News Tipoffs - South Dakota Editors
$15,000 to be Given Away During Farming for the Future Ag Advocacy College Cash Challenge
HURON, South Dakota, Sept. 22 [Category: Agriculture] -- The South Dakota Farmers Union posted the following news release:
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$15,000 to be Given Away During Farming for the Future Ag Advocacy College Cash Challenge
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Registration is open now through October 14 for the South Dakota Farmers Union 2026 #Farming4theFuture Agriculture Advocacy College Cash Challenge.
$15,000 will be given away to high school seniors and college students as they compete for cash by advocating for family farms
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'Everything Happens for a Reason': Rush University Professor Makes Impacts at Home and Across the Nation
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 22 -- Rush University Medical Center posted the following news:
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'Everything Happens for a Reason': Rush University Professor Makes Impacts at Home and Across the Nation
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Lynn Mohr, PhD, APRN, professor, Department of Women, Children and Nursing, talks about that wherever she goes, animals follow. Mohr grew up on a farm in Iowa and spent her summers working for her local veterinarian. From a young age, she knew what she wanted to do with her life, and that was
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Acclaimed organist to open chamber music series
BROOKINGS, South Dakota, Sept. 22 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news:
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Acclaimed organist to open chamber music series
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The South Dakota State University School of Performing Arts opens its 2026-27 University Chamber Music Series with a recital by acclaimed organist Andrew Schaeffer at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, in Founders Recital Hall at the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center.
Thanks to the generosity of local donors, the entire series is free and open to the
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Attorney General James Encourages New Yorkers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 22 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Encourages New Yorkers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
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September 22, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan group of 47 other attorneys general in urging eligible consumers to submit claims for compensation from generic drug manufacturers that illegally colluded to raise prices. The U.S. Dist
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Attorney General Mike Hilgers Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 22 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Mike Hilgers Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
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Lincoln - Attorney General Hilger is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases and to submit a claim for compensation here. This month, the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut granted preliminary approval of a pl
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL, BIPARTISAN COALITION URGE CONSUMERS TO CLAIM COMPENSATION FOR INFLATED GENERIC DRUG PRICES
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 22 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL, BIPARTISAN COALITION URGE CONSUMERS TO CLAIM COMPENSATION FOR INFLATED GENERIC DRUG PRICES
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 47 attorneys general, is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases, and to submit a claim for compensation.
Raoul and the coalition filed
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Attorney General Rayfield Secures Patient Relief Over Inflated Drug Prices
SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 22 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Secures Patient Relief Over Inflated Drug Prices
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As Oregon families deal with skyrocketing costs for everyday necessities like prescription drugs, Attorney General Dan Rayfield is urging Oregonians to check if they're owed money(Opens in a new tab/window) from pharmaceutical corporations who were caught secretly conspiring to drive up prices to pad their profit
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Attorney General Tong Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 22 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
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Press Releases
Attorney General Tong, along with the Attorneys General of 47 other states and territories, announce preliminary approval of their plan to distribute funds to consumers following multiple settlements with drug manufacturers accused of conspiring to inflate prices of
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Berger Montague Files Amicus Brief in Eighth Circuit Immigration Detention Appeal
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Berger Montague, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Berger Montague Files Amicus Brief in Eighth Circuit Immigration Detention Appeal
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Berger Montague, a leading national plaintiff-side law firm, on September 16, 2026 filed a pro bono amicus curiae brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit in Morozov v. Warden, Lawrence County Jail, urging the Court to affirm a district court ruling that barred the go
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Cardiac Emergencies Inspire New Beginnings for South Dakota Mines Coach and Doctoral Student
RAPID CITY, South Dakota, Sept. 22 -- The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology issued the following news release:
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Cardiac Emergencies Inspire New Beginnings for South Dakota Mines Coach and Doctoral Student
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South Dakota Mines Assistant Volleyball Coach Sarah Tucker and doctoral student Chandler Brooks know how quickly life can change.
Last year, in a moment, both of their lives took a dramatic turn.
Both had cardiac emergencies, giving them a new perspective, forcing them to
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CBO Issues Cost Estimate for Lewis and Clark Regional Water System Expansion Feasibility Study Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Congressional Budget Office issued the following cost estimate for the Lewis and Clark Regional Water System Expansion Feasibility Study Act (S. 3725).
