Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Minnesota
20th Annual Ag Bowl is Sept. 12
MARSHALL, Minnesota, Sept. 8 -- Southwest Minnesota State University posted the following news:
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20th Annual Ag Bowl is Sept. 12
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This year is the 20th annual Ag Bowl
The 20th annual Ag Bowl will be held on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, at the Schwan Regional Event Center and REC parking lot on the campus of Southwest Minnesota State University. The SMSU football program will conduct a FREE youth clinic while Ag Bowl activities will take place prior to kickoff versus Northern State.
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22 Environmental Groups Urge Forest Service to Extend Public Comment Period and Hold National Hearings on Roadless Rule Rescission
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
AFGE Local 704 * Athens County's Future Action Network (ACFAN, Ohio) * Bird Conservation Network * Central Illinois Healthy Community Alliance * Climate Reality Project Chicago Metro Chapter * Eco-Justice Collaborative * Environment Michigan * Environmental Law & Policy Center * Faith in Place * Fox Valley Citizens for Peac
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ABA/Krill Strategies Lawyer Mental Health Study Shows Escalating Burnout, Risky Alcohol Use
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 10 (TNSrep) -- The American Bar Association issued the following news:
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New ABA/Krill Strategies lawyer mental health study shows escalating burnout, risky alcohol use
CHICAGO -- The American Bar Association, through its Commission on Lawyer Assistance Programs (CoLAP), and Krill Strategies, a Pittsburgh-based legal advisory firm, released a new nationwide study on lawyer mental health and burnout that updates a 10-year old benchmark and reveals substantial distr
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AG Campbell Files Amicus Brief Defending Limits On ICE Warrantless Arrests
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 9 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Files Amicus Brief Defending Limits On ICE Warrantless Arrests
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BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell joined a coalition of attorneys general in urging a federal appeals court to uphold a lower court order requiring U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers to comply with statutory safeguards when making warrantless arre
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AI, poetry, and more: CLAS welcomes 2026-27 Ida Beam visiting professors
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Sept. 8 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news:
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AI, poetry, and more: CLAS welcomes 2026-27 Ida Beam visiting professors
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The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences will welcome five distinguished scholars and artists during the 2026-27 academic year through the Ida Cordelia Beam Distinguished Visiting Professorships Program.
Established in 1978-79 through a bequest from Ida Cordelia Beam of Vinton, I
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American Academy of Neurology: Early Multiple Sclerosis Treatments Differ Most in Relapses and MRI Lesions, Not Disability
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 10 (TNSjou) -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release:
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Early MS treatments differ most in relapses and MRI lesions, not disability
Highlights:
* A study of 509 people newly diagnosed with MS found only small differences after two years, based on the first treatment they used.
* People taking B-cell treatments had fewer MS attacks and a small drop in MRI lesions compared with people taking oral platform treatments.
* After two
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Ameriprise Financial Matching Public Donations to Feeding America Now Through Oct. 31
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 10 -- Ameriprise Financial, a provider of investment advice, asset management and insurance capabilities, issued the following news release:
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Ameriprise Financial Matching Public Donations to Feeding America(R) Now Through Oct. 31
The company's annual match campaign will help provide 5 million meals to families and individuals facing hunger
Minneapolis - For the 15th consecutive year, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) will match donations to Feeding Am
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Aramark Sports + Entertainment Kicks Off 2026 NFL Season Across Eight NFL Stadiums With New Menu Items, Enhanced Premium Experiences, and Local Partnerships
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release:
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Aramark Sports + Entertainment Kicks Off 2026 NFL Season Across Eight NFL Stadiums with New Menu Items, Enhanced Premium Experiences, and Local Partnerships
Aramark and Pittsburgh Steelers Unveil 1933 Club Presented by Heinz at Acrisure Stadium Honoring the Franchise's Founding Year
Cincinnati Bengals and Aramark Elevat
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At Klobuchar's Urging, Forest Service Retains Minnesota Research Facilities
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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At Klobuchar's Urging, Forest Service Retains Minnesota Research Facilities
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, released the following statement after the U.S. Forest Service announced that forest research facilities in Ely, Grand Rapids, and St. Paul will remain open after an initial announcement that t
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Attorney General Bonta Continues Fight to Protect Affordable Care Act Coverage
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 9 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Continues Fight to Protect Affordable Care Act Coverage
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OAKLAND -Co-leading a coalition of 21 attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania, California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed an amicus brief in City of Columbus v. Kennedy, a case before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, in support of a ruling by the U.S. District Court for t
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Attorney General Bonta Files Amicus Brief in Support of Due Process Rights of Immigrant Detainees
