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American Library Association: 2026 Leab Awards Recipients Announced
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 13 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release:
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2026 Leab Awards Recipients Announced
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CHICAGO - The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 Katharine Kyes Leab and Daniel J. Leab American Book Prices Current Exhibition Catalog Awards. These annual awards recognize excellence in the production of c
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Attorney General James Secures More Than 280,000 Eggs for New York City Families
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 14 -- 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 New York City Families
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August 14, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the delivery of more than 280,000 eggs to Food Bank For New York City in the Bronx as part of a bipartisan multistate settlement with Cal-Maine Foods (Cal-Maine), Versova/Centrum (Versova), and Hickman's Egg Ranch (Hick
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Attorney General James Sues Trump Administration to Block Illegal Seizure of Millions of Drivers' Personal Data
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 13 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Sues Trump Administration to Block Illegal Seizure of Millions of Drivers' Personal Data
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August 13, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a multistate coalition of 21 other attorneys general and the state of Pennsylvania in suing to stop the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (D
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Attorney General Phil Weiser sues Trump administration for unlawfully demanding personal info of commercial driver's license holders
DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 13 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Phil Weiser sues Trump administration for unlawfully demanding personal info of commercial driver's license holders
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Aug. 13, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general and the state of Pennsylvania today in filing two lawsuits against the Trump administration for demanding production of a database of state-owned records co
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Attorney General Tong Sues Trump Administration to Stop Unlawful Demands for Personal Information of CDL Drivers
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 13 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Sues Trump Administration to Stop Unlawful Demands for 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 is Turned Over
(Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general and the state of
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CAIR-Minnesota Says Court Ruling Allowing Termination of Somali TPS to Move Forward is Not the End of Legal Challenge
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on Aug. 14, 2026:
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CAIR-Minnesota Says Court Ruling Allowing Termination of Somali TPS to Move Forward is Not the End of Legal Challenge
The Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Minnesota) today expressed deep disappointment with a federal court ruling allowing the Trump administration's termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somalia to move forw
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Capital Research Center Issues InfluenceWatch Wrapup on Aug. 14, 2026
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following InfluenceWatch wrapup on Aug. 14, 2026:
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InfluenceWatch, a project of Capital Research Center, is a comprehensive and ever-evolving compilation of our research into the numerous advocacy groups, foundations, and donors working to influence the public policy process. The website offers transparency into these influencers' funding, motives, and connections while providing insight often neglected by other watchdog groups
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Celebrating achievements in undergraduate research at the 2026 Summer Scholars Closing Celebration
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 14 -- St. Catherine University posted the following news:
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Celebrating achievements in undergraduate research at the 2026 Summer Scholars Closing Celebration
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On July 31, St. Catherine University students, faculty, staff, and community members came together in Rauenhorst Ballroom for the 2026 Summer Scholars Closing Celebration. The Summer Scholars showcase featured presentations from a record-breaking number of students: 45 undergraduate researchers who worke
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Congresswoman McCollum Statement on Servicemembers Aboard the U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman McCollum Statement on Servicemembers Aboard the U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln
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SAINT PAUL, Minn. -Congresswoman Betty McCollum, the Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, issued the following statement on Friday amid reports of poor living conditions on board the U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln because of the extended deployment of American servicemembers in the Arabi
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CSIS Issues Commentary: Cyberattacks on the U.S Water Sector and the Iran Question - Escalation or Opportunism?
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary by Nikita Shah, senior fellow with the Intelligence, National Security, and Technology Program:
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The Cyberattacks on the U.S Water Sector and the Iran Question: Escalation or Opportunism?
A recent spate of cyberattacks against the United States' water sector has impacted at least 12 states and 100 municipalities, suggesting a coordinated campaign at scale against U.S. critical infras
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Dorsey Advises Colson Group on Acquisition of Custom Engineered Wheels
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 12 -- Dorsey and Whitney, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Dorsey Advises Colson Group on Acquisition of Custom Engineered Wheels
Dorsey & Whitney LLP represented Colson Group, the global leader in caster and wheel products, in its acquisition of Custom Engineered Wheels, a manufacturer of engineered wheels and injection molded components with operations in the United States and Mexico.
The transaction was structured as an asset purchase for t
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Ervin Johsnon Returns to the Lakefront as LSU New Orleans Assistant Basketball Coach
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Aug. 15 -- The University of New Orleans issued the following news release:
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Ervin Johsnon Returns to the Lakefront as LSU New Orleans Assistant Basketball Coach
Ervin Johnson, an All-American at the University of New Orleans and a first-round NBA draft pick, has joined the LSU New Orleans men's basketball coaching staff.
The university formally welcomed Johnson back on Friday, August 14, during a press conference at Lakefront Arena, marking a full-circle moment
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Faegre Drinker: Scott Angelo Discusses Firmwide AI Adoption With Law Week Colorado
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 14 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Scott Angelo Discusses Firmwide AI Adoption With Law Week Colorado
Faegre Drinker's chief technology and innovation officer Scott Angelo was featured in Law Week Colorado, where he discussed the firm's enterprise-wide deployment of Microsoft Copilot and Harvey and shared insights on driving AI adoption across a large law firm.
