Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Minnesota
'Little House on the Prairie' Honors Osage Nation With Special Community Screening
LOS GATOS, California, July 17 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news:
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'Little House on the Prairie' Honors Osage Nation With Special Community Screening
Once upon a time, Pa and Ma and Mary and Laura left their house in the Big Woods of Wisconsin for a fresh start in the west.
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So begins the new Netflix series adaptation of Laura Ingalls Wilder's iconic semi-autobiographical book Little House on the Prairie. Part hopeful family drama, part epic survival tale, and
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25 Graduate Students, Early-Career Researchers Selected to Attend EMSL 2026 Summer School In Person
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The Department of Energy Office of Science Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory issued the following news:
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Twenty-Five Graduate Students, Early-Career Researchers Selected to Attend EMSL 2026 Summer School In Person
On-site learning includes application-based training related to understanding critical minerals and materials biogeochemistry
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Strengthening a domestic supply of critical minerals and materials (CMM) is critical to the United States' pursuit
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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 15 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news:
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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition
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If you purchased certain generic prescription drugs in the United States between May 1, 2009, and December 31, 2019, you could be eligible for money
(COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson today joined a coalition of 48 states and terri
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Attorney General McCuskey announces $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, July 16 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release:
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Attorney General McCuskey announces $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition
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**If you bought certain generic prescription drugs in the United States between May 1, 2009, and December 31, 2019, you could be eligible for money.**
Attorney General JB McCuskey joined a coalition of 48 states and territories announ
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON FEDERAL REGULATORS TO DENY BANKING CHARTERS FOR HIGH-RISK OR PREDATORY FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 15 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON FEDERAL REGULATORS TO DENY BANKING CHARTERS FOR HIGH-RISK OR PREDATORY FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES
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Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul led a coalition of 20 state attorneys general in sending a letter to federal banking regulators raising concerns about granting national banking charters to financial technology companies, often referred to as fin
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL REACHES $29.6 MILLION NATIONWIDE SETTLEMENT WITH GLENMARK OVER CONSPIRACY TO INFLATE PRICES AND LIMIT COMPETITION
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 15 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL REACHES $29.6 MILLION NATIONWIDE SETTLEMENT WITH GLENMARK OVER CONSPIRACY TO INFLATE PRICES AND LIMIT COMPETITION
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C hicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, along with a coalition of 48 attorneys general, today announced a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark, resolving allegations the generic drug manufacturer engaged in a widespread and long-running conspira
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Beacom School of Business Student Named PCAOB Scholar
VERMILLION, South Dakota, July 16 -- The University of South Dakota posted the following news:
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Beacom School of Business Student Named PCAOB Scholar
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The University of South Dakota Beacom School of Business is proud to announce that Cloie Stevens, a Master of Accountancy student, has been selected as a recipient of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) Scholars Program scholarship.
The PCAOB Scholars Program is a nationally recognized initiative of the Public Company
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Calif. Gov. Newsom Announced Nearly $2.5 Billion to Strengthen Transportation Infrastructure and Advance Public Transit Systems Across the State
SACRAMENTO, California, July 17 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on July 16, 2026:
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Governor Newsom announced nearly $2.5 billion to strengthen transportation infrastructure and advance public transit systems across the state
Over 150 projects improving transit, creating more than 150,000 jobs
What you need to know: As the Trump administration pushes to slash federal funding for public transportation infrastructure, Governor Newsom announced nearly $
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Combatting Fraud, Waste, and Abuse
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release:
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Combatting Fraud, Waste, and Abuse
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, during his weekly press call with Nebraska media, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) discussed his work in the Senate to combat fraud, waste, and abuse. Ricketts also highlighted how the 21 st Century ROAD to Housing Act will lower the cost of housing and make the Good Life more affordable.
