News Tipoffs - Minnesota Editors
ACLU-MN Condemns Opening and Federal Purchase of Appleton ICE Detention Facility
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 14 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota issued the following news release:
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ACLU-MN Condemns Opening and Federal Purchase of Appleton ICE Detention Facility
The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota strongly condemns the reopening of former Prairie Correctional Facility in Appleton as a 1,600-bed immigration detention center and the sale of the property to the federal government.
CoreCivic, the operator and previous owner of the facility, a
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Agudath Israel Helps Drive Extraordinary Turnout in St. Louis, Detroit, and Minneapolis Orthodox Jewish Communities in 2026 Primary Elections
NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- Agudath Israel of America, an arm and voice of American Orthodox Jewry, issued the following news:
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Agudath Israel Helps Drive Extraordinary Turnout in St. Louis, Detroit, and Minneapolis Orthodox Jewish Communities in 2026 Primary Elections
Agudath Israel of America's nonpartisan voter registration and turnout campaigns produced extraordinary participation among Orthodox Jewish communities in St. Louis, Missouri; Detroit, Michigan; and Minneapolis, Minnesota, during
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American Academy of Neurology: Estrogen-only Hormone Therapy Associated With Lower Risk of Dementia
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 13 (TNSjou) -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release:
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Estrogen-only hormone therapy associated with lower risk of dementia
Use of hormone therapy later in life was associated with lower risk of developing dementia, according to a study published August 12, 2026, in Neurology(R), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
The study does not prove that hormone therapy prevents dementia; it only shows an association
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American Association Expands to Minnesota As Pennant Races Tighten: Ten Things to Know in the American Association of Professional Baseball This Week
DURHAM, North Carolina, Aug. 14 -- The American Association of Independent Professional Baseball issued the following news release:
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American Association Expands to Minnesota As Pennant Races Tighten: Ten Things to Know in the American Association of Professional Baseball This Week
New Blaine, Minn., Complex, 200K All-Star Game Viewership Among Weekly Highlights with 25 Games Left in Regular Season
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MOORHEAD, Minn. - The announcement of an expansion team for 2027 in Blaine, Minn., and
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Americans for Tax Reform: 40 Examples of Good News Arising From Big Beautiful Bill's Full Business Expensing Provisions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by John Kartch:
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40 Examples of Good News Arising from Big Beautiful Bill's Full Business Expensing Provisions
In addition to across-the-board tax cuts for households, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed by President Trump on July 4, 2025 provides full business expensing for American businesses.
In their own words, U.S. employers describe the benefits of the expensing provisions in the bill:
Sukup Manufac
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Americans for Tax Reform: End the Inflation Tax on Capital Gains to Help Middle Class
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on Aug. 12, 2026, by John Kartch and Sean Rowen:
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End the Inflation Tax on Capital Gains to Help Middle Class
Three-fourths of households with a capital gains filing make less than $200k
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As reported Tuesday, President Trump is looking to help middle class households by ending the inflation tax on capital gains.
Inflation is created by the government and then taxed by the government. Americans are current
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Americans for Tax Reform: List of Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on Aug. 12, 2026, by John Kartch and Rachel Loren:
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List of Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids
Americans for Tax Reform's tracker of Trump Accounts announcements has reached 94.
As documented below at least 94 companies, foundations, individuals and states have announced contributions to the accounts or in the case of foster children, establishment of the accounts.
Trump Accounts fo
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Ashland University's MFA in Creative Writing gaining momentum after successful summer residency
ASHLAND, Ohio, Aug. 13 -- Ashland University posted the following news:
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Ashland University's MFA in Creative Writing gaining momentum after successful summer residency
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ASHLAND, Ohio - A renewed sense of energy could be felt during the summer residency of Ashland University's Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program, as the highest number of aspiring writers gathered on campus since prior to the COVID pandemic to immerse themselves in reading, writing workshops and mentorship f
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ATR Commends Pledge Signers in AL, MN, WI, CT, and VT Ahead of August 11 Primary
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by Kiran Subramanian and Theresa Grover:
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ATR Commends Pledge Signers in AL, MN, WI, CT, and VT Ahead of August 11 Primary
As voters head to the voting booth, they deserve to know where their candidates stand on key issues such as taxes and spending.
