BISMARCK, North Dakota, June 25 -- Gov. Kelly Armstrong, R-North Dakota, issued the following news: * * * Armstrong statement on North Dakota legislators establishing interim committee on AI and data centers * Gov. Kelly Armstrong issued the following statement today after North Dakota Senate Majority Leader David Hogue, Rep. Mike Nathe and other legislators announced the formation of an interim Artificial Intelligence and Data Center Committee, which also will involve citizen members.  "We are excited that Senate Majority Leader Hogue an more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, June 27 -- Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Liz Murrill Supports Nomination of Todd Blanche as United States Attorney General Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill joined a coalition of 23 state attorneys general in urging the United States Senate to swiftly confirm Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche as the next United States Attorney General. In a letter sent to Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Charles Grassley, Ranking Member Richard Durbin, and members more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, June 25 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * Bank of America Celebrates America 250 by Giving Customers Free Access to 250 Museums and Support for Cultural Programs Nationwide During July 4th weekend, BofA cardholders will receive free admission to 250 nonprofit cultural institutions nationwide through Museums on Us(r) Key points * During July 4 th weekend, BofA cardholders will have free access to 250 cultural institutions throu more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 22 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Black Hills neurosurgeon Dr. Gust transitioning outreach * WILLISTON, N.D. -Black Hills Orthopedic & Spine Center neurosurgeon, Dr. Troy Gust, is transitioning his outreach to a new location in Williston, North Dakota. Starting July 1, Dr. Gust will relocate his outreach practice from Conservative Care Occupational Health to the Sanford 11 th & Gate Clinic located at 1700 11 th St. W, Williston, ND 58801. Dr. Gust will pro more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, June 23 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release: * * * California's Plastics Act Prompts Lawsuit Over Economic Impacts and State Sovereignty * Attorney General JB McCuskey joined a coalition of 16 state attorneys general and the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) in challenging California's Plastics Act to defend the interests of consumers and producers across the United States. The lawsuit intends to stop the costs that will be passed on to consumers more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, June 22 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * California's Plastics Act Prompts Lawsuit over State Sovereignty and Economic Impacts * Today, Attorney General Mike Hilgers is leading a coalition of 17 state attorneys general and the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) in challenging California's Plastics Act to defend the interests of producers and consumers across the United States. The lawsuit intends to stop the impacts of costs that will be passed on to con more PR

WASHINGTON, June 19 (TNSrpt) -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary by Managing Editor and Director of Content Ken Braun: * * * Enemies of Energy: Greenpeace Publicity stunts both controversial and destructive have been the Greenpeace brand since it was founded. Editor's note: The following is an excerpt from Enemies of Energy, a research report created for the Capital Research Center. - The most recent publicly available IRS filings from Greenpeace and the Greenpeace Fund show combined net assets of negative $496. more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Bob Latta, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, issued the following opening statement on June 24, 2026, at a markup of eight bills to protect Americans from higher electricity prices * * * "Welcome to today's subcommittee markup to consider eight bills to lower costs for households and promote innovation in our electric sector while ensuring the U.S. remains in pole position to win the race with Communist China for AI development. "The legislation before our subcommittee is th more PR

