News Tipoffs - Minnesota Editors
$5.2 million commitment will expand and enhance stroke care across Wyoming
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 17 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release:
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$5.2 million commitment will expand and enhance stroke care across Wyoming
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CHEYENNE, Wyo., Aug. 17, 2026 -When someone experiences a stroke, immediate medical attention can mean the difference between recovery, lifelong disability or even death. In Wyoming, stroke is the fifth-leading cause of death[1], and geographic distance to care can present significant barriers to
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$5.2 Million Commitment Will Expand and Enhance Stroke Care Across Wyoming
NEW YORK, Aug. 17 -- The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust posted the following news release:
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$5.2 Million Commitment Will Expand and Enhance Stroke Care Across Wyoming
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CHEYENNE, WY, August 17, 2026 -When someone experiences a stroke, immediate medical attention can mean the difference between recovery, lifelong disability or even death. In Wyoming, stroke is the fifth-leading cause of death, and geographic distance to care can present significant barriers to timely tre
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AG Brown issues statement at start of trial against Meta over addictive features that harm kids
OLYMPIA, Washington, Aug. 18 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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AG Brown issues statement at start of trial against Meta over addictive features that harm kids
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Attorney General Nick Brown today issued the following statement as a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general began presenting their case against Meta. The states are alleging that the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Facebook and Instagram
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Andrew Ellingsen is appointed director of Torgerson Center for Nordic Studies
DECORAH, Iowa, Aug. 17 -- Luther College posted the following news:
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Andrew Ellingsen is appointed director of Torgerson Center for Nordic Studies
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Luther College alum Andrew Ellingsen has been named director of the Richard L. and Judith A. Torgerson Center for Nordic Studies at Luther College, Provost Pam Bacon announced this week.
Andrew Ellingsen
"We're pleased to have Andrew Ellingsen serve as the center's director," Bacon said. "His past experiences as an educator and program le
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Another Tool in the Toolbox: What Minnesota Farmers Say About a Voluntary One-Year Set-Aside Program
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 [Category: Agriculture] -- The National Farmers Union posted the following news release:
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Another Tool in the Toolbox: What Minnesota Farmers Say About a Voluntary One-Year Set-Aside Program
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By Lisa Holm, Minnesota Farmers Union
Farmers are facing another difficult stretch of high production costs, low commodity prices and tightening margins. As policymakers consider how to strengthen the farm safety net, the National Farmers Union (NFU) released a proposal in May
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ASTM International Awards $10,000 Scholarships to Four 2026 Graduate Students
WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pennsylvania, Aug. 18 -- ASTM International, formerly the American Society for Testing and Materials, which develops and publishes voluntary consensus technical standards for materials, products, systems and services, posted the following news release:
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ASTM International Awards $10,000 Scholarships to Four 2026 Graduate Students
This year's research topics range from aerospace to environmental health.
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ASTM International announced the graduate student winners of fo
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Attorney General James Releases Statement on Start of Trial Against Meta
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 18 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Releases Statement on Start of Trial Against Meta
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August 18, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement marking the first day of a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general's trial against Meta for harming young people with deceptive and addictive social media features:
"Meta has built their business aroun
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Attorney General James Secures More Than 140,000 Eggs for Westchester Families
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 17 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Secures More Than 140,000 Eggs for Westchester Families
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August 17, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the delivery of more than 140,000 eggs to Feeding Westchester in Elmsford as part of a bipartisan multistate settlement with Cal-Maine Foods (Cal-Maine), Versova/Centrum (Versova), and Hickman's Egg Ranch (Hickman's) for
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Building a Healthier Future Together: Henry Schein and Special Olympics Renew Partnership Through 2030
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Special Olympics issued the following news release:
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Building a healthier future together: Henry Schein and Special Olympics renew partnership through 2030
Henry Schein's long-term commitment helps to advance health screenings, education, and wellness support for people with intellectual disabilities around the globe
[Melville, NY (USA)] Access to quality healthcare can make a profound difference in a person's life. Yet for many people with intellectual disabi
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BWCA Executive Order: Minn. Gov. Walz Remarks as Prepared
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 19 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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BWCA Executive Order: Governor Walz Remarks as Prepared
Below is a copy of Governor Tim Walz's remarks following Executive Order 26-10.
