Public Policy Tipoffs Involving North Dakota
'Miracle Treat Day' returns July 30
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, July 23 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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'Miracle Treat Day' returns July 30
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FARGO, N.D. - A slight glimpse of winter is on the horizon, with blizzards in the forecast.
Thursday, July 30, is Miracle Treat Day, where local Dairy Queen locations give you a chance to satisfy that sugar rush and help children in need at the same time. Area Dairy Queen and DQ Grill and Chill locations are bringing health and hope to
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Agtegra Supports 27 Food Pantries Across North and South Dakota
ABERDEEN, South Dakota, July 23 [Category: Agriculture] -- Agtegra Cooperative issued the following news:
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Agtegra Supports 27 Food Pantries Across North and South Dakota
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As part of its ongoing commitment to strengthening food security in rural communities, Agtegra Cooperative has provided financial support to 27 food pantries across North Dakota and South Dakota.
"As an agricultural cooperative, we take pride in helping feed the world, but that mission starts at home," said Jason K
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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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Ask the Expert: What You Should Know About Data Centers
FARGO, North Dakota, July 20 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news:
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Ask the Expert: What You Should Know About Data Centers
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Robert L. Mayo, PhD
Research Specialist
Sheila and Robert Challey Institute for Global Innovation & Growth
NDSU College of Business
1\. What is a data center, and why do we depend on them every day?
A data center is a warehouse full of computers. When you check the weather on your phone, deposit a check with your banking app, o
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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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Blanche Not Worthy of Being Confirmed, Says Dem-NPL AG Candidate Tim Lamb
FARGO, North Dakota, July 16 -- The North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party issued the following news release:
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Blanche not worthy of being confirmed, says Dem-NPL AG Candidate Tim Lamb
GRAND FORKS - The Trump-Vance Administration's appointee for U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche faced a tense confirmation hearing yesterday. Blanche has served as Trump's personal attorney and has received bipartisan criticism for his handling of the Epstein Files.
Tim Lamb, Dem-NPL endorsed candidate for Nor
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BLS Issues Report on State Employment and Unemployment June 2026
WASHINGTON, July 21 (TNSLrpt) -- State Employment and Unemployment June 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - (19 pages)
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Unemployment rates were lower in June in 8 states, higher in 2 states, and stable in 40 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Thirteen states had jobless rate increases from a year earlier, 7 states had decreases, and 30 states and the District had little change. The national unempl
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BLS Midwest Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Bismarck May 2025
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 23 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Bismarck May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - July 22, 2026
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Workers in the Bismarck, ND Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $31.07 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that higher payi
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BLS Midwest Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Fargo May 2025
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 23 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Fargo May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - July 22, 2026
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Workers in the Fargo, ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $30.95 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that higher paying
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BLS Midwest Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Grand Forks May 2025
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 23 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Grand Forks May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - July 22, 2026
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Workers in the Grand Forks, ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $29.80 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that hi
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BLS Midwest Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Minot May 2025
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 23 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Minot May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - July 22, 2026
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Workers in the Minot, ND Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $29.14 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that higher paying maj
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Colorado River Indian Tribes Demand CFTC Enforce Ban on Unlawful Sports Betting in Prediction Markets
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
COLORADO RIVER INDIAN TRIBES
Colorado River Indian Reservation
26600 MOHAVE ROAD
PARKER, ARIZONA 85344
TELEPHONE (928) 669 9211
FAX (928) 669-1216
April 30, 2026
Christopher J. Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Comrnission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street, N.W.