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S. 3725 would direct the Department of the Interior (DOI) to study the feasibility of constructing the Lewis and Clark Regional Water Supply Project, a proposal to expand the capacity and reach of the Lewis and Clark Regional Water System, which supplies municipal, rural, and industrial water in the States of I
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Chief transformation officer to join AI Health Summit
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 22 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Chief transformation officer to join AI Health Summit
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As health systems move beyond individual AI pilots, the summit will bring together leaders focused on the future of care and the responsible adoption of emerging technology. Ibrahim will bring Sanford's perspective as the nation's largest rural health system, with an integrated care and coverage model spanning rural, ur
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DSCC: "The FBI Anti-Corruption Squad Was Circling Susan Collins -- Until Trump Got in the Way" [ProPublica]
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Sep 22, 2026
BREAKING: "The FBI Anti-Corruption Squad Was Circling Susan Collins -- Until Trump Got in the Way" [ProPublica]
ProPublica: "Collins was its most important patron. The senator's office steered government contracts worth millions toward the company while her campaign was pumping Kao and his network for donations, according to emails seen by ProPublica. Sometimes they cut
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Interior Expands Program for Review of Prairie Pothole Wetland Easements
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release:
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Interior Expands Program for Review of Prairie Pothole Wetland Easements
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WASHINGTON -The Department of the Interior today announced that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will incorporate feedback from North Dakota farmers, ranchers and conservation partners as it updates and expands an innovative Prairie Pothole Wetland pilot project addressing landowner concerns-particularly with wetland
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Sanford expands with new providers and services in Williston
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 22 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Sanford expands with new providers and services in Williston
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WILLISTON, N.D. -Sanford Health is expanding access to care in Williston through the addition of new providers, specialty outreach care and enhanced access to primary care, pediatrics, cardiology and women's health services.
The expansion reflects Sanford Health's commitment to meeting the growing healthcare nee
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SBA: FAST Awards Will Expand Access to America's Seed Fund and Help Small Businesses Turn Ideas Into Commercial Capability
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release:
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FAST Awards Will Expand Access to America's Seed Fund and Help Small Businesses Turn Ideas into Commercial Capability
September 22, 2026
WASHINGTON -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that it awarded more than $8 million in grants to 50 organizations through the Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program. The FAST Program provides small businesses and s
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South Dakota Mines Ranks as One of the Nation's Top Universities
RAPID CITY, South Dakota, Sept. 21 -- The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology issued the following news release:
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South Dakota Mines Ranks as One of the Nation's Top Universities
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As students and families increasingly look at the value a college degree can deliver after graduation, universities with strong STEM programs and connections to high-demand careers are attracting attention.
South Dakota Mines continues to stand out regionally and nationally, earning recognition in se
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Thune: Democrats' California Dreaming Is a Nightmare for Americans
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release:
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September 22nd, 2026
Thune: Democrats' California Dreaming Is a Nightmare for Americans
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):
"Mr. President, last week I came to the floor to discuss some of the things that this Republican majority has delivered over the la
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U.S. Soybean Output Forecast Rises on Higher Acreage, Yield
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service issued 'Oil Crops Outlook: September 2026,' Report No. OCS-26i, authored by Maria Bukowski and Bryn Swearingen, raising its 2026/27 forecast for U.S. soybean production as planted acreage and national yield estimates increased.
U.S. soybean production is projected at 4.5 billion bushels, up 16 million bushels from the prior forecast. The agency increased planted acreage by 100,000 acres to 86.9 mill
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UNI ranked No. 1 in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa, Sept. 21 -- The University of Northern Iowa posted the following news release:
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UNI ranked No. 1 in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report
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#Best Colleges report lists UNI as the Midwest's top public regional university
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa - For the first time, the University of Northern Iowa has earned the distinction of being named the No. 1 public regional university in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report.
The 2027 edition of the Best Colleges rankings evalu
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USD Announces Governor's Research in Aging Center of Excellence
VERMILLION, South Dakota, Sept. 22 -- The University of South Dakota posted the following news:
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USD Announces Governor's Research in Aging Center of Excellence
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The Governor's Research Center program has awarded funding to an interdisciplinary team of faculty experts led by the University of South Dakota to develop the Governor's Research in Aging Center of Excellence.
GRACE brings together faculty from USD, Dakota State University, Northern State University, South Dakota State Unive
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WA consumers urged to claim compensation for inflated generic drug prices
OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 22 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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WA consumers urged to claim compensation for inflated generic drug prices
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Attorney General Nick Brown is urging Washington consumers and businesses to check their eligibility for compensation under a recent settlement for certain generic drug purchases and to submit a claim for compensation here.
Following litigation by Washington and a coalition of 47 other states and t
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Western Iowa Tech Summer 2026 Graduates
SIOUX CITY, Iowa, Sept. 21 -- Western Iowa Tech Community College posted the following news:
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Western Iowa Tech Summer 2026 Graduates
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Western Iowa Tech Community College (WITCC) conferred degrees, diplomas, and certificates for Summer 2026 to the following list of WITCC graduates. An asterisk (*) denotes students graduating with honors.
GEORGIA
Covington
Caleb Kawela
IOWA
Akron
Jolie Sabaliauskas, *Carly West
Ames
Fatima Paez Quevedo
Anthon
Laiken Hamman
Aurelia
Jul
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