Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Minnesota
ACLU of Colorado Statement on DOJ Lawsuit Challenging Colorado Law Granting In-State Tuition to Immigrant Students
DENVER, Colorado, July 25 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado issued the following news on July 24, 2026:
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ACLU of Colorado Statement on DOJ Lawsuit Challenging Colorado Law Granting In-State Tuition to Immigrant Students
The Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a lawsuit Thursday against the state of Colorado, challenging the state's Advancing Students for a Stronger Tomorrow (ASSET) Law.
Colorado's ASSET law was initially passed in 2013 and revised in 2022 to expand higher
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AG Brown challenges unlawful conditions on federal counterterrorism funding
OLYMPIA, Washington, July 23 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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AG Brown challenges unlawful conditions on federal counterterrorism funding
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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are imposing unlawful conditions on federal funds to coerce states into complying with the federal administration's political agenda, Attorney General Nick Brown and a multistate coalition argued in a l
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AG Campbell Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions On Federal Counterterrorism Funding
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 23 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions On Federal Counterterrorism Funding
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Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of 26 states to stop the Trump Administration's continued efforts to use federal funds-specifically, billions of dollars in federal counterterrorism and other funds-to coerce states into com
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AG Nessel Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration Rule That Weakens Regulation of Highly Potent Greenhouse Gas
LANSING, Michigan, July 23 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration Rule That Weakens Regulation of Highly Potent Greenhouse Gas
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LANSING -Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a multistate coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit (PDF) against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), challenging its rule that would weaken regulations designed to phase out the use of hyd
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Ariz. A.G. Mayes Announces $29.6 Million Settlement With Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 25 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on July 23, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Announces $29.6 Million Settlement with Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
Attorney General Mayes today joined a coalition of 48 states and territories announcing a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in a widespread, long-running conspiracy to artific
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Ariz. A.G. Mayes Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions on Federal Counterterrorism Funding
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 25 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on July 24, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions on Federal Counterterrorism Funding
Attorney General Kris Mayes joined a coalition of 26 states to stop the Trump administration's continued efforts to use federal funds--specifically, billions of dollars in federal counterterrorism and other funds--to coerce states into complying with the administration
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Attorney General Clark Alerts Vermonters to Potential Restitution In $29.6 Million Glenmark Generic Drug Settlement
MONTPELIER, Vermont, July 23 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Alerts Vermonters to Potential Restitution In $29.6 Million Glenmark Generic Drug Settlement
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Co nsumers Who Purchased Certain Generic Prescription Drugs Between May 2009 and December 2019 May Qualify for Settlement Money
Attorney General Charity Clark recently joined a coalition of 48 states and territories in announcing a $29.6 million settlement with Gl
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Attorney General Clark Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions on Federal Counterterrorism Funding
MONTPELIER, Vermont, July 23 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions on Federal Counterterrorism Funding
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Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 26 states to stop the Trump Administration's continued efforts to use federal funds-specifically, billions of dollars in federal counterterrorism and other funds-to coerce states into complying with the Administration'
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Attorney General Ford Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions on Federal Counterterrorism Funding
CARSON CITY, Nevada, July 23 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Ford Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions on Federal Counterterrorism Funding
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Carson City, NV -Today, Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced he has filed a lawsuit to stop the Trump administration's continued efforts to use federal funds -specifically, billions of dollars in federal counterterrorism and other funds -to coerce states into complying with
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Attorney General Tong Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions on Federal Counterterrorism Funding
HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 23 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions on Federal Counterterrorism Funding
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Press Releases
Attorney General Tong Previously Won Two Lawsuits Against Trump Administration to Protect Same Funding
(Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong joined a coalition of 26 states to stop the Trump administration's continued efforts to use federal fund
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BREAKING: 600 Maple Grove nurses ratify new contract, securing stronger wages, workplace protections and stability during proposed acquisition
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, July 23 [Category: Nursing] -- The Minnesota Nurses Association posted the following news release:
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BREAKING: 600 Maple Grove nurses ratify new contract, securing stronger wages, workplace protections and stability during proposed acquisition
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Nearly 600 nurses at Maple Grove Hospital, represented by the Minnesota Nurses Association, have voted to ratify a historic three-year contract that strengthens wages, retirement security, affordable health insurance and work
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Bristol, Hays Leave Lasting Impacts in Retirement From Midland University
FREMONT, Nebraska, July 25 -- Midland University issued the following news:
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Bristol, Hays Leave Lasting Impacts in Retirement from Midland University
Two longtime faculty members with nearly 50 years of dedication to Midland University have retired this summer.
