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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving North Dakota Newsletter for 2026-06-14 ( 62 items )  
2026-2027 candidates for national office (10)
ERLANGER, Kentucky, June 11 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: * * * 2026-2027 candidates for national office * The following information is intended to inform membership about the announced candidates for national office. It doesn't constitute an official endorsement of approval by DAV National Headquarters of any candidate to the exclusion of others who may stand for election. DAV members may announce their candidacy at any time, up to and including the time of election at the 2026 DAV an more PR

65 Agricultural Groups Request Extension of EPA Comment Period on Draft Fungicide Strategy (10)
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- A coalition of 65 agricultural organizations has urged the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to extend the public comment period for its Draft Fungicide Strategy to Reduce Exposure of Federally Listed Endangered and Threatened Species and Designated Critical Habitats from Conventional Agricultural Fungicides. The groups, which represent a broad array of stakeholders including farmers, retailers, manufacturers, and state regulators, expressed concern that the current 60-day comment window is insufficient for meaningfu more ST

Americans for Tax Reform Applauds Winning Pledge Signers in June 9 Primaries (10)
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on June 10, 2026, by Theresa Grover: * * * ATR Applauds Winning Pledge Signers in June 9 Primaries Americans for Tax Reform (ATR) congratulates Taxpayer Protection Pledge signers who won primary elections in Maine, Nevada, North Dakota, and South Carolina. By signing the Pledge, these candidates have made a written commitment to taxpayers to oppose and vote against tax hikes if elected to Congress. Maine * Paul LePage (ME-02) Nevada * David Flippo (NV-02)  more PR

Armstrong statement on ND receiving $27.8M for DAPL costs in settlement with federal government (10)
BISMARCK, North Dakota, June 11 -- Gov. Kelly Armstrong, R-North Dakota, issued the following news: * * * Armstrong statement on ND receiving $27.8M for DAPL costs in settlement with federal government * BISMARCK, N.D. - Gov. Kelly Armstrong issued the following statement today after Attorney General Drew Wrigley announced a final settlement in North Dakota v. United States in which the U.S. government will pay North Dakota over $27.8 million for law enforcement and other costs incurred by the state during the Dakota Access Pipeline protest more PR

Attorney General Alan Wilson touts securing critical funding for ICE and CBP (10)
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, June 11 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson touts securing critical funding for ICE and CBP * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson recently joined a 22-state coalition in a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune in support of the immediate passage of the Secure America Act. On Wednesday, President Trump signed the $70 billion legislation. The Secure America Act delivers critical funding for the U.S. C more PR

Attorney General James Secures $36.5 Million from CVS for Defrauding Medicaid (10)
ALBANY, New York, June 9 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures $36.5 Million from CVS for Defrauding Medicaid * June 9, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James joined a bipartisan coalition of 36 other attorneys general and the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) in securing $36.5 million from CVS Pharmacy, Inc. (CVS) for fraudulently overbilling Medicaid for insulin prescriptions. From 2010 to 2020, CVS knowingly dispensed more insulin to c more PR

Attorney General Mike Hilgers Secures Settlement with GS Labs Regarding Overpriced and Delayed COVID-19 Tests (10)
LINCOLN, Nebraska, June 10 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Mike Hilgers Secures Settlement with GS Labs Regarding Overpriced and Delayed COVID-19 Tests * Lincoln - Attorney General Hilgers announced today a $4.87 million multistate settlement with GS Labs that resolves claims that the testing company overcharged patients, unlawfully charged administrative fees, and failed to deliver timely COVID-19 test results. The multistate coalition investigated a number of problems w more PR

Attorney General Rayfield Secures Settlement with GS Labs Regarding Overpriced and Delayed COVID-19 Tests (10)
SALEM, Oregon, June 10 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Secures Settlement with GS Labs Regarding Overpriced and Delayed COVID-19 Tests Oregonians who were impacted can check eligibility, apply online for refundsĀ  - Attorney General Dan Rayfield today announced a $4.87 million multistate settlement with GS Labs that resolves claims that the testing company overcharged patients, unlawfully charged administrative fees, and failed to deliver timely COVID-19 test result more PR

