Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Minnesota
'Mystic Topographies' exhibit invites viewers to look closer
NORTHFIELD, Minnesota, Sept. 8 -- St. Olaf College issued the following news:
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'Mystic Topographies' exhibit invites viewers to look closer
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A utility pole among a copse of trees. A mailbox on a quiet neighborhood street. A tunnel beneath a roundabout. The kind of things that pass unnoticed on an ordinary stroll through Northfield. But for St. Olaf College Associate Professor of Practice in Art and Art History Michon Weeks, they have become an invitation to stop, look, and pay attentio
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Ameriprise Financial: Widowed Americans Are Financially Confident, Yet Many Miss a Trusted Financial Sounding Board
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 9 (TNSrep) -- Ameriprise Financial, a provider of investment advice, asset management and insurance capabilities, issued the following news release:
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Widowed Americans Are Financially Confident, Yet Many Miss a Trusted Financial Sounding Board
New Ameriprise research explores how widowed adults are managing money, navigating financial decisions and finding support after loss
Minneapolis - For many widowed adults, managing finances independently wasn't a cho
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ASU Ranks No. 1 Nationally, No. 2 Globally for Sustainability
TEMPE, Arizona, Sept. 9 -- Arizona State University issued the following news:
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ASU ranks No. 1 nationally, No. 2 globally for sustainability
University earns fourth consecutive Platinum STARS rating, with top marks in energy and climate, and doctoral institutions
* ASU is No. 1 in the U.S. and No. 2 in the world for sustainability in the 2026 Sustainable Campus Index.
* The university earned its fourth consecutive Platinum rating through the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rat
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Attorney General Bonta Opposes ATF Proposal to Loosen Safeguards for Weapons Made for Federal Government Contracts
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 8 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Opposes ATF Proposal to Loosen Safeguards for Weapons Made for Federal Government Contracts
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in urging the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to withdraw a proposal that could allow more machine guns, silencers, and destructive device
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C.H. Robinson gears up to celebrate Truck Driver Appreciation Week
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minnesota, Sept. 8 [Category: BizConsulting] -- C.H. Robinson Worldwide, a company that says it solves logistics problems, posted the following news release:
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C.H. Robinson gears up to celebrate Truck Driver Appreciation Week
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EDEN PRAIRIE, Minnesota (September 8, 2026)-C.H. Robinson, the global leader in Lean AI supply chains, is set to kick off its celebrations for National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (September 13-19) under the banner "Built to Move," celebrating th
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Cargill helps food manufacturers accelerate product development processes with tailored functional systems
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 7 [Category: BizAgriculture] -- Cargill, a provider of food, agriculture, financial and industrial products and services, posted the following news release:
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Cargill helps food manufacturers accelerate product development processes with tailored functional systems
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* Tailored functional systems: Cargill presented its functional systems and co-development approach at Foodist Istanbul 2026 to help food manufacturers address texture, nutrition
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Emmer, Minnesota Republican Delegation Confront Walz on recent Minnesota Fraud Report
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Emmer, Minnesota Republican Delegation Confront Walz on recent Minnesota Fraud Report
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WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06), Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08), and Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (MN-07) joined Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) in sending a letter to Governor Walz on the recent findings of more fraud in Minnesota, this time on a Liberian government official who is connec
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ERIC Files Amicus Brief Urging Eighth Circuit to Affirm Dismissal of ERISA Suit Against Wells Fargo Health Plan
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The ERISA Industry Committee issued the following news release:
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ERIC Files Amicus Brief Urging Eighth Circuit to Affirm Dismissal of ERISA Suit Against Wells Fargo Health Plan
The ERISA Industry Committee (ERIC) joined coalition allies in filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit in Navarro v. Wells Fargo & Company. The brief urges the court to affirm a district court ruling that dismissed a proposed class action challenging how
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Faegre Drinker Issues Insight: White House's Gold Eagle Initiative Scales Back, the AI Kill Switch Act, and Bill Gates' Warnings and Proposals
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 9 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following insight:
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The White House's Gold Eagle Initiative Scales Back, the AI Kill Switch Act, and Bill Gates' Warnings and Proposals
Artificial Intelligence Briefing
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1. Gold Eagle under Pressure: Narrowed Implementation and Expanding Regulatory Debate
2. "AI Kill Switch Act" Proposed in Response to Hacks by Rogue Models
3. Bill Gates Warns of Risks Posed by AI and Propos
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Fall is on at the Minnesota Historical Society
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 8 [Category: Arts/Cultural] -- The Minnesota Historical Society posted the following news release:
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Fall is on at the Minnesota Historical Society
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ST. PAUL, Minn. (September 8, 2026) - Fall brings vibrant backdrops, cooler temperatures, and plenty of events and experiences at Minnesota Historical Society (MNHS) historic sites! Mark your calendar for our quarterly Free Admission Day on September 19th, and be sure to keep an eye on our calendar for new events.