"Too many people are stealing and abusin
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CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Cat & Jack Children's Sandals
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: Cat & Jack Children's Sandals
Hazard: The sandals' decorative pearls can fall off, posing a risk of serious injury or death from a choking hazard.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: July 16, 2026
Units: About 211,000
Consumer Contact: Target toll-free at 800-591-3869 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. CT daily, online at www.target.com/help/articles/news-safety/product-recalls or at www.ta
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Dealer Week 2026: New Fundamentals
BROOKLYN PARK, Minnesota, July 17 -- The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas issued the following news on July 15, 2026:
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Dealer Week 2026: The New Fundamentals
Annual Conference Returns Dec. 6-9 in Tampa with Education Focused on 'The New Fundamentals' -- AI, Customer Expectations, Operational Efficiency
MINNEAPOLIS - The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) announces that Dealer Week 2026 registration opens Wednesday, July 15, with Early Bird pricing availabl
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Department of Justice Sues Maryland, Challenging Its State Laws That Provide In-State Tuition to Illegal Aliens
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on July 16, 2026:
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The Department of Justice Sues Maryland, Challenging its State Laws that Provide In-State Tuition to Illegal Aliens
This lawsuit is the 13th filed to challenge in-state tuition for illegal aliens
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Today, the Department of Justice sued Maryland, challenging its state law and regulation that provide in-state tuition and financial assistance for illegal aliens. The Department allege
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EWG: Iowa's 15,000+ Factory Farms Produce Over 107M Tons of Manure, Risking Public Health
WASHINGTON, July 16 (TNSbrep) -- The Environmental Working Group issued the following news release:
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EWG: Iowa's 15,000+ factory farms produce over 107M tons of manure, risking public health
Number of large facilities jumped 13% since 2019
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MINNEAPOLIS - Iowa has 15,309 livestock farms that generated 107.6 million tons of manure in 2025, polluting the state's water and putting Iowans' health at risk, a landmark Environmental Working Group mapping project finds.
For this comprehensive
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Experienced Advisory Team With $470 Million in Assets Joins Ameriprise Financial for Long-Term Growth and Client-Focused Culture
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 17 -- Ameriprise Financial, a provider of investment advice, asset management and insurance capabilities, issued the following news release:
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Experienced Advisory Team With $470 Million in Assets Joins Ameriprise Financial for Long-Term Growth and Client-Focused Culture
Sher Jeshiva Group joins the branch channel of Ameriprise from Wells Fargo Clearing Services
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Sher Jeshiva Group, a financial advisory practice, recently joined the branch channel of Amerip
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Faegre Drinker Issues Commentary: Antidumping Duty and Countervailing Duty Petitions on Welded Stainless Line and Pressure Pipe From India, Turkiye, UAE
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 16 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on July 15, 2026, by counsel Richard P. Ferrin, associate Morgan Alexis Howard and partners Daniel R. Wilson and Carrie Bethea Connolly:
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New Antidumping Duty and Countervailing Duty Petitions on Welded Stainless Line and Pressure Pipe from India, Turkiye, and the United Arab Emirates
Petitioners allege dumping margins from 14.88% to 154.37%
At a Glance
* Bristol Pipe and Tub
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Faegre Drinker Issues Commentary: DoD Suspends CMMC Phase II Third-Party Audit Requirements
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 17 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary by senior counsel John G. Horan, partners Jessica C. Abrahams and Dana B. Pashkoff and associates Michelle Y. Francois and Asher Friedman Young:
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DoD Suspends CMMC Phase II Third-Party Audit Requirements
Suspension pauses Level 2 third-party audit requirements and Level 3 rollout while DoD conducts "top-to-bottom" review of the CMMC program
At a Glance
* On July 13, 2026, DoD
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Federal Register: Administration for Children & Families Issues Information Collection Notice on Evaluation of the Next Generation Child Support Employment Services Demonstration
WASHINGTON, July 16 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families issued the following information collection:
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The Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Department of Health and Human Services, is proposing to collect data for a new implementation and outcomes study, Evaluation of the Next Generation Child Support Employment Services Demonstration (NextGen).
Description: OCSE p
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Ga. A.G. Carr Announces Multistate Settlement With 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 14 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release:
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Carr Announces Multistate Settlement with 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that his office has joined with 41 other attorneys general in reaching a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe. This settlement resolves allegations stemming from a 2023 breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide and i
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Harvard's EdRedesign Lab expands research-backed 'Success Planning Network' to six new communities
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 16 -- Harvard University issued the following news:
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Harvard's EdRedesign Lab expands research-backed 'Success Planning Network' to six new communities
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The EdRedesign Lab's Institute for Success Planning at Harvard Graduate School of Education has announced that six new communities will join the fifth cohort of its Success Planning Community of Practice. Selected from a competitive national pool, the cohort will work across school systems, health and hum
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Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation Brings in Security for Replacement Nurses While Denying Same Protections to Its Own Nurses
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, July 15 [Category: Nursing] -- The Minnesota Nurses Association posted the following news release:
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Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation Brings in Security for Replacement Nurses While Denying Same Protections to Its Own Nurses
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Nurses begin unfair labor practice strike alleging retaliation for protected union activity and unilateral changes to working conditions.