Thank you for being here today.
About a decade ago, a writer for the New York Times came to Minnesota to visit the Boundary Waters. Here's how he described a moment in time at Rebecca Falls:
Chickadees, white-throated sparrows, finches, grosbeaks and loons
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CAIR-Minnesota Calls for Criminal Probe of 'Muslim' Voter Impersonation Stunt
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on Aug. 18, 2026:
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CAIR-Minnesota Calls for Criminal Probe of 'Muslim' Voter Impersonation Stunt
The Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Minnesota), a chapter of the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called for a criminal investigation into a political stunt in which activists reportedly dressed in "Muslim clothing," used
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Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: 'King' Walz Bans Copper Mining in Minnesota, Crippling Attempts to De-carbonize the Economy
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Aug. 19 -- 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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'King' Walz bans copper mining in Minnesota, crippling attempts to de-carbonize the economy
One of the American left's main causes is ridding the country's economy of carbon. This will require vast amounts of copper.
As Sprott, a global asset manager specializing in precious m
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Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Ellison Loses Most of Title IX Challenge - Here's What's Next for Minnesota Schools
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Aug. 19 -- 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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Ellison loses most of Title IX challenge. Here's what's next for Minnesota schools.
A federal judge has dismissed most of the claims Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison brought against the Trump administration over its interpretation of Title IX. According to Politi
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Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Most Important Minnesota Conservative You've Never Heard of
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Aug. 19 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary by Vice President of Communications Bill Walsh in its Summer 2026 Issue of Thinking Minnesota:
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The most important MN conservative you've never heard of
Walter Judd is the most important conservative you've never heard of
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Walter Judd is arguably Minnesota's most important conservative -- and you'
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CenterPoint Energy Launches "Hurricane Safety and Preparedness Week" to Highlight Importance of Emergency Preparedness
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 18 [Category: BizEnergy] -- CenterPoint Energy posted the following news release:
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CenterPoint Energy Launches "Hurricane Safety and Preparedness Week" to Highlight Importance of Emergency Preparedness
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Week-long safety and preparedness effort will highlight increased training efforts, enhanced weather detection abilities, regular communication with government officials and resources available for customers
Join the over 90% of CenterPoint customers who are enroll
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Corps of Engineers awards $6.3 million contract for Pool 9 restoration habitat project
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 17 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-St. Paul District issued the following news release:
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Corps of Engineers awards $6.3 million contract for Pool 9 restoration habitat project
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ST. PAUL, Minn. - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, awarded a $6.3 million contract to Dubuque Barge and Fleeting (doing business as Newt Marine Service) of East Dubuque, Illinois, Aug. 12, for the construction of the Reno Bottoms Habitat Rehabilitation and Enhanc
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Court Rejects Administration's Unlawful Restrictions on Health and Housing Grants
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The National Women's Law Center posted the following news release:
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Court Rejects Administration's Unlawful Restrictions on Health and Housing Grants
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WASHINGTON -A federal judge has struck down sweeping, unlawful restrictions the Trump-Vance administration imposed on federal grants in a ruling that will restore critical funding for survivors of domestic and sexual violence, LGBTQI+ youth, and people experiencing homelessness.
