WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on April 20, 2026, by John Kartch and Sean Rowen: * * * GOP Can Further Help Middle Class By Ending the Inflation Tax on Capital Gains Three-fourths of households with a capital gains filing make less than $200k * President Trump and House and Senate Republicans can further help middle class households by ending the inflation tax on capital gains. IRS data shows that 74% of households with a capital gains fili more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 21 -- Ameriprise Financial, a provider of investment advice, asset management and insurance capabilities, issued the following news release: * * * Ameriprise Financial Recognized by Newsweek as One of "America's Most Charitable Companies" Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) has been recognized by Newsweek as one of "America's Most Charitable Companies 2026". The inaugural list honors U.S. companies that demonstrate leadership and a strong commitment to charita more PR

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, April 20 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Annual honors awarded during Ag Week Banquet * During the CAFES Prexy Council Ag Week Banquet April 15 at South Dakota State University, students, faculty, staff, alums and friends of the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences were honored with awards recognizing their hard work and dedication to the agriculture industry. "On behalf of Prexy Council, we are grateful for all  more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, April 20 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark and Coalition Win Lawsuit Protecting Gender-Affirming Care * Court Issues Final Written Order Attorney General Charity Clark and a coalition of 22 states secured a federal court order blocking an unlawful attempt by the Trump Administration to threaten healthcare providers that provide care for youth with gender dysphoria. A federal district court issued a more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 20 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL WINS LAWSUIT PROTECTING GENDER AFFIRMING CARE; COURT ISSUES FINAL WRITTEN ORDER * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul and a coalition of 22 states secured a federal court order blocking an unlawful attempt by the Trump administration to threaten health care providers who treat youth with gender dysphoria. A federal district court issued a written opinion and more PR

SALEM, Oregon, April 20 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Wins Lawsuit Protecting Gender-Affirming Care * Update: Court Issues Final Written Order Attorney General Dan Rayfield led a coalition of 22 states today in securing a federal court order blocking an unlawful attempt by the Trump Administration to threaten healthcare providers that provide care for youth with gender dysphoria. A federal district court issued a  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Brad Finstad Votes to Greenlight Trump's Reckless War That is Raising Costs on Minnesota Families * Last week, Brad Finstad voted in support of the reckless war of choice in the Middle East. As a result, costs are rising for hardworking Minnesota families who are paying more at the gas pump after already facing rising costs on health care, groceries, and utilities. A recent poll more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 20 -- The University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management issued the following news: * * * Carlson Students Help Polaris Connect With Gen Z Riders * By Rose Semenov Gaining real-world business experience often means getting your hands dirty. Polaris, a global leader in powersports -from off-road vehicles, to snowmobiles and boats -is no stranger to dirt. A recent Carlson Ventures Enterprise (CVE) partnership with Polaris put Minnesota Carlson students i more PR

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, April 21 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on April 20, 2026, by Vice President of Communications Bill Walsh: * * * Capitol Watch: Big victory for mining from Congress Capitol Watch normally refers to the Minnesota Capitol in St. Paul but action taken this week by the U. S. Senate deserves our attention. A bill to reverse the ban on mining in nort more PR

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, April 21 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on April 20, 2026, by economist John Phelan: * * * Data show that Minnesota's above average unemployment isn't due to Metro Surge In January, the unemployment rate in Minnesota (4.4%) was higher than that of the United States (4.3%) for the first time since November 2007. Some of the local media reports  more PR

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, April 21 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on April 20, 2026, by policy fellow Josiah Padley and policy fellow Catrin Wigfall: * * * New: Minnesota School Board Toolkit American Experiment is pleased to announce the Minnesota School Board Toolkit, a comprehensive, all-in-one resource hub designed specifically for school board members, advisory mem more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, April 20 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-St. Paul District issued the following news release: * * * Corps of Engineers approves dam removal for Kinnickinnic River Restoration * The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, officially approved the Kinnickinnic River Feasibility Report and Finding of No Significant Impact that recommends the removal of two dams to restore the natural flow April 10. The report, completed in partnership with the city of River Fal more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, April 20 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * Court issues opinion and judgment in AG Brown case protecting youth gender-affirming care * AG Brown, along with the Attorneys General of Oregon and New York, lead a coalition of 22 states that secured a federal court order Saturday permanently blocking an unlawful attempt by the Trump administration to threaten healthcare providers for treating youth with gender dysphoria.  more PR