Attorney General Sunday Helps Secure National Settlement with GS Labs Regarding Overpriced and Delayed COVID-19 Tests (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Sunday Helps Secure National Settlement with GS Labs Regarding Overpriced and Delayed COVID-19 Tests * Pa. is part of a settlement that includes millions of dollars in consumer relief HARRISBURG -Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that Pennsylvania is part of a $4.87 million multistate settlement with GS Labs that resolves claims regarding the company overcharging patients and failing to deliver timely C more PR

Bistatic radar project aids space domain awareness research (10)
GRAND FORKS, North Dakota, June 12 -- The University of North Dakota issued the following news release: * * * Bistatic radar project aids space domain awareness research Backed by a research grant from the State of North Dakota, UND's new bistatic radar will support student research, space domain awareness and the University's growing national security role On June 4, 2026, UND's newest space domain awareness research project rose into view above campus as cranes lifted two antennas onto the rooftops of the Collaborative Energy Complex and more PR

BLS Midwest Region Issues Report on County Employment and Wages in North Dakota Fourth Quarter 2025 (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 11 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in North Dakota Fourth Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region * * * Employment declined 0.4 percent in North Dakota's only large county, Cass, from December 2024 to December 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that the rate of employment growth in Cass ranked 221st among the 366 largest U.S. counties with published data. (See tabl more PR

BLS Mountain-Plains Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, Midwest Region May 2026 (10)
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Midwest Region May 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region * * * Regional prices rose 1.1 percent in May, up 5.0 percent over the year - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Midwest region advanced 1.1 percent in May, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The energy index increased 10.0 percent, led by higher prices for gasoline. The index for all items less food and energy  more PR

BLS Southwest Region Issues Report on Employer Costs for Employee Compensation for the Regions March 2026 (10)
DALLAS, Texas, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- Employer Costs for Employee Compensation for the Regions March 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region * * * Private industry employer costs for employee compensation among the four regions of the country ranged from $41.59 per hour in the South to $54.61 in the Northeast in March 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. In the other two regions, hourly employer costs for employee compensation stood at $43.82 in the Midwest and $51.16 in the more PR

Busch Light, America's #2 Fastest-Growing Beer Brand, Brings Back Fan-Favorite Busch Light Lime (10)
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 10 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Anheuser-Busch, a brewing company, issued the following news release: * * * Busch Light, America's #2 Fastest-Growing Beer Brand, Brings Back Fan-Favorite Busch Light Lime * Following record-breaking demand for Busch Light Apple, Busch Light Lime returns to make this summer the most refreshing yet St. Louis, MO - June 10, 2026 - This summer just got a whole lot more refreshing as Busch Light keeps its wildly successful flavor momentum rolling. Today, Busch Light, the #2 fastest- more PR

Committee Passage of FY 2027 NDAA Strengthens North Dakota's National Security Footprint (10)
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Committee Passage of FY 2027 NDAA Strengthens North Dakota's National Security Footprint After three days of debate, members of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) passed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) by a bipartisan vote of 18 to 9. The annual defense bill passed the House Armed Services Committee on June 4. Both bills are now ready for floor consideration. This is the 66th year in a row the NDAA ha more PR

Crabtree named to list of influential clinical executives (10)
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 10 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Crabtree named to list of influential clinical executives * June 10, 2026 Contact: Paul Heinert Sanford Health Media Relations 605-366-2432 / Paul.Heinert@sanfordhealth.org "This recognition is shared with the incredibly talented team of clinicians across Sanford Health who serve our patients and communities with high-quality, compassionate care every day," said Crabtree. "I am deeply grateful to work alongsid more PR

Cramer Statement on Federal Reimbursement for DAPL Protest Costs (10)
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Cramer Statement on Federal Reimbursement for DAPL Protest Costs After nearly a decade, North Dakota will receive the last of the nearly $38 million the federal government owes to cover the state's costs incurred policing the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) protests and protecting local residents and businesses. Following North Dakota's successful Federal Tort Claims Act trial, the state settled with the federal government for $27.8 million, brin more PR

Crapo Joins Graham to Introduce Legislation to Combat 'Smash-And-Grab' Crimes (10)
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo Joins Graham to Introduce Legislation to Combat 'Smash-And-Grab' Crimes * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) joined Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) to introduce the Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) Protection Act of 2026 to address the dangerously high number of "smash-and-grab" thefts targeting gun dealers by enhancing penalties for criminals who steal firearms from federally licensed firearms and ammunition dealers.  more PR