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 8 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Files Amicus Brief in Support of Due Process Rights of Immigrant Detainees
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Supreme Court in support of the due process rights of immigrant detainees who are subject to prolonged confinement without a bond hearing. In Genalo v. GM, the respondent is a legal permanent res
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Attorney General Bonta Files Lawsuits Challenging Trump Administration's Attempt to Weaken Endangered Species Act Protections
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 9 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Files Lawsuits Challenging Trump Administration's Attempt to Weaken Endangered Species Act Protections
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today is co-leading a coalition of 21 attorneys general in filing two lawsuits against the Trump Administration, one against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and one against the FWS and National Mari
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Attorney General Bonta Leads Defense of Flight Workers' Rights from Federal Overreach
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 8 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Leads Defense of Flight Workers' Rights from Federal Overreach
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Friday led a coalition of 18 attorneys general in opposing a proposed rule from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that would preempt state labor laws and infringe on worker protections for pilots and flight attendants. The proposed fede
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Attorney General Bonta Supports Litigation to Block Unlawful Immigration Arrests without a Warrant
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 8 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Supports Litigation to Block Unlawful Immigration Arrests without a Warrant
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today filed an amicus brief in support of litigation challenging Immigration and Custom Enforcement's (ICE) unlawful policy and practice of warrantless civil immigration arrests without probable cause. In the brief, Attorney General B
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Attorney General Brenna Bird Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combat Illegal Robocalls
DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 9 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Brenna Bird Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combat Illegal Robocalls
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DES MOINES-Attorney General Brenna Bird and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general are urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to prevent scammers from using the U.
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Attorney General James Sues to Defend Protections for Endangered Species
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 9 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Sues to Defend Protections for Endangered Species
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September 9, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of 20 other attorneys general today are filing two lawsuits challenging new Trump administration rules that dramatically weaken the federal protections that have helped save America's most imperiled wildlife from extinction.
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Attorney General McCuskey Pushes for stronger rules to combat illegal robocalls
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 9 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release:
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Attorney General McCuskey Pushes for stronger rules to combat illegal robocalls
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Attorney General JB McCuskey and a bipartisan coalition of 48 attorneys general are pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. phone network to make illegal robocall
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Attorney General Phil Weiser challenges Trump administration's rollback of Endangered Species Act protections
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 9 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Phil Weiser challenges Trump administration's rollback of Endangered Species Act protections
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Sept. 9, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in filing two lawsuits to protect endangered and threatened species, one against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and another against FWS and the National Marine Fisheries
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CO-LEADS OPPOSITION TO ATF RULE ALLOWING AUTOMATIC REGISTRATION FOR MILITARY-GRADE WEAPONS
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 8 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CO-LEADS OPPOSITION TO ATF RULE ALLOWING AUTOMATIC REGISTRATION FOR MILITARY-GRADE WEAPONS
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul and Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell co-led a coalition of 17 attorneys general in opposing the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives' (ATF) latest proposed rule, which would remove important guardrai
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Attorney General Rayfield Fights to Protect Endangered Species from Federal Rollbacks
SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 9 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Fights to Protect Endangered Species from Federal Rollbacks
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#AG Rayfield and Governor Kotek stand up to Trump administration
Attorney General Dan Rayfield is standing up for endangered and threatened species in Oregon and across the country and will be filing two lawsuits today against new federal rules that strip away core protections under the Endangered Spec
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Attorney General Weiser leads state coalition defending limits on ICE warrantless arrests
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 8 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Weiser leads state coalition defending limits on ICE warrantless arrests
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Sept. 8, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today co-led a coalition of attorneys general in urging a federal appeals court to uphold a lower court order requiring U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to comply with statutory safeguards when making warrantless arrests.