NORTHFIELD, Minnesota, April 20 -- St. Olaf College issued the following news: * * * Experts at St. Olaf: Earth Day * Since the 1970s, Earth Day has been celebrated around the globe to raise awareness about our environment and how to keep Earth clean. Learn more about the importance of Earth Day with St. Olaf College Department Chair of Environmental Studies and Martin E. Marty Chair in Religion and the Academy Kiara Jorgenson. What is the history of Earth Day? The first Earth Day took  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis issued the following Beige Book on April 15, 2026: * * * Summary of Economic Activity Economic activity in the Ninth District increased slightly since the previous report. Employment rose slightly, recent labor demand was positive, and wage growth was moderate. Prices increased modestly overall, with higher input price pressures, particularly those related to oil. Growth was noted in manufacturing, commercial construction, commer more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 21 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis issued the following analysis on April 20, 2026: * * * How Can Public Policy Boost Hiring? An event exploring employer-based interventions in the labor market * A variety of obstacles can interfere with how quickly people find jobs. Workers may lack necessary skills or face other barriers to available employment, such as a lack of transportation or child care. Employers may be reluctant to hire when they have limite more PR

BRONX, New York, April 21 -- The Fordham Political Review posted the following commentary on April 19, 2026, by Amelia Felice: * * * The Food Crisis Behind the War The US-Iran War has dominated headlines over oil and energy prices, but a slower, much more devastating crisis is unfolding in the background. Fertilizer is not getting through the Strait of Hormuz; therefore, a global fertilizer shortage threatens to affect billions of people at the grocery store and on the farm. Fertilizer is ess more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 20 -- The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship issued the following news: * * * Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report * DES MOINES, Iowa (April 20, 2026) - Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Additionally, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship provides a weather summary each week during this time.  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Klobuchar, Paul Introduce the Hemp Safety Enforcement Act * WASHINGTON -Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Rand Paul (R-KY) introduced the bipartisan Hemp Safety Enforcement Act, a bipartisan bill that empowers states and Tribal governments to regulate and ensure the safety of hemp and hemp-derived products, preventing a looming federal crackdown from shutting down a thriving, multi-billion-dolla more PR

WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Klobuchar, Smith Urge HHS to Release LIHEAP Funding * WASHINGTON -U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) are urging the Department of Health and Human Services to release the remaining FY26 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funding available to all states, including Minnesota. "We write to urge you to immediately release the remaining FY26 Low Income Home Ene more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 19 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Managing traffic in space * Chances are, you've already used a satellite today. Satellites make it possible for us to stream our favorite shows, call and text a friend, check weather and navigation apps, and make an online purchase. Satellites also monitor the Earth's climate, the extent of agricultural crops, wildlife habitats, and impacts from natural disasters. As we've found more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 21 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on April 20, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Wins Lawsuit Protecting Gender-Affirming Care Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and a coalition of 22 states today secured a federal court order blocking an unlawful attempt by the Trump administration to threaten healthcare providers that provide care for youth with gender dysphoria. A federal district court issued a written opinion and more PR

MORRIS, Minnesota, April 20 -- University of Minnesota Morris campus issued the following news: * * * Meenakshisundaram to give student address at UMN Morris commencement * Each year, faculty and graduating seniors at the University of Minnesota Morris select a student to receive the Curtis H. Larson Award. This award was established to honor UMN Morris's first senior class speaker in 1964 and the recipient speaks on behalf of the graduates during the commencement ceremony. Muthu Meenakshi more PR

WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Miller-Meeks: Washington Waste Is Failing Iowa Families * WASHINGTON, D.C. -In a newly released video, Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks is calling out widespread waste, fraud, and abuse in government and stressing the need for stronger accountability to protect Iowa taxpayers. Miller-Meeks pointed to well-documented failures in states like Minnesota, Illinois, and California, wher more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 20 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Minnesota PFAS Reporting Rule Deadline Extended but Still Creates Significant Compliance Challenges for Recreational Boating Industry * Minnesota's PFAS reporting rule - established in 2023 under Amara's Law \- is widely considered the most stringent in the United States and will create significant compliance challenges for recreational boat builders and  more PR

RESTON, Virginia, April 20 [Category: Education] -- The National Association of Secondary School Principals issued the following news release: * * * Minnesota Student Wins Top National Honor Society Award * The National Honor Society (NHS) named Feven Tesfaye, a senior at Burnsville High School in Burnsville, MN, the $25,000 National Honor Society Scholarship winner. She was selected from more than 16,000 applicants. NHS is supported by its parent organization, the National Association of Se more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, April 21 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on April 20, 2026: * * * Attorney General Davenport Opposes CFPB Strategic Plan to Gut Agency and Strip its Fraud-Fighting Tools Multistate AG Coalition Sounds Alarm as Scams Continue to Hurt Consumers * Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and 23 attorneys general sent a letter opposing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) draft Strategic Plan, which would severely  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release: * * * Congratulations to Summer 2026 Isle Royale Artists-in-Residence, Emerging Artists, and Teen Artists HOUGHTON, Mich. - Isle Royale National Park is proud to announce the chosen summer 2026 artists for its artist-in-residence programs. The artists chosen for the Established Artist-in-Residence are: * Ellie Anderson (Fiber, Chicago, Illinois) * Amber Dietz (Photography, D more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, April 21 -- The National Council on Family Relations issued the following news: * * * Peruse New Research From NCFR's Journals Read New Early-View Articles Published April 12-18 * Keep up with 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: JMF April 2026 issue (https://o more PR

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Sen. Rand Paul, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release on April 20, 2026: * * * Dr. Rand Paul Introduces the Bipartisan Hemp Safety Enforcement Act Dr. Rand Paul (R-KY) today introduced the bipartisan Hemp Safety Enforcement Act, a bipartisan bill that empowers states and Tribal governments to regulate and ensure the safety of hemp and hemp-derived products, preventing a looming federal crackdown from shutting down a thriving, multi-billion-dollar American indus more PR

WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Sen. Tina Flint Smith, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Smith, Klobuchar Urge HHS to Release LIHEAP Funding * WASHINGTON -U.S. Senators Tina Smith and Amy Klobuchar (both D-MN) are urging the Department of Health and Human Services to release the remaining FY26 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funding available to all states, including Minnesota. "We write to urge you to immediately release the remaining FY26 Low Income Home En more PR

WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Sen. Tina Flint Smith, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Tina Smith Seeks Answers on Hegseth's Role in Dismantling Military's Civilian Harm Prevention Guard Rails in Advance of Iran War * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) joined nine senators in seeking answers on Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's role in weakening civilian harm prevention programs and the catastrophic civilian impacts of President Trump's war in Ira more PR

MONONA, Wisconsin, April 21 -- A Better Wisconsin Together, a state-based research and communications hub for progressives, posted the following news release on April 20, 2026: * * * Wisconsin Republicans' Failure Files: Marijuana Legalization Edition Inaction by Republicans to enact commonsense state reforms means Wisconsinites will spend another 4/20 among the dwindling number of states where medicinal or recreational use of marijuana is not allowed * April 20, or 4/20, is widely recogniz more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Zeller Selected to Participate in 2026 C-Change Program * Taft partner Sam Zeller was selected to participate in the 2026 C-Change class, a 10-month leadership development program produced by the Leadership Center at the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber and designed for advancing careers in Greater Cincinnati. Sponsored by the Chamber, C-Change fosters leadership development and com more PR