Washington,
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Construction Employment Increases In 33 States And D.C. From June 2025 To June 2026; 28 States And D.C. Add Construction Jobs From May To June
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 21 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release:
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Construction Employment Increases In 33 States And D.C. From June 2025 To June 2026; 28 States And D.C. Add Construction Jobs From May To June
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Texas and Louisiana Have the Largest Number and Percent of 12-Month Increases, While California and New Hampshire Lag; New Mexico and Texas Top Monthly Gainers, While California and Montana Have the Largest Mont
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Cramer Statement on FWS Reviewing Biden-Era Drain Tile Setbacks Rule
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Cramer Statement on FWS Reviewing Biden-Era Drain Tile Setbacks Rule
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) issued a Request for Information (RFI) today as it reviews the 2024 Biden-era drain tile setbacks rule. While the 2024 rule promised transparency and consistency for landowners, it did not deliver. North Dakota farmer
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Cramer, Alsobrooks Introduce the Modal Parity in Permitting Act
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Cramer, Alsobrooks Introduce the Modal Parity in Permitting Act
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - As North Dakotans know, the summer construction season means infrastructure projects are well underway across the state. Many of these projects are federally funded, but the permitting requirements differ depending on the transportation mode. One notable example is highway projects, which are allowed to use for
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Cramer, Gallego Introduce the CLAIM Act
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Cramer, Gallego Introduce the CLAIM Act
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Cannabis has been legalized in 42 states, but not federally. This legal disparity has created a haphazard regulatory environment for marijuana and cannabis-related businesses and services. Federal prohibitions conflict with state laws, leaving legal enterprise in limbo and requiring them to exist in the shado
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Cramer, Hoeven Secure Senate Confirmation of Judge Traynor to 8th Circuit
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Cramer, Hoeven Secure Senate Confirmation of Judge Traynor to 8th Circuit
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Senators Worked with White House to Advance Nominee after Judge Erickson Assumed Senior Status, Secured Approval by Committee & Full Senate
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and John Hoeven (R-ND) today issued the following statements after U.S. Dis
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Cramer, Kaine Introduce Bill to Improve Care for Americans Living with Chronic Pain
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Cramer, Kaine Introduce Bill to Improve Care for Americans Living with Chronic Pain
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has joined forces to improve care for Americans living with chronic pain. U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), along with U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), introduced legislation strengthening federal research and giving clinicians better tools to diagnose and t
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Dem-NPL Candidates and Lawmakers Affirm Their Commitment to School Meals for All
FARGO, North Dakota, July 17 -- The North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party issued the following news release:
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Dem-NPL Candidates and Lawmakers affirm their commitment to School Meals for All
Democratic-NPL Candidates reaffirmed their support of School Meals for All after Governor Armstrong said he will vote no on a ballot measure to provide no-cost school meals for North Dakota K-12 students.
Candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction Tracy Layne Foss remarked, "As an educator, I've
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Dem-NPL SOS Candidate Senator Ryan Braunberger Says North Dakotans Can Trust Our Elections
FARGO, North Dakota, July 17 -- The North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party issued the following news release:
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Dem-NPL SOS Candidate Senator Ryan Braunberger says North Dakotans can trust our elections
Last night, Trump delivered a meandering speech repeating lies about the 2020. Trump lost that election to former President Biden by around 7 million votes, with Biden winning 306 votes in the Electoral College to Trump's 232.
Senator Ryan Braunberger, Candidate for North Dakota Secretary of S
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Energy & Natural Resources Attorney Riley Conlin Rejoins Fredrikson
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Fredrikson and Byron, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Energy & Natural Resources Attorney Riley Conlin Rejoins Fredrikson
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Fredrikson welcomes back attorney Riley A. Conlin as a shareholder in its Energy & Natural Resources, Energy Regulation & Permitting and Energy Transition & Decarbonization groups in the Minneapolis office.