Cynthia Moyer and Ann Dunn Wessberg Recognized in World Trademark Review Global Leaders 2026 (10)
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 11 -- Fredrikson and Byron, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Cynthia Moyer and Ann Dunn Wessberg Recognized in World Trademark Review Global Leaders 2026 Fredrikson shareholders Cynthia A. Moyer and Ann Dunn Wessberg have been included in the eighth edition of World Trademark Review (WTR) Global Leaders 2026 (subscription required). Both attorneys are recognized in the Private Practice category in Minnesota, reflecting their strong trademark practices and their standing within the global intellectual  more PR

Department of the Interior Announces $461 Million for Parks and Outdoor Recreation Across America (10)
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release on June 8, 2026: * * * Department of the Interior announces $461 million for parks and outdoor recreation across America Investments will leverage more than $900 million for parks, trails and outdoor recreation projects nationwide. - The Department of the Interior today announced the distribution of more than $327 million in formula grants and $134 million in competitive grants from the Land and Water Conservation Fund to all 5 more PR

Essentia Health Calls for Improved Hospice Payment Rates and Fair Evaluation Metrics in CMS Proposed Rule (10)
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Essentia Health, based in Duluth, Minnesota, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the Fiscal Year 2027 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update proposed rule. The health system, which serves rural communities across Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota, addressed concerns about the proposed payment update, mandatory hospice election statement, Hospice Outcomes and Patient Evaluation instrument, the Service and Spending  more ST

Fedorchak Statement on DAPL Protest Settlement (10)
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Fedorchak Statement on DAPL Protest Settlement * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) today released the following statement after North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley announced a final settlement requiring the federal government to reimburse North Dakota $27.8 million for costs incurred during the Dakota Access Pipeline protests in 2016 and 2017. Combined with the $10 million previously secured for the state, North more PR

Fedorchak supports full funding for DHS, ICE, and Border Patrol (10)
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Fedorchak supports full funding for DHS, ICE, and Border Patrol * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) today supported the Secure America Act, legislation to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security's frontline border and immigration enforcement agencies through fiscal year 2029. The legislation provides $69.5 billion in funding for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Customs and Border Protection  more PR

Fedorchak, Randall launch bipartisan Nuclear Triad Caucus (10)
WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Fedorchak, Randall launch bipartisan Nuclear Triad Caucus * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) and Congresswoman Emily Randall (D-WA) today announced the creation of the bipartisan Nuclear Triad Caucus, a new congressional caucus focused on strengthening America's strategic deterrent through education, engagement, and long-term modernization efforts. The caucus will educate Members of Congress and staff on nuclear dete more PR

Florida Man Sues Police Over Wrongful Arrest Due to False Facial Recognition Match (10)
MIAMI, Florida, June 10 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida issued the following news release: * * * Florida Man Sues Police Over Wrongful Arrest Due to False Facial Recognition Match * JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -Robert Dillon is suing the Jacksonville Beach Police Department, as well as the Jacksonville and Pinellas County Sheriff's Offices, after he was wrongfully arrested due to a faulty facial recognition match. The police relied on an incorrect result from facial recognition technology to get an arrest warra more PR

Florida Man Sues Police Over Wrongful Arrest Due to False Facial Recognition Match (10)
NEW YORK, June 10 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release: * * * Florida Man Sues Police Over Wrongful Arrest Due to False Facial Recognition Match JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -Robert Dillon is suing the Jacksonville Beach Police Department, as well as the Jacksonville and Pinellas County Sheriff's Offices, after he was wrongfully arrested due to a faulty faci more PR

Fredrikson Announces Its Debut on Am Law 200 (10)
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 9 -- Fredrikson and Byron, a law firm, issued the following news on June 8, 2026: * * * Fredrikson Announces its Debut on Am Law 200 Fredrikson today announced its appearance on the Am Law 200, ranking 145 among the largest law firms in the United States by gross revenue. While qualified for ranking by lawyer size for well over a decade, Fredrikson submitted firm revenue requirements this year to be officially evaluated for the ranking. "Fredrikson's deliberate growth has been client-driven, with the firm addin more PR

