News Tipoffs - Minnesota Editors
21 Taft Attorneys Recognized as 2025 North Star Lawyers for Outstanding Pro Bono Service
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Twenty-One Taft Attorneys Recognized as 2025 North Star Lawyers for Outstanding Pro Bono Service
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21 Taft Minneapolis attorneys have been selected by the Minnesota State Bar Association as 2025 North Star Lawyers. These attorneys display a strong commitment to consistent pro bono service within their community. Honorees volunteered at least 50 hours of pro bono service in the 2025 c
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A new home for heart care in Waconia
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 5 [Category: BizHospital -- Allina Health, a nonprofit health care system that serves Minnesota and western Wisconsin preventing and treating illness and improving the health of individuals, families and communities, posted the following news release:
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A new home for heart care in Waconia
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An expanded Minneapolis Heart Institute at Ridgeview Heart Center offers patients a more convenient, comfortable experience
WACONIA, Minn. (Aug. 4, 2026) -Minneapolis H
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Attorney General Bonta Defends Against Latest Trump Administration Attempt to Compel States to Participate in Civil Immigration Enforcement
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 5 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Defends Against Latest Trump Administration Attempt to Compel States to Participate in Civil Immigration Enforcement
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, as part of a multistate coalition, filed an amicus brief in defense of New York's Driver's License Access and Privacy Act, or "Green Light Law." This law restricts the New York Department
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Attorney General Bonta Defends Transgender Students' Rights to Use Restrooms Matching Their Gender Identity
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 6 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Defends Transgender Students' Rights to Use Restrooms Matching Their Gender Identity
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief supporting transgender students in their lawsuit challenging Idaho's law prohibiting transgender students from using school bathrooms consistent wi
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Attorney General James Secures More Than 280,000 Eggs for Rochester Families
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 5 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Secures More Than 280,000 Eggs for Rochester Families
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New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the delivery of more than 280,000 eggs to Foodlink in Rochester as part of a bipartisan multistate settlement with Cal-Maine Foods (Cal-Maine), Versova/Centrum (Versova), and Hickman's Egg Ranch (Hickman's) for years of price fixing. A multistate inves
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Avoiding 3 Things During Middle Age Is Linked to 13 More Years Without Dementia
NEW YORK, Aug. 5 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release:
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Avoiding 3 Things During Middle Age Is Linked to 13 More Years Without Dementia
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Having normal blood pressure, no diabetes, and not smoking from age 48 to 68 are associated with nearly 13 additional years on average of dementia-free life, a new study shows.
Led by NYU Langone Health researchers, the new work also found that
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Budweiser Unveils Beechwood Reserve, a Brew Aged with MLB-Authenticated Beechwood Baseball Bats to Celebrate the 2026 MLB at Field of Dreams Game
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 6 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Anheuser-Busch, a brewing company, issued the following news release:
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Budweiser Unveils Beechwood Reserve, a Brew Aged with MLB-Authenticated Beechwood Baseball Bats to Celebrate the 2026 MLB at Field of Dreams Game
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The Official American Beer Sponsor of Major League Baseball and #1 American Classic Lager1 honors the traditions of America's favorite pastime with a one-of-a-kind brew aged with Marucci beechwood bats
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Does Minnesota Carlson's MBA Have a STEM Designation? Management Science MBA Overview
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 6 -- The University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management issued the following news:
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Does Minnesota Carlson's MBA Have a STEM Designation? Management Science MBA Overview
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STEM designation has become one of the most important factors international students weigh when choosing a U.S. MBA program. Many business schools now offer STEM options, though the structure varies by program. At many schools, STEM status applies only if you elect into a specific co
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EEOC Sues North American Lighting Under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release:
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EEOC Sues North American Lighting Under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
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Federal agency charges automotive lighting manufacturer with failing to accommodate pregnant and nursing employees at its Illinois plants
CHICAGO -Automotive lighting manufacturer North American Lighting, Inc. (NAL) violated federal law by discriminating against a class of pregnant employees since July 2023, th
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Emmer Celebrates Funding for Minnesota Law Enforcement after Advocating for Program
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Emmer Celebrates Funding for Minnesota Law Enforcement after Advocating for Program
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WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) released a statement after funding was awarded to the Wright and Stearns County Sheriff's Offices through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program. Emmer supported funding for this program through the appropriations process. This program allows office
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Goldeyes Streaking, RailCats Pull Ex-Big Leaguers: Ten Things to Know in the American Association of Professional Baseball This Week
DURHAM, North Carolina, Aug. 7 -- The American Association of Independent Professional Baseball issued the following news release:
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Goldeyes Streaking, RailCats Pull Ex-Big Leaguers: Ten Things to Know in the American Association of Professional Baseball This Week
Plesac, Martinez Acquisitions Boost Gary SouthShore, Goldeyes Third to String Together Double Digit Wins, Highlighting Week for the MLB Partner League
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MOORHEAD, Minn. - A pair of former big leaguers now calling Gary SouthSh
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Honoring the legacy: SC State names engineering and computer science complex for loyal alumnus U.S. Rep. James E. Clyburn
ORANGEBURG, South Carolina, Aug. 5 -- South Carolina State University posted the following news:
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Honoring the legacy: SC State names engineering and computer science complex for loyal alumnus U.S. Rep. James E. Clyburn
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Dedication ceremony honors longtime congressman's decades of personal support and millions in federal investments for the university
ORANGEBURG, S.C. -South Carolina State University dedicated its newly renamed James E. Clyburn Engineering and Computer Science Comple
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HPU Research and Innovation: July 2026
HIGH POINT, North Carolina, Aug. 6 -- High Point University issued the following news release:
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HPU Research and Innovation: July 2026
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HPU students John Marsh, Rilee Bahner, Dr. Jeremy Whitson, Natalie Maloziec, Kayley Simon and Luke Bantamoi were pictured from left at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Conference in Denver, Colorado.