FARGO, North Dakota, June 26 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * College of Business names Yongtao (David) Hong chair of the Department of Accounting and Information Systems * The NDSU College of Business has named Yongtao (David) Hong chair of the Department of Accounting and Information Systems after serving in the role on an interim basis for the past year. "We look forward to the continued leadership of Dr. Hong as chair of the Department of Accounting and Information Systems," said Kathryn Birkeland, Ron more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Congressional Black Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Congressional Black Caucus Statement on Supreme Court Ruling to Further Weaken Voting Rights Act * Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement: "Two months after the Trump Supreme Court's decision in Louisiana v. Callais gutted key protections of the Voting Rights Act, the Court's conservative supermajority has taken another step to threaten the rig more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Cramer Chairs SASC Airland Subcommittee Hearing on the F-35 Program, a 'Cornerstone of American Airpower' * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), chair of the Senate Armed Services (SASC) Airland Subcommittee, led a hearing on the F-35 program, which he described as "a cornerstone of American airpower" and "one of the most consequential defense programs" of this generation. Subcommittee members had the opportunity to hear testim more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces $1.9 Million in Brownfields Grants to North Dakota Projects * BISMARCK, N.D. - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced three Brownfields and Land Revitalization Program awards totaling $1.9 million. The funding will be distributed as follows: * $1,000,000 to the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe to assess and clean up asbestos, lead-based paint, and polychlorinated biphenyl contamination at two priority sites, including a f more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Invests in Making America Healthy Again with Announcement of $1.6 Million to Improve Drinking Water in Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming * DENVER - Today, U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing $1.6 million in grant funding to improve drinking water infrastructure in Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming. These grants will help Make America Healthy Again by providin more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Invests in Making America Healthy Again with Announcement of $25 Million to Improve Drinking Water in Small and Rural Communities * WASHINGTON- Today, U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing more than $25 million in grant funding to improve drinking water infrastructure in small and rural communities. These grants will help Make America Healthy Again by providing communities across the nation with needed resources to make  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 (TNSFR) -- In response to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, enacted on July 4, 2025, and Executive Order (E.O.) 14154, entitled, "Unleashing American Energy," dated January 20, 2025, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is proposing to modify its existing regulations pertaining to royalties due on oil and natural gas lost on Federal and Indian leases. These modifications would reduce unnecessary compliance burdens for operators and streamline the BLM's royalty determinations on lost oil or natural gas. Comments are due on Augu more PR

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Fedorchak supports final passage of 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) joined the U.S. House of Representatives in passing the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act (link is external), landmark legislation to modernize federal housing programs, cut burdensome regulations, expand housing supply, and help lower housing costs for families and communities across the country. Having n more PR

WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Fedorchak to host Fedorchak Forum ahead of America 250 * Bismarck, ND - Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) will host her next Fedorchak Forum on Thursday, June 25 at 6:00pm CT / 5:00pm MT. The forum will focus on America's upcoming 250th birthday, the principles that have guided our nation, and legislative ideas to strengthen our nation. " As we approach America's 250th birthday, I'm looking forward to hearing from North Dakotans about  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13255). The white paper is written by agricultural policy specialist Zachary T. Neuhofer, international trade and finance specialist Cathleen D. Cimino-Isaacs and Asian trade and finance specialist Karen M. Sutter: * * * Foreign Investment in U.S Agricultural Land: Current Issues In general, U.S. federal law does not restrict foreign investment in or ownership of U.S. agricultural land. Foreign persons are required to disclos more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 24 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on June 22, 2026: * * * Carr Challenges California's Plastics Acts Over State Sovereignty and Economic Impacts Attorney General Chris Carr has joined a 17-state coalition and the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) in challenging California's Plastics Act to defend the interests of producers and consumers nationwide. California's law, formally known as the Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Economic Analysis issued the following news release: * * * GDP (Third Estimate), Industries, Corporate Profits, State GDP, and State Personal Income, 1st Quarter 2026 * Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 2.1 percent in the first quarter of 2026 (January, February, and March), according to the third estimate released today by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the fourth quarter of 2025, real GDP increased 0.5 percent. Real GDP was revised  more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 26 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Greater Grand Forks Legacy Football Camp takes place July 7 * GRAND FORKS, N.D. - Sanford Health, Grand Forks Youth Football and University of North Dakota Athletics are teaming up to host the Greater Grand Forks Legacy Football Camp. The camp takes place on Tuesday, July 7th, from the Fritz Pollard Athletic Center at Memorial Village, 2501 Red Jarrett Way. The camp costs $50 to attend, and camp times are as follows: Boy more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Aviation released the following testimony by Shawn Dobberstein, executive director of Hector International Airport, and vice chair of the American Association of Airport Executives Air Service Committee, from a June 4, 2026, hearing entitled "Connecting Rural America to the National Airspace System": * * * Chairman, Ranking Member, and Members of the Subcommittee: Thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today. My name is Shawn Dobberstein. I am the E more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * HHS Awards $3,186,404 to Grand Forks Schools * BISMARCK, N.D. - The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded $3,186,404 to Grand Forks Public Schools. These funds are distributed through Head Start Projects. The award supports Head Start and Early Head Start programs, which promote early childhood learning, health and development initiatives, as well as family and community support services. *** Original text here: https://ww more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 19 -- The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * How H5N1 Bird Flu Hid Unrecognized for Weeks in Dairy Cattle When H5N1 bird flu first began infecting U.S. cattle in early 2024, diagnosis was elusive, because in cows, the disease looked completely different. Instead of affecting the lungs, as H5N1 does in other mammalian species, it caused severe infection in the cows' udders, largely sparing the lungs. A study by University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health resear more PR

