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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving North Dakota Newsletter for 2026-07-05 ( 55 items )  
"Presidential 1776 Award: The Ultimate Civics Showdown" to Air on CBS Tonight (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * "Presidential 1776 Award: The Ultimate Civics Showdown" to Air on CBS Tonight * Tonight, the "Presidential 1776 Award: The Ultimate Civics Showdown" will air from 8:00-9:30 PM ET on the CBS Television Network, and be available to stream tomorrow on Paramount+. Hosted by television host and entertainment personality Mario Lopez, the national finals mark the conclusion of the first-ever Presidential 1776 Award competition, a nationwide civics ch more PR

Aaron Nyquist Elected Chair of Minnesota State Bar Association International Business Law Section (10)
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 1 -- Fredrikson and Byron, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Aaron Nyquist Elected Chair of Minnesota State Bar Association International Business Law Section Fredrikson shareholder Aaron Nyquist has been elected as chair of the International Business Law Section of the Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA) for a one-year term, effective July 1, 2026. The MSBA International Business Law Section brings together members of the Minnesota Bar in private practice, corporate in-house roles and government  more PR

Americans for Tax Reform: Lessons as Florida's Property Tax Reform Amendment Heads to the Ballot (10)
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on June 30, 2026, by Doug Kellogg: * * * Lessons as Florida's Property Tax Reform Amendment Heads to the Ballot With a property tax revolt stewing across the nation, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis turned up the heat by announcing his view that property taxes should be eliminated entirely last year. Now, we finally have a specific plan for a property tax referendum that passed the state legislature during a special session this month. What is in the plan? What l more PR

Americans for Tax Reform: List of Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids (10)
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on June 30, 2026, by John Kartch and Rachel Loren: * * * List of Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids Americans for Tax Reform's tracker of Trump Accounts announcements has reached 84. As documented below at least 84 companies, foundations, individuals and states have announced contributions to the accounts or in the case of foster children, establishment of the accounts. Trump Accounts for kids were enacted as part of the One Big Beautifu more PR

Armstrong issues executive order declaring statewide disaster for severe storms June 7-9 (10)
BISMARCK, North Dakota, June 30 -- Gov. Kelly Armstrong, R-North Dakota, issued the following news: * * * Armstrong issues executive order declaring statewide disaster for severe storms June 7-9 * BISMARCK, N.D. - Gov. Kelly Armstrong today declared a statewide disaster for severe storms in early June that caused an estimated $4.6 million in damage to electrical infrastructure and also damaged homes, farms and businesses in North Dakota. The disaster declaration issued today via executive order covers the June 7-9 storm systems impacting  more PR

Armstrong joins Trump, Burgum for dedication of T.R. Presidential Library, arriving by train in Medora (10)
BISMARCK, North Dakota, July 1 -- Gov. Kelly Armstrong, R-North Dakota, issued the following news: * * * Armstrong joins Trump, Burgum for dedication of T.R. Presidential Library, arriving by train in Medora * BISMARCK, N.D. - Gov. Kelly Armstrong today joined President Donald Trump and former North Dakota governor and U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum in Medora for the dedication of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, launching another historic chapter in the state's relationship and connection with the nation's 26 th pre more PR

Armstrong to welcome President Trump to Medora for Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library dedication (10)
BISMARCK, North Dakota, June 30 -- Gov. Kelly Armstrong, R-North Dakota, issued the following news: * * * Armstrong to welcome President Trump to Medora for Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library dedication * BISMARCK, N.D. - Gov. Kelly Armstrong will welcome President Donald Trump to North Dakota on Wednesday for the dedication of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora. The governor also will participate in several library-related events this week, culminating with the grand opening ceremony on Saturday. "It's an honor to more PR

Clean Fuels Alliance America Issues Letter to President Trump on Renewable Fuel Standard (10)
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, June 30 (TNSletter) -- Clean Fuels Alliance America issued the following letter to President Trump on the implementation of the administration's Renewable Fuel Standard volumes for 2026 and 2027: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 15, 2026 The Hon. President Donald J. Trump The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20500 Dear Mr. President, Today, June 15, is the effective date for the Renewable Fuel Standard Volumes for 2026 and 2027 published on April 1. We write to thank you and you more PR

Cramer Announces MQ-9 Flyover for Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library (10)
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * BREAKING: Cramer Announces MQ-9 Flyover for Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library * MEDORA, N.D. - U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today the North Dakota Air National Guard 119th Wing, known as the Happy Hooligans, will be doing a flyover at the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library. The Happy Hooligans, based in Fargo, will fly an MQ-9 Reaper, which Air Force Chief of Staff General Kenneth Wilsbach recently referred to as the MV more PR