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Fatemeh Astani, '25 MMKTG: From Designer to Strategy Leader
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 8 -- The University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management issued the following news:
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Fatemeh Astani, '25 MMKTG: From Designer to Strategy Leader
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Meet Minnesota Carlson's community and learn about the experiences and career connections we offer.
#What was your initial reason or motivation for pursuing a Master of Marketing?
I came into the program with a foundation in graphic design and a growing pull toward the strategic side of the work I was alr
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FCC Wireline Competition Bureau Issues Public Notice: Comments Invited on Section 214 Application to Discontinue Domestic Non-Dominant Carrier Telecommunications Services
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 26-231):
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Unless otherwise specified, the following procedures and dates apply to the application(s) (the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s)) listed in the Appendix.
The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau), upon initial review, has found the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s) listed herein to be acceptable for filing and subject to th
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FCC Wireline Competition Bureau Issues Public Notice: Comments Invited on Section 214 Application to Discontinue Domestic Telecommunications Services as Part of Technology Transition
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 26-226):
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Unless otherwise specified, the following procedures and dates apply to the application(s) (the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s)) listed in the Appendix.
The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau), upon initial review, has found the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s) listed herein to be acceptable for filing and subject to th
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Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis: Labor Demand Policies Connect Workers to Jobs
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 9 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis issued the following analysis:
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Labor demand policies connect workers to jobs
At a Minneapolis Fed event on policies to address hiring gaps, speakers shared findings, lessons, and design considerations
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* Wage subsidies, public-hiring programs target workers facing economic barriers
* Policymakers balance potential worker outcomes with employer trade-offs
* Changing labor market raises new po
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Findlay Defense Dominates in UIndy Upset
WACO, Texas, Sept. 8 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news:
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Findlay Defense Dominates in UIndy Upset
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Holding a 20-10 lead at halftime, Findlay's defense kept then-No. 9 UIndy scoreless in the second half to preserve a 30-10 victory. It was just the second time in program history that the Oilers won a top 25 matchup. The win vaulted Findlay up five spots to No. 10 in this week's AFCA Division II Coaches Poll, presented by GoRout Grid
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Finstad Leads Minnesota Congressional Republicans in Demanding Accountability from Governor Walz After Alleged Fraud Involving Liberian Official Receiving Public Funds
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Rep. Brad Finstad, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Finstad Leads Minnesota Congressional Republicans in Demanding Accountability from Governor Walz After Alleged Fraud Involving Liberian Official Receiving Public Funds
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) led Minnesota Congressional Republicans in sending a letter to Governor Tim Walz highlighting concerns regarding allegations that companies linked to a highly ranked Liberian gov
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First Citizens Bank Completes Branch Acquisition, Expanding Presence Across the Midwest, Great Plains & West
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 8 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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First Citizens Bank Completes Branch Acquisition, Expanding Presence Across the Midwest, Great Plains & West
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First Citizens Bank has announced the successful conversion of 138 branches that it acquired from BMO Bank N.A. on Sept. 4, 2026, expanding the bank's presence across the Midwest, Great Plains and West, and welcoming new clients, associates and communities to F
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Former Commissioner of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Caroline Crenshaw Joins Venable as a Partner in Washington, DC
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Venable, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Former Commissioner of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Caroline Crenshaw Joins Venable as a Partner in Washington, DC
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WASHINGTON, DC (Sept. 8, 2026) - Venable LLP announced today that Caroline A. Crenshaw, a former commissioner of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has joined the firm as a partner in the Washington, DC office. At Venable, Crenshaw will d
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Former Minnesota Solicitor General Liz Kramer Joins Dorsey as Commercial Litigation Partner in Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 9 -- Dorsey and Whitney, a law firm, issued the following news release on Sept. 8, 2026:
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Former Minnesota Solicitor General Liz Kramer Joins Dorsey as Commercial Litigation Partner in Minneapolis
Liz Kramer has joined Dorsey & Whitney LLP as a Partner in the Commercial Litigation group in Minneapolis, the law firm announced today.