As nurses began an unfair labor practice (ULP) strike today at Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, the employe
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ICYMI: Minn. Gov. Walz Celebrates Three Consecutive Months of Job Growth
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, July 17 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release on July 16, 2026:
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ICYMI: Governor Walz Celebrates Three Consecutive Months of Job Growth
Governor Tim Walz today celebrated three consecutive months of job growth following losses seen during Operation Metro Surge. The Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) announced that Minnesota added 13,200 jobs in June, outpacing the national rate.
"Minnesota continues to be a leader in
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Jonathan Dille Selected as Superintendent of San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release:
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Jonathan Dille Selected as Superintendent of San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- Jonathan Dille has been selected as superintendent of San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park. He has served as the park's acting superintendent since July 2025.
Dille has served with the National Park Service for 11 years. He began his career as a
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Katherine Nixon and Tash Van Lieshout Named Up & Coming Attorneys
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Fredrikson and Byron, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Katherine Nixon and Tash Van Lieshout Named Up & Coming Attorneys
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Fredrikson attorneys Katherine A. Nixon and Tash S. Van Lieshout were named 2026 Up & Coming Attorneys by Minnesota Lawyer.
The award honors attorneys who are within their first 10 years of practice and have already distinguished themselves through their legal work and leadership skills.
After ju
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Klobuchar, Schmitt Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Americans from Anticompetitive Tactics Monopolizing the Online Search Market
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Klobuchar, Schmitt Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Americans from Anticompetitive Tactics Monopolizing the Online Search Market
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Eric Schmitt (R-MO) introduced the bipartisan Securing Enforcement of Americans' Right to Competition at Home (SEARCH) Act to prevent dominant search engines from blocking smaller competitors and preferenc
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses 3 Minnesota Incumbents for Reelection to Congress
WASHINGTON, July 16 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses 3 Minnesota Incumbents for Reelection to Congress
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AFGE says Reps. Morrison, McCollum, and Omar have 100% voting records on issues vital to AFGE members and all federal workers
EAGAN, Minn. - The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of three members of Congress for reelectio
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Mayo Clinic-led study finds no improvement in overall survival from longer multiple myeloma maintenance therapy
ROCHESTER, Minnesota, July 15 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Mayo Clinic issued the following news release:
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Mayo Clinic-led study finds no improvement in overall survival from longer multiple myeloma maintenance therapy
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ROCHESTER, Minn. -A major national cooperative group clinical trial led by Mayo Clinic researchers found that continuing maintenance therapy with lenalidomide beyond two years after initial treatment for standard-risk multiple myeloma did not improve overall survival
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MAZON: Jewish Anti-Hunger Advocates - Public Charge Rule an 'Abomination'
ALBERT LEA, Minnesota, July 17 -- MAZON, an organization that say it fights to end hunger among people of all faiths and backgrounds in the U.S. and Israel, issued the following news on July 16, 2026:
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Jewish Anti-Hunger Advocates: Public Charge Rule an "Abomination"
Today, the Department of Homeland Security released final regulations to expand the highly controversial "public charge" rule. This dangerous rule would use lawful immigrants' participation in "means-tested public benefits,"
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Md. A.G. Brown Intervenes to Protect Onshore Wind Energy Projects
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 17 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 16, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Intervenes to Protect Onshore Wind Energy Projects
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 18 other attorneys general in moving to intervene in a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and Secretary Pete Hegseth for unlawfully freezing routine reviews of land-based wind energy projects across the country
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Minn. Employment & Economic Development Dept.: State Adds Jobs for Third Consecutive Month
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, July 17 -- The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development issued the following news release on July 16, 2026:
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Minnesota Adds Jobs for Third Consecutive Month
Minnesota added 13,200 jobs in June - the third consecutive month of strong gains following losses seen during Operation Metro Surge from January through March - while U.S. jobs growth was flat (57,000 jobs, 0.0%). Minnesota's unemployment rate held at 4.4% while the U.S. unemployment rate tick
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Minn. Natural Resources Dept. Hosts Walk in the Wildflowers Event at Lamberton WMA
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, July 17 -- The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release:
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Minnesota DNR hosts Walk in the Wildflowers event at Lamberton WMA
Part of 75th anniversary celebration of wildlife management areas in Minnesota
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Get out in the prairie and smell the flowers at the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources' Walk in the Wildflowers event Saturday, July 25 at Lamberton Wildlife Management Area.