Cramer, Gillibrand Discuss Roosevelt's Legacy in Government at TRPL Fireside Chat (10)
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Cramer, Gillibrand Discuss Roosevelt's Legacy in Government at TRPL Fireside Chat * MEDORA, N.D. - As part of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library (TRPL) grand opening celebration, U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) participated in a fireside chat today in the library's auditorium. The auditorium's panoramic views overlooking the national park named in Teddy Roosevelt's honor was a fitting backdrop to the sen more PR

DOT Accepts Applications for Fiscal Year 2026 Competitive Highway Bridge Program (10)
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation, through the Federal Highway Administration, invites applications for the Fiscal Year 2026 Competitive Highway Bridge Program (CHBP). This program aims to allocate up to $350 million in funding to improve the structural integrity of bridges in eligible states. States that qualify must have a population density of less than 115 individuals per square mile or a total population of fewer than 1.1 million. Additionally, these states must have less than 26 percent of their bridges classifi more ST

DOT Awards $24 Million to North Dakota for I-94 Project (10)
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * DOT Awards $24 Million to North Dakota for I-94 Project * BISMARCK, N.D. - The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced an award of $24,000,000 to the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) for the I-94 State of Good Repair Project through the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant program. This funding will support the replacement of an approximately 10-mile stretch of westbound I-94 with moder more PR

Environmental Defense Fund: Bipartisan Coalition of 11 Western Governors Commit to Collaborating on Transmission Lines, Building a Stronger, Well-connected Regional Grid (10)
NEW YORK, July 2 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release on June 30, 2026: * * * Bipartisan coalition of 11 Western governors commit to collaborating on transmission lines, building a stronger, well-connected regional grid (Deer Valley, UT) Today, 11 Western governors signed a letter of agreement establishing a first-of-its-kind in the West task force to accelerate transmission permitting and promote the development of a stronger grid capable of supporting robust economic growth, handling increased demand and with more PR

FAA Awards $4.8 Million to North Dakota Airports (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * FAA Awards $4.8 Million to North Dakota Airports * BISMARCK, N.D. - The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced $4,860,937 to North Dakota airports through the Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) program. * $4,713,687 to the Williston Basin International Airport. This project constructs a new 9,600 square foot hangar for aircraft storage and maintenance. * $147,250 to the Ellendale Municipal Airpo more PR

FAA Awards Nearly $32 Million to North Dakota Airports (10)
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * FAA Awards Nearly $32 Million to North Dakota Airports * BISMARCK, N.D. - The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced $31,968,035 in Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants for airports across North Dakota. The funding will be distributed as follows: * $8,818,680 to the Bismarck Municipal Airport to rehabilitate Runway 3/21 and Taxiways D, D1, D2, and D3; reconstruct runway and taxiway lighting; c more PR

FAA Updates Instrument Flight Procedures at Airports (10)
WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued a rule updating Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures for dozens of airports across the U.S., reflecting changes to navigation infrastructure, air traffic requirements and obstacle assessments that affect instrument flight operations. The rule amends 14 CFR Part 97 by establishing, revising, suspending or removing instrument approach procedures and associated departure procedures at ai more PR

Fedorchak calls on Americans to embrace Theodore Roosevelt's Bully Spirit (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Fedorchak calls on Americans to embrace Theodore Roosevelt's Bully Spirit * Washington, D.C. - Ahead of America 250 and the opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora, ND, Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) delivered a speech on the House Floor honoring President Theodore Roosevelt's legacy and the profound influence North Dakota had in shaping his life. She encouraged Americans to embrace Roosevelt's Bully Spirit by more PR

Ga. A.G. Carr Joins Multistate Effort to Defend Commonsense Voter ID Laws (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 2 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on July 1, 2026: * * * Carr Joins Multistate Effort to Defend Commonsense Voter ID Laws Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has filed an amicus brief in support of Indiana's voter ID law and the rights of states to enact critical election integrity measures. "The majority of Americans support commonsense voter ID laws. It's not partisan. It's about protecting the integrity of our elections," said Carr. "We have similar requirements here in Geor more PR