Rita Bristol, Associate Professor of Business, is retiring after 36 years of service to Midland, while Dan Hays, Director of Theatre Activities, is retiring after nearly 13 years in his role.
Midland University is grateful for
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Cargill calls for value chain collaboration to strengthen Indonesia cocoa sector
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 24 [Category: BizAgriculture] -- Cargill, a provider of food, agriculture, financial and industrial products and services, posted the following news release:
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Cargill calls for value chain collaboration to strengthen Indonesia cocoa sector
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Yogyakarta, 23 July 2026 - At the 9th Indonesia International Cocoa Conference (IICC), Cargill highlighted productivity, responsible sourcing, and innovation as important priorities for strengthening Indonesia's cocoa se
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Carlson's Business Analytics Master's Program To Be Renamed MSBAi To Reflect Artificial Intelligence Focus
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 24 -- The University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management issued the following news:
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Carlson's Business Analytics Master's Program To Be Renamed MSBAi To Reflect Artificial Intelligence Focus
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Minnesota Carlson's Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) will be renamed the Master of Science in Business Analytics & Artificial Intelligence (MSBAi). The new name reflects the program's significant emphasis on artificial intelligence (AI). The change
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Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Is CNBC's Education Ranking for Minnesota Accurate?
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, July 25 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on July 23, 2026, by policy fellow Catrin Wigfall:
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Is CNBC's education ranking for Minnesota accurate?
CNBC recently released its annual "America's Top States for Business" rankings, which compare all 50 states across 10 categories. One of those categories is education, where Minnesota came in 10th.
Th
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Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: NARUC - the Most Important Energy Affordability Conference You Never Heard of
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, July 25 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on July 23, 2026, by policy fellow Darren Nelson:
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NARUC: the most important energy affordability conference you never heard of
I recently attended the most important energy affordability conference you probably never heard of. It was the Summer Policy Summit (SPS) in Minneapolis, hosted by NARUC. NARUC
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Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Weed Worries - Middle and High Schoolers Will Now Learn About Cannabis Use This Fall
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, July 25 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on July 23, 2026, by policy fellow Josiah Padley:
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Weed worries: Middle and high schoolers will now learn about cannabis use this fall
Minnesota's schools are required to teach about CPR, STDs, mental health, and, beginning this fall...cannabis.
Minnesota legalized cannabis in 2023 and sales began in 20
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Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: When They Say It's Not About the Fraud, It's About the Fraud
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, July 25 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on July 24, 2026, by policy fellow Matt Dean:
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When They Say It's Not About the Fraud, It's About the Fraud
Walz Denies Reality as CMS Stops Paying Minnesota's Sketchy Invoices First
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Governor Tim Walz's baffling response to the latest federal deferral of $199 million in Medicaid payments only make th
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Environmental Groups Oppose EPA Proposals to Weaken PFAS Drinking Water Standards and Delay Compliance Deadlines
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 20, 2026
Administrator Lee Zeldin
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
EPA Docket Center, OW Docket
Mail Code 28221T
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20460
Re: Rescission of Regulatory Determinations and Removal of Related Provisions for
Four PFAS Substances (PFHxS, PFNA, HFPO-DA (GenX), and the Mixtu
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Faegre Drinker Issues Commentary: 2nd Quarter 2026 Government Contracts Policy and Regulatory Review
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 25 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on July 24, 2026, by Senior Director Joshua L. Andrews, senior manager Matt Abdifar, 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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Second Quarter 2026 Government Contracts Policy and Regulatory Review
FAR Overhaul rulemaking, proposed grant reforms, and small business program develo
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Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis Understanding the Financial Health of Native CDFI Loan Funds - Closer Look at the Numbers
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 25 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis issued the following analysis:
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Understanding the financial health of Native CDFI loan funds: A closer look at the numbers
New analysis sheds light on how Native CDFI loan funds balance financial sustainability with serving historically underserved communities
Article Highlights
* A key financial ratio shows Native Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) loan funds lend more of their assets
* Another
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Finstad Celebrates New Sustainable Aviation Fuel Blending Facility
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Brad Finstad, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Finstad Celebrates New Sustainable Aviation Fuel Blending Facility
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ROCHESTER, MN - Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) attended and delivered remarks at the Flint Hill Resources ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blending facility hosted by the Minnesota SAF Hub. SAF is an innovative, certified alternative jet fuel produced using renewable feedstocks like corn
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Fish & Wildlife Service Seeks Input on Wetland Drain Tile Setback Process
WASHINGTON, July 24 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking public information and comments on how it calculates drain tile setbacks for agricultural lands where the agency holds wetland easements, as it reviews implementation of its existing policy across the Prairie Pothole Region.