In
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Bismarck to host Doc Talk on finding relief from joint pain
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 8 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Bismarck to host Doc Talk on finding relief from joint pain
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Event is free, but registration is required
BISMARCK, N.D. - Experts from the Sanford Bismarck region will host a Doc Talk this month on common causes of shoulder and knee pain. Robert Canham, M.D., and Matthew Carpenter, M.D., orthopedic surgeons, will provide information on joint pain issues, arthritis and rota
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BLS Southwest Region Issues Report on Employer Costs for Employee Compensation for the Regions June 2026
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 9 (TNSLrpt) -- Employer Costs for Employee Compensation for the Regions June 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region
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Private industry employer costs for employee compensation among the four regions of the country ranged from $41.85 per hour in the South to $54.76 in the Northeast in June 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. In the other two regions, hourly employer costs for employee compensation
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Blue Buffalo Launches New Limited-Edition Game Day Nudges and Health Bars Touchdown Treats for Football Season
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 10 -- General Mills, a food company, issued the following news release:
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Blue Buffalo Launches New Limited-Edition Game Day Nudges(R) and Health Bars(R) Touchdown Treats for Football Season
Include dogs in tailgates and watch party activities with festive treats made just for them.
Key Takeaways:
* Blue Buffalo launches limited-time dog treats for football season: Game Day Nudges and Health Bars Touchdown Treats.
* Game Day Nudges are available in Steak G
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Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: DFL Trifecta's 'free' School Meal Program is 46% Over Budget
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Sept. 10 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Sept. 9, 2026:
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DFL trifecta's 'free' school meal program is 46% over budget
Written by John Phelan
As he looks back over his time as Minnesota's governor, searching for something he can call an achievement, Tim Walz likes to tout the state's "free" school meals program. Passed into law by the "hist
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Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Minneapolis High-rise Shooting and the Shortcomings of 'gun Control'
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Sept. 10 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Sept. 8, 2026:
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Minneapolis high-rise shooting and the shortcomings of 'gun control'
Written by David Zimmer
Last week, Carlton Johnson II, 35, shot seven people at a high-rise apartment complex where he lived in downtown Minneapolis. Johnson's history of violent threats has left many wondering how
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Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: MN State Fair Mercifully Stops Political Idiocy
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Sept. 7 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary:
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MN State Fair mercifully stops political idiocy
Written by Matt Dean
Congressional candidate Matt Little tried to turn the Minnesota fairgrounds into a handshake factory, chasing a world record for the most hands shaken in a day. Fair officials shut him down after he had already shaken a couple thousa
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Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Pre-emptive Strike Leads to 'safest Fair in Three Years'
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Sept. 10 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Sept. 9, 2026:
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Pre-emptive strike leads to 'safest fair in three years'
Written by David Zimmer
The preparation
Leading up to the 2026 Minnesota State Fair, public safety authorities took a unique, proactive stance to blunt potential gang violence that had marred portions of the fair in previous y
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Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Read Your Way Through International Literacy Day
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Sept. 10 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Sept. 8, 2026:
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Read your way through International Literacy Day
Written by Josiah Padley
September 8 is the 60th anniversary of International Literacy Day, a day designed to highlight the importance of literacy and champion outstanding literacy efforts.
For some families, there's nothing better th
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Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Renewables Raise Electricity Prices, University of Chicago Economists Find
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Sept. 10 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Sept. 8, 2026:
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Renewables raise electricity prices, University of Chicago economists find
Written by Darren Nelson
The Becker Friedman Institute for Economics at the University of Chicago updated their landmark paper in July 2024 under the title, "Do Renewable Portfolio Standards Deliver Cost-Effec
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Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Sharp Drop in U.S. Reading Scores on Latest Global Test
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Sept. 10 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Sept. 9, 2026:
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Sharp drop in U.S. reading scores on latest global test
Written by Catrin Wigfall
Academic performance results on the 2025 Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) show the United States has lost significant ground in reading since the test was last administered in 2022.
