WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 [Category: Financial Services] -- The American Bankers Association posted the following news release: * * * ABA Recognizes Excellence in Agricultural Finance with 2026 Bruning and Blanchfield Awards * The American Bankers Association today announced the recipients of its highly regarded Bruning and Blanchfield Awards, the association's premier awards presented annually for significant contributions to agricultural banking. ABA will honor Nathan Franzen, president of the   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary: * * * List of 100 Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids John Kartch and Rachel Loren 09/14/2026 Americans for Tax Reform's tracker of Trump Accounts announcements has reached 100. As documented below at least 100 companies, foundations, individuals and states have announced contributions to the accounts or in the case of foster children, establishment of the accounts. Trump Accounts for   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary: * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 2) List of 100 Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids John Kartch and Rachel Loren 09/14/2026 Russell Investments Group, LLC (Seattle, Washington) -- $1,000 contribution for children of U.S. employees: Russell Investments today announced that it will match the U.S. government's $1,000 contribution made to newly established Trump Accounts for the eligible ch  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 14 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Secures Supreme Court Victory Blocking Trump Administration's Attempt to Restrict Mail Voting * Eligible voters urged to make their voices heard this November OAKLAND -Co-leading a coalition of 24 attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today welcomed the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to leave in place a l  more

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, Sept. 14 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Friend of the Beef Industry recipients honored * First National Bank in Sioux Falls Agribusiness Division and Market President Brian Gilbert have been named the 2026 recipients of the South Dakota State University Friend of the Beef Industry award. First National Bank in Sioux Falls has supported South Dakota's beef industry through specialized agricultural lending, risk-management services,   more

WACO, Texas, Sept. 14 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Lehigh Wins Big Over William & Mary * Lehigh ran out to a 30-0 lead in the second quarter against William & Mary and never looked back, winning handily, 44-20. The Mountain Hawks used a dominant rushing attack to win the game, running for 366 yards on 51 carries and averaging 7.2 yards per carry. The win moved Lehigh up to No. 7 in this week's AFCA FCS Coaches Poll, while th  more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 14 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Marshfield Clinic warns of tickborne-illness risk in autumn * MARSHFIELD, Wis. - While many people are ready to enjoy the cooler weather while hunting, hiking or pumpkin picking, Marshfield Clinic Research Institute research has shown an autumn surge of deer ticks, which transmit Lyme disease. That means being tick aware and taking preventive measures while outside this fall  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 14 -- The University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management issued the following news: * * * Meagan Flood, '26 MMKTG: Her Class Project Turned into a Job Offer * 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? My initial motivation for pursuing a Master of Marketing was to expand my marketing knowledge. With my background in E  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Skrmetti, Other AGs Urge FCC to Strengthen Robocall Rules * Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general (AGs) are urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen requirements aimed at preventing scammers from using U.S. phone networks to make illegal robocalls. The coalition is asking the  more

HURON, South Dakota, Sept. 14 [Category: Agriculture] -- The South Dakota Farmers Union posted the following news release: * * * South Dakota Farmers & Ranchers in D.C. to Advocate for a Farm Bill that Works for Them * By Lura Roti for South Dakota Farmers Union Family farmers and ranchers from across South Dakota are in D.C. this week, September 14-16, advocating for a Farm Bill that works for them during the National Farmers Union D.C. Fly-In. "The current Farm Bill was passed eight year  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 14 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Tennessee Attorney General Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging FCC TO Strengthen Robocall Protections * Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti 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 help prevent scammers from using the U.S. phone networ  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * September 14th, 2026 Thune Reflects on 25th Anniversary of 9/11 WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "Madam President, on Friday our nation paused to observe the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. "The passage of time has only   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * September 14th, 2026 Thune: Republicans Are Keeping Our Promises and Delivering for Working Families WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "Madam President, it's hard to believe that we're in the last few months of the 119th Congress. "Two years ago at thi  more

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, Sept. 14 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Two copies, many stories * Rare German-language printing of Declaration of Independence inspired SDSU School of American and Global Studies' signature America 250 event As the nation marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, South Dakota State University's School of American and Global Studies will host a two-day public event built around a single printed sheet tha  more

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, Sept. 14 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * University Chamber Music Series starts Oct. 2 * The South Dakota State University School of Performing Arts announces the 2026-27 University Chamber Music Series, a four-concert season bringing exceptional national artists to Brookings for intimate performances at the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center. All concerts are free and open to the public, continuing the school's commitment to high-  more

VERMILLION, South Dakota, Sept. 14 -- The University of South Dakota posted the following news: * * * University of South Dakota - Sioux Falls Sees Enrollment Growth in Business, Healthcare Programs * For any college student, choosing a university can come down to campus location, extracurriculars, affordability and academic interests-all factors that shape the college experience and life after graduation. When those decisions come together, they shape something larger: the university itsel  more