"We are thrilled that Liz has joined Dorsey. She strengthens our Commercial Litigation capabilities with a wealth of experience
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Home infusion nurse helps patient continue care despite hurricane
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minnesota, Sept. 8 [Category: BizHealth Care] -- Optum Inc., a healthcare company, posted the following news:
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Home infusion nurse helps patient continue care despite hurricane
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September 8, 2026 | 3-minute read
#Hurricane Helene disrupts home infusion care for an Optum patient
In the days after Hurricane Helene swept through western North Carolina, washed-out roads, power outages and disrupted communication made it difficult for many patients to access care. For Court
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ILRC's Updated State-by-State Immigration Enforcement Map Shows Urgent Need for State Officials to Do More to Protect Immigrant Communities
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 9 -- The Immigrant Legal Resource Center issued the following news release:
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ILRC's Updated State-by-State Immigration Enforcement Map Shows Urgent Need for State Officials to Do More to Protect Immigrant Communities
(San Francisco, CA)--As DHS continues its campaign to deport millions of people, the role of state and local law enforcement agencies remains central to its mass detention and deportation project. Years ago, involvement with ICE was primarily
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Klobuchar Statement as Canadian Retaliatory Tariffs Take Effect
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Klobuchar Statement as Canadian Retaliatory Tariffs Take Effect
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MINNESOTA - U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), co-chair of the Canada-U.S. Inter-Parliamentary Group, released the following statement as Canada's retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods take effect today.
Klobuchar is a lead sponsor on legislation to revoke the newest global tariffs and 50 percent tariffs on Canada.
"The Administratio
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MedStar Washington Hospital Center nurses host community forum on maternal health care cuts, the future of health care in DC
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 8 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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MedStar Washington Hospital Center nurses host community forum on maternal health care cuts, the future of health care in DC
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Union registered nurses at MedStar Washington Hospital Center (MWHC) in Washington, D.C. will hold a community forum on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, to discuss the closure of postpartum unit 5F at Washington Hospital Center, the devastating impact of Med
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Minnesota Carlson Celebrates Transformed Building, Newly Named Marilyn C. Nelson Hall
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 8 -- The University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management issued the following news:
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Minnesota Carlson Celebrates Transformed Building, Newly Named Marilyn C. Nelson Hall
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This school year, Minnesota Carlson welcomes back students, faculty and staff to a reimagined building -newly named Marilyn C. Nelson Hall -following the completion of the fully donor-funded $40M Connecting Carlson project. This comes after almost two years of construction, which mo
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New transmission line proposed to serve eastern South Dakota
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 8 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release:
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New transmission line proposed to serve eastern South Dakota
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (September 8, 2026) -Otter Tail Power Company and Xcel Energy filed an application for a transmission line Facility Permit that will help meet the significant electric growth predicted for South Dakota and the surrounding region.
PowerOn Midwest is anchored by a new 765-kilovolt backbone transmission li
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Oakland University professor serves as executive producer for new documentary, publishes research on social justice education
ROCHESTER, Michigan, Sept. 8 -- Oakland University posted the following news:
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Oakland University professor serves as executive producer for new documentary, publishes research on social justice education
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Dr. Chaunda L. Scott, a professor in Oakland University's Department of Organizational Leadership, continues to make a national impact through her work in both film and scholarship focused on diversity, equity and social justice.
