WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The American Association for Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology (AABIP), St. Paul, Minnesota, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing grave concerns regarding the proposed rule for the Calendar Year 2026 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (HOPPS) which could limit patient access to photodynamic therapy (PDT) using Photofrin. This letter highlights the implications for Medicare beneficiaries,  more ST

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Oct. 1 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary: * * * Accounting for Growth: Physical capital per worker, 2024 * In our report " The State of Minnesota's Economy: 2020: A focus on economic growth," we wrote that: Per capita economic growth comes from three sources: an increase in the amount of labor provided by a given populatio more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology (AACN), Minneapolis, Minnesota, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding significant proposed changes to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for Calendar Year 2026. The letter, dated September 12, 2025, outlines the organization's support for efforts aimed at improving access to mental and behavioral health services through telehealth and other payment policy update more ST

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minnesota, Oct. 2 -- C.H. Robinson Worldwide, a company that says it solves logistics problems, issued the following news release on Oct. 1, 2025: * * * C.H. Robinson Foundation announces $400,000 in employee-driven nonprofit grants Twenty nonprofit organizations, selected by C.H. Robinson employees, receive grants as part of the Foundation's 20-year anniversary celebration * The C.H. Robinson Foundation, the philanthropic arm of global logistics leader C.H. Robinson, today an more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 8 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis issued the following analysis: * * * CICD 10th Anniversary and Data Summit * On October 8-9, 2025, leaders from across Indian Country, the Federal Reserve System, and beyond will gather to mark the Center for Indian Country Development's (CICD's) tenth anniversary and first decade of economic research and data work. This special two-day event will feature thought leader reflections on what we've learned from the past d more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman McCollum Statement on Republican Government Shutdown * Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04), Dean of the Minnesota Congressional Delegation, issued the following statement on Tuesday ahead of an anticipated Republican government shutdown at midnight tonight: "House Democrats have tried to keep government open and lower health care costs, but House Republicans stopped us. Republi more PR

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Oct. 1 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary: * * * Democrats defend shutdown to save a COVID subsidy they all voted to end By Matt Dean The healthcare "cuts" Democrats are using as an excuse to shut down the government are actually the phase-out of temporary pandemic-era Obamacare credits. Contrary to their current talking poin more PR

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Oct. 1 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary: * * * Eden Prairie industrial technology teacher wins $50,000 prize By Josiah Padley Eden Prairie High School hailed a beloved teacher as the winner of a national contest this Tuesday. Sheila Stalberger, who teaches Intro to Woodcrafting, Intermediate Wood Custom Design, and Advanc more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 [Category: Political] -- EMILYs List issued the following news release: * * * EMILYs List Endorses Kaela Berg for Minnesota's 2ndCongressional District * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today EMILYs List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics, endorsed state Rep. Kaela Berg for Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District. EMILYs List President Jessica Mackler released the following statement: "As a mom, flight attendant, union leader, and state Representative Kaela Berg is a more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Brad Finstad, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Finstad Statement on Reckless Democrat Government Shutdown * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) released the following statement after Senate Democrats voted to shut down the federal government, rejecting the House-passed, clean Continuing Resolution (CR) that would fund the government through November 21 st : "In Congress, our job is to govern and that's exactly what De more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 2 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Minnesota posted the following news release on Oct. 1, 2025: * * * ISIS Supporter Pleads Guilty to Material Support of Terrorism Hassan Called for Jihad and the Establishment of an Islamic Caliphate, Twice Attempted to Travel to Somalia to Join ISIS * Abdisatar Ahmed Hassan, 23, pleaded guilty today to one count of Attempting to Provide Material Support and Resources to a Designated Foreign Terrorist Organ more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Keshvani to Speak at Chicago Dealmakers Conference * Taft Chicago partner Payal Keshvani will participate in the panel "Buy and Build: Mastering the Art of Roll-Up Strategies" at the Chicago Dealmakers Conference on Oct. 16. The panel will feature experienced Mergers and Acquisitions professionals discussing the impact of successful roll-up strategies in today's market, along with be more PR