GS Labs settlement provides $1M in restitution for Washingtonians regarding COVID-19 testing (10)
OLYMPIA, Washington, June 10 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * GS Labs settlement provides $1M in restitution for Washingtonians regarding COVID-19 testing * Washingtonians will receive nearly $1 million in restitution through a bipartisan multistate settlement with GS Labs resolving claims that the company, which ran COVID-19 testing sites, overcharged patients and failed to deliver timely test results. The 18-state coalition, co-led by Washington, investigated a number of problems wi more PR

History Is Made: Indiana Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 9 -- The American Counseling Association issued the following news release: * * * History Is Made: Indiana Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines As part of the historic interstate Counseling Compact agreement, Indiana is the latest state that can now start granting privileges to licensed professional counselors to practice across state lines. Currently, other states that can grant these privileges include Arizona, Minnesota, Ohio, Louisiana and Georgia, with additional states expected to begin granting p more PR

ICYMI: Cramer Authors Policy Essay in Harvard Journal on Legislation (10)
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Cramer Authors Policy Essay in Harvard Journal on Legislation * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last year, U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and the North Dakota congressional delegation embarked on a mission to overturn the Biden-era Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Resource Management Plan (RMP) for the state. This effort marked the first use of the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to overturn an RMP. Cramer's successful strategy fulfilled the intent o more PR

ICYMI: Cramer Publishes Op-Ed Calling for Permitting Reform (10)
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Cramer Publishes Op-Ed Calling for Permitting Reform * WASHINGTON, D.C. - For too long, the debate over permitting reform has been confined to the wonky world of Washington insiders -endless discussions about transmission lines, pipelines, lawsuits, and administrative procedures. Policymakers fixate on the bark while missing the trees, let alone the forest. The stakes are far higher than connecting a natural gas plant, wind farm or data more PR

IRS: More Than Half the U.S. States Signed Up to Participate in the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Program Enacted Under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service issued the following news: * * * More than half the U.S. States signed up to participate in the federal scholarship tax credit program enacted under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill The Internal Revenue Service announced that 27 states have elected to participate in the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit (FSTC) program, which enables eligible taxpayers to claim a federal tax credit for qualified contributions to Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs) providing scho more PR

Justice Department Announces Final Settlement in North Dakota vs. U.S. (10)
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Justice Department Announces Final Settlement in North Dakota v. United States The United States disputes the District Court's legal analysis of North Dakota's claims and of the United States' defenses under the Federal Tort Claims Act, but acknowledges in hindsight that, under the Obama Administration, the federal government could have done more to reduce the impacts to the people of North Dakota from the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) protests, wh more PR

Keeping energy bills in check during hot summer days (10)
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 10 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Keeping energy bills in check during hot summer days * AMARILLO, Texas (June 10, 2026) -With temperatures already climbing across Texas and New Mexico and more hot days ahead, Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) is encouraging customers to take simple steps now to stay comfortable and keep energy bills manageable. Home cooling is typically the biggest driver of summer electric bills, often making up about half of total energy use. Small adj more PR

KFF: Maine Homelessness Falls, But More Than 2,600 People Still Without Stable Housing (10)
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Maine recorded 2,695 people experiencing homelessness according to the latest Point-in-Time survey conducted by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in January 2024. Data compiled by KFF show that while the state's homeless population declined from the previous year, thousands of residents continue to experience housing instability, with the vast majority relying on shelters, transitional housing, and emergency accommodation rather than living unsheltered. A closer look at the numbers reveals that homeles more PR

KFF: New Mexico Sees Growing Homelessness Challenge as Unsheltered Population Remains High (10)
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- New Mexico is facing a homelessness challenge according to the latest Point-in-Time survey conducted by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in January 2024. Data complied by KFF show that the state continues to struggle with both sheltered and unsheltered homelessness, reflecting broader national trends but with distinctive local characteristics. According to New Mexico's 2024 count, approximately 4,649 people were experiencing homelessness on a single night. The largest concentration was in the Albuquerque  more PR