The ruling is
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Crafting the New Marine Retail Playbook Takes Center Stage at Dealer Week 2026
BROOKLYN PARK, Minnesota, Aug. 19 -- The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas issued the following news on Aug. 18, 2026:
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Crafting the New Marine Retail Playbook Takes Center Stage at Dealer Week 2026
The New Fundamentals: Dealer Week's opening keynote helps marine retailers assess their business, gain clarity and make the most of emerging opportunities
MINNEAPOLIS -- The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) announced that Kaihan Krippendorff, CEO of Outthinker
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Democracy Forward: Minnesota School Districts And Educators Press Ahead In Legal Fight To Keep Immigration Officers Away From Schools
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, posted the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026:
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Minnesota School Districts And Educators Press Ahead In Legal Fight To Keep Immigration Officers Away From Schools
Summary Judgment Motion Seeks Court Order Restoring Longstanding Protections For Students, Educators and Communities
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DHS Investigated Labor Unions and Activist Groups Over Minnesota ICE Protests in Disturbing Attack on Dissent
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 [Category: Political] -- Defending Rights and Dissent issued the following news:
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DHS Investigated Labor Unions and Activist Groups Over Minnesota ICE Protests in Disturbing Attack on Dissent
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Newly released documents reveal that four days after Customs & Border Patrol agents in Minnesota shot and killed Alex Pretti in January of 2026, the Department of Homeland Security opened an investigation - but not into the agents who shot Pretti.
Instead, DHS began investig
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Dorsey Recognized Among Top Foreign Law Firms for India-Related Work by India Business Law Journal
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 19 -- Dorsey and Whitney, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Dorsey Recognized Among Top Foreign Law Firms for India-Related Work by India Business Law Journal
Dorsey & Whitney LLP has been named a Significant Player for India-related work in India Business Law Journal's Top Foreign Law Firms 2026 report.
Now in its 20th year, the IBLJ survey is the leading ranking of international firms advising on India-related mandates.
The results are base
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Eklund Shares Insights on Colorado River Legal Landscape with Law Week Colorado
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Eklund Shares Insights on Colorado River Legal Landscape with Law Week Colorado
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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 U
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Faegre Drinker Issues Commentary: Sari Long Shares Insights on USCIS Policy Memo With Law Week Colorado
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 19 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Aug. 18, 2026, by partner Sari M. Long:
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Sari Long Shares Insights on USCIS Policy Memo With Law Week Colorado
Labor and employment partner Sari Long spoke with Law Week Colorado about the impact of the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) policy memorandum, issued on May 21, 2026, which emphasized that adjustment of status is a matter of agency discretion.
Long
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Federal Court Rejects Trump-Vance Administration's Unlawful Restrictions on Health and Housing Grants
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release:
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Federal Court Rejects Trump-Vance Administration's Unlawful Restrictions on Health and Housing Grants
Providence, R.I. -- A federal judge today rejected the sweeping and unlawful restrictions the Trump-Vance administration imposed on federal grants administered by the U.
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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. 17 -- 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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This Presidential disaster declaration allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emer
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Ferris State In Familiar Spot At No. 1
WACO, Texas, Aug. 18 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news:
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Ferris State In Familiar Spot At No. 1
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Winners of four of the last five Division II national championships, it is no surprise that Ferris State is the preseason No. 1 team in the 2026 AFCA Division II Coaches Poll. The Bulldogs, who went 16-0 and claimed their second straight national title a year ago, will open the season against No. 4 Pittsburg State on August 27. The Gor
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Governor's Executive Order Aims to Protect Boundary Waters from Destructive Mining
MERRIFIELD, Virginia, Aug. 18 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release:
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Governor's Executive Order Aims to Protect Boundary Waters from Destructive Mining
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DENVER -An executive order issued by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz aims to prevent copper sulfide mining near the Boundary Waters Wilderness Canoe Area and protect important wildlife habitat, clean drinking water, and abundant recreation opportunities that fuel the rural economies
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Keia Clarke, CEO of the New York Liberty, is New Trustee
BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 18 -- Canisius University issued the following news:
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Keia Clarke, CEO of the New York Liberty, is New Trustee
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Buffalo, NY - Six suitors sought Keia Clarke to play basketball circa 1998. Three were Ivy League: Yale, Princeton, and Brown. She chose Canisius.
Now Clarke is an incoming member of the university's Board of Trustees. And she'll happily tell you that she made the right decision back then, even if her mother wasn't so sure at the time.