ROCHESTER, Minnesota, Oct. 1 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Mayo Clinic issued the following news release: * * * Mayo Clinic launches Mayo Clinic Platform_Orchestrate to get new therapies to patients faster * New program provides biopharma and medical device companies access to de-identified data, advanced AI, provider expertise and global distribution. ROCHESTER, Minn. -- Mayo Clinic today announced the launch of Mayo Clinic Platform_Orchestrate, a new program designed to accelerate clinic more PR

ROCHESTER, Minnesota, Oct. 1 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Mayo Clinic issued the following news release: * * * Mayo Clinic leads 4 decades of advances in breast cancer care * From early detection to targeted therapies, breast cancer survival has reached record highs -- with Mayo Clinic leading what's next. ROCHESTER, Minn. -- For more than 40 years, Mayo Clinic has been at the forefront of breast cancer innovation, transforming a once-limited diagnosis into a story of record survival rate more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Minnesota International Educators has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security expressing concerns over proposed changes to the admission processes for nonimmigrant academic students and exchange visitors. The organization represents a coalition of professionals working at 68 educational institutions across Minnesota, all advocating for the well-being and success of thousands of international students and scholars. The proposed shift fr more ST

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 2 -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release: * * * Outdoor air exposure to chemical may raise risk of Parkinson's disease Highlights: * Long-term exposure to a common industrial chemical may be linked to a higher risk of Parkinson's disease. * Trichloroethylene (TCE) is a chemical used in metal degreasing and dry cleaning. Even though it has been banned for some uses, it remains in use today as an industrial solvent and lingers in ai more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 1, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Angie Craig Statement on the Republicans' Government Shutdown Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) released the following statement regarding the Republican majority's decision to shut down the federal government. "Family farmers across the country are already facing increased uncertain more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Craig Statement on President Trump and Republicans' Government Shutdown * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig released the following statement on President Trump and Congressional Republicans' failure to fund the government, leading to the first government shutdown in nearly seven years. "Today, Republicans - who control the House of Representatives, Senate and White House more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Omar's Statement on Government Shutdown * WASHINGTON--Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) released the following statement following the government shutdown. "Republicans control the House, Senate, and the White House. This shutdown--and the devastating consequences that come with it--are entirely on them. With the passage of the 'Big Ugly' law, Republicans made their priorities clear: billionaires and cor more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 1 -- Royal Credit Union, a member company of the Minnesota Credit Union Network, issued the following news: * * * Royal Credit Union supports three local food banks in honor of Hunger Action Month EAU CLAIRE, Wis. - Royal Credit Union (Royal) displayed its commitment to fighting food insecurity during Hunger Action Month by donating a total of $15,000 to three local food banks: Feed My People Food Bank, Second Harvest Heartland, and St. Croix Valley Food Bank. In add more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Stauber Statement on Schumer Shutdown * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) released the following statement after Leader Chuck Schumer and Senate Democrats continued to block the passage of H.R. 5371, resulting in a government shutdown. "Two weeks ago, House Republicans did our job and voted for a clean, nonpartisan continuing resolution to keep the government open. Sadly, Democr more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- UnitedHealthcare (UHC), Minnetonka, Minnesota, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) addressing the recent Information Collection Request (ICR) concerning the Annual Notice of Change (ANOC) and Evidence of Coverage (EOC) for Applicable Integrated Plans in states requiring integrated materials. The ICR was published in the Federal Register in late July 2025, prompting UHC to express its concerns regarding the impact of pr more ST

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 2 -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Xcel Energy launches new EV Charging Perks program to empower New Mexico customers Programs and rebates available for residential and commercial customers * Xcel Energy is proud to announce a range of new electric vehicle (EV) programs now available to New Mexico customers, following the approval of the state's Transportation Electrification Plan (TEP) earlier this year. These programs are designed to mak more PR