KFF: North Carolina Homelessness Surges as Sheltered and Unsheltered Populations Reach Record Levels (10)
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- North Carolina experienced a sharp rise in homelessness in 2024, with the latest Point-in-Time count showing 11,626 people experiencing homelessness on a single January night, up from 9,754 in 2023. The increase of 1,872 people represents a 19% year-over-year jump, closely matching the national increase of 18%. The KFF data, sourced from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's 2025 Point-in-Time Estimates of Homelessness, indicate that homelessness in North Carolina is no longer a problem confined to emerg more PR

KFF: U.S. Homelessness Data Climbs Sharply as Unsheltered Population Remains a Major Challenge (10)
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The number of people experiencing homelessness in the U.S. reached a record level in the latest Point-in-Time count, according to data compiled by the health policy organization KFF. The figures, collected during the last 10 days of January, provide a one-night snapshot of homelessness across all states. The table, sourced from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's 2025 Point-in-Time Estimates of Homelessness, shows that an estimated 771,480 people were experiencing homelessness nationwide in 2024. Of th more PR

KnowledgeWorks: Permission Granted - How Arizona Is Leading the Future of Learning (10)
CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 9 -- KnowledgeWorks issued the following article: * * * Permission Granted: How Arizona Is Leading the Future of Learning KEY TAKEAWAYS: * Even with strong policy frameworks, innovation stalls when educators believe they need explicit permission, highlighting the importance of clarifying existing flexibility * Arizona's "Permission Granted" initiative bridges the gap between policy and practice by making flexibility visible, actionable and grounded in real examples from schools * Turning policy into practical tools  more PR

main content City Life Makes Animals Bolder (10)
PORTLAND, Oregon, June 5 -- Lewis and Clark College posted the following news: * * * City Life Makes Animals Bolder * The city mouse really may be bolder than the country mouse. A new global analysis led by Assistant Professor of Biology Tracy Burkhard, finds that animals living in cities tend to be bolder, more aggressive, more exploratory, and more active than animals of the same species living in rural areas. Assistant Professor of Biology Track Burkhard Researchers from Lewis & Clark, CEFE-CNRS in Montpellier, France, and North Dakota more PR

Marshfield Clinic names behavioral health grant recipients (10)
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 10 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Marshfield Clinic names behavioral health grant recipients * MARSHFIELD, Wis. - Marshfield Clinic has awarded 60 total grants to school districts and other organizations to initiate youth mental health programs across the Marshfield Clinic service area. Marshfield Clinic issued 33 grants for b.e.s.t.(r) Universal Screening, an innovative online screening tool designed to assist educators in fostering the emotional health o more PR

Media Alert: Low-level flights to image geology of eastern North Dakota (10)
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey issued the following news release: * * * Media Alert: Low-level flights to image geology of eastern North Dakota * RESTON, Va. - The U.S. Geological Survey plans low-level airplane flights over eastern North Dakota and small nearby areas of Minnesota and South Dakota to image geology using airborne geophysical technology. The survey will begin in early June and will continue into the fall, weather and other flight restrictions permitting. The flights are a c more PR

Minn. Agriculture Dept. Expands Ag Weather Network in East Central Minnesota (10)
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, June 13 -- The Minnesota Department of Agriculture issued the following news: * * * MDA Expands Ag Weather Network in East Central Minnesota New stations strengthen local data for crop decisions, soil health, and water management - The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has expanded the Minnesota Ag Weather Network (MAWN) with three new weather stations in East Central Minnesota. The stations--located in Isanti, Kanabec, and Mille Lacs counties--add important coverage in an area where producers have needed more  more PR

National Sunflower Association Urges EPA to Consider Minor-Use Crops in Fungicide Strategy (10)
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The National Sunflower Association (NSA), headquartered in Mandan, North Dakota, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the agency's Draft Strategy to Protect Endangered Species from Fungicides. NSA represents stakeholders across the U.S. sunflower industry and emphasized the need for EPA to consider unique challenges faced by minor-use crops like sunflowers when finalizing the strategy. NSA expressed concern that the draft strategy's mitigation requirements could di more ST

Nexstar Media Foundation Announces Honorees for Day Eight of "30 Days of Giving" Initiative (10)
IRVING, Texas, June 8 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * Nexstar Media Foundation Announces Honorees for Day Eight of "30 Days of Giving" Initiative * Irving, TX (June 8, 2026) - Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), today announced that the Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation is making a $5,000 contribution to both The Capital Gallery and The Foodbank as part of the company's "30 Days of Giving" initiative, a month-long program recognizing and support more PR