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Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: When 'Settled Science' Became 'Just an Opinion' - Minnesota's Trans Laws and the WPATH Collapse
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Sept. 10 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Sept. 9, 2026:
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When 'settled science' became 'just an opinion': Minnesota's trans laws and the WPATH collapse
Written by Matt Dean
The Minnesota Legislature passed trans refuge and coverage laws that pressed doctors, hospitals, and insurers to treat a specialty lobby's protocol as settled science.
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Charlotte Food Bank Receives Nearly 300,000 Eggs Delivery Following Attorney General Jackson's Settlement in Antitrust Case
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 8 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Charlotte Food Bank Receives Nearly 300,000 Eggs Delivery Following Attorney General Jackson's Settlement in Antitrust Case
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RALEIGH -Today, Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina in Charlotte received 270,000 eggs as part of Attorney General Jeff Jackson's settlement with three of the nation's largest egg producers over allegations that they violated antitrust laws and w
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Commission on Judicial Selection Recommends Fifth Judicial District Candidates to Minn. Gov. Walz
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 10 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Commission on Judicial Selection Recommends Fifth Judicial District Candidates to Governor Walz
[ST. PAUL, MN] - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that it is recommending five candidates for consideration to fill the vacancies in Minnesota's Fifth Judicial District. One vacancy occurred upon the death of the Honorable Tricia B. Zimmer. The other vacancy will occur upon the
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Corps of Engineers extends comment period on NorthMet Mining project
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-St. Paul District issued the following news release:
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Corps of Engineers extends comment period on NorthMet Mining project
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ST. PAUL, Minn. - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is seeking public comments on a new permit application submitted by NewRange Copper Nickel, LLC, for the development of the NorthMet Mine in St. Louis County, Minnesota. The comment period has been extended from Sept. 12, 2026 unt
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Dan Higgs Joins Dorsey Patent Group in Salt Lake City
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 10 -- Dorsey and Whitney, a law firm, issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026:
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Dan Higgs Joins Dorsey Patent Group in Salt Lake City
Dan Higgs has joined Dorsey & Whitney LLP in Salt Lake City as Of Counsel in the Patent group, the international law firm announced today.
For more than 20 years, Dan has practiced patent law in both private practice and as in-house counsel. Dan represents clients in building and managing U.S. and international pat
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Economics Daily: Unemployment Rates Lower in 241 Metro Areas, Up in 128, Over Year Ended July 2026
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document from Economics Daily:
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Unemployment rates lower in 241 metro areas, up in 128, over year ended July 2026
Unemployment rates were lower in July 2026 than a year earlier in 241 of the 387 metropolitan areas, higher in 128 areas, and unchanged in 18 areas. A total of 22 areas had jobless rates of less than 3.0 percent, and 7 areas had rates of at least 8.0 percent.
In July, Bismarc
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Environmental Law & Policy Center: Midwest Groups Seek More Time for Public Input on Roadless Rule Repeal
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 10 -- The Environmental Law and Policy Center issued the following news release:
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Midwest Groups Seek More Time for Public Input on Roadless Rule Repeal
Roadless Rule protects 170,000 acres of wild federal forests in the Midwest
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The Environmental Law & Policy Center (ELPC) and 21 environmental and conservation groups across the Midwest region submitted a joint letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) requesting more time for public hearings and com
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Federal Register: Health Resources & Services Administration Publishes List of 95 Petitions Filed Under National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program; List of Petitions Received
HRSA is publishing this notice of petitions received under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, as required by the Public Health Service (PHS) Act, as amended. While the Secretary of HHS is named as the respondent in all procee
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Gillings MCH center hosts national gathering to build Title V skills
CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, Sept. 9 -- The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health posted the following news:
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Gillings MCH center hosts national gathering to build Title V skills
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From the National MCH Workforce Development Center
In order to improve the health of women, children and families, it's essential that state agencies partner with other organizations to increase the impact of their Title V Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Services Block Grant fu
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Giving Review Issues Commentary: Conversation With Notre Dame's Patrick J. Deneen (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Giving Review, an independent platform featuring analysis of philanthropy and giving, posted the following commentary on Sept. 8, 2026, by Michael E. Hartmann, senior fellow and director of the Center for Strategic Giving at the Capital Research Center:
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A conversation with Notre Dame's Patrick J. Deneen (Part 1 of 2)
The political-science professor and leading postliberal thinker talks to Michael E. Hartmann about his new book on the "American odyssey," the in
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Greenwashing in stereo?: When benefit corporations get certified
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Sept. 8 -- George Mason University issued the following news:
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Greenwashing in stereo?: When benefit corporations get certified
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The term "benefit corporation" is becoming increasingly familiar as a label for companies with a hybrid commitment to the social good as well as profit-making. Interestingly, the term itself has taken on a hybrid meaning.