Gov. Gianforte Announces Montana Joins Western Transmission Expansion Coalition (10)
HELENA, Montana, June 30 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Gianforte Announces Montana Joins Western Transmission Expansion Coalition * HELENA, Mont. - Governor Greg Gianforte today announced Montana joined the Western Transmission Expansion Coalition (WestTEC), an agreement established with eleven states in the western United States to analyze transmission needs.  "With increasing demand on our energy grid, we must meet the challenge head-on to ensure affordable, reliable power for Montanans more PR

ICYMI: RAGA Wins for Women's Sports (10)
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Republican Attorneys General Association issued the following news on July 1, 2026: * * * ICYMI: RAGA Wins for Women's Sports Twenty-seven attorneys general went to bat for female athletes across America. On June 30, the Supreme Court ruled in their favor -- affirming that states may protect sex-based categories in sports and uphold the promise of Title IX. This is the most significant victory for women's sports in a generation, brought by Republican attorneys general. In their words: "Common sense won again. We s more PR

Indian Health Service Director Nominee Cruz Testifies Before Senate Indian Affairs Committee (10)
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Senate Indian Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Mark Cruz, President Trump's nominee to be director of the Indian Health Service, from a June 24, 2026, confirmation hearing: * * * Waq'lis'i, Chairman Murkowski, Vice Chairman Schatz, and distinguished members of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. My name is Mark Cruz. I am deeply honored--as are my family, the Klamath Tribes, and my fellow Oregonians--that President Trump has nominated me to serve as the 12th Director of the Indian Health Serv more PR

Institute for Justice: Ranchers' Fight for a Fair Price From Pipeline Company That Took Their Land Heads to the US Supreme Court (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 30 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release: * * * Ranchers' Fight for a Fair Price from Pipeline Company that Took Their Land Heads to the US Supreme Court WASHINGTON--The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case from a group of North Dakota ranchers who fought for years to obtain a fair price for land a pipeline company wanted to take through eminent domain. They won--but then a federal appeals court told them that they would have to pay the cost of that three-year legal fight themselves more PR

KnowledgeWorks: State of Personalized, Competency-based Education (10)
CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 30 -- KnowledgeWorks issued the following article: * * * The State of Personalized, Competency-based Education A snapshot of the field in 2026 KEY TAKEAWAYS: * Personalized, competency based education has shifted from isolated pilots to durable, statewide systems that align policy, practice and classroom implementation * States and districts are redefining success through flexible graduation pathways, Portraits of a Graduate and more meaningful approaches to assessment, time and credentials * The field is maturing  more PR

Loffler Companies Strengthens Executive Leadership Team as Company Enters Its Next Era (10)
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 30 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Loffler Companies Strengthens Executive Leadership Team as Company Enters Its Next Era * BTA member Loffler Companies has announced a series of executive leadership appointments that reflect both the maturity of a business built over nearly four decades and the confidence of an organization ready for what comes next. At the heart of the announcement is a milestone for the company and the family behind it. Jim Loffler more PR

Mark Danes Named Chief Marketing and Communications Officer (10)
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, July 1 -- Southern Connecticut State University posted the following news: * * * Mark Danes Named Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Mark Danes will join Southern as the university's inaugural Chief Marketing and Communications Officer (CMCO), beginning Friday, July 24.  The creation of the CMCO role embeds integrated communications and marketing into institutional planning and decision-making. As CMCO, Danes will lead the Division of Marketing & Communications and serve as a strategic advisor to the Preside more PR

Minnesota Power Groundbreaking Marks Beginning of Construction on HVDC Modernization Project (10)
DULUTH, Minnesota, June 23 -- Minnesota Power, a division of Allete, issued the following news release: * * * Minnesota Power groundbreaking marks beginning of construction on HVDC modernization project $900 million investment will strengthen reliability, replace aging infrastructure - Minnesota Power today marked the ceremonial groundbreaking for its high-voltage directcurrent (HVDC) modernization project, an estimated $900 million investment in the electric system that will increase capacity and enhance regional reliability, replace agin more PR

Minnesota Power Launches Program to Match Customers' Payments on Past-Due Bills (10)
DULUTH, Minnesota, July 3 -- Minnesota Power, a division of Allete, issued the following news release: * * * Minnesota Power launches program to match customers' payments on past-due bills Minnesota Power is rolling out a new program to help residential customers reduce pastdue balances and get back on track with their electric bills. Called On Track, the new bill assistance option is designed to help eligible residential customers with pastdue balances through monthly bill support and matching payments. The On Track Program offers eligi more PR