NFWF Announces $18.5 Million to Conserve Grasslands and Support Ranching Communities Across the Great Plains (10)
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation posted the following news release: * * * NFWF Announces $18.5 Million to Conserve Grasslands and Support Ranching Communities Across the Great Plains * WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 9, 2026) - The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) today announced nearly $18.5 million in grants to protect vital grassland habitat across the Great Plains while also strengthening ranching operations and communities. The 26 grants announced today will leverage $50.3 million in matching contribut more PR

North Dakota Derailment and Hazardous Materials Release Prompts Renewed Call to Accelerate Phase Out of DOT-111 Tank Cars and Raises Concerns About Retrofitted DOT-117R Tank Cars (10)
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The National Transportation Safety Board issued the following news release on June 11, 2026: * * * North Dakota Derailment and Hazardous Materials Release Prompts Renewed Call to Accelerate Phase Out of DOT-111 Tank Cars and Raises Concerns About Retrofitted DOT-117R Tank Cars NTSB also calls for safer placement of hazardous materials cars in train consists - The National Transportation Safety Board on Thursday reiterated recommendations to accelerate the phase out of DOT-111 tank cars and raised concerns about the s more PR

On the House Floor: Fedorchak urges support for Secure America Act (10)
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * On the House Floor: Fedorchak urges support for Secure America Act * Washington D.C. - Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) spoke on the House Floor today in support of S. 2, the Secure America Act (link is external), legislation to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security's border and immigration enforcement agencies through fiscal year 2029.Below are her remarks as prepared for delivery: "Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the more PR

Politico: Full Transcript - EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin on "The Conversation With Dasha Burns" (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 13 -- Politico issued the following transcript of a podcast involving Environmental Protection Agency administrator Lee Zeldin: * * * Full Transcript: EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns" This is a full unedited transcript of POLITICO's interview with EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns": Lee Zeldin: I'm passionate on...on behalf of all the Americans who feel like there hasn't been common sense applied enough with agencies over the course of the year. I' more PR

Preserve by Motiva Breast Augmentation Technique Now Available at Altru and Truyu (10)
GRAND FORKS, North Dakota, June 9 -- The Altru Health System issued the following news: * * * Preserve by Motiva(R) Breast Augmentation Technique Now Available at Altru and Truyu Altru and Truyu the First In North Dakota to Offer New Procedure - Altru is proud to announce it is now offering Preserve by Motiva(R), the latest advancement in breast augmentation techniques, becoming the first health system in North Dakota to provide the procedure. Preserve by Motiva(R) is an advanced, minimally invasive* breast enhancement technique designed more PR

Recent Publications from Binghamton University's Creative Writing and English Program Alumni (10)
BINGHAMTON, New York, June 10 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * A 2026 roundup of Binghamton University's literary voices Recent publications from Binghamton University's Creative Writing and English program alumni By Ethan Knox '20 Binghamton's creative scholars are extraordinary in their field. Whether recent alumni, long graduated, or current students, Binghamton's Creative Writing (CW) and English programs contribute to the literary landscape every year with new publications. To celebrate the programs, the indi more PR

Roger Maris All-Star Week Radiothon returns June 18 (10)
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 12 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Roger Maris All-Star Week Radiothon returns June 18 * FARGO, N.D. - The Sanford Health Foundation is teaming up with The Mighty 790 KFGO to host the second annual Roger Maris All-Star Week Radiothon. The Roger Maris All-Star Week Radiothon is an event to raise awareness and monetary donations to support special services, patient amenities, funding for direct patient assistance and research at the Sanford Roger Maris Cancer more PR

S.D. A.G. Jackley Secures Settlement With GS Labs Regarding Overpriced and Delayed COVID-19 Tests (10)
PIERRE, South Dakota, June 11 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Secures Settlement with GS Labs Regarding Overpriced and Delayed COVID-19 Tests South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that South Dakota consumers will receive $50,380.00 as part of a $4.87 million 18-state settlement with GS Labs that resolves claims that the testing company overcharged patients, unlawfully charged administrative fees, and failed to deliver timely COVI more PR