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Hub Convenience Stores, Dickinson, North Dakota, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency criticizing the interim final rule on national bank non-interest charges and fees and interim final order preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. The company highlights its concerns about excessive swipe fees imposed by Visa and Mastercard that are not subject to typical market competition. The Hub states that swipe fees have heavily b more ST

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Independent Community Bankers of America along with 43 state bankers associations, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency expressing support for the interim final order preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act and the accompanying interim final rule on national bank non-interest charges and fees. The letter argues that the OCC's action is firmly grounded in the National Bank Act and necessary to prevent serious interference wit more ST

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * The James T. Woods Act Fights Online Child Exploitation That's Sweeping the Nation * BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - Online child exploitation, sextortion and violent online criminal networks like '764,' which coerce children into violent or suicidal acts, are sweeping the nation, impacting children across all 50 states. Each of the 56 Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) field offices are involved in tracking and investigating cases of online child e more PR

LEWISTON, Idaho, June 27 -- Lewis-Clark State College issued the following news release: * * * LC State leads Idaho to highest NCLEX first-time pass rate in the West Thanks in large part to the continued excellence of Lewis-Clark State College's nursing program, Idaho continues to produce top-performing healthcare professionals, with students in the Gem State passing the NCLEX exam on their first try at higher rates than their competitors in the West. LC State's first-time NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination) passing rate in 2025  more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 23 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Marshfield Medical Center-Minocqua earns 5-star CMS rating * MARSHFIELD, Wis. - Marshfield Medical Center-Minocqua received a 5-star rating by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, a national distinction that recognizes Marshfield Clinic's quality measures and its continued effort in providing safe, quality health care to its patients. This designation was earned by 12% of the more than 3,000 U.S. hospitals ranked  more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, June 22 -- Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued the following news release: * * * Missouri Attorney General Hanaway Joins Multistate Effort Challenging California's Overreaching Plastics Act * JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Today, Attorney General Catherine Hanaway joined a coalition of 15 states and the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) in challenging California's Plastics Act to defend the interests of producers and consumers across the United States. This lawsuit intends to stop costs fr more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, June 24 -- Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued the following news release: * * * Missouri Attorney General Hanaway Leads Multi-State Effort to Protect Election Integrity Laws * Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway led a coalition of 23 states in filing an amicus brief in the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals to protect the integrity of our nation's elections. This action, filed in support of Indiana's voter ID law, seeks to preserve the constitutional rights of states to enact election integrit more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, June 25 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Montana State awards 2026 Presidential Scholarships to 22 students * BOZEMAN -Montana State University's most prestigious scholarship was awarded to 22 high school graduates from across the nation and the world, including 13 students from Montana. The MSU Presidential Scholarship is awarded based on scholastic achievement, demonstrated leadership and exemplary public service. Students receive an annual stipend plus a tuition waiver. The scholarship is r more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 [Category: Government/Public Administration] (TNSrpt) -- The National Governors Association issued the following news release: * * * National Governors Association, Harvard Release Study on Governor-Led Workforce Solutions New report studies how workforce initiatives in five states are filling labor shortages and boosting economic mobility - A new study conducted by the National Governors Association (NGA), in partnership with the Harvard Project on Workforce and with support from Arnold Ventures, examines how governors more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 25 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * NDSU and Sanford Health collaborate on GLP-1 research * Jen Burris NDSU Media Relations 701-936-1202 Jennifer.r.burris@ndsu.edu FARGO, N.D. - NDSU and Sanford Health are launching a research collaboration to evaluate factors that may affect the outcomes of next-generation GLP-1 obesity-management medications. The project is funded by a $210,000 investment from NDSU, Sanford Health and the North Dakota Department o more PR

