Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Minnesota
'AMERICAN IDOL' RENEWED FOR LANDMARK 25TH SEASON ON ABC AND DISNEY+
BURBANK, California, July 29 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release:
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'AMERICAN IDOL' RENEWED FOR LANDMARK 25TH SEASON ON ABC AND DISNEY+
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* "American Idol," the iconic series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre, returns for a monumental 25th
* The search for a superstar begins when "American Idol" premieres next year on ABC and streams next day on Disney+ and Hulu. Once liv
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Announcing Featured Presenters at NCFR 2026
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, July 30 -- The National Council on Family Relations issued the following news on July 29, 2026:
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Announcing Featured Presenters at NCFR 2026
The National Council on Family Relations (NCFR) is excited to welcome all students and professionals in the family field to the 2026 NCFR Annual Conference to be held Nov. 18-21, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NCFR is the trusted home and national and international voice for Family Science, connecting research, practice, and po
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Attorney General Alan Wilson pushes federal government to strengthen "Know Your Customer" rules in effort to combat illegal robocalls
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 28 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news:
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Attorney General Alan Wilson pushes federal government to strengthen "Know Your Customer" rules in effort to combat illegal robocalls
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(COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson and a bipartisan coalition of 49 other attorneys general are pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from usin
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Attorney General Bonta Joins Multistate Coalition Opposing Federal Proposal to Fast-Track Natural Gas Pipeline Projects
SACRAMENTO, California, July 28 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Joins Multistate Coalition Opposing Federal Proposal to Fast-Track Natural Gas Pipeline Projects
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Coalition urges Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to withdraw proposed rule that would weaken environmental review and consumer protections
OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a multistate coalition in opposing the Federal Energy Re
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Attorney General Bonta Strongly Urges Trump Administration to Halt Unlawful Proposed Rule Amending U.S. EPA's Regulations Implementing NEPA
SACRAMENTO, California, July 28 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Strongly Urges Trump Administration to Halt Unlawful Proposed Rule Amending U.S. EPA's Regulations Implementing NEPA
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today led a coalition of 14 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter to the U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) opposing its proposed rule amending existing EPA regulations implem
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Attorney General Brenna Bird Continues Fight to Combat Illegal Robocalls
DES MOINES, Iowa, July 28 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Brenna Bird Continues Fight to Combat Illegal Robocalls
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DES MOINES-Attorney General Brenna Bird joined a bipartisan coalition of 50 attorneys general today urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. communications network to make illegal robocalls. KYC rules require ph
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Attorney General James Urges Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules to Stop Illegal Robocalls
ALBANY, New York, July 29 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Urges Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules to Stop Illegal Robocalls
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July 29, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and a bipartisan coalition of 49 other attorneys general urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from making illegal ro
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Leads Bipartisan AGs Pushing Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules to Combat Illegal Robocalls
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 28 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Leads Bipartisan AGs Pushing Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules to Combat Illegal Robocalls
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RALEIGH-Attorney General Jeff Jackson is leading a bipartisan coalition of 50 attorneys general pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers fro
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Attorney General Rayfield Pushes for Stronger Rules to Combat Illegal Robocalls
SALEM, Oregon, July 28 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Pushes for Stronger Rules to Combat Illegal Robocalls
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#Last year, Americans received more than 29.6 billion scam robocalls and texts and lost nearly $2 billion to these scams
At best, robocalls are a growing and persistent nuisance. At worst, they're the source of scams that steal millions of dollars from unsuspecting victims. Today, Attorney General Dan Rayfie
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Attorney General Tong Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules in Effort to Combat Illegal Robocalls
HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 28 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules in Effort to Combat Illegal Robocalls
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(Hartford, CT)- Attorney General William Tong and a bipartisan coalition 49 other attorneys general are pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from
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BLS Midwest Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Duluth May 2025
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 30 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Duluth May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - July 29, 2026
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Workers in the Duluth, MN-WI Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $29.60 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 payin
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BLS Midwest Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Mankato May 2025
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 30 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Mankato May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - July 29, 2026
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Workers in the Mankato, MN Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $30.02 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 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington May 2025
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 30 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - July 29, 2026
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Workers in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $35.86 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regiona
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BLS Midwest Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Rochester, Minn. May 2025
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 30 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Rochester, Minn. May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - July 29, 2026
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Workers in the Rochester, MN Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $38.74 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 St. Cloud May 2025
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 30 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in St. Cloud May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - July 29, 2026
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Workers in the St. Cloud, MN Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $30.65 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 pa
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CAIR-MN Alerts Community After Two Break-Ins at New Minneapolis Islamic Center
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release:
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CAIR-MN Alerts Community After Two Break-Ins at New Minneapolis Islamic Center
The Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Minnesota) is alerting community members following two recent break-ins at Al-Hikmah Islamic Center in Minneapolis.