"Benefit corporation" is a legal structure recognized by most U.S. states, but the term is often used synonymously wit
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Husted Calls on States to End "drive-only" Licenses for Illegal Immigrants
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026:
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Husted calls on states to end "drive-only" licenses for illegal immigrants
COLUMBUS - Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today wrote to 19 U.S. governors and the mayor of Washington, D.C. in strong opposition to policies in their states that allow illegal immigrants to obtain "drive-only" driver's licenses and urging them to end such policies.
Nineteen states, as well as the District of Columbia,
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IP Crop Network: September 8 report
MANKATO, Minnesota, Sept. 8 [Category: Agriculture] -- The U.S. Identity Preserved Alliance posted the following news release:
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IP Crop Network: September 8 report
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The Upper Plains have gotten some much needed rainfall over the past two weeks. Most of the region is still well below average for precipitation for the season, but this late rain should help seed fill and seed size. Harvest is approaching rapidly. It will likely start over the next 10 days, but the majority is still about
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Klobuchar, Colleagues Statement on the President's Trade War with Canada
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Klobuchar, Colleagues Statement on the President's Trade War with Canada
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Senators Chris Coons (D-DE), Patty Murray (D-WA), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) released the following statement in response to the President's continued imposition of new tariffs on Canada:
"The states we represent rely on Canada as a key trading part
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Let's go U: Convocation opens Union's 232nd academic year
SCHENECTADY, New York, Sept. 8 -- Union College posted the following news:
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Let's go U: Convocation opens Union's 232nd academic year
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As chants of "Let's go U" filled a packed Memorial Chapel, Union officially kicked off its 232nd academic year with an hour-long ceremony Tuesday afternoon.
The athletic chants were a nod to a special guest on the dais, former Union men's hockey star Shayne Gostisbehere '15. Gostisbehere was back on campus to receive the Eliphalet Nott Medal. Establish
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Liberty Justice Center Petitions U.S. Supreme Court to Protect the Rights of Firearm License Holders to Carry their Firearms Across the Nation
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 8 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Liberty Justice Center issued the following news release:
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Liberty Justice Center Petitions U.S. Supreme Court to Protect the Rights of Firearm License Holders to Carry their Firearms Across the Nation
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WASHINGTON | Sept. 8, 2026 -In Johnson v. Jacobson, the Liberty Justice Center represents a long-haul trucker with two state-issued firearm licenses who has been prohibited from exercising his Second Amendment rights in Minnesota.
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Mayo Clinic researchers find a way to reprogram immune cells and boost chemotherapy response in glioblastoma
ROCHESTER, Minnesota, Sept. 9 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Mayo Clinic issued the following news release:
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Mayo Clinic researchers find a way to reprogram immune cells and boost chemotherapy response in glioblastoma
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ROCHESTER, Minn. -Mayo Clinic researchers have identified a potential new approach to treating glioblastoma that could help the immune system fight the aggressive brain cancer while improving the effectiveness of existing chemotherapy.