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High Point University(r) students, faculty and staff frequently conduct, publish and share research and creative works in a va
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Husch Blackwell Recognized Nationally by Managing IP in 2026 IP STARS Guide
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Husch Blackwell Recognized Nationally by Managing IP in 2026 IP STARS Guide
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IP STARS, a leading guide to intellectual property law firms and lawyers, has recognized Husch Blackwell nationally in ITC litigation, patent disputes, patent prosecution, and trademark disputes in the 2026 edition published by Managing IP. Additionally, eight firm partners were recognized
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Ill. Supreme Court Appoints Judge Michael Cabonargi to Ninth Subcircuit of Cook County
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Aug. 7 -- The Illinois Supreme Court issued the following news release:
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ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT APPOINTS JUDGE MICHAEL CABONARGI TO NINTH SUBCIRCUIT OF COOK COUNTY
The Illinois Supreme Court has announced the appointment of Cook County Circuit Court Judge Michael Cabonargi to the Ninth Subcircuit of Cook County.
Judge Cabonargi is being appointed to fill the vacancy created by the elevation of Justice Sanjay T. Tailor to the Supreme Court in January 2026. The appo
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International study identifies promising therapy to prevent relapses in rare neurological disease
ROCHESTER, Minnesota, Aug. 6 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Mayo Clinic issued the following news release:
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International study identifies promising therapy to prevent relapses in rare neurological disease
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ROCHESTER, Minn. -An international study led by Mayo Clinic researchers has identified interleukin-6 (IL-6) receptor blockers as a promising option for preventing relapses in myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease (MOGAD). MOGAD is a rare autoimmune neurolog
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Justice Dept. Announces Utility Broadband Alliance Membership Additions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division published a notice announcing changes to the membership of Utility Broadband Alliance Inc., Durham, North Carolina, (UBBA) under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993.
The notice states that UBBA filed notifications on Dec. 19, 2025, with the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission disclosing new members. The filing extends the Act's provisions that, under specified circumstances, li
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MAZON: Advocates Demand Meaningful SNAP Restoration in Negotiated Senate Farm Bill
ALBERT LEA, Minnesota, Aug. 7 -- MAZON, an organization that say it fights to end hunger among people of all faiths and backgrounds in the U.S. and Israel, issued the following news:
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Advocates Demand Meaningful SNAP Restoration in Negotiated Senate Farm Bill
Following the Senate Agriculture Committee majority's failure to pass their proposed "Agricultural Act of 2026," otherwise known as the Farm Bill, anti-hunger advocates dismissed the Republican proposal as yet another missed opportu
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Opposes Predatory Lender OppFi's Bid for National Bank Charter
TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 7 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026:
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Attorney General Jennifer Davenport Opposes Predatory Lender OppFi's Bid for National Bank Charter
OppFi Acquisition of BNC National Bank Would Erode Consumer Lending Protections
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Attorney General Jennifer Davenport joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general demanding that the Trump Administration deny Opportunity Financials' (OppFi) application to acquire
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Sanford Aberdeen welcomes new providers
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Aug. 6 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Sanford Aberdeen welcomes new providers
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The couple graduated from University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in Biddeford, Maine. Dr. Bourgon completed residency in general surgery from Wright State University at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio. He is board certified in general surgery and served in the United States Air Force Base for nine yea
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Sanford Fargo nationally recognized for stroke care
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Aug. 6 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Sanford Fargo nationally recognized for stroke care
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FARGO, N.D. - Sanford Fargo has received the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines(r) - Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring people experiencing stroke receive timely, appropriate treatment based on nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately helping to sa
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Senate Agriculture Ranking Member Klobuchar Issues Statement on Farm Bill Negotiations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, issued the following statement on Aug. 6, 2026:
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Klobuchar Statement on Farm Bill Negotiations
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) issued the following statement on Farm Bill negotiations.