Mosque leaders report that the center was broken into twice this month, with the most recent incident occurring on July 20
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Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Zero Students Can Do Math at Grade Level at These 11 Minnesota Schools
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, July 30 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on July 29, 2026, by senior policy fellow Josiah Padley:
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Zero students can do math at grade level at these 11 Minnesota schools
Eleven Minnesota schools did not have a single student who could do grade-level mathematics in the 24-25 academic year, according to an American Experiment review of Minnesota
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Del. A.G. Jennings Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions on Federal Counterterrorism Funding
DOVER, Delaware, July 30 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on July 29, 2026:
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AG Jennings files lawsuit challenging unlawful conditions on federal counterterrorism funding
Attorney General Kathy Jennings today announced that she has 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 complyi
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Department of Labor recovers $613K for 46 workers denied minimum wage, overtime by Minnesota restaurant
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release:
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US Department of Labor recovers $613K for 46 workers denied minimum wage, overtime by Minnesota restaurant
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MINNEAPOLIS - The U.S. Department of Labor has recovered $613,037 in back wages for 46 workers after a federal investigation found a Minnesota restaurant failed to pay minimum and overtime wages as required by law.
Investigators with the department's Wage and Hour Division investigated four o
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Emmer, Minnesota Republican Delegation Applaud President Trump, Secretary Rubio, and Secretary Mullin for Deporting a Convicted Child Rapist Following Walz's Pardon
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Emmer, Minnesota Republican Delegation Applaud President Trump, Secretary Rubio, and Secretary Mullin for Deporting a Convicted Child Rapist Following Walz's Pardon
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WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06), Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (MN-07), and Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) joined Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) in sending a letter to President Donald J. Trump, Secretary Rubio,
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Emory to Present at NBI CLE Webinar on Evidence Admission
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 28 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Emory to Present at NBI CLE Webinar on Evidence Admission
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Taft attorney Jena Emory will serve as a presenter for an upcoming National Business Institute webinar discussing "Evidence Admission in 8 Simple steps" on Aug. 19, 2026. She will present on "Authentication and Best Evidence - Foundation Without Friction" and "Privileges, Protections, and Waiver." The webinar will explore p
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Faegre Drinker Issues Commentary: Significant New Obligations for Manufacturers Placing Packaging on the EU Market
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 29 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on July 29, 2026, by associate Paige Le Brocq and partner Melanie Wadsworth:
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Significant New Obligations for Manufacturers Placing Packaging on the EU Market
EU's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation will apply from 12 August 2026.
At a Glance
* The EU's new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (Regulation EU2025/40, PPWR) will begin to apply in all EU member states
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Fredrikson Receives 2026 Community Impact Award for Pro Bono Work
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Fredrikson and Byron, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Fredrikson Receives 2026 Community Impact Award for Pro Bono Work
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Fredrikson was honored with a 2026 Community Impact Award for Pro Bono Work from Twin Cities Business. The firm was recognized for its contributions to Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid's (MMLA) work supporting immigration detainees held in facilities throughout Minnesota and the country.
The Community Impact
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Giving Review: Restraint and Realism - Why "Prudential Pluralism" is Not the Solution to Philanthropy's Problems
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The Giving Review, an independent platform featuring analysis of and commentary about philanthropy and giving, posted the following article on July 29, 2026, by Craig Kennedy:
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Restraint and realism: why "prudential pluralism" is not the solution to philanthropy's problems
Appealing calls for mutual restraint risk preserving rather than repairing a broken system.