Dr. Scott recently served as executive producer for
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Ole Miss Survives Second Half Shootout
WACO, Texas, Sept. 8 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news:
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Ole Miss Survives Second Half Shootout
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Down 13-10 in the third quarter against Louisville, the Ole Miss Rebels built a 14-point lead in the fourth quarter. The Cardinals battled back to tie the game, 38-38, but with 1:28 left on the clock, Ole Miss drove down the field and kicked the game-winning field goal as time expired. Despite the victory, Ole Miss drops one spot to No
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On First Day of School, Minn. Gov. Walz Celebrates 450 Million Free School Meals Served
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 9 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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On First Day of School, Governor Walz Celebrates 450 Million Free School Meals Served
Three years into new Free School Meals program, families are saving $1,000 per student annually
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[ST. PAUL, MN] - On the first day of the 2026-27 school year, Governor Tim Walz today announced a major milestone for Minnesota's nation-leading School Meals Program: more than 150 million free meals served to
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On the first anniversary of "Operation Midway Blitz," Ramirez, Durbin, Members of the Illinois Delegation Lead Call for Accountability, Oversight Into DHS Excessive Force
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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On the first anniversary of "Operation Midway Blitz," Ramirez, Durbin, Members of the Illinois Delegation Lead Call for Accountability, Oversight Into DHS Excessive Force
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Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), Ranking Member of a Subcommittee in the Committee on Homeland Security, and U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) led 7 members of the Illinois Congressional delegation in requesting tha
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Reminder: MDA Gathering Input on Socioeconomic Impact of Large-scale Dairies in Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 4 -- The Minnesota Department of Agriculture issued the following news:
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REMINDER: MDA Gathering Input on Socioeconomic Impact of Large-scale Dairies in Minnesota
Information will be compiled into a report ahead of the legislative session
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The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is reminding people there are several weeks left to comment on the socioeconomic impact of large-scale dairies in the state. Information is being collected via an online form (
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St. Olaf welcomes the Class of 2030
NORTHFIELD, Minnesota, Sept. 8 -- St. Olaf College issued the following news:
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St. Olaf welcomes the Class of 2030
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On a warm and sunny late-summer weekend, St. Olaf College welcomed the newest Oles to campus.
The 844 first-year students and 29 transfer students who moved into their residence halls on Labor Day Weekend hail from 529 high schools and 29 colleges across 44 states and 45 countries. The majority come from outside of Minnesota.
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University of Nebraska: Research Collaborations, Arthropodium Success Propel CAREMI Forward
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 9 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news:
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Research collaborations, Arthropodium success propel CAREMI forward
By Tiffany Lee, Research and Innovation
Arthropods are small, but they could play an outsized role in tackling some of the world's biggest challenges.
That's the idea behind the Community for Arthropod Research, Education, and Materials Innovation at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Led by Husker researchers Eileen Hebets and Angel
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University of Nebraska: Undergraduate Enrollment Continues Upward Trend, Reaches Highest Level Since 2021
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 9 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news:
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Undergraduate enrollment continues upward trend, reaches highest level since 2021
By Troy Fedderson, University Communication and Marketing
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln continued its upward trend in undergraduate enrollment this fall, welcoming its largest incoming class in nearly a decade and enrolling more Nebraska students.
The university enrolled 4,845 first-time freshmen, an increase of 11
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USIP Alliance trade mission strengthens seaway export opportunities
MANKATO, Minnesota, Sept. 8 [Category: Agriculture] -- The U.S. Identity Preserved Alliance posted the following news release:
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USIP Alliance trade mission strengthens seaway export opportunities
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The U.S. Identity Preserved Alliance led agricultural and transportation representatives on a trade mission to Morocco and Portugal to explore how increased two-way trade could strengthen the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway as an export route for identity preserved crops and other value-added
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