FARGO, North Dakota, June 25 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * NDSU and Sanford Health partner on GLP-1 research * NDSU and Sanford Health are launching a research collaboration to evaluate factors that may affect the outcomes of next-generation GLP-1 obesity-management medications. The project is funded by a $210,000 investment from NDSU, Sanford Health and the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services and is designed to foster collaboration among research scientists with diverse expertise and bac more PR

FARGO, North Dakota, June 22 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * NDSU named a 2026-27 College of Distinction for second consecutive year * North Dakota State University has once again been named a College of Distinction for the 2026-2027 academic year, marking its second consecutive year earning the honor and reinforcing its commitment to delivering a high-impact, student-centered educational experience. In addition to earning the overall College of Distinction recognition, NDSU received specialized distincti more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics issued the following news: * * * North American Transborder Freight increased 19.4% in April 2026 from April 2025 * BTS 26-55 This release is published on a fixed schedule as required by the Office of Management and Budget, and statistics in this release may be revised when inputs to the statistics are corrected or updated. Data on the program page of this website are the most up-to-date and complete.Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics more PR

BISMARCK, North Dakota, June 27 -- The North Dakota Attorney General Office issued the following opinion: * * * The North Dakota Attorney General issued an opinion to the Mercer County Commission Request: Marv Schwehr requested an opinion from this office under N.D.C.C. Sec. 44-04-21.1 regarding whether the Mercer County Commission (Commission) violated N.D.C.C. Sec.Sec. 44-04-20, 44-04-19 .2, and 44-04-19 by failing to properly notice an executive session, failing to properly describe the legal authority for an executive session, and holdin more PR

BISMARCK, North Dakota, June 27 -- North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley issued the following opinion: * * * The North Dakota Attorney General issued an opinion to the Department of Veterans' Affairs Request: Kelly Volk requested an opinion from this office under N.D.C.C. Sec. 44-04-21.1 asking whether the North Dakota Department of Veterans' Affairs (Veterans' Affairs) failed to provide requested reports from a database or failed to timely respond to the request for reports, and thereby violated N.D.C.C. Sec. 44-04-18. CONCLUSIONS 1. more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 [Category: Political] -- U.S. Term Limits issued the following news release: * * * NORTH DAKOTA SUPREME COURT SMASHES LEGISLATIVE ATTEMPT TO ALTER TERM LIMITS; DECLARES "MEASURE 1" VOID * High Court Rules Unanimously That Lawmakers Brazenly Exceeded Authority in Attempt to Overrule the Will of the People  BISMARCK, ND -In a monumental victory for grassroots accountability and citizen-led democracy, the North Dakota Supreme Court has unanimously blocked a deceptive legislative attempt to gut the state's voter-approved l more PR

STUTTGART, Germany, June 24 -- The U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, a service component of the U.S. Africa Command, issued the following news: * * * North Dakota, SETAF-AF improve Togolese incident-response capacity * State Partnership Program representatives from North Dakota, officials of Togo's National Civil Protection Agency, and civil affairs Soldiers assigned to U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) took part in a tabletop exercise in Lome, Togo, June 11. The TTX culminated a three-day academics po more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 22 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * North Star Rodeo highlights skills of frontline workers * MINNEAPOLIS (June 22, 2026) -Xcel Energy hosted its second annual North Star Rodeo at the company's Hugo Training Center in Hugo, Minnesota on Friday, June 12. The competition provided a close-up view of how line workers and natural gas workers make critical equipment repairs and respond to power outages and emergencies to ensure the delivery of safe, reliable energy. Hundr more PR

FARGO, North Dakota, June 26 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Offerdahl Gift accelerates breakthrough research in sustainable agriculture at NDSU * Richard '65 and Linda Offerdahl have committed $3 million to advance groundbreaking research led by NDSU scientist Barney Geddes, accelerating a transformative innovation in agriculture. The new funding will accelerate research focused on biological nitrogen fixation in cereal crops, a development with the potential to redefine modern agriculture. This work pos more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 24 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Pours for a Purpose raises $415K to advance emergency care * As part of the evening, the Sanford Health Foundation announced a transformative $1 million gift from retired Sanford emergency medicine physician Dr. Richard Stennes and his wife Nilla in support of the project. In recognition of his generosity and decades of service to the region, the department will be named the Stennes Emergency Department upon completion of th more PR