Fortunately for voters in Alabama, Connecticut, Minnesota, Vermont, and Wisconsin, these candidates have signed the Taxpayer Protection Pledge and made written
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Attorney General Bonta Joins Coalition to Defend International Students' and Faculty's Free Speech Rights
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 13 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Joins Coalition to Defend International Students' and Faculty's Free Speech Rights
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Attorneys general urge the court to uphold First Amendment protections, reject visa revocations and deportations based on political speech
OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta, as part of a multistate coalition, filed an amicus brief urging the U.S. Court of Appe
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION FOR UNLAWFULLY DEMANDING PERSONAL INFORMATION OF CDL DRIVERS
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 13 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION FOR UNLAWFULLY DEMANDING PERSONAL INFORMATION OF CDL DRIVERS
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Administration Threatens to Withhold $10 Million in Federal Funding Unless Sensitive Information of Millions of Drivers Turned Over
Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul led a coalition of 21 attorneys general and the state of Pennsylvania today in filing two lawsuits agai
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Barrasso for the Washington Examiner: Democrats are controlled by dangerous, left-wing extremists
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release:
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Barrasso for the Washington Examiner: Democrats are controlled by dangerous, left-wing extremists
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Washington Examiner
Democrats are controlled by dangerous, left-wing extremists
Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.)
August 12, 2026
The driving force in today's Democratic Party is an extreme organization. It's called the Democratic Socialists of America. Its membership is growing. Its
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BLS Midwest Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington Area July 2026
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington Area July 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - Aug. 12, 2026
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Area prices were down 0.6 percent over the past two months, up 3.2 percent from a year ago
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The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area fell 0.6 percent for the two months ending in July 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Stat
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BLS Mountain-Plains Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, Midwest Region July 2026
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Midwest Region July 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region - Aug. 12, 2026
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Regional prices were down 0.2 percent in July, up 3.5 percent over the year
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The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Midwest Region fell 0.2 percent in July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The energy index decreased 1.9 percent, largely due
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Center for American Women and Politics: Primaries Set Up Major Milestones for Women in Minnesota and Tennessee
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Aug. 13 -- The Center for American Women and Politics issued the following news release on Aug. 12, 2026:
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Primaries Set Up Major Milestones for Women in Minnesota and Tennessee
Results from the August 11th primaries from CAWP
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Primary elections were held recently in Alabama, Connecticut, Hawaii, Minnesota, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, and Wisconsin, and these contests have set up major potential milestones for women's political representation in the
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Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary to Thinking Minnesota: Stewardship and the Local School
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Aug. 14 -- 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 Josiah Padley to its Thinking Minnesota magazine:
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Stewardship and the local school
Schools of all types benefit from local investment, stewardship, and community care
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At the close of the 18th century, the French intellectual elite, the philosophes, produced documents proclaiming the
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Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: District Enrollment Tool - See Who's Gaining or Losing Students
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Aug. 14 -- 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 Catrin Wigfall:
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District enrollment tool: See who's gaining or losing students
In most states, where a child goes to school is still largely based on where that child lives. Wealthy families buy homes in the "right" zip code to live in a desirable school district; those without that lux
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Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: How the 2023 Trifecta Blew So Much Money So Fast the State Government Couldn't Keep Track
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Aug. 14 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary by economist John Phelan:
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How the 2023 trifecta blew so much money so fast the state government couldn't keep track
On Tuesday, based on reporting from KSTP, I wrote about how, in 2023, the state government voted to give $1.5 million of Minnesota taxpayers' money in grants to a company which wasn't even
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Center of the American Experiment: Poll - Fix the Fraud to Make Life More Affordable in Minnesota
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Aug. 14 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following news:
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Poll - Fix the fraud to make life more affordable in MN
Written by Bill Walsh
Reducing fraud was the number one suggestion for how to make the state more affordable according to respondents to the latest Thinking Minnesota Poll. Forty-five percent said reducing fraud should be the top affordability focus o
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Col. Doug Simon Appointed to New Role Supporting JAG Legal Education
STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Aug. 13 -- Tarleton State University posted the following news:
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Col. Doug Simon Appointed to New Role Supporting JAG Legal Education
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STEPHENVILLE, Texas -Col. Douglas Simon, Dean of the College of Leadership and Military Studies and Commandant of Cadets at Tarleton State University, has been appointed Reserve Director for Strategic Initiatives and Education at The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School located on the campus of the University of Virginia
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Congresswoman Ashley Hinson: They'll Come for Baseball. They'll Remember Iowa.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Ashley Hinson: They'll Come for Baseball. They'll Remember Iowa.