Conlin is a seasoned energy lawyer who brings a comprehensive understanding of the industr
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Enterprise Rancheria Urges CFTC to Enforce Prohibition on Unlawful Sports-Related Event Contracts in Prediction Markets
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
April 30, 2026
Delivered via portal at https://comments.cftc.gov
RE: Enterprise Rancheria's Comments on Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Prediction Markets (RIN 3038-AF65)
Dear Chairmen Selig and Secretary Kirkpatrick:
On behalf of the Estom Yumeka Maidu Tribe of the Enterprise Rancheria, a federally recognized
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Farm Bureau Supports Expanded Federal Program for Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket Suppression Across Western Rangelands
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- 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
Mr. William D. Wesela
National Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket Policy Manager
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
United States Department of Agriculture
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20250
RE: Docket No. APHIS-2026-0628: Notice of Intent To Prepare a Programmatic Environmental Impac
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Farmers Advance Sustainable Agriculture Priorities During NSAC Lobby Day
WASHINGTON, July 21 [Category: Agriculture] -- The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition issued the following news release:
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Farmers Advance Sustainable Agriculture Priorities During NSAC Lobby Day
Today, nearly 40 farmers, ranchers, and agriculture stakeholders participated in a National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) Lobby Day. Farmers from 12 states - California, Colorado, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, and
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Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria Urges CFTC To Enforce Ban On Unlawful Sports Betting Contracts Threatening Tribal Sovereignty
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
April 29, 2026
Delivered via portal at https://comments.cftc.gov
RE: Graton Rancheria's Comments on Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on
Prediction Markets (RIN 3038-AF65)
Dear Chairmen Selig and Secretary Kirkpatrick:
On behalf of the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria (the Tribe or Graton), I write to in resp
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Fedorchak votes to strengthen national defense
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Fedorchak votes to strengthen national defense
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Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) voted in favor of H.R. 8800, the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), legislation to fund national defense programs while strengthening America's military readiness, modernizing strategic deterrence, and supporting servicemembers and their families.
"The FY27 Nat
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Fedorchak's High-Capacity Grid Act advances out of Energy and Commerce Committee
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Fedorchak's High-Capacity Grid Act advances out of Energy and Commerce Committee
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Washington, D.C. -Today, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce advanced Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak's (R-N.D.) High-Capacity Grid Act (H.R. 6633 ) to the Full House for consideration. The legislation, which passed the Committee with a 49-0 vote, will modernize America's transmission system by requiring
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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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Fredrikson Receives Top Rankings in 2026 Chambers High Net Worth Guide
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Fredrikson and Byron, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Fredrikson Receives Top Rankings in 2026 Chambers High Net Worth Guide
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Fredrikson's Trusts & Estates Group was ranked Band 1 in Private Wealth Law in Minnesota and North Dakota in the 2026 edition of the Chambers High Net Worth Guide.
The guide also ranked estate planning attorneys William J. Brody, Jessica L. Foss, William L. Guy III, Dale J. Schoonover, Cameron
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Gov. Pillen is Part of Virtual Panel on Transportation Emergency Response
LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 23 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release:
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Gov. Pillen is Part of Virtual Panel on Transportation Emergency Response
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CONTACT:
Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495
LINCOLN, NE - When an emergency strikes impacting Nebraska roadways, the Department of Transportation is a frontline tactical force. Speaking as part of a panel during the Western Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (WASHTO) Conference, Governor Jim Pillen h
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Helmsley Charitable Trust Awards $2 Million to Support PET/CT Scanner Project at St. Anthony
NEW YORK, July 23 -- The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust posted the following news release:
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Helmsley Charitable Trust Awards $2 Million to Support PET/CT Scanner Project at St. Anthony
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CARROLL, Iowa, July 23, 2026 -St. Anthony Regional Hospital announced today that it has received a $2 million grant from The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust to support construction of a permanent PET/CT scanner suite, an important addition to local cancer care services.
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Hoeven Introduces Resolution Calling for Greater Wildfire Prevention in Canada
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release on July 23, 2026:
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Hoeven Introduces Resolution Calling for Greater Wildfire Prevention in Canada
Senator Highlights Impact of Smoke on Health & Well-Being of American Citizens, Stresses the Need for Better Forest Management
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Senator John Hoeven this week introduced a resolution calling for greater action from the Canadian government to prevent and fight wildfires. The senator spoke on the Senat
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Hoeven: USDA Restoring Prevented Plant Buy-Up Option for Producers
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release on July 21, 2026:
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Hoeven: USDA Restoring Prevented Plant Buy-Up Option for Producers
Senator Worked Closely with Secretary Rollins to Restore Option Covering More than 67 Million Acres Across U.S.
