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News Tipoffs - Minnesota Editors

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Allina Health hospitals nationally recognized for expert stroke care
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 7 [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: * * * Allina Health hospitals nationally recognized for expert stroke care * 11 hospital campuses earn American Heart Association awards for proven dedication to life-saving care MINNEAPOLIS (August 7, 2026) -Alli  more
Alumni Spotlight: ISU Athletes in the NFL
POCATELLO, Idaho, Aug. 7 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * Alumni Spotlight: ISU Athletes in the NFL * With seven home games scheduled in the ICCU Dome, there are plenty of chances to see the Bengals in action this fall. But it wasn't so long ago, before the dome, and before ISU was officially a four-year institution, that Bengal football looked a little bit different. Football at the Academy of Idaho began in September 1902, when the school was barely one year old.   more
Ariz. A.G. Mayes Wins Case Protecting Federal Support For Homelessness Services
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 8 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Wins Case Protecting Federal Support For Homelessness Services Attorney General Kris Mayes and a multistate coalition have won their case challenging Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) illegal attempt to cap funding for permanent housing projects that help families facing housing insecurity or experiencing homelessness. If the coaliti  more
Attorney General Bonta Joins Amicus Brief to Protect Public from Toxic Chemical Known to Cause Serious Health Risks
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 6 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Joins Amicus Brief to Protect Public from Toxic Chemical Known to Cause Serious Health Risks * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta, as part of a multistate coalition, filed an amicus brief in support of a Biden-era Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) risk management rule that would phase out all uses of trichloroethylene (TCE). TCE is a highly tox  more
Attorney General Bonta Urges Federal Government to Protect Consumers, Deny Opportunity Financial Merger
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 6 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Urges Federal Government to Protect Consumers, Deny Opportunity Financial Merger * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in sending letters to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the Federal Reserve Board (FRB), urging the agencies to deny Opportunity Financial's (OppFi) applicatio  more
Attorney General Clark Joins Coalition Urging Federal Government to Deny Opportunity Financial Merger
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 6 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Joins Coalition Urging Federal Government to Deny Opportunity Financial Merger * Attorney General Charity Clark joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general today in sending letters to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the Federal Reserve Board (FRB), urging the agencies to deny Opportunity Financials' (OppFi) application to acquire and mer  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION URGING FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO DENY OPPORTUNITY FINANCIAL MERGER
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 6 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION URGING FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO DENY OPPORTUNITY FINANCIAL MERGER Merger Would Grant OppFi a National Bank Charter, Allowing Triple-Digit Interest Rates - Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul led a coalition of 18 attorneys general today in sending letters to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the Federal Reserve Board (FRB),   more
Attorney General Tong Joins Coalition Urging Federal Government to Deny Opportunity Financial Merger
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 6 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Joins Coalition Urging Federal Government to Deny Opportunity Financial Merger Merger Would Grant OppFi a National Bank Charter, Allowing Triple-Digit Interest Rates - (Hartford, CT)- Attorney General William Tong joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general today in sending letters to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the Federal Rese  more
Brown Published in the Hennepin Lawyer
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 7 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Brown Published in the Hennepin Lawyer * Taft attorney Jennifer Brown authored the article "AI Maturity as Intangible Capital: How Attorneys Shape Corporate Value, Risk, and M&A Readiness," recently published in Hennepin Lawyer. The article explores how a company's AI maturity can affect corporate value, legal risk, and M&A readiness. Brown examines key issues involving AI-assisted   more
Calif. Gov. Newsom Announces Judicial Appointments on Aug. 7, 2026
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 8 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom announces judicial appointments Governor Gavin Newsom announced his nomination of eight Court of Appeal Justices: Justice Rashida Adams, to the Second District Court of Appeal, Division Three; Judge Denise Hippach to the Second District Court of Appeal, Division Six; David Sapp to the Third District Court of Appeal; Judge Lauri Damrell to the Third Distri  more
Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Bogus Climate Lawsuit Doesn't Keep Politicians Away From Ribbon Cutting at Refinery
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Aug. 7 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Aug. 5, 2026, by policy fellow Bill Glahn: * * * Bogus climate lawsuit doesn't keep politicians away from ribbon cutting at refinery Local bigwigs celebrated a climate infrastructure milestone late last month. KARE-11 TV reported, "New sustainable aviation fuel facility in Minnesota will start producing 30  more
Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: El-Sayed's Primary Victory Signals Clear Leftward Shift in Democrat's Health Politics
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Aug. 7 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary by policy fellow Matt Dean: * * * El-Sayed's primary victory signals clear leftward shift in Democrat's health politics The UAW's Cadillac Health Care Plans could go the way of the Pontiac Aztek if candidates like Abdul El-Sayed keep winning, and that has many democrats worried about a rip-tide developing in t  more
Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Energy Affordability Misery - Electricity and Natural Gas, Inflation and Volatility
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Aug. 7 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Aug. 6, 2026, by policy fellow Darren Nelson: * * * Energy affordability misery: electricity and natural gas, inflation and volatility I have been analysing Minnesota's energy affordability all summer long so far, but separately as either electricity or natural gas. Let's now look at these side-by-side, usi  more
Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Gone From School for a Doctor's Visit, or Just Avoiding a Test? The Distinction Between Excused and Unexcused Absences Matters
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Aug. 7 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Aug. 5, 2026, by policy fellow Josiah Padley: * * * Gone from school for a doctor's visit, or just avoiding a test? The distinction between excused and unexcused absences matters About one in four Minnesota students are chronically absent, meaning they miss 10 percent or more of the academic year. Their abs  more
Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Natural Gas Affordability: CPI Inflation and Volatility
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Aug. 7 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Aug. 5, 2026, by policy fellow Darren Nelson: * * * Natural gas affordability: CPI inflation and volatility Last week I wrote about natural gas affordability with the aid of official data on prices and quantities from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and concluded: "Natural gas prices have   more
Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Pencils and Papers - Parents Plan to Spend More Money on Back-to-school Supplies This Year Than Last
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Aug. 8 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Aug. 7, 2026, by policy fellow Josiah Padley: * * * New pencils and papers: parents plan to spend more money on back-to-school supplies this year than last A family is a significant investment, and sometimes an expensive one. As back-to-school season begins, parents are combing through their school district  more
Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Teachers' Union PAC Spending Nears $2 Million, With More Expected
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Aug. 7 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Aug. 5, 2026, by policy fellow Catrin Wigfall: * * * Teachers' union PAC spending nears $2 million, with more expected As Minnesota heads toward another election season, Education Minnesota's political action committee (PAC) has already spent nearly $2 million supporting candidates and political causes. Mor  more
Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Telehealth Investment Can Mitigate Minnesota's Labor Demographic Time Bomb
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Aug. 7 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Aug. 5, 2026, by intern Carter Johnson: * * * Telehealth investment can mitigate Minnesota's labor demographic time bomb Minnesota is a state that prioritizes expanding healthcare access. Expanding access can be achieved by implementing telehealth to create healthcare expansion across the state. But what ex  more
CMCF Women's Fund Opens Annual Grant Rounds
ST. CLOUD, Minnesota, Aug. 3 -- The Women's Fund of the Central Minnesota Community Foundation issued the following news release: * * * CMCF Women's Fund Opens Annual Grant Rounds The Women's Fund of the Central Minnesota Community Foundation is now accepting applications for its two annual grant rounds. The Central Minnesota Women's Fund Grant as well as the Julianne Williams Fund Grant rounds will be open through September 30, 2026. The first grant round is through the Women's Fund. It pro  more
Data Centers & Water Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49057) on July 31, 2026, entitled "Data Centers and Water - Frequently Asked Questions:" (Continued from Part 1 of 3) * * * Water Sources and Authorities What Are the Potential Water Sources Available for Data Centers?/14 Operators of data centers can acquire water from several sources. Commonly used sources include municipal drinking water systems; treated wastewater, which can be referred   more
E.J. Thomas Recognized as Law360 Rising Star
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 7 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * E.J. Thomas Recognized as Law360 Rising Star * Taft's E.J. Thomas of the Chambers-ranked international trade group has been named to Law360's 2026 Rising Stars list, recognized among the top international trade attorneys under age 40 nationwide. The recognition highlights E.J.'s work helping foreign clients challenge U.S. antidumping and countervailing duty orders, including a win t  more
Eklund Shares Insights on Colorado River Legal Landscape with Law Week Colorado
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 7 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Eklund Shares Insights on Colorado River Legal Landscape with Law Week Colorado * Law Week Colorado interviewed Taft water law attorney and architect of Colorado's Water Plan James Eklund on the complex legal issues surrounding the Colorado River Compact and the river's water supply. Eklund discussed the dispute between the Upper and Lower Basins, the role the Supreme Court of the Un  more