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**This column is for publication**
There is something pretty incredible about seeing the baseball world descend on a small Iowa town of just several thousand residents. Today, the Minnesota Twins and Philadelphia Phillies will take the field in Dyersville for the return of the MLB at Field of Dreams.
For baseball fans,
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EMILYs List Endorses Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan in Minnesota's U.S. Senate Race
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 [Category: Political] -- EMILYs List issued the following news release:
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EMILYs List Endorses Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan in Minnesota's U.S. Senate Race
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today EMILYs List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics, endorsed Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan for election in Minnesota's U.S. Senate race. EMILYs List President Jessica Mackler released the following statement:
"Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan knows firsthand what's at stake for working familie
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FCC Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Issues Public Notice: Applicants for Certification to Participate in National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Federal Communications Commission Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau issued the following public notice (CG Docket No. 10-210):
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By the Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau:
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission), through the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program (NDBEDP), also called "iCanConnect," provides up to $10 million annually from the interstate telecommunications relay service fund (TRS Fund) to support
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Federal Judge Approves $2.5B in New Jersey PFAS Settlements
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Federal Judge Approves $2.5B in New Jersey PFAS Settlements
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On Aug. 7, 2026, U.S. District Judge Renee M. Bumb approved settlements valued at up to $2.5 billion, resolving lawsuits the State of New Jersey brought against 3M and DuPont over PFAS contamination.
Taft partners Rob Bilott and Dave Butler were part of the legal team supporting the New Jersey Office of the Attorney Gene
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IP Attorney Troy Groetken Named in 2026 Edition of IAM Strategy 300
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news:
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IP Attorney Troy Groetken Named in 2026 Edition of IAM Strategy 300
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Taft Chicago IP attorney, Troy Groetken, has again been named in the IAM Strategy 300: World's Leading IP Strategists 2026, which honors professionals identified by their peers as leaders in developing and executing sophisticated intellectual property strategies. This recognition reflects the depth of Taft's natio
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Minnesota DNR Accepting Comments on Trout Stream and Lake Designations
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 14 -- The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release:
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Minnesota DNR accepting comments on trout stream and lake designations
Under a proposal from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, some streams and lakes with the cold, clear water needed to support trout populations would be newly designated as trout streams and stream trout lakes, affording them a higher level of protection under state law. Some other waterbodies t
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Montana State University Police Department's deputy chief recognized by international organization
BOZEMAN, Montana, Aug. 13 -- Montana State University issued the following news:
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Montana State University Police Department's deputy chief recognized by international organization
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BOZEMAN -After serving eight years as an officer with the Bozeman Police Department, Adam Pankratz walked away from law enforcement, believing he was finished with the profession.
Pankratz enrolled at the University of Minnesota Morris to finish his degree in environmental studies. After graduating in 2011
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NASCUS Announces Election Results and Welcomes New Board and Advisory Council Members at 2026 Annual Meeting
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 12 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors issued the following news release:
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NASCUS Announces Election Results and Welcomes New Board and Advisory Council Members at 2026 Annual Meeting
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ARLINGTON, VA - The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) announced the results of its 2026 elections and welcomed new officers and directors to the NASCUS Regulator Board and Credit
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National Council on Family Relations: JFTR Call for Papers - Indigenous Family Life
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 14 -- The National Council on Family Relations issued the following news:
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JFTR Call for Papers: Indigenous Family Life
Submit Manuscripts by Dec. 15, 2026
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NCFR's Journal of Family Theory & Review (JFTR) has released a call for papers for a special collection with the theme "Indigenous Family Life." The guest editors are Sarah Allen, Ph.D., and Vanessa Simonds, Sc.D.
Manuscript submissions are due Dec. 15, 2026.