The notice requests feedback on the process used to determine setback distances for subsurface drainage systems installed by landowners near wetlands protected through Se
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goDeeper Foundation: EPA Faces Opposition to Proposed Rescission of PFAS Drinking Water Standards in Minnesota and Nationwide
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Public Comment | Docket EPA-HQ-OW-2025-0654
Public Comment - Docket ID EPA-HQ-OW-2025-0654
Re: Opposition to the proposed rescission of the PFHxS, PFNA, HFPO-DA/GenX, and Hazard Index
drinking-water requirements
Submitted by: Wade Nelson, Cottage Grove, Minnesota
Organization: goDeeper Foundation
Date: July 20, 2026
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Group of States Oppose EPA Proposal to Rescind Nationwide PFAS Drinking Water Standards
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
The Attorneys General of North Carolina, California, Connecticut, New Jersey, Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Rhode Island, Oregon, Washington, and Wisconsin
July 20, 2026
Via Regulations.gov
EPA Docket Center
Office of Water D
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GSA Announces Plan to Sell Historic Bozeman Federal Building and Post Office
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The General Services Administration issued the following news release:
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GSA Announces Plan to Sell Historic Bozeman Federal Building and Post Office
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GSA cuts long-term federal costs and opens the landmark downtown property to reinvestment
BOZEMAN, MT - Today, the U.S. General Services Administration announced plans to sell the Federal Building and U.S. Post Office located at 10 E. Babcock St.
The divestment advances the Administration's broader effort to rei
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Klobuchar, Smith Urge USPS to Protect Mail Service During Wildfires Impacting Northern Minnesota
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Klobuchar, Smith Urge USPS to Protect Mail Service During Wildfires Impacting Northern Minnesota
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WASHINGTON -U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) are urging the United States Postal Service (USPS) Postmaster General to provide Minnesota with the necessary resources and support for postal operations impacted by wildfires.
"We have heard from constituents who are concerned a
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Klobuchar: USDA Reversing Course on Prevented-Plant Buy-Up Crop Insurance
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Klobuchar: USDA Reversing Course on Prevented-Plant Buy-Up Crop Insurance
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WASHINGTON - After pushing the U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, announced that U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins agreed to reverse a planned elimination of producers' access to prevented-plant buy-u
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Minn. Natural Resources Dept. Reports Heightened Fish Mortality During Prolonged Heat
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, July 25 -- The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release:
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Minnesota DNR reports heightened fish mortality during prolonged heat
With hot summer weather creating stressful conditions for fish in lakes, rivers and streams across the state, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is sharing what people can do if they see a fish mortality event -- and how they can help prevent them.
"We have been seeing chronically stressful cond
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Minnesota Department of Health Urges EPA to Reinstate PFAS Drinking Water Standards
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Minnesota Department of Health
625 Robert Street North
St. Paul, MN 55155
Protecting, maintaining and improving the health of all Minnesotans
July 20, 2026
Jessica Kramer, Assistant Administrator
Office of Water
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20460
Subject: Rescissio
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Nurses announce 70 new endorsements in 2026 Minnesota House and Senate
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, July 23 [Category: Nursing] -- The Minnesota Nurses Association posted the following news release:
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Nurses announce 70 new endorsements in 2026 Minnesota House and Senate
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Nurses with the Minnesota Nurses Association have announced the endorsement of 70 candidates for the Minnesota House and Senate. These candidates are recognized for their collaboration with nurses and are expected to make continued progress on key issues in labor, nursing, and healthcare.