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The Trump administration's aggressive legal and financial actions towards segments of the nonprofit
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Independent Journalist Testifies Before Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee released the following testimony by independent journalist Nick Shirley from a July 15, 2026, hearing entitled "Exposing Fraud in America":
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My name is Nick Shirley. I am a 100% independent journalist who works each day for "We the People," with a mission to show the world the reality of things as they really are. Through my efforts, I have exposed billions of dollars of fraud and helped America save hu
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IP Crop Network: July 28 report
MANKATO, Minnesota, July 30 [Category: Agriculture] (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Identity Preserved Alliance posted the following news release:
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IP Crop Network: July 28 report
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The crop conditions in the Upper Midwest are still good, but with the extended hot and dry weather, crop conditions are expected to likely deteriorate. Most soybeans are flowering and setting pods, so it is imperative that growers start getting moisture in a timely manner over the next 4-6 weeks.
In Wisconsin, many a
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Kansas State University: Architecture Professor Reese Greenlee is Designing 3D-printed Concrete Shelters to Withstand Tornadoes and Protect Kansas' Manufactured Home Residents
MANHATTAN, Kansas, July 30 -- Kansas State University issued the following news:
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Pushing the limits
Architecture professor Reese Greenlee is designing 3D-printed concrete shelters to withstand tornadoes and protect Kansas' manufactured home residents
By Taylor Provine, K-State News and Communications Services
As extreme weather intensifies, Reese Greenlee is testing the limits of 3D-printed concrete to create stronger, more accessible storm shelters for vulnerable communities.
Greenl
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Klobuchar Joins Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Create and Expand Grant and Loan Programs to Monitor Air Pollution from Wildfires
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Klobuchar Joins Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Create and Expand Grant and Loan Programs to Monitor Air Pollution from Wildfires
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) joined her colleagues in introducing the Wildfire Air Quality Sensor Expansion Act of 2026 to help state, local, and Tribal government agencies monitor worsening air pollution caused by wildfires and make more i
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Littler Issues Commentary: State and Local Governments Battle Over Who's the Boss of Legislating the Workplace
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 30 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on July 28, 2026, by Knowledge Management counsel Sebastian Chilco and Maureen H. Lavery, director of Knowledge Management legislative and regulatory services:
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State and Local Governments Battle Over Who's the Boss of Legislating the Workplace
Local governments often lead on workplace issues like paid sick leave, discrimination, and pay equity. But, how and whether cities and counties can - or eve
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Mayo Clinic research advances understanding of senescent 'zombie' cells, healthy aging
ROCHESTER, Minnesota, July 29 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Mayo Clinic issued the following news release:
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Mayo Clinic research advances understanding of senescent 'zombie' cells, healthy aging
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A series of seven Mayo Clinic studies is helping reshape scientists' understanding of senescent, or "zombie," cells -aging cells that no longer divide but remain metabolically active and release inflammatory molecules that contribute to age-related diseases.
Published across Nature journals,
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Minn. Employment & Economic Development Dept. Awards $1.9M for Seven Contamination Cleanup and Investigation Projects
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, July 30 -- The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development issued the following news release on July 29, 2026:
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DEED Awards $1.9M for Seven Contamination Cleanup and Investigation Projects
Today, the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) announced $1.9 million for seven contamination cleanup and investigation projects statewide.
These grants support the investigation or clean-up of more than 18 acres of contaminated land
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Minn. Gov. Walz Announces Minnesota Among Nation's Best States for Healthcare
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, July 30 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release on July 29, 2026:
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Governor Walz Announces Minnesota Among Nation's Best States for Healthcare
Governor Tim Walz today announced that Minnesota is the second best state for healthcare in the country, according to a recent study from WalletHub.