FinCEN Renews Minnesota Geographic Targeting Order
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued the following news release: * * * FinCEN Renews Minnesota Geographic Targeting Order * WASHINGTON -Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) renewed its Geographic Targeting Order (GTO) designed to combat fraud in Minnesota and protect U.S. taxpayers. Extensive schemes have fraudulently diverted state and Federal dollars meant for people who l  more
Finstad Sends Letter to MN Secretary of State Steve Simon Regarding Election Integrity
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Brad Finstad, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Finstad Sends Letter to MN Secretary of State Steve Simon Regarding Election Integrity * Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) sent a letter to Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon regarding the integrity of Minnesota's election system and concerns about the potential for individuals who are not legally eligible to vote, including those unlawfully present in the United States, to register to   more
Genoa Healthcare helps people stay consistent with schizophrenia treatment
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minnesota, Aug. 7 [Category: BizHealth Care] -- Optum Inc., a healthcare company, posted the following news: * * * Genoa Healthcare helps people stay consistent with schizophrenia treatment * #How Genoa supports people with schizophrenia After being diagnosed with schizophrenia in 2013, Chris faced years of challenges managing his mental health while also navigating difficult personal circumstances. He found himself surrounded by negative influences and struggled to find the r  more
How Carlson's MHRIR Degree Powers HR Careers
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 7 -- The University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management issued the following news: * * * How Carlson's MHRIR Degree Powers HR Careers * By Joel Hoekstra Minnesota Carlson's Master of Human Resources & Industrial Relations (MHRIR) program helps professionals sharpen their expertise in talent acquisition, compensation, workforce analytics and leadership. But graduates say the biggest benefit often shows up later, in the relationships that outlast the coursew  more
Human Rights Watch Issues Commentary: Technology Expands ICE's Capacity for Abuse
NEW YORK, Aug. 8 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following commentary by intern in Washington advocacy Connor Swenson: * * * Technology Expands ICE's Capacity for Abuse Surveillance and Profiling Tech Raises Rights Concerns - Representatives Delia Ramirez and Hank Johnnson, both members of US Congress, held a shadow hearing on US Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) use of technology on July 15. Witnesses at the hearing detailed how the Department of Homel  more
Klobuchar, Gillibrand Introduce Bill to Build More Accessible, Affordable Housing
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Klobuchar, Gillibrand Introduce Bill to Build More Accessible, Affordable Housing * The legislation would increase the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit and expand development of accessible housing for seniors and people with disabilities WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Ranking Member of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, introduced the Visitable Inc  more
Liberty Justice Center Defends the First Amendment in Landmark AI Free Speech Case
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 7 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Liberty Justice Center issued the following news release: * * * Liberty Justice Center Defends the First Amendment in Landmark AI Free Speech Case * MINNEAPOLIS | 7 August, 2026-The Liberty Justice Center filed a friend-of-the-court brief yesterday urging a federal court to block enforcement of a new Minnesota law that restricts AI-generated images and videos so broadly that it prohibits vast quantities of constitutionally protected spee  more
Md. A.G. Brown Secures Order Protecting Federal Support for Homelessness Services
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 8 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Secures Order Protecting Federal Support for Homelessness Services Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and a multistate coalition have won their case challenging the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) unlawful attempt to cap funding for permanent housing projects that help families facing housing insecurity or experiencin  more
Minn. Agricultural Leaders Celebrated at Farmfest
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 8 -- The Minnesota Department of Agriculture issued the following news: * * * Agricultural Leaders Celebrated at Farmfest Farmfest honors Meg Moynihan, the 2026 Woman Farmer of the Year, and farm families from all 87 counties - Minnesota agriculture was celebrated this week at Farmfest as Meg Moynihan, a senior advisor with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA), was named the 2026 Farmfest Woman Farmer of the Year and farm families from all 87 counties were  more
Minn. Agriculture Dept. Seeks Input Before Next Legislative Session
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 8 -- The Minnesota Department of Agriculture issued the following news: * * * MDA Seeks Input Before Next Legislative Session Two virtual public input sessions and online portal offer chance to share ideas - The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is gathering ideas as the agency considers the state's next biennial budget. Farmers, businesses, and others impacted by food and agriculture systems are all invited to share policy, funding, and program suggestions  more