Sanford adding new medical building to Sioux Falls campus (10)
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 10 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford adding new medical building to Sioux Falls campus * Medical Building 4 (MB4) will be located on the northeast corner of 21 st Street and Grange Avenue, directly east of Medical Building 1 (MB1). Work will begin on the new 52,000 square foot facility in June 2026 and will be completed at the end of 2027. "I'm excited to grow our specialty services and continue investing in our Sioux falls campus," said Andy Munce, p more PR

Sanford announces new Landmark Clinic location in Minot (10)
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 11 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford announces new Landmark Clinic location in Minot * Former CHI St. Alexius Medical Plaza to become future Sanford Landmark Clinic MINOT, N.D. -Sanford Health has assumed operations of the former CHI St. Alexius Minot Medical Plaza, marking an important step in expanding access to care in the Minot community. The facility, located at 2111 Landmark Circle, will become the future home of Sanford Landmark Clinic, anticip more PR

Sanford Sports to host 5th annual 'Who's Next' combine (10)
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 9 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Sports to host 5th annual 'Who's Next' combine * SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - The Sanford Sports Academy is hosting the 5 th annual "Who's Next" basketball combine for high school boys and girls at the Sanford Pentagon in June, highlighting the region's local talent in front of college coaches. The boys combine, featuring grades 10-12, is Monday, June 22 from 12-4 p.m. The girls combine, featuring grades 9-12, is Tuesday, Ju more PR

Sen. Cramer: FEMA Awards $817,641 to North Dakota (10)
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cramer: FEMA Awards $817,641 to North Dakota * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced $817,641 in funding to support infrastructure repairs and debris removal efforts across North Dakota following severe storms, tornadoes, and straight-line winds which struck the state June 20 and 21, 2025. The funding will support the following projects and recovery initiatives across the state: * $422,804 to Minnk more PR

Sen. Cramer: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Awards Nearly $600,000 to UND (10)
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cramer: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Awards Nearly $600,000 to UND * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced an award of nearly $600,000 to the University of North Dakota (UND) through the Health Resources and Services Administration's Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training Program. The award will support the development and expansion of the behavioral health workfor more PR

UND rooftop radar sets sights on space security (10)
GRAND FORKS, North Dakota, June 12 -- The University of North Dakota posted the following news release: * * * UND rooftop radar sets sights on space security * June 12, 2026 On June 4, 2026, UND's newest space-research project rose into view above campus as cranes lifted two antennas onto the rooftops of the Collaborative Energy Complex and Odegard Hall. That morning, workers installed the most visible pieces yet of UND's new bistatic radar system, with "bistatic" referring to the physical separation between the radar's transmitter and  more PR

UND Student Wins National Honor as University's First Astronaut Scholar (10)
GRAND FORKS, North Dakota, June 9 -- The University of North Dakota issued the following news release: * * * UND student wins national honor as University's first Astronaut Scholar University of North Dakota student Casia Steinhaus has been selected as a 2026 Astronaut Scholar, becoming the first student in university history to receive the national award. Steinhaus, an incoming senior double majoring in physics and mathematics, was selected by the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation as part of its 2026 class of Astronaut Scholars. This year' more PR

Xcel Energy crews prepared for severe storms, high heat in Minnesota and Wisconsin (10)
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 9 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Xcel Energy crews prepared for severe storms, high heat in Minnesota and Wisconsin * MINNEAPOLIS (June 9, 2026) -Xcel Energy is monitoring the potential for severe storms and high heat Tuesday night and Wednesday afternoon across swaths of western, southern and central Minnesota, as well as western Wisconsin. Crews will be ready across the region to safely restore power if outages occur. Xcel Energy maintains a diverse energy mix t more PR

Xcel Energy working to restore power to customers after severe storms hit Minnesota (10)
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 10 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Xcel Energy working to restore power to customers after severe storms hit Minnesota * MINNEAPOLIS (June 10, 2026) -Xcel Energy crews are working to assess damage and safely restore power to customers as quickly as possible after a line of storms swept across Minnesota early this morning. Heavy rain, lightning and gusty winds caused damage to power lines and poles, resulting in electric outages that currently affect about 40,000 cu more PR