Minnkota Power Cooperative Urges Environmental Protection Agency to Rescind Coal Combustion Residuals Management Unit Requirements (10)
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Minnkota Power Cooperative, Grand Forks, North Dakota, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's proposed amendments to the coal combustion residuals regulations, specifically addressing the Legacy Coal Combustion Residuals Management Unit provisions. The cooperative, which operates the lignite coal-fired Milton R. Young Station in Center, North Dakota, articulated support for EPA's proposal to revise the 2024 Legacy CCR Rule and called for the full rescission of C more ST

Minot State Earns an A+ in Preparing Teachers to Teach Reading From NCTQ (10)
MINOT, North Dakota, June 22 -- Minot State University posted the following news release: * * * Minot State earns an A+ in preparing teachers to teach reading from NCTQ Minot State University's teacher education program has earned an A+ rating from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for its preparation of future elementary educators in reading instruction. The recognition comes as part of NCTQ's 2026 Teacher Prep Review, which evaluates how well teacher preparation programs equip future teachers with evidence-based reading instr more PR

Montana-Dakota Utilities Advocates for Rescission and Flexibility in Environmental Protection Agency Coal Ash Disposal Rules (10)
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Montana-Dakota Utilities Co., Bismarck, North Dakota, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's proposed revisions to regulations governing the disposal of coal combustion residuals from electric utilities. Montana-Dakota addresses the agency's April 2026 proposal to amend the federal CCR rules, including the potential rescission of the Coal Combustion Residual Management Unit requirements and various adjustments to groundwater monitoring, closure protocols, and be more ST

N.D. Democratic-NPL Party: Trump-Vance Administration Has Wreaked Havoc on North Dakotans (10)
FARGO, North Dakota, July 2 -- The North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party issued the following news release on July 1, 2026: * * * Trump-Vance Administration has Wreaked Havoc on North Dakotans Medora - Today, Donald Trump and Doug Burgum descend on North Dakota in the new Air Force One--a "gift" from the Qatari government. Trump said the United States "couldn't build a plane like this." Democratic-NPL Chair Adam Goldwyn said, "Across our state, local businesses have had to close their doors because of the failures of the Trump Administration. J more PR

N.D. Environmental Quality Dept.: $30.5 Million in State Water Loans Awarded for Infrastructure Upgrades in State (10)
BISMARCK, North Dakota, June 30 -- The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * $30.5 million in state water loans awarded for infrastructure upgrades in North Dakota The State Revolving Fund (SRF) programs, jointly administered by the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality and the North Dakota Public Finance Authority, awarded nine loans in June to support critical water infrastructure. * Belfield was awarded a $143,000 Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) loan to decommission  more PR

NABIP Announces 2026-27 Board of Trustees at 96th Annual Convention (10)
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals (formerly the National Association of Health Underwriters) issued the following news release: * * * NABIP Announces 2026-27 Board of Trustees at 96th Annual Convention The National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals (NABIP) announced its 2026-27 Board of Trustees during the association's 96th Annual Convention in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The newly elected leaders will guide the association's strategic priorities and advocacy efforts over more PR

NAGPRA Inventory Links Child's Remains to Eight Sioux, Assiniboine Tribes (10)
WASHINGTON, July 3 (TNSFR) -- The National Museum of Health and Medicine, Silver Spring, Maryland, has completed a Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act inventory identifying human remains with cultural affiliation to eight Tribal nations, according to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service. The museum determined the remains represent one Native American child about 11/2 to 2 years old. According to the notice, the remains were removed from Dakota Territory in 1868 and later transferred more PR

National Park Service Seeks Public Comment on National Register Nominations (10)
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSFR) -- The National Park Service is seeking electronic public comments on properties nominated for listing or related actions in the National Register of Historic Places before May 30, 2026, according to a notice published in the Federal Register. Comments are due by July 16, 2026, and will help inform the agency's evaluation of nominations under National Register criteria. The notice covers properties submitted by State or Tribal Historic Preservation Officers across California, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Dakota  more PR

NDSU's Athletics, Foundation and Team Makers announce integrated partnership to enhance donor experience (10)
FARGO, North Dakota, June 29 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * NDSU's Athletics, Foundation and Team Makers announce integrated partnership to enhance donor experience * North Dakota State University Athletics, NDSU Foundation and NDSU Team Makers have entered into a partnership agreement designed to strengthen philanthropic support for Bison Athletics and NDSU through a more unified and donor-centered approach to engagement, fundraising and stewardship. For decades, the Foundation and Team Makers, as separ more PR

North Dakota Attorney General Issued an Opinion to Mandan Public School District (10)
BISMARCK, North Dakota, June 30 -- The North Dakota Attorney General