To be
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Phoenix Racing secures top U.S. finish and advances to American Solar Challenge
LAKELAND, Florida, July 24 -- Florida Polytechnic University posted the following news release:
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Phoenix Racing secures top U.S. finish and advances to American Solar Challenge
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Florida Polytechnic University's Phoenix Racing solidified its position among elite international competitors with a top U.S. finish at the Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix this week, securing a place in the upcoming Elektrek American Solar Challenge.
In its third appearance at the three-day competition, the t
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Polaris RZR Factory Racing Puts $50,000 on the Line With the SCORE Challenge
MEDINA, Minnesota, July 25 -- Polaris Industries, a manufacturer of snowmobiles, all terrain vehicles, midsize and heavyweight motorcycles, issued the following news release:
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Polaris RZR Factory Racing Puts $50,000 on the Line with the SCORE Challenge
Any UTV driver who defeats the four RZR Factory Racing team vehicles and wins the UTV Overall at the SCORE Baja 400 will earn $50,000.
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Polaris RZR Factory Racing has spent the last three years helping push the Pro UTV class forward in
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Rep. Fischbach Leads Letter Urging EPA to Preserve Access to Critical Crop-Protection Tool
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Michelle Fischbach, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Fischbach Leads Letter Urging EPA to Preserve Access to Critical Crop-Protection Tool
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WASHINGTON, DC \- Representative Michelle Fischbach (MN-07) led a coalition of colleagues in sending a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin, urging the agency to correct Biden-Era regulatory overreach and restore access to Chlorpyrifos, a vital insecticide relied u
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St. Kate's participates in second annual Minnesota United STEM Day
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, July 24 -- St. Catherine University posted the following news:
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St. Kate's participates in second annual Minnesota United STEM Day
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On Wednesday, July 15, St. Catherine University partnered with Minnesota United FC and Athletes Committed to Educating Students (ACES) for the second annual Minnesota United STEM Day, held at Allianz Field in St. Paul. Members of the Wildcat soccer team as well as students and faculty from occupational therapy, physical therapy, exerci
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St. Olaf professor earns Fulbright award for research in France
NORTHFIELD, Minnesota, July 24 -- St. Olaf College issued the following news:
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St. Olaf professor earns Fulbright award for research in France
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When Associate Professor of Practice in Sociology and Anthropology Marc David arrives in France this fall as a Fulbright Scholar, he'll be investigating a question that has fascinated him for years -one that connects his own Louisiana roots with international diplomacy, language preservation, and cultural identity.
David has received a Fulbri
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Subcommittee on Energy & Mineral Resources Chairman Stauber: Mapping the Future of American Critical Mineral Dominance
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minnesota, chairman of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources, issued the following news release:
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Mapping the Future of American Critical Mineral Dominance
Today, the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held a legislative hearing on bills securing American mineral dominance by modernizing geologic mapping capabilities, leveraging emerging quantum technology and expanding access to streamlined permitti
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USDA Invests $3 Million for Wetland Mitigation Banking Projects to Support Producers and Protect Wetland Ecosystems
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service issued the following news:
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USDA Invests $3 Million for Wetland Mitigation Banking Projects to Support Producers and Protect Wetland Ecosystems
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(Washington, D.C., July 24, 2026) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $3 million to support the development of wetland mitigation banks for agricultural producers. Through the USDA's Wetland Mitigation Banking Program (WMBP), w
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Va. A.G. Jones Files Amicus Brief Supporting Continued Access to Mifepristone as Case Returns to Fifth Circuit
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 25 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on July 24, 2026:
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Attorney General Jay Jones Files Amicus Brief Supporting Continued Access to Mifepristone as Case Returns to Fifth Circuit
Attorney General Jay Jones joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in support of the manufacturers of mifepristone in Louisiana v. FDA. In the amicus brief, the coalition urges the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Cir
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Winona State Named One of 'Minnesota's Best' Yet Again
WINONA, Minnesota, July 25 -- Winona State University issued the following news:
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Winona State Named One of "Minnesota's Best" Yet Again
Winona State University has once again earned statewide recognition in the Star Tribune's Minnesota's Best Readers' Choice Awards, receiving honors in three categories for 2026. The recognition marks the second consecutive year Winona State has been selected by Minnesotans as one of the state's top higher education institutions.
Overall, Winona State e
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