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service issued the following recall alert: * * * Power Plate Meals, LLC Recalls Frozen Meatloaf Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens * Power Plate Meals, LLC, a West Fargo, N.D. Cooperative Interstate Shipping establishment, is recalling approximately 5,795 pounds of frozen meatloaf with garlic mashed potatoes products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FS more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 26 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Roger Maris All-Star Week raises over $1 million * FARGO, N.D. - The sixth annual Roger Maris All-Star Week raised over $1 million for cancer care. 100% of funds raised during Roger Maris All-Star Week support Sanford Roger Maris Cancer Center's continued investment and expansion as a national destination for cancer research, treatment, education and training. In October 2021, Sanford Fargo launched the region's first and  more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, June 24 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on June 23, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Joins Lawsuit Challenging California Act South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 16 other Attorneys General in a lawsuit intended to protect the interests of producers and consumers. The coalition's lawsuit challenges California's Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packing Producer Responsibility Act. The California law places extensive requirements on manufacturers, dis more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 24 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Bemidji earns national recognition from Becker's * BEMIDJI, Minn. - Sanford Bemidji Medical Center was recently named to the Becker's Healthcare list of "100 Great Community Hospitals" for 2026. The list celebrates institutions that bring accessible, affordable, high-quality care to patients in rural corners of the country and commends local hospitals for delivering expert clinical care while driving local innovati more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 23 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Black Hills unveils advanced imaging technology * June 23, 2026 RAPID CITY, S.D. -Patients at Sanford Black Hills now have access to the most advanced CT imaging technology in South Dakota - a first-of-its-kind photon CT scanner in the state and at Sanford Health, delivering sharper images, richer detail and lower radiation, helping care teams make more confident decisions and giving patients more answers in a sin more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 23 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Fargo Doc Talk on mental health in adolescents * FARGO, N.D. - Sanford Health Fargo is hosting a Doc Talk discussion to educate the public about mental health in adolescents. The event is on Thursday, June 25, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. inside the Fargo Parks Sports Center at the Sanford Sports Complex, 6100 38th St. S., Fargo. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required. Understanding your teen's mental he more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 24 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Health to highlight best practices for AI adoption * June 24, 2026 Contact: Paul Heinert Sanford Health Media Relations 605-366-2432 / Paul.Heinert@sanfordhealth.org David Newman, M.D., vice president and chief medical officer for virtual care at Sanford Health, will join leaders from Mayo Clinic, Duke Health and Mass General Brigham for a session entitled, AI in Enterprise Healthcare: High-Impact Case more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 23 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford in Minot welcomes more new family medicine providers * BISMARCK, N.D. -Sanford Health in Minot has expanded its team with the addition of two more new family medicine providers at the Sanford Hwy. 2 Clinic. The two providers offer primary care services to people of all ages, from routine checkups to treatment for a wide range of health concerns and conditions. Brieann Backes, PA-C, is a physician assistant who of more PR

ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, June 26 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: * * * SBU, Ohio University create chemistry Ph.D. pathway Chemistry majors at St. Bonaventure University now have a fourth pathway into a doctoral chemistry program upon graduation from SBU. An articulation agreement between St. Bonaventure and Ohio University provides a direct application pathway for SBU students who graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry to Ohio University's Ph.D. program in Chemistry and Biochemistry. Und more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on June 25, 2026: * * * The James T. Woods Act Fights Online Child Exploitation That's Sweeping the Nation BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - Online child exploitation, sextortion and violent online criminal networks like '764,' which coerce children into violent or suicidal acts, are sweeping the nation, impacting children across all 50 states. Each of the 56 Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) field offices are invol more PR

WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Passes 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act * ***Click here for audio. WASHINGTON, D.C. -The U.S. Senate voted overwhelmingly today 85 to 5 to pass landmark legislation unlocking home ownership for millions of Americans. The 21 st Century ROAD to Housing Act follows months of bipartisan negotiations and unlocks new housing opportunities for Americans. Leaders of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee worked with counter more PR

WASHINGTON, June 22 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Independent Community Bankers of America posted the following news release: * * * South Dakota Community Banker Trent Sorbe Joins ICBA Payments Board * Washington, D.C. (June 22, 2026) -ICBA Payments, the payments-services subsidiary of the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), today announced the election of Trent Sorbe, executive vice president and chief payments officer of First International Bank & Trust in Sioux Falls, S.D., to its board of directors. "Money moves f more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision (Docket No. MCF 21151) entitled "John Mclaughlin, Tim Mclaughlin, and Valley Bus LLC - Acquisition of Control - Valley Bus Coaches, Valley Bus Grand Forks LLC, West Fargo Bus Company LLC And T&J Ventures LLC": * * * ACTION: Notice Tentatively Approving and Authorizing Finance Transaction. SUMMARY: John McLaughlin and Tim McLaughlin, both noncarriers, together with Valley Bus, LLC (Valley Bus), an interstate motor carrier (c more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Awards More Than $11 Million to North Dakota * BISMARCK, N.D. - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the recipients of more than $11 million in grants for public health, early childhood education and workforce enhancement. A total of $11,012,412 will be distributed to six recipients as follows: * $5,210,000 to the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services fo more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, June 23 -- The University of Iowa College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * ISE seniors bring engineering mindset to UI Health Care project Having Iowa's largest medical center on campus created a valuable opportunity for a trio of University of Iowa industrial and systems engineering (ISE) students to improve patient care and hospital operations. Sherise Eagen, of Hunter, North Dakota; Connor Vicory, of Aurora, Illinois; and Braden Vidmar, Bettendorf, Iowa; spent a semester embedded in a University of Iowa He more PR

VERMILLION, South Dakota, June 23 -- The University of South Dakota posted the following news: * * * USD Graduate Finds Career with Miami Heat * Hunter Glascock, who earned a bachelor's degree in exercise science from USD in 2013, is now an assistant strength and conditioning coach for the Miami Heat, where he helps design training programs, support injury prevention and guide player development throughout the National Basketball Association season and offseason. Glascock's path to the NBA began with an internship as part of his coursewor more PR

WASHINGTON, June 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's U.S. Geological Survey issued 'The 3D Elevation Program--Supporting North Dakota's Economy' as a fact sheet in June 2026, authored by Elaine Guidero. The document explains how the 3D Elevation Program, or 3DEP, is helping North Dakota use lidar data for agriculture, flood risk management, infrastructure, and other state priorities. North Dakota's need for elevation data is tied to its geography and economy. The fact sheet says the state spans two geomorphological areas divi more PR

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Heavy Machinery and Components Thereof The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain heavy machinery and components thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission's notice of investigation. The investigation is based on a complaint filed on behalf of Caterpillar Inc. of Irving, Texas, on more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, June 23 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news on June 22, 2026: * * * Utah joins state coalition challenging California plastics law as unconstitutional overreach Utah Attorney General Derek Brown has joined a coalition of 17 state attorneys general in support of a lawsuit filed in the Eastern District of California to block the state's Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act, arguing the law violates the U.S. Constitution and extends California's regulatory autho more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs issued the following news release: * * * VA Community Care contributed more than $36B to local economies in FY 2025 * The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs today announced it made more than $36 billion in payments to local healthcare providers across the country in fiscal year 2025 as part of the bipartisan VA MISSION Act. President Trump signed the MISSION Act in 2018 after it passed Congress with widespread bipartisan support. The law created a benefit that lets eligible V more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 24 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Xcel Energy Foundation awards $580,000 in grants * AMARILLO, Texas (June 24, 2026) -Today, the Xcel Energy Foundation awarded $580,000 to 37 nonprofits in Texas and New Mexico to recognize their contributions in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Career Pathways, Environmental Sustainability and Community Vitality. "Nonprofit organizations across our region are creating opportunities and making a real di more PR