The Minnesota DNR is celebrating 75 years of
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Announces $29.6 Million Multistate Settlement With Glenmark For Widespread Conspiracy To Overcharge Patients for Prescriptions and Suppress Competition
TRENTON, New Jersey, July 17 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on July 16, 2026:
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Attorney General Davenport Announces $29.6 Million Multistate Settlement With Glenmark For Widespread Conspiracy To Overcharge Patients for Prescriptions and Suppress Competition
Consumers Who Purchased Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 2009 and December 2019 Could be Eligible for Money
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Attorney General Jennifer Davenpor
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Sues to Advance Wind Energy Projects
TRENTON, New Jersey, July 17 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on July 16, 2026:
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Attorney General Jennifer Davenport Sues to Advance Wind Energy Projects
Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general participating in a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and Secretary Pete Hegseth for unlawfully freezing routine reviews of wind energy projects across the country. These projects, if
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Nevada Association of Counties Seeks Enhanced Coordination and Flexibility in Federal Grazing Regulations
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Nevada Association of Counties
304 South Minnesota Street
Carson City, NV 89703
(775) 883-7863
(cid:3)
June 26, 2026
Via Federal eRulemaking Portal
ATTN: Steve Pearce, BLM Director
U.S. Department of the Interior, Director (630)
Bureau of Land Management
1849 C Street NW, Room 5646
Washington, DC 20240
Subject:(
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Nurses, constituents demand Sen. Durbin return donations from Palantir, ICE's top tech contractor
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, July 16 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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Nurses, constituents demand Sen. Durbin return donations from Palantir, ICE's top tech contractor
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Nurses and constituents held a press conference and protest on Wednesday, July 15 at the Chicago residence of Senator Dick Durbin to demand he donate his financial contributions from Palantir Technologies, the tech company powering ICE surveillance, to immigrant rights groups.
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Ohio EPA Issues Statewide Air Quality Alert
KENT, Ohio, July 16 -- Kent State University posted the following news:
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Ohio EPA Issues Statewide Air Quality Alert
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As you may have noticed, it is hazy outside today and air quality is a concern. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA) has issued an Air Quality Alert for the entire state of Ohio.
The primary pollutant of concern is fine particulate matter (PM2.5), which consists of airborne particles less than 2.5 microns in diameter. Elevated PM2.5 levels are being cau
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Padilla Presses Attorney General Nominee Todd Blanche During Confirmation Hearing
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Padilla Presses Attorney General Nominee Todd Blanche During Confirmation Hearing
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) questioned President Trump's nominee for U.S. Attorney General, Todd Blanche, during a Senate Judiciary confirmation hearing. Blanche was President Trump's personal attorney in several criminal cases, including Trump's New York hush money trial, in whic
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R.I. A.G. Neronha, Coalition Intervene to Protect Onshore Wind Energy Projects
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, July 17 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on July 16, 2026:
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Attorney General Neronha, coalition intervene to protect onshore wind energy projects
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general in moving to intervene in a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and Secretary Pete Hegseth for unlawfully freezing routine reviews of land-based wind energy projects acr
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Rep. Al Green Addresses Possible Cover-Up in Federal ICE-Related Investigations, Calls for Impeachment
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Al Green Addresses Possible Cover-Up in Federal ICE-Related Investigations, Calls for Impeachment
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(Washington, DC) -On Thursday, July 16, 2026, Congressman Al Green delivered remarks on the House floor expressing concern about the possibility of a cover-up in federal investigations involving ICE-related fatalities in Houston, Maine, and Minnesota. During his remarks, Congressman Green also called f
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Rep. Angie Craig Pushes Trump Administration to Shut Down Notorious ICE Processing Center Run by Private Prison Operator, CoreCivic
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Angie Craig Pushes Trump Administration to Shut Down Notorious ICE Processing Center Run by Private Prison Operator, CoreCivic
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The Dilley Immigration Processing Center is the primary facility in the country detaining families with children
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig joined 108 of her colleagues in pushing the Trump Administration to shut down the notorious Dill
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Rep. Craig Statement on Her Vote Against Massie Amendment
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Craig Statement on Her Vote Against Massie Amendment
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig released the following statement on her vote against Rep. Thomas Massie's amendment to the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act regarding funding for Israel.
