California MBB to square off at Sanford Pentagon
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 23 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Minnesota & California MBB to square off at Sanford Pentagon
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - The University of Minnesota and the University of California will square off in a men's basketball game on Saturday, November 28 at the Sanford Pentagon. Game time, broadcast information, and ticket sales will be determined at a later date.
"This is a tremendous matchup between two up-and-com
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Monopoly Busters Caucus Co-Chairs Press Uber and Lyft Following Reports of AI-Driven Surveillance Pricing
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Monopoly Busters Caucus Co-Chairs Press Uber and Lyft Following Reports of AI-Driven Surveillance Pricing
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressional Monopoly Busters Caucus co-chairs Representatives Angie Craig (MN-02), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Chris Deluzio (PA-17) and Pat Ryan (NY-18) pressed rideshare giants Uber and Lyft following reports that the companies employed artificial intelligence (AI) dr
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Nation's largest union of registered nurses joins U.S. representatives to call for end to blockade of Cuba
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, June 23 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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Nation's largest union of registered nurses joins U.S. representatives to call for end to blockade of Cuba
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National Nurses United, the nation's largest union of registered nurses, and U.S. Representative Delia Ramirez will hold a press conference in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, June 30 to demand an end to the Trump administration's blockade of oil supplies entering Cuba. Un
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Nine charged in SDTX as part of national health care fraud takedown
HOUSTON, Texas, June 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release:
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Nine charged in SDTX as part of national health care fraud takedown
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HOUSTON - Several people in and around the Houston area as well as a Nevada woman have been indicted in various schemes including illegal drug diversion and attempts to defraud Medicare, Medicaid and TRICARE which involve a total of over $1 billion in alleged fraud, announced Acting U.S. At
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Q&A: Have You Seen This Rare Tree - UVA Wants to Know
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 24 -- The University of Virginia issued the following Q&A on June 23, 2026, involving Mia Murray, student with masters degree in environmental sciences:
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Q&A: Have you seen this rare tree? UVA wants to know
By Zeina Mohammed, spr2jm@virginia.edu
Since 1967, the native butternut tree has been rapidly disappearing from forests across the East Coast and University of Virginia scientists are asking the public to help them counteract this loss.
Researchers a
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Sanford Black Hills unveils advanced imaging technology
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 23 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Sanford Black Hills unveils advanced imaging technology
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June 23, 2026
RAPID CITY, S.D. -Patients at Sanford Black Hills now have access to the most advanced CT imaging technology in South Dakota - a first-of-its-kind photon CT scanner in the state and at Sanford Health, delivering sharper images, richer detail and lower radiation, helping care teams make more confident d
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Sanford Fargo Doc Talk on mental health in adolescents
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 23 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Sanford Fargo Doc Talk on mental health in adolescents
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FARGO, N.D. - Sanford Health Fargo is hosting a Doc Talk discussion to educate the public about mental health in adolescents.
The event is on Thursday, June 25, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. inside the Fargo Parks Sports Center at the Sanford Sports Complex, 6100 38th St. S., Fargo. There is no cost to attend, but registration
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Sanford in Minot welcomes more new family medicine providers
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 23 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Sanford in Minot welcomes more new family medicine providers
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BISMARCK, N.D. -Sanford Health in Minot has expanded its team with the addition of two more new family medicine providers at the Sanford Hwy. 2 Clinic.
The two providers offer primary care services to people of all ages, from routine checkups to treatment for a wide range of health concerns and conditions.
Bri
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The O'Shaughnessy at St. Catherine University announces 2026-27 season
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, June 23 -- St. Catherine University posted the following news:
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The O'Shaughnessy at St. Catherine University announces 2026-27 season
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The O'Shaughnessy's 2026-27 season brings a full lineup of thoughtful and entertaining events to St. Catherine University, including powerful explorations of sustainability and climate justice, engaging family-friendly programming, inspiring author events, and unforgettable music performances.
"We are delighted to share this seas
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Vanderbilt researcher Mona Ebrish engineers radiation-hardened devices for space
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 23 -- Vanderbilt University School of Engineering posted the following news:
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Vanderbilt researcher Mona Ebrish engineers radiation-hardened devices for space
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More companies are betting on space to be the next major economic frontier. Their goals range from communications and manufacturing to resource extraction and exploration, but operating in space remains extremely difficult because of the harsh environment, including exposure to radiation. Mona Ebrish,
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