"When we invest in the health and well-being of Minnesotans, we see improved health outcomes and lower healthcare costs," said Governor Walz. "Minnesota
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Minn. Natural Resources Dept. Receives Notice of Proposed Changes to NorthMet Project
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, July 30 -- The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release:
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Minnesota DNR receives notice of proposed changes to NorthMet Project
Agency will determine whether a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement is required for the mining project
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources received notice from NewRange Copper Nickel LLC of proposed changes to its NorthMet Project, a planned mine and associated processing facility loca
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Minnesota Bar Associations to Be Recognized With ABA-NLADA Access to Justice Award
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 29 -- The American Bar Association issued the following news:
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Minnesota bar associations to be recognized with ABA-NLADA access to justice award
The Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA), Hennepin County Bar Association (HCBA) and Ramsey County Bar Association (RCBA) will be honored with the 2026 Harrison Tweed Award on July 31 at the 2026 ABA Annual Conference for their work to address the impacts on their communities caused by the federal government's Operatio
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Mitroussia Joins New UC Law Victor Schwartz Society
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 28 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Mitroussia Joins New UC Law Victor Schwartz Society
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Taft partner Antonia Mitroussia was recently invited to join the University of Cincinnati College of Law's new Victor Schwartz Society as one of its inaugural members. The society is comprised of a relatively small number of alumni and friends whose connection to the College has been especially meaningful. As a member, Mitroussia
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N.M. A.G. Torrez Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules in Effort to Combat Illegal Robocalls
SANTA FE, New Mexico, July 30 -- New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez issued the following news release on July 29, 2026:
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Attorney General Raul Torrez Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules in Effort to Combat Illegal Robocalls
Albuquerque, NM - Attorney General Raul Torrez, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 50 attorneys general, is pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scam
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National Consumers League, Consumer Groups Urge Senate to Vote No on CPSC Nominees
WASHINGTON, July 29 [Category: Consumer Services] -- The National Consumers League issued the following news release:
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National Consumers League, Consumer Groups Urge Senate to Vote No on CPSC Nominees
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Washington, DC - The National Consumers League, Consumer Federation of America, and 29 other stakeholders sent a letter to Majority Leader John Thune and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer urging Senators to oppose the confirmation of Brien Lorenze and Karen Sessions to serve as commissioner
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Project on Government Oversight Acting VP Hedtler-Gaudette Testifies Before Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Dylan Hedtler-Gaudette, acting vice-president of policy and government affairs at the Project on Government Oversight, from a July 15, 2026, hearing entitled "Exposing Fraud in America":
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Chairman Paul, Ranking Member Peters, and members of the committee: It is my pleasure to testify before you today and to share ideas on how to address the issue of waste, fraud, abus
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Rep. Craig Hosts Unsung Heroes Recognition Event to Honor CD2 Labor Unions
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Craig Hosts Unsung Heroes Recognition Event to Honor CD2 Labor Unions
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BURNSVILLE, MN - Yesterday, U.S. Representative Angie Craig hosted her inaugural Unsung Heroes Recognition Event in Burnsville to honor union workers in Minnesota's Second District. Rep. Craig was joined by Minnesota labor leaders to highlight their collective support for working class wins.