Minn. Gov. Walz Thanks Grace Arnold for Her Service as Department of Commerce Commissioner
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 8 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Walz Thanks Grace Arnold for Her Service as Department of Commerce Commissioner Governor Tim Walz today announced that Grace Arnold will be leaving her role as Minnesota Department of Commerce commissioner. Commissioner Arnold was appointed in 2021 after serving as temporary commissioner and has served the State of Minnesota for more than seven years. Deputy Commissioner of Insurance J  more
N.M. Environment Dept.: Public Input Sought on Future of PFAS Protections for Consumers
SANTA FE, New Mexico, Aug. 8 -- The New Mexico Department of Environment issued the following news release: * * * Public input sought on future of PFAS protections for consumers Webinar meeting scheduled, public comment portal to open - The New Mexico Environment Department will host a public webinar in August to explain how the public can participate in the state's review of the PFAS Protection Act, which regulates per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in consumer products. The New M  more
NCBA Announces Prestigious Environmental Stewardship Award Regional Winners
CENTENNIAL, Colorado, Aug. 5 -- The National Cattlemen's Beef Association posted the following news release: * * * NCBA Announces Prestigious Environmental Stewardship Award Regional Winners The National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) is proud to announce the 2026 Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP) Regional winners. Recipients are recognized for their commitment to conservation and stewardship. The national winner, which will be selected from these seven regional recipients,   more
R.I. A.G. Neronha, Coalition Secure Order Protecting Federal Support for Homelessness Services
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 8 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following statement on Aug. 7, 2026: * * * Attorney General Neronha, coalition secure order protecting federal support for homelessness services Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today issued the following statement after U.S. District Court Judge Mary S. McElroy granted summary judgment in a lawsuit which unlawfully attempted to cap funding for permanent housing projects. "While the Trump Administr  more
Rapid City, Sanford Health to partner on new sports complex
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Aug. 7 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Rapid City, Sanford Health to partner on new sports complex * Mayor Salamun and Rodriquez were joined by Sanford officials this morning for the partnership agreement announcement. The brief ceremony was held on a strip of frontage land along E. Mall Drive overlooking a 22-acre parcel of land that was recently donated by Pete Lien & Sons and approved by the Rapid City Common Co  more
Shaquille O'Neal and General Mills Search for America's Biggest Cereal Fans, Offering Big Prizes and Exclusive Merch
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 8 -- General Mills, a food company, issued the following news release: * * * Shaquille O'Neal and General Mills Search for America's Biggest Cereal Fans, Offering Big Prizes and Exclusive Merch Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Lucky Charms, Reese's Puffs and Honey Nut Cheerios are fueling cereal fandom with larger-than-life prizes, exclusive merch and epic experiences. - From Cinnamon Toast Crunch loyalists to Lucky Charms obsessives, General Mills cereals have inspired d  more
UW-Eau Claire project aims to implement psychiatric advance directives across Wisconsin
EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, Aug. 7 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire campus posted the following news: * * * UW-Eau Claire project aims to implement psychiatric advance directives across Wisconsin * Dr. Miriam Sward, assistant professor in the graduate nursing program and a dual board-certified adult nurse practitioner and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, is leading a project called "Preparing Wisconsin Psychiatric Clinics for Implementation of Psychiatric Advance Directives:  more
White Coat Ceremony Planned for First Class of A-State's College of Veterinary Medicine
JONESBORO, Arkansas, Aug. 7 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news: * * * White Coat Ceremony Planned for First Class of A-State's College of Veterinary Medicine * JONESBORO, ARK. - The College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is poised to welcome its first class of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) students at Arkansas State University this fall. Ahead of the start of classes, a white coat ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8, at Fowler Center. "The white coat  more
White House Fact Sheet: Bolstering American Mining
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on Aug. 7, 2026: * * * President Donald J. Trump Announces Billions in New Deals and Investments to Power American Mining BOLSTERING AMERICAN MINING: Today, President Donald J. Trump held a historic roundtable with the mining industry where he announced over $2 billion in critical mining and mining-related projects to revitalize the industry and over $180 million in mining school investments to bolster the American mining w  more
White House: Fraud.gov - Track the Trump Administration's Relentless War on Fraud
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The White House issued the following news on Aug. 6, 2026: * * * Fraud.gov: Track the Trump Administration's Relentless War on Fraud President Donald J. Trump and Vice President JD Vance are waging war on the fraudsters and scammers who have looted hardworking Americans for far too long. Today, that war becomes fully transparent at fraud.gov -- a new website where Americans can track every action, every takedown, and every dollar recovered as part of the unrelenting eff  more