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Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a senior member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, today secured agreement from the U.S. Department of Agricultu
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Indian Health Service Announces Selection of Projects for the Capital Infrastructure Program
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Indian Health Service issued the following news release:
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Indian Health Service Announces Selection of Projects for the Capital Infrastructure Program
The Indian Health Service is announcing the selection of seven projects for the fiscal year 2026 Capital Infrastructure Program (CIP). $5 million was provided for the IHS to fund projects that support improvements to existing health care facilities to reduce operating
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Interior Releases Major Update on Coal Potential Beneath Federal Lands
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release:
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Interior Releases Major Update on Coal Potential Beneath Federal Lands
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Cheyenne, Wyo. -The Department of the Interior today released a U.S. Geological Survey report on coal resources beneath federally managed public lands in the United States, estimating that there are 4.2 billion short tons of reported coal reserves associated with active mines and an additional 356 billion short tons of av
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Jackson O'Brien Appointed to Iowa Supreme Court Grievance Commission
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Fredrikson and Byron, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Jackson O'Brien Appointed to Iowa Supreme Court Grievance Commission
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Fredrikson attorney Jackson G. O'Brien has been appointed to the Iowa Supreme Court Grievance Commission. O'Brien will serve a three-year term beginning July 2026.
The Grievance Commission hears the ethics complaints formally prosecuted by the Attorney Disciplinary Board and may dismiss, admonis
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KnowledgeWorks: Policy Resources for Education Innovation
CINCINNATI, Ohio, July 21 -- KnowledgeWorks issued the following article:
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Policy Resources for Education Innovation
Empowering states to turn policy flexibility into real innovation and transformation
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
* Many states already have significant policy flexibility to support learner centered innovation but lack practical tools to help leaders operationalize those opportunities
* KnowledgeWorks' innovation guides and policy primers translate policy flexibility into clear, act
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Litigation Attorney Brody Egger Joins Fredrikson
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Fredrikson and Byron, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Litigation Attorney Brody Egger Joins Fredrikson
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Attorney Brody Egger has joined Fredrikson's Construction and Litigation groups in the Des Moines office.
Egger focuses his practice on business litigation, where he assists clients with complex disputes across a range of industries. He has a strong foundation in legal research, writing and analysis. He has experie
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Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Urges CFTC to Uphold Sovereignty and Ban Sports-Related Event Contracts on Prediction Markets
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Indians
Executive Branch of Tribal Government
Office of the Chief Executive
April 30, 2026
Christopher J. Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20581
Submitted via the Federal eRulemaking P
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Montana State Receives $2.5 Million Grant for Simulation Labs in New Nursing Education Buildings
NEW YORK, July 21 -- The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust posted the following news release:
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Montana State Receives $2.5 Million Grant for Simulation Labs in New Nursing Education Buildings
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BOZEMAN, MT, July 21, 2026 -Montana State University's (MSU) Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing received a $2.5 million grant this summer that will help outfit state-of-the-art simulation labs at all five of the college's locations.
The grant from The Leona M. and Harry B. He
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Morongo Band of Mission Indians Urges CFTC to Prohibit Illegal Sports-Related Event Contracts on Prediction Markets to Protect Tribal Sovereignty and Public Interest
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Christopher J. Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street, N.W. A SOVEREIGN NATION
Washington, DC 20581
Submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal
Re: Prediction Markets (RIN 3038-AF65) - Comments on Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on E
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NDSU faculty help strengthen disaster preparedness in Togo
FARGO, North Dakota, July 23 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news:
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NDSU faculty help strengthen disaster preparedness in Togo
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An opportunity to share resources abroad
Meehan became involved in the State Partnership for her expertise in agricultural systems and disaster education. As NDSU Extension's disaster education coordinator, she coordinates Extension's efforts to prepare communities across North Dakota for disasters ranging from floods and wildfires to
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North American Transborder Freight increased 16.1% May 2026 from May 2025
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics issued the following news:
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North American Transborder Freight increased 16.1% May 2026 from May 2025
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This release is published on a fixed schedule as required by the Office of Management and Budget, and statistics in this release may be revised when inputs to the statistics are corrected or updated. Data on the program page of this website are the most up-to-date and complete.Source: Bure
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Rep. Balint Cosponsors Legislation to Break Up Meatpacking Monopolies, Drive Down Grocery Costs
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Becca Balint, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Balint Cosponsors Legislation to Break Up Meatpacking Monopolies, Drive Down Grocery Costs
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Becca Balint (VT-AL), founding member of the Monopoly Busters Caucus and member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, cosponsored legislation introduced by Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Chris Deluzio (PA-17), and Pat Ryan (NY-18), co-chairs of the Monopoly B
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Rosebud Sioux Tribe to Build $4.6M Behavioral Health Treatment Facility
NEW YORK, July 21 -- The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust posted the following news release:
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Rosebud Sioux Tribe to Build $4.6M Behavioral Health Treatment Facility
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ROSEBUD, S.D., July 21, 2026 -The Rosebud Sioux Tribe is planning to build a $4.6 million outpatient behavioral health treatment facility, expanding access for the Sicangu Lakota Oyate to community-led mental health, suicide prevention, crisis intervention and substance use treatment services.