The preclinical research, publishe
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Md. A.G. Brown Co-Leads Challenge to Trump Administration's Rollbacks of Endangered Species Act Regulations
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 10 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Co-Leads Challenge to Trump Administration's Rollbacks of Endangered Species Act Regulations
New Rules Put Species and Their Habitats at Risk
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BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today co-led a coalition of 21 attorneys general in filing two lawsuits to protect endangered and threatened species, one against the U.S. Fish
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Mich. Education Dept.: Grand Rapids Public Museum School is Example of Transforming High School
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 10 -- The Michigan Department of Education issued the following news release:
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Grand Rapids Public Museum School is Example of Transforming High School
State Board of Education Hears Why Michigan is One of Only 13 States to Meet Goals for More Rigorous, Career-Connected Work
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LANSING - Students at Grand Rapids Public Museum School participate in experiential learning through access to hundreds of thousands of artifacts and archives from the West Michigan commu
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Military Snowmobile Available From Polaris Government and Defense
MEDINA, Minnesota, Sept. 10 -- Polaris Industries, a manufacturer of snowmobiles, all terrain vehicles, midsize and heavyweight motorcycles, issued the following news release:
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New Military Snowmobile Available from Polaris Government and Defense
Crossover snowmobile already on multiple contracts to meet emerging requirements
Minneapolis - Amid growing interest in arctic mobility and increased demand and discussions with customers, Polaris Government and Defense has introduced a new mil
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Minn. Natural Resources Dept. Seeks Comment on Keystone Woods WMA Lead-Free Ammunition Rule
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 9 -- The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release:
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DNR seeks comment on Keystone Woods WMA lead-free ammunition rule
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is accepting comments until 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, on a proposed rule that would make the existing lead-free ammunition requirement permanent at Keystone Woods Wildlife Management Area in northern Washington County.
The proposed rule continues a requirement t
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Minn. Natural Resources Dept.: Pheasant Index Up Nearly 20% From 2025
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 9 (TNSrep) -- The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release:
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Pheasant index up nearly 20% from 2025
Annual August roadside survey also includes other species, with the cottontail rabbit index similar to last year
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The Minnesota pheasant index is up nearly 20% in the 2026 Minnesota August Roadside Survey, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
"The increase in the pheasant index across the state and wit
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Minnesota Society of Interventional Pain Physicians Urges CMS to Mitigate Payment Reductions and Eliminate Ambulatory Specialty Model
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Andrew Will, MD
Twin Cities Pain Clinic
7235 Ohms Lane
Edina, MN 55439
Andrew.will@tcpain.com [612] 991-9433
August 31st, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD
Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1848-P
P.O. Box 8016, Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
R
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N.J. A.G. Davenport: FCC Must Strengthen Due Diligence Rules in Effort to Combat Illegal Robocalls
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 10 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release:
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AG Davenport: FCC Must Strengthen Due Diligence Rules in Effort to Combat Illegal Robocalls
TRENTON - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport co-led a coalition of 49 attorneys general in calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) rules to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. communications network to make
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N.Y. Gov. Hochul, Co-signers Issue Letter to A.G. Blanche
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 9 (TNSletter) -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following letter with co-signers to Attorney General Todd W. Blanche:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 3, 2026
The Honorable Todd W. Blanche
Attorney General
U.S. Department of Justice
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20530
Dear Attorney General Blanche:
For nearly four decades, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has embodied a fundamental national commitment that disabili
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National Council on Family Relations: Issue of JFTR Out Now
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 10 -- The National Council on Family Relations issued the following news:
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New Issue of JFTR Out Now
Plus, Read New NCFR Journal Articles Published Aug. 30-Sept. 5
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Stay up to date on the latest research from NCFR's three scholarly journals: Journal of Marriage and Family (JMF), Family Relations: Interdisciplinary Journal of Applied Family Science (FR), and Journal of Family Theory & Review (JFTR).
Most Recent Journal Issues:
JFTR September 2026 issue (htt
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NDSU alumnus leads journey of leadership and lifelong learning
FARGO, North Dakota, Sept. 9 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news:
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NDSU alumnus leads journey of leadership and lifelong learning
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NDSU News
September 9, 2026
When Jay Peltier graduated from NDSU in 2006 with degrees in communications and business administration, he knew one thing for certain: he wanted to build a career centered on people.
Today, he does exactly that.
As the architect of the Learning and Development program at Breckenridge Grand Vacations,
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NDSU Honors College inaugural cohort help shape new program
FARGO, North Dakota, Sept. 9 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news:
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NDSU Honors College inaugural cohort help shape new program
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NDSU News
September 9, 2026
The first students enrolled in NDSU's brand-new Honors College aren't just participating in the program. As members of the inaugural cohort, they're helping build it.