"I chose the s
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Lacey Ellsworth named DSU's vice president for human resources
MADISON, South Dakota, Aug. 18 -- Dakota State University posted the following news:
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Lacey Ellsworth named DSU's vice president for human resources
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MADISON, SD. - Dakota State University has named Lacey Ellsworth as its new vice president for human resources following a highly-competitive national search.
Ellsworth will serve as a member of President John Ballard's Cabinet and lead DSU's human resources operations, including talent acquisition and retention, workforce planning, empl
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League of Women Voters: DOJ Prevented From Unlawfully Accessing Minnesotans' Voter Data
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The League of Women Voters issued the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026:
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DOJ Prevented from Unlawfully Accessing Minnesotans' Voter Data
SAINT PAUL, MN - Today, the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota became the twenty-third court to dismiss the Justice Department's lawsuit demanding unlawful disclosure of private voter information.
The Trump administration has sued 30 states and Washington, DC, for unredacted voter lists containing p
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Learning Law, Building Connections
GRINNELL, Iowa, Aug. 18 -- Grinnell College posted the following news:
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Learning Law, Building Connections
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For Zachary Roberts '28, this summer has been about more than learning what lawyers do. It has been a chance to imagine what he might do after Grinnell.
A rising third-year student from Bemidji, Minnesota, Roberts is spending the summer as an intern at Mahaffey Law Firm, splitting his time between its Grinnell and Montezuma offices. A double major in political science and anthro
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Meet Joshuan McNeal, Assistant Director of Student Engagement and Activities
MARSHALL, Minnesota, Aug. 19 -- Southwest Minnesota State University posted the following news:
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Meet Joshuan McNeal, Assistant Director of Student Engagement and Activities
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Joshuan McNeal
Meet Joshuan (Josh) McNeal, SMSU's new assistant director of student engagement and activities. Josh began his role on June 3, 2026. In this position, he works with intramurals, clubs, student activities, and Student Association. When asked what changes he hopes to make to improve the student exper
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Meta Faces Trial as AG Labrador Fights for Idaho Kids
BOISE, Idaho, Aug. 18 -- Idaho Attorney General Raul R. Labrador issued the following news release:
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Meta Faces Trial as AG Labrador Fights for Idaho Kids
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BOISE, ID -Ahead of opening statements, Attorney General Raul Labrador today issued the following statement as a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general began presenting their case against Meta, alleging the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Facebook and Instagram that drive compulsive use of t
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Minn. Gov. Walz Takes Executive Action to Ban Nonferrous Mining in the Boundary Waters
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 19 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release on Aug. 18, 2026:
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Governor Walz Takes Executive Action to Ban Nonferrous Mining in the Boundary Waters
After Washington stripped the region's protections, Governor Walz uses executive authority to safeguard the BWCAW for generations
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Governor Tim Walz today signed an executive order to protect Minnesota's cherished Boundary Water Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) from nonferrous mineral mining.
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Minn. Gov. Walz Visits Ely, Celebrates Executive Action to Protect Boundary Waters
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 19 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Governor Walz Visits Ely, Celebrates Executive Action to Protect Boundary Waters
[ELY, MN] - Governor Tim Walz today visited Ely to celebrate his executive action protecting the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) and to hear directly from the students, outdoor leaders, community members, and local businesses who know firsthand the impact of Congress's swift reversal of protections f
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Minnesota Carlson Launches Professional MBA Program
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 18 -- The University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management issued the following news:
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Minnesota Carlson Launches Professional MBA Program
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In January 2027, Minnesota Carlson will launch its new Professional MBA program, a redesign and merger of the school's Online MBA and Part-Time MBA programs that maintains flexibility for working professionals while equipping them with today's in-demand business skills.