The new 8,4
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Sanford Detroit Lakes to offer MRI services
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, July 21 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Sanford Detroit Lakes to offer MRI services
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DETROIT LAKES, Minn. - Sanford Detroit Lakes is bringing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to Detroit Lakes.
Beginning on Wednesday, July 22, outpatient MRI services will be available at Sanford MRI Services (formerly Community MRI Services), 1252 Washington Ave., Suite 2.
"This new location expands access to specialty imaging,
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Sanford Health to host Safe Kids Safety Day, July 29
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, July 21 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Sanford Health to host Safe Kids Safety Day, July 29
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BISMARCK, N.D. - Sanford Health and Safe Kids Bismarck-Mandan are teaming up with local agencies to host a Safety Day July 29 from 1-5 p.m. outside the North Dakota State Capitol grounds.
Families are invited to have fun and learn about weather safety, bicycle safety, medication safety, safe sleep and more. A bounce hou
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Sanford reinvests more than $1B to strengthen rural care
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, July 21 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Sanford reinvests more than $1B to strengthen rural care
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As the nation's largest rural nonprofit health system, Sanford Health serves communities where patients often face unique challenges, including provider shortages, longer travel distances for care and higher rates of chronic disease. Through investments in subsidized health services, uncompensated care, workforce deve
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Sanford Westbrook Medical Center receives stroke recognition
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, July 23 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Sanford Westbrook Medical Center receives stroke recognition
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The post-acute care initiative provides a framework for assisting facilities to improve care according to the American Heart Association's rigorous science-based requirements for stroke rehabilitation, including program management, patient and caregiver education and support, care coordination, clinical management
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Sen. Cramer: FEMA Awards $682,494 to North Dakota
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Cramer: FEMA Awards $682,494 to North Dakota
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced a $682,494 investment to support repairs across North Dakota following severe storms, tornadoes, and straight-line winds which struck the state June 20 to 21, 2025. The funding will support the following projects and recovery initiatives across the state:
* $348,287
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Sen. Cramer: HHS Awards $675,000 to North Dakota Tribal Nations to Support Opioid Response Efforts
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Cramer: HHS Awards $675,000 to North Dakota Tribal Nations to Support Opioid Response Efforts
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BISMARCK, N.D. - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded $675,000 to support opioid response efforts in two North Dakota tribal nations. The funding will help expand prevention, treatment, and recovery services to address the opioid crisis and support communities in North
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Sen. Cramer: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Awards $3.6 Million
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Cramer: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Awards $3.6 Million
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced grants totaling $3,673,217 for the following two North Dakota programs:
* $2,146,647 to the University of North Dakota for research and training through the Translational Science Engaging North Dakota (TRANSCEND) initiative, a fiv
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Sen. Cramer: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Awards Nearly $4.7 Million to North Dakota
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Cramer: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Awards Nearly $4.7 Million to North Dakota
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the award of $4,673,969 for the following initiatives across North Dakota to support Head Start, diabetes prevention and treatment, and opioid response:
* $3,668,086 to Mayville State University for Head Sta
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Sen. Hoeven: DOJ Awards $555,000 to Community Violence Intervention Center in Grand Forks
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release on July 24, 2026:
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Hoeven: DOJ Awards $555,000 to Community Violence Intervention Center in Grand Forks
Senator John Hoeven today announced that the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) has awarded $555,000 to the Community Violence Intervention Center (CVIC) in Grand Forks through the Fiscal Year 2025 Training and Services to End Violence and Abuse Against Indi
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Sens. Hoeven, Cramer Secure Senate Confirmation of Judge Traynor to 8th Circuit
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following statement on July 23, 2026:
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Hoeven, Cramer Secure Senate Confirmation of Judge Traynor to 8th Circuit