The Honors College was developed for students with high academic achievement, with a curriculum that blends classroom collaboration with ha
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NFL: Carson Wentz to Back Up Kyler Murray in Vikings' Week 1 Game
CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 10 -- The National Football League posted the following news:
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Carson Wentz to back up Kyler Murray in Vikings' Week 1 game; J.J. McCarthy is QB3
Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer
J.J. McCarthy's tumble down the depth chart is complete.
Coach Kevin O'Connell announced Wednesday that Carson Wentz will serve as the backup quarterback to Kyler Murray on Sunday against the Green Bay Packers. McCarthy will serve as QB3.
"I'm looking at that right now as a week-to-week thi
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Northwestern Hires Mark Loe as CFO and Promotes Greg Johnson, Ph.D., to COO
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 10 -- The University of Northwestern issued the following news:
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Northwestern Hires Mark Loe as CFO and Promotes Greg Johnson, Ph.D., to COO
ST. PAUL, Minn., September 9, 2026 - University of Northwestern - St. Paul and Northwestern Media are pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Loe as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and the promotion of Dr. Greg Johnson from Vice President for Strategy and Chief of Staff to Chief Operating Officer (COO).
Mark Loe earned
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Oregon Fights to Protect Endangered Species from Federal Rollbacks
SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 9 -- Gov. Tina Kotek, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Oregon Fights to Protect Endangered Species from Federal Rollbacks
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Salem, OR - Attorney General Dan Rayfield is standing up for endangered and threatened species in Oregon and across the country and will be filing two lawsuits today against new federal rules that strip away core protections under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The rules make it easier for private companies and individuals to da
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PWHL and Scripps Sports announce national U.S. television partnership for 2026-27 season
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 9 [Category: BizMedia] -- The E.W. Scripps, a broadcasting company, posted the following news release:
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PWHL and Scripps Sports announce national U.S. television partnership for 2026-27 season
By Molly Miossi
League's first-ever season-long U.S. TV agreement features three national broadcast windows each week, led by Saturday "Game of the Week"
NEW YORK - The Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) and Scripps Sports today announced a national broadcast rights
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Rep. Ramirez, Co-signers Issue Letter to Homeland Security IG Cuffari
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following letter with co-signers to Homeland Security Inspector General Joseph V. Cuffari:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 7, 2026
The Honorable Joseph V. Cuffari
Inspector General
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
245 Murray Lane, SW
Washington, DC 20528
Dear Inspector General Cuffari:
We write to formally request a comprehensive investigation into a severe pattern of incidents of excessi
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Report From Trust for Public Land: America's Public Lands Leaders - Flagship Benchmark Report 2026
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSCrpt) -- America's Public Lands Leaders: Flagship Benchmark Report 2026 - A report from Trust for Public Land - September 2026 (18 pages)
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Contents
I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
II. INTRODUCTION--WHY STATE LEADERSHIP MATTERS
III. FRAMEWORK AND MODELS OF SUCCESS--WHAT LEADERSHIP LOOKS LIKE
IV. LOOKING AHEAD
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I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recent data confirms that Americans deeply value public land, and they believe we should continue investing in the people and agencies
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S.D. A.G. Jackley Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combate Illegal Robocalls
PIERRE, South Dakota, Sept. 10 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jackley Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combate Illegal Robocalls
PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 48 other Attorneys General in urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to help prevent scammers from
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Sanford Fargo and Sanford Bismarck named top hospitals
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 9 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Sanford Fargo and Sanford Bismarck named top hospitals
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FARGO, N.D. and BISMARCK, N.D. - Sanford Medical Center Fargo and Sanford Bismarck Medical Center and have been named to Becker's Hospital Review's 2026 Great Hospitals in America list, recognizing the nation's leading hospitals for clinical excellence, patient outcomes, innovation and commitment to quality care.
The B
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Sanford USD Medical Center makes 100 great hospitals list
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 9 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Sanford USD Medical Center makes 100 great hospitals list
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Sanford shares the list of 100 great hospitals with healthcare systems of high caliber across the country, including Cleveland Clinic, Johns Hopkins Hospital and Mayo Clinic.