To inform the extensive program update, a com
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Mustang Dining provided by Sodexo this fall
MARSHALL, Minnesota, Aug. 18 -- Southwest Minnesota State University posted the following news:
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Mustang Dining provided by Sodexo this fall
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From left: Joe Lee Brau and Charlie Rattler III, Mustang Dining Leadership
Southwest Minnesota State University students, faculty and staff will see new faces, flavors and experiences across campus dining this fall. Sodexo joins the SMSU community as the University's new dining services partner, with Charlie Rattler III, General Manager and Joe
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National Jewish Advocacy Center Senior Litigation Counsel Klepach Testifies Before Senate Judiciary Subcommittee (Part 2 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action and Federal Rights released the following written testimony by Arielle F. Klepach, senior litigation counsel of the National Jewish Advocacy Center, from an Aug. 5, 2026, hearing entitled "Hidden in Plain Sight: Confronting the Muslim Brotherhood Network in America":
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(Continued from Part 1 of 3)
He was killed in a CIA drone strike in Yemen in 2011./93
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Orden ejecutiva del gobernador de Minnesota busca proteger los Boundary Waters frente a la destructiva mineria
MERRIFIELD, Virginia, Aug. 18 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release:
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Orden ejecutiva del gobernador de Minnesota busca proteger los Boundary Waters frente a la destructiva mineria
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WASHINGTON D.C. (18 de agosto de 2026) -Una orden ejecutiva, emitida por el gobernador de Minnesota, Tim Walz, tiene como objetivo evitar la mineria de sulfuro de cobre cerca del area de la reserva natural de los Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness,
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Pingree, Homeland Democrats Host Hearing on ICE's Deadly Use of Force in Biddeford
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued the following news release:
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Pingree, Homeland Democrats Host Hearing on ICE's Deadly Use of Force in Biddeford
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Today, U.S. Reps. Chellie Pingree (D-Maine), Bennie G. Thompson (D-Miss.), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (D-Mass.), and Rep. Troy Carter (D-La.), a member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, hosted a Democratic shadow hearing examining Immigrati
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Polaris RZR Factory Racing Conquers Vegas-To-Reno Winning For The First Time In Team History
MEDINA, Minnesota, Aug. 19 -- Polaris Industries, a manufacturer of snowmobiles, all terrain vehicles, midsize and heavyweight motorcycles, issued the following news release:
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Polaris RZR Factory Racing Conquers Vegas-To-Reno Winning For The First Time In Team History
Brock Heger Powers RZR Pro R Factory to UTV Overall Win, Checking Off One of the Few Major Desert Races The Factory Team Had Yet to Conquer
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Polaris Off Road and the RZR Factory Racing Team added another h
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Rising Cyberattacks on U.S. Water Infrastructure: Federal Guidance and Next Steps for Operators
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Rising Cyberattacks on U.S. Water Infrastructure: Federal Guidance and Next Steps for Operators
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Key Points:
* Cyberattacks on water utilities are on the rise, with utility companies in at least seven states reporting incidents affecting water operations to the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI") since July 27, 2026.
* The FBI, Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA"),
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Sanford Black Hills expands outreach specialty ENT care
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Aug. 17 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Sanford Black Hills expands outreach specialty ENT care
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Contact:
Paul Heinert
Sanford Health Media Relations
605-366-2432 / Paul.Heinert@sanfordhealth.org
RAPID CITY, S.D. -Sanford Health is increasing access to specialty ear, nose and throat (ENT) care through new outreach services provided by Rob Schleiffarth, M.D., a board-certified otolaryngolog
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Stan State's Summer of Impact
TURLOCK, California, Aug. 17 -- California State University Stanislaus posted the following news:
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Stan State's Summer of Impact
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Stanislaus State remained a hub of innovation, regional impact and community engagement this summer, drawing young learners, professionals and community members to campus while Warriors earned national honors and expanded opportunities across the region.
From youth camps and hands-on learning experiences to professional training, student achievement and new
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Stauber Statement on Walz Executive Order to Block Mining in Northeast Minnesota
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Stauber Statement on Walz Executive Order to Block Mining in Northeast Minnesota
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) made the following statement after Governor Tim Walz issued a harmful blow to critical mineral mining in Northeast Minnesota.