"I am committed to continuing to work with Chairman Boozman on this bill to get it done and there are good things in it for our farmers and ranchers. I also appreciate he ha
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Senate Agriculture Ranking Member Klobuchar Issues Statement on Farm Bill Vote
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, issued the following statement on Aug. 6, 2026:
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Klobuchar Statement on Farm Bill Vote
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, issued the following statement after the Farm Bill vote today.
"I am committed to continuing to work with Chairman Boozman on this bill to get it done and the
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Senator Marshall: Democrats Are Blocking the Farm Bill
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSxrep) -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Senator Marshall: Democrats Are Blocking the Farm Bill
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Senator Marshall Joins RFD-TV's Market Day Report
Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined RFD-TV's Market Day Report with Suzanne Alexander to discuss the Democrats' blocking of the Farm Bill out of committee, failing to ensure stability for farms and rural communities through year-round E15, internet expan
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Sportservice brings banana-themed menus to Target Field for Savannah Bananas games
BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 6 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delaware North posted the following news release:
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Sportservice brings banana-themed menus to Target Field for Savannah Bananas games
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A selection of photos is available here
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -Aug. 6, 2026 -Target Field is gearing up to host the Savannah Bananas and the Loco Beach Coconuts for an exciting weekend of Banana Ball Aug. 7-9, and Sportservice, the sports hospitality and retail division of Delaware North, is rolling out a
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Surface Transportation Board Issues Decision Involving Rapid City, Pierre & Eastern Railroad
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision (Docket No. FD 36907) entitled "Rapid City, Pierre and Eastern Railroad Inc. - Acquisition and Operation Exemption - State of South Dakota":
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Digest:/1 The Board grants Rapid City, Pierre & Eastern Railroad, Inc., the authority to acquire and operate over approximately 15.33 miles of rail line, subject to standard employee protective conditions, and waives a 60-day advanc
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Top Democrats on the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committees Introduce the Wildfire Response and Readiness Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026:
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Top Democrats on the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committees Introduce the Wildfire Response and Readiness Act
A comprehensive legislative package comprising 25 bills that together outline a plan to respond to wildfires--protecting our lands, readying our communities, and giving federal firefighters the support they need an
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U.S. Senator Tina Smith's Statement on Agriculture Committee's Markup of Long-Delayed Farm Bill
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Tina Flint Smith, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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U.S. Senator Tina Smith's Statement on Agriculture Committee's Markup of Long-Delayed Farm Bill
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Sen. Smith and colleagues offered dozens of amendments to strengthen the Farm Bill, which ultimately failed to gain bipartisan support
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) released the following statement after the Senate Agriculture Committee failed to pass a bipartisan Farm Bill:
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USTelecom - The Broadband Association President Spalter Testifies Before Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media released the following written testimony by Jonathan Spalter, president and CEO of USTelecom - The Broadband Association, from a July 30, 2026, hearing entitled "Intelligent Networks: Powering Artificial Intelligence and Transforming Communications":
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Chairman Fischer, Ranking Member Lujan, and members of the subcommittee: thank you for the opportunity to appear before you to
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Virginia Tech: Researchers Begin to Uncover How Cryptococcus Shifts From Silent Infection to Killer Fungus
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 7 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Researchers begin to uncover how cryptococcus shifts from silent infection to killer fungus
By Kevin Myatt
A game of chess would be impossible to play if one didn't know what pieces occupied what squares and didn't understand how each piece moved.
That is the problem researchers have faced in devising any sort of treatment strategy for cryptococcal infections.
Kirsten Nielsen, professor of microbiology
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Xcel Energy Foundation celebrates 25 years of community investment
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 6 [Category: BizEnergy] (TNSrep) -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release:
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Xcel Energy Foundation celebrates 25 years of community investment
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The Xcel Energy Foundation today announced it has invested nearly $160 million over the past quarter of a century to strengthen communities, according to a new Impact Report commemorating the Foundation's 25th anniversary.
Since the Foundation's establishment in 2001, Xcel Energy and the Xcel Energy Foundat
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Xcel Energy invites volunteers to its 16th annual Day of Service
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 5 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release:
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Xcel Energy invites volunteers to its 16th annual Day of Service
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DENVER (Aug. 5, 2026) -Xcel Energy invites the public to join employees and their friends and family on Thursday, September 10 through Saturday, September 12 for its 16th annual Day of Service, an opportunity to give back to their communities.
Volunteers can sign up now for one of more than 40 nonprofit projects in C
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