"This achievement is a combination of hard work, a passion to continue achieving top safety and quality measures and a dedicated team of careg
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States Are Leading the Way in Conservation and Outdoor Access, New Trust for Public Land Report Finds
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 9 (TNSrpt) -- The Trust for Public Land issued the following news release:
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States Are Leading the Way in Conservation and Outdoor Access, New Trust for Public Land Report Finds
New Report: America's Public Lands Leaders highlights 11 states developing innovative approaches to expand outdoor access, strengthen outdoor economies, improve health and climate resilience, and advance partnerships with Tribes.
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- States across the country
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Still On Top, 20 Years Later
GRINNELL, Iowa, Sept. 9 -- Grinnell College posted the following news:
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Still On Top, 20 Years Later
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This fall marks 20 years since the 2006 Grinnell College women's cross country team cemented their place in school history, finishing in the top 10 at the NCAA Division III National Championship.
While the team is rightly remembered for their athletic achievements, the former teammates look back fondly on the whole experience of that season -from facing inclement weather to sporting
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Sumner Honored with 2026 Dayton Business Journal Women Who Mean Business Award
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 9 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Sumner Honored with 2026 Dayton Business Journal Women Who Mean Business Award
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Taft Dayton Partner Suzanne Sumner was recently honored with the Dayton Business Journal 2026 Women Who Mean Business Awards. The Women Who Mean Business Awards are dedicated to honoring the remarkable achievements and contributions of women in the world of business.
To see the full list of honorees, v
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The ASAM Weekly for September 8, 2026
ROCKVILLE, Maryland, Sept. 9 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine posted the following news release:
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The ASAM Weekly for September 8, 2026
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ASAM Weekly -September 9
Overdose, harm reduction, and novel drug trends take center stage in this week's issue. It is encouraging that expanded harm reduction strategies over the past decade have helped curb overall overdose death rates in the United States; even with this encouraging news, it is reassuring that
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TheoEd Talks Heads to Orlando Oct. 9
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 9 -- Emory University Candler School of Theology issued the following news:
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TheoEd Talks Heads to Orlando Oct. 9
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The Candler Foundry is taking TheoEd Talks to Florida.
St. Luke's United Methodist Church in Orlando Florida will host this year's TheoEd Talks, which takes places Friday, October 9 at 7:00 p.m. ET. A livestream option is also available.
Three Candler alumni, Bishop Tom Berlin 86T, Carlton Mackey 05T, Ingrid Rasmussen 10T are featured speakers, al
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UA Little Rock to Bring Education and Industry Together at Workforce Summit
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 8 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news:
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UA Little Rock to Bring Education and Industry Together at Workforce Summit
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Industry and higher education may not always speak the same language, but the University of Arkansas at Little Rock is bringing them to the same table.
On Sept. 24, leaders from education, industry, government, and workforce organizations will gather at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock for the
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USGS Model Points to Dual Strategy for Native Fish, Silver Carp
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey issued Scientific Investigations Report 20265054, 'Applying a Metapopulation Model to Compare Native and Invasive Fish Passage Scenarios in the Upper Mississippi River,' by Morganne C. Borsh, Charles J. Labuzzetta, Marybeth K. Brey, Mark Cornish, Alison Coulter, Andrea K. Fritts, David Smith and Richard A. Erickson. Prepared in cooperation with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the report finds that pairing fish passage for native speci
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Using helium, astronomers blow certainty into early Big Bang conditions
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 9 -- Ohio State University posted the following news:
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Using helium, astronomers blow certainty into early Big Bang conditions
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New observations regarding the composition of distant galaxies reveal insights into the earliest phases of the universe that confirm decades of scientific understanding of the elements and particles produced by the Big Bang, according to a new study.
Researchers used data from The Large Binocular Telescope (LBT) to measure the amount of
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Washington challenges gutting of federal Endangered Species Act protections
OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 9 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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Washington challenges gutting of federal Endangered Species Act protections
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Attorney General Nick Brown today is co-leading a coalition of 21 attorneys general in two lawsuits to maintain protections for endangered and threatened species under threat by the federal administration.
One was filed against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and another against FWS and t
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