ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 20 -- The Minnesota Department of Agriculture issued the following news on Aug. 18, 2025: * * * $1.35 Million Available for Farm to School in Minnesota K-12 schools, early childhood education centers, and family childcare providers encouraged to apply by Oct. 23 * Minnesota schools, early childhood education (ECE) centers, and licensed in-home family childcare providers looking to serve locally sourced meals can apply for funding now through the Minnesota Departmen more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 20 -- Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon issued the following news on Aug. 18, 2025: * * * Secretary Simon Response to Presidential Statement On August 18, 2025, President Trump posted inflammatory and inaccurate information about elections on social media. Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon issued the following response. "The President's post on social media this morning is alarming. At best, it is completely disconnected from the reality of how electi more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The National Alliance for Care at Home and 58 home care, hospice, and palliative care organizations submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) urging the agency to withdraw its proposed 9% reduction to Medicare home health payment rates for Calendar Year 2026. The letter highlights significant concerns regarding the potential financial impact on home health agencies and the critical services they provide to Medicare beneficiarie more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: * * * USDA Announces Availability of Low-Interest Physical Loss Loans for Dickinson, Emmet, and Osceola County Producers Affected by High Winds * Physical loss loans through the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) can help producers repair or replace damaged or destroyed physical property essential to the success of the agricultural operation more PR