Senators Worked with White House to Advance Nominee after Judge Erickson Assumed Senior Status, Secured Approval by Committee & Full Senate
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Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer today issued the following statements after U.S. District Judge Daniel Traynor's nomination to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals
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Stillaguamish Tribe Urges CFTC to Enforce Prohibition on Sports-Related Event Contracts to Protect Tribal Sovereignty and Public Interest
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Christopher J. Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 2lst Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20581
Submitted via the Federal eRulemakittg Portal
Re Prediction Markets (RIN 3038-4F65) Comments on Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Event Contracts 91 Fed
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Support Marshfield Children's during Miracle Treat Day
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, July 23 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Support Marshfield Children's during Miracle Treat Day
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MARSHFIELD, Wis. - Visit a Dairy Queen location Thursday, July 30, and help support Marshfield Children's Hospital. Every Blizzard sold that day supports Children's Miracle Network as part of Miracle Treat Day.
These donations provide critical funding for life-saving treatments and essential services for kids in need.
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Utah A.G. Brown Announces $29.6 Million Settlement With Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 23 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news on July 22, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown announces $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition
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
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Attorney General Brown today joined a coalition of 48 states and territories announcing a $29.6 millio
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VA Awards $710,550 to Support Transportation Access for Rural North Dakota Veterans
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release:
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VA Awards $710,550 to Support Transportation Access for Rural North Dakota Veterans
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) awarded $710,550 to the North Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs through the Highly Rural Transportation Grants (HRTG) program. The funding provides free transportation for veterans traveling to VA and VA-authorized health care facilities in el
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Va. A.G. Jones Secures Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 21 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on July 20, 2026:
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Attorney General Jones Secures Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe over Genetic Data Breach
Attorney General Jay Jones today joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of nearly 7 million custom
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Wash. Secretary of State Steve Hobbs Becomes NASS President and New Executive Board Sworn In
OLYMPIA, Washington, July 21 -- The Washington Secretary of State issued the following news:
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Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs Becomes NASS President and New Executive Board Sworn In
Rapid City, South Dakota -- Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs has been selected President of the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS), the nation's oldest, nonpartisan professional organization for public officials. Hobbs was sworn in July 17 at the conclusion of the NASS 2026
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Western Grasshopper Suppression Program Faces Calls for Increased Prevention Public Transparency and Environmental Protections
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 17, 2026
Mr. William Wesela
National Policy Manager
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Re: Notice of Intent To Prepare a Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement;
Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket Suppression Program
Publication Date: 6/18/2026
Docket Number: APHIS-2026-06
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Xcel Energy Completes Sherco Solar Phase 3
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 21 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release:
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Xcel Energy Completes Sherco Solar Phase 3
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CLEAR LAKE, Minn., (July 21, 2026) -Xcel Energy announced the completion of Sherco Solar Phase 3, marking another major milestone in the company's transformation of a retiring coal plant into a major renewable energy hub.
Located near the existing Sherco plant in Becker, Sherco Solar is the largest solar facility in Minnesota and one of
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Yankton County Sheriff's Deputies Vote Unanimously for Teamsters Representation
WASHINGTON, July 21 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Yankton County Sheriff's Deputies Vote Unanimously for Teamsters Representation
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Press Contact: Maura Drumm Phone: (215) 510-3735 Email: MDrumm@teamster.org
(YANKTON, S.D.) - Sheriff's deputies in Yankton County, South Dakota, have voted unanimously to join Teamsters Local 120.
"Those who protect and serve our communities deserve the protection of a strong union,"
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