"Today's vote was an unserious attempt by Rep. Thomas Massie to implement sweeping
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SIUE to Host Solar Car Drivers with Festival During Electrek American Solar Challenge Route 66 Stop in Edwardsville
EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, July 15 -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus posted the following news:
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SIUE to Host Solar Car Drivers with Festival During Electrek American Solar Challenge Route 66 Stop in Edwardsville
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For a second year, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is all set to host the collegiate competition known as the Electrek American Solar Challenge 2026 on July 27 and 28. More than 20 solar car teams travelling a 1500+ mile course in eight days along the
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Smoot featured in Columbus Bar Lawyers Quarterly
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Smoot featured in Columbus Bar Lawyers Quarterly
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Taft partner Rachel Smoot's article "Can Brands Stop Retail? Lessons from Chanel v. The RealReal and the First Sale Doctrine" was recently published in the Columbus Bar Lawyers Quarterly, Summer 2026 edition.
The article examines the first sale doctrine and its application to the luxury resale market through the ongoing legal disp
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STATEMENT: Rep. Haley Stevens on Dangerous Michigan Air Quality
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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STATEMENT: Rep. Haley Stevens on Dangerous Michigan Air Quality
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - In response to Michigan experiencing the worst air quality in the world today, Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens issued the following statement:
"Today, families across Michigan woke up to some of the worst air quality in the world as wildfire smoke from Canada and northern Minnesota settled over southeast M
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Study identifies patients with obesity most likely to benefit from GLP-1-based treatment
ROCHESTER, Minnesota, July 16 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Mayo Clinic issued the following news release:
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Study identifies patients with obesity most likely to benefit from GLP-1-based treatment
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Research identifies subtype of `hungry gut' obesity phenotype
ROCHESTER, Minn. -Why do some people lose substantial weight with GLP-1-based medications while others see more modest results? A Mayo Clinic study offers a potential answer by identifying a distinct biological subtype of obesi
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Taft Acts as Legal Counsel to Edgewater Capital Partners' Add-On Acquisition by AmeriWater
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Taft Acts as Legal Counsel to Edgewater Capital Partners' Add-On Acquisition by AmeriWater
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Taft is pleased to have acted as legal counsel to AmeriWater, a portfolio company of Edgewater Capital Partners, in connection with its acquisition of Med Water Systems.
AmeriWater is a provider of water purification solutions for critical health care applications. Med Water Systems manufa
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Two Thompson Hine Lawyers Recognized by Minnesota Super Lawyers 2026
CLEVELAND, Ohio, July 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Thompson Hine, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Two Thompson Hine Lawyers Recognized by Minnesota Super Lawyers 2026
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Two lawyers from Thompson Hine LLP are included on the 2026 Minnesota Super Lawyers (r) list. Super Lawyers magazine distinguishes the top 5% of attorneys in each state in more than 70 practice areas and recognizes those who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. R
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UnitedHealth Group Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 17 -- UnitedHealth Group issued the following news release on July 16, 2026:
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UnitedHealth Group Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
* Second Quarter 2026 Revenues of $112.0 Billion; Earnings from Operations of $8.0 Billion
* Earnings of $6.04 Per Share and Adjusted Earnings of $6.38 Per Share
* Updated Full Year 2026 Earnings Outlook Range to $18.45 to $18.95 Per Share; Adjusted Earnings Range of $19.50 to $20.00 Per Share
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UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UN
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University of Northwestern Honors Donor Nybeck Lifelong Mission Work and Financial Support for Next Generation Students
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, July 10 -- The University of Northwestern issued the following news:
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Donor Spotlight: Wilda Nybeck
By Matt Anderson
Wilda Nybeck never planned to attend college. Growing up on a farm near Brainerd, Minnesota, she was content with the life she knew. Quiet and shy by nature, she couldn't imagine herself leaving home, much less stepping onto a college campus, but her older sister had other ideas.
"My sister went to Northwestern," Wilda said. "She loved it so much th
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UW-Madison monitoring air quality
MADISON, Wisconsin, July 16 -- The University of Wisconsin posted the following news:
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UW-Madison monitoring air quality
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Wildfire smoke from Minnesota and Ontario has drifted across Wisconsin this week.
July 16, 2026
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Wildfire smoke from Minnesota and Ontario has drifted across Wisconsin this week, prompting the University of Wisconsin-Madison to monitor air quality conditions.
The university remains open for normal business, but is taking the following p
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