"In the twilight of his failed Administration, it is disappointing, yet unsurprising to learn that Governor Walz has launched a spi
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Surface Transportation Board Issues Decision Involving Minnesota Northern Railroad
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision (Docket No. AB 497, Sub-No. 8X) entitled "Minnesota Northern Railroad Inc. - Abandonment Exemption - In Norman and Polk Counties, Minnesota":
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Minnesota Northern Railroad, Inc. (MNN) filed a verified notice of exemption under 49 C.F.R. part 1152 subpart F--Exempt Abandonments to abandon approximately 11.14 miles of rail extending from milepost 40.20 at approximately the
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Tammy Loosbrock named a top community hospital CEO to know
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Aug. 18 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Tammy Loosbrock named a top community hospital CEO to know
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This list honors community hospital chief executive officers dedicated to delivering high-quality, affordable care within their communities. In collaboration with their leadership teams, the list of CEOs continue to develop and execute strategic plans that elevate quality, expand service lines and equip their facili
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The 'fly' effect: Oles create an interactive exhibit on sound for young learners
NORTHFIELD, Minnesota, Aug. 17 -- St. Olaf College issued the following news:
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The 'fly' effect: Oles create an interactive exhibit on sound for young learners
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This summer, visitors at the Great River Children's Museum can explore an interactive exhibit on animal sounds thanks to the work of a team of St. Olaf College students.
Wyatt Gurgel '28 and Mary Cate Pugh '27 worked alongside Associate Professor of Biology and Director of Neuroscience Norman Lee to bring the new Sound Seekers
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Recognizes National Hydropower Day and Highlights Public-Private Energy Partnerships
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 17 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-St. Paul District issued the following news release:
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Recognizes National Hydropower Day and Highlights Public-Private Energy Partnerships
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is proud to recognize National Hydropower Day, Aug. 24. For more than 140 years, the USACE Hydropower Program has been providing the nation with ready, reliable, and resilient energy. USACE is the larg
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U.S. Senator Tina Smith's Statement on Minnesota State Government's Executive Actions to Prevent Copper-Nickel Mining in the Watershed of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Sen. Tina Flint Smith, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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U.S. Senator Tina Smith's Statement on Minnesota State Government's Executive Actions to Prevent Copper-Nickel Mining in the Watershed of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) released the following statement after the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency announced it will take aggressive executi
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U.S.-ASEAN Business Council Leads Delegation of ASEAN Ambassadors to Ohio, Minnesota, & California
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The U.S.-ASEAN Business Council issued the following news:
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USABC Leads Delegation of ASEAN Ambassadors to Ohio, Minnesota, and California
From August 10 to 14, the US-ASEAN Business Council led a diplomatic delegation representing nine ASEAN Member States on the annual ASEAN Ambassadors' Tour to Ohio, Minnesota, and California. The delegation met with senior business executives and participated in a series of business and cultural engagements that highlighted the
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Volatile weekly work hours have adverse effects on health, employment
CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, Aug. 18 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news:
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Volatile weekly work hours have adverse effects on health, employment
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CONTACT: Sharita Forrest, Education Editor 217-244-1072; slforres@Illinois.edu
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -Workers who juggle volatile work hours that change from week to week may experience adverse health effects that impact their ability to work, although the limitations vary by gender, say researchers at the Unive
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Wood Innovation Grant Awarded to Accelerate the Great Lakes Mass Timber Collaborative
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 18 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news:
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Wood Innovation Grant Awarded to Accelerate the Great Lakes Mass Timber Collaborative
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A new U.S. Forest Service wood innovation grant will enable Dovetail Partners, MassTimber@MSU (Michigan State University), and Team Pennsylvania to accelerate the next phase of the Great Lakes Mass Timber Collaborative (GLMTC). The multi-state effort advances mass timb
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