Everything necessary for a strong family lif
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New York Times: Larsen, Warren Accuse Trump Administration of Stonewalling Major Transit Projects
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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New York Times: Larsen, Warren Accuse Trump Administration of Stonewalling Major Transit Projects
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Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02), top Democrat on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), top Democrat on the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, joined 39 congressional Democrats in demanding that the Trump administration stop d
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Padilla, Schiff, Congressional Democrats Demand FTA and OMB Stop Holding Blue State Infrastructure Funding Hostage
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Padilla, Schiff, Congressional Democrats Demand FTA and OMB Stop Holding Blue State Infrastructure Funding Hostage
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff (both D-Calif.) joined Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and 39 Democratic colleagues in demanding the Trump Administration stop delaying the advancement of public transportation projects funded by the Capital Investment
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Rep. Larsen, 41 Co-Signers Issue Letter to FTA Acting Deputy Administrator Cahill, OMB Director Vought
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Washington, ranking member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, with 41 co-signers issued the following letter to Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought and Federal Transit Acting Deputy Administrator Matthew Cahill:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 11, 2026
The Honorable Russell Vought
Director
Office of Management and Budget
725 17th Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20503
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Matthew Cah
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Reps. Finstad, Fischbach, House Ag Committee Chairman Thompson Hold Roundtable Discussions in Mankato
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Brad Finstad, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Reps. Finstad, Fischbach, House Ag Committee Chairman Thompson Hold Roundtable Discussions in Mankato
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NEW ULM, MN - Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01), Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (MN-07), and House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) held roundtable discussions with southern Minnesota business and financial leaders in Mankato. First, Congressman Finstad, Chai
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Schiff, Padilla & Congressional Democrats Demand FTA and OMB Stop Holding Blue State Infrastructure Funding Hostage
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Schiff, Padilla & Congressional Democrats Demand FTA and OMB Stop Holding Blue State Infrastructure Funding Hostage
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Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla (both D-Calif.) joined Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and 39 Democratic colleagues in demanding the Trump Administration stop delaying the advancement of public transportation projects funded by the Capital Investment
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Sens. Klobuchar, Schiff Introduce Comprehensive Cybersecurity Bill in Wake of Recent Cyberattacks on Water Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Sens. Klobuchar, Schiff Introduce Comprehensive Cybersecurity Bill in Wake of Recent Cyberattacks on Water Infrastructure
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Adam Schiff (D-CA) introduced the Water Cyber Shield Act to improve cybersecurity in America's water infrastructure in the wake of recent cyberattacks against water utilities.
The legislation would strengthen federal overs
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Take Minnesota's Great River Road for a Journey into America's History
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 13 [Category: Arts/Cultural] -- The Minnesota Historical Society posted the following news release:
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Take Minnesota's Great River Road for a Journey into America's History
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This fall, take the Great River Road to Minnesota places that have made a difference to America. To commemorate the nation's 250th birthday, Minnesotans are encouraged to consider how the Mississippi River played a key role in our country's history before and after the revolution.
For Driv
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Tiffany Lawrence named a top community hospital CEO to know
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Aug. 13 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Tiffany Lawrence named a top community hospital CEO to know
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FARGO, N.D. - Becker's Hospital Review has named Sanford Fargo president and CEO Tiffany Lawrence to the 2026 edition of its community hospital CEOs to know.
This list honors community hospital chief executive officers dedicated to delivering high-quality, affordable care within their communities. In collaboration
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University of Michigan: While Great Lakes Ice Cover is Slipping, a 'Temporary Respite' May Be on the Way
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 14 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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While Great Lakes ice cover is slipping, a 'temporary respite' may be on the way
Recent declining ice trends could be headed for a rebound, but that doesn't mean the lakes and the winter activities they support will escape the consequences of climate change
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There's good news and bad news for folks who love a good coat of ice on the Great Lakes for the activities and businesses it supports.
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Wis. Natural Resources Dept.: EPA Approves Total Maximum Daily Load Study To Improve Water Quality For Lake Pepin, Tributaries
MADISON, Wisconsin, Aug. 14 -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release:
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EPA Approves Total Maximum Daily Load Study To Improve Water Quality For Lake Pepin, Tributaries
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced that on July 21, 2026, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) approved the Lake Pepin TMDL: Total Maximum Daily Loads for Total Phosphorus study.
The DNR, together with many partners throughout the
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Wisconsin Democrats Give Their Party a Fighting Chance in November
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Progressive Policy Institute posted the following news release:
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Wisconsin Democrats Give Their Party a Fighting Chance in November
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WASHINGTON (August 12, 2026) -Today, Will Marshall, President of the Progressive Policy Institute (PPI), issued the following statement on Tuesday's Wisconsin primary elections:
"David Crowley's stunning upset of State Rep. Francesca Hong in yesterday's Wisconsin Democratic primary contest for governor und
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