In the article, Angelo explained why the firm moved be
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Federal Emergency Management Agency Designates 21 Counties in Wisconsin as Natural Disaster Areas Due to Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release:
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Federal Emergency Management Agency Designates 21 Counties in Wisconsin as Natural Disaster Areas Due to Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding
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#Allamakee County, Iowa Included in Designation
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This Presidential disaster declaration allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers r
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Finstad Joins House Ag Committee Chairman Thompson at Agribusiness Luncheon
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Brad Finstad, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Finstad Joins House Ag Committee Chairman Thompson at Agribusiness Luncheon
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ROCHESTER, MN - Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) joined House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15), local farmers, and stakeholders from southern Minnesota's agriculture community at the Steele County Agribusiness Luncheon hosted by Linder Farm Network in Owatonna. The event included remar
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First Alliance Credit Union Executive Earns Prestigious Business Lending Certification
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 10 -- First Alliance Credit Union, a member company of the Minnesota Credit Union Network, issued the following news:
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First Alliance Credit Union Executive Earns Prestigious Business Lending Certification
ROCHESTER, MN - First Alliance Credit Union is proud to recognize Danielle Sommerfeldt, CUDE, AVP of Business Development & Lending, for completing the three-year America's Credit Unions Business Lending Certification School and earning the Certified Credit
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From the Hill to the hills of Italy, Ole digs into the past
NORTHFIELD, Minnesota, Aug. 14 -- St. Olaf College issued the following news:
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From the Hill to the hills of Italy, Ole digs into the past
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When Riley Holets '25 arrived at an archeological site high in the mountains of central Italy this summer, there was little to suggest what lay beneath their feet.
"There were some stones," she recalls. "You could tell that they had been cut by humans, but there were no visible foundations until we started excavating."
That was when the outline
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Licata Featured in Chicago Bar Association's Legal Legends Series
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Licata Featured in Chicago Bar Association's Legal Legends Series
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Taft Chicago partner Tony Licata was recently featured in the Chicago Bar Association's Legal Legends series, where he shared reflections on the people, experiences, and values that have shaped his distinguished legal career. Licata discussed his early interest in law and politics, the influence of trusted mentors,
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Minn. Secretary of State Simon Issues Statement on Hidden Camera Videos Inside Polling Places
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 15 -- Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon issued the following statement on Aug. 14, 2026, on hidden camera videos from inside of polling places posted online:
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Secretary Simon Statement on Hidden Camera Videos Inside Polling Places
On August 14, 2026, Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon released the following statement about hidden camera videos from inside of polling places posted online.
"During Minnesota's Primary on August 11, 2026, members of a
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NBC Sports Announces Its Complete 2026-27 NBA Regular-Season Schedule
NEW YORK, Aug. 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news:
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NBC Sports Announces Its Complete 2026-27 NBA Regular-Season Schedule
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Jalen Brunson and defending NBA champion New York Knicks are scheduled for the maximum 11 appearances as are LeBron James and 76ers, Victor Wembanyama and Spurs, Stephen Curry and Warriors, Luka Doncic and Lakers, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Thunder, Kevin Durant and Rockets, and Nikola Jokic and Nuggets.
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New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art Presents: Silent Monitor by Emily Quandahl at Historic New Harmony's Maclure Square
EVANSVILLE, Indiana, Aug. 13 -- The University of Southern Indiana issued the following news release:
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New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art Presents: Silent Monitor by Emily Quandahl at Historic New Harmony's Maclure Square
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The New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art is pleased to present Silent Monitor: a temporary public art project by artist Emily Quandahl on view from Tuesday, August 25 through November 30. This public art installation unites past and present by utilizing form,
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Pressley, McGovern, Lynch Conduct Unannounced Oversight Visit of Plymouth ICE Facility, Renew Calls for Accountability
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news:
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Pressley, McGovern, Lynch Conduct Unannounced Oversight Visit of Plymouth ICE Facility, Renew Calls for Accountability
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Pressley Has Conducted Oversight of ICE Facilities in MA and Across the Country, Advocated for Children Detained by ICE, Named Impacted Families as Honorary State of the Union Guests
Pressley Has Stood in Vigorous Defense of Immigrant Communities, Fought to Bring Detained Neighb
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Royal Credit Union's Jennifer McHugh Selected to Participate in National NCUA Vision250 Roundtable Series
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 10 -- Royal Credit Union, a member company of the Minnesota Credit Union Network, issued the following news:
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Royal Credit Union's Jennifer McHugh Selected to Participate in National NCUA Vision250 Roundtable Series
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. - Royal Credit Union's Jennifer McHugh, Vice President of Community Engagement, was selected to participate in the National Credit Union Administration's (NCUA) Vision250 Roundtable Series, a national forum focused on financial wel
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Stay in Your Lane: Attorney General Bonta joins Lawsuits Over Trump Administration Attempt to Obtain Commercial Driver Data
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 13 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Stay in Your Lane: Attorney General Bonta joins Lawsuits Over Trump Administration Attempt to Obtain Commercial Driver Data
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a multistate coalition in filing two lawsuits -against the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) -that challenge the Trump Administ
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Texas Democrats Demand Gov. Abbott Act on Extradition of ICE Agent Charged in Minneapolis Shooting
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Texas Democrats Demand Gov. Abbott Act on Extradition of ICE Agent Charged in Minneapolis Shooting
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WASHINGTON, D.C -Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (D-TX-29) and Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX-34) led Texas Democrats in demanding that Texas Governor Greg Abbott authorize the extradition of Christian J. Castro, an ICE agent charged in connection with a January shooting during an immigration e
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Wake Forest's Educating Character Initiative announces $20.5M in new grants to 49 institutions across the country
WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, Aug. 14 -- Wake Forest University posted the following news:
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Wake Forest's Educating Character Initiative announces $20.5M in new grants to 49 institutions across the country
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With support from Lilly Endowment Inc., Wake Forest University's Educating Character Initiative (ECI) has awarded $20.5 million in Institutional Impact Grants to 44 projects directly impacting 49 colleges and universities. Each institution will undertake a long-term initiative to a
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