"Labor is the backbone of Minn
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Report From America's Grasslands Coalition: US National Grasslands Survey
WASHINGTON, July 30 (TNSLrpt) -- US National Grasslands Survey: Quantitative Survey and Segmentation Report 2026 - A report from America's Grasslands Coalition - June 2026 (55 pages)
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Contents
Background and Approach ... 03
Key Findings ... 08
Survey Results ... 11
1. Segmentation ... 12
2. Awareness of and Attitudes toward Grasslands ... 27
3. Support for Grasslands ... 42
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Background and Objectives
The grasslands of the United States are vast and varied
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RISE Modular Strengthens Executive Leadership Team With Two Experienced Leaders to Support National Expansion
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 30 -- The Modular Building Institute issued the following news release:
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RISE Modular Strengthens Executive Leadership Team with Two Experienced Leaders to Support National Expansion
RISE Modular has reached an important milestone in its growth, expanding its executive leadership team to support increasing demand for volumetric modular construction nationwide. As the company continues to grow its portfolio of multifamily and hospitality projects across mul
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Rosen Leads Senate Colleagues to Introduce Bill to Create and Expand Grant and Loan Programs to Monitor Air Pollution from Wildfires
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Rosen Leads Senate Colleagues to Introduce Bill to Create and Expand Grant and Loan Programs to Monitor Air Pollution from Wildfires
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WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) led Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) in introducing a bill to help state, local, and Tribal government agencies monitor worsening air pollution caused by wildfires and make mo
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Scientists identify new mitochondrial pathway linked to harmful inflammation in aging
ROCHESTER, Minnesota, July 29 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Mayo Clinic issued the following news release:
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Scientists identify new mitochondrial pathway linked to harmful inflammation in aging
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Researchers have uncovered a previously unknown mechanism that helps aging cells drive the chronic inflammation linked to many age-related diseases. The findings reveal how dysfunctional mitochondria -the cell's energy-producing structures -work with the cell's epigenetic machinery to switch o
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SUNY Potsdam Welcomes Dr. Andrew M. Mast as Dean of The Crane School of Music
POTSDAM, New York, July 29 -- The State University of New York Potsdam campus posted the following news:
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SUNY Potsdam Welcomes Dr. Andrew M. Mast as Dean of The Crane School of Music
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Dr. Andrew M. Mast is the new dean of SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music.
SUNY Potsdam is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Andrew M. Mast as the new dean of The Crane School of Music, overseeing its renowned programs and continuing the tradition of innovation that stretches back to Crane's fo
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Taft Acts as Legal Counsel to RH Aero Systems in Strategic Investment by Capitol Meridian Partners
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Taft Acts as Legal Counsel to RH Aero Systems in Strategic Investment by Capitol Meridian Partners
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Taft is pleased to be acting as legal counsel to longtime client RH Aero Systems in connection with its definitive agreement for a strategic investment by Capitol Meridian Partners. Taft has been privileged to advise RH Aero Systems and the Moeller family on significant corporate and
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Trump Administration Investigates the Use of "Transgender Dolls" in Minnesota Schools
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release:
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Trump Administration Investigates the Use of "Transgender Dolls" in Minnesota Schools
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Today, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) launched an investigation into the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) to ensure compliance with the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) after a complaint was received on behalf of parents regarding the use of "transgender dolls" in schools.
In a compl
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University of Missouri Kansas City Dental Students Help Combat Dentist Shortages Across Missouri and Kansas
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 30 -- The University of Missouri Kansas City campus issued the following news:
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UMKC Dental Students Help Combat Dentist Shortages Across Missouri and Kansas
The school is preparing the next generation of oral healthcare providers while bringing much-needed care to underserved communities
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In the 56 years since alumnus Andrew Trout's family began practicing dentistry in St. Joseph, Missouri, he's seen firsthand a growing scarcity of care, resulting in almo
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UW-Eau Claire educator camp brings materials science to secondary classrooms
EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, July 29 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire campus posted the following news:
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UW-Eau Claire educator camp brings materials science to secondary classrooms
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And on just day three, the participants are already excited about the ways they plan to bring their new knowledge and understanding of materials to young students.
"I teach high school math," says Marcia Weishaar of Arkansas City, Kansas. "I wanted to attend this camp so I can better demonstrate to my
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Xcel Energy elects Peter Carter to board of directors
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 28 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release:
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Xcel Energy elects Peter Carter to board of directors
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MINNEAPOLIS (July 29, 2026) -Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) announced that Peter Carter has been elected to its board of directors, effective today.
Carter serves as the president of Delta Air Lines, where he drives the company's enterprise strategy, global policy matters and global market position. He plays a central role in shapin
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Yale Divinity School: NEH Grant Supports Faculty-Led Project on Luther's Legacy in Biblical Studies
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, July 27 -- Yale Divinity School issued the following news:
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NEH Grant Supports Faculty-Led Project on Luther's Legacy in Biblical Studies
Yale Divinity School professors Jacqueline Vayntrub (Project Director) and Volker Leppin (Co-Director) have been awarded a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to launch an international scholarly collaboration to examine a difficult legacy: how Martin Luther's anti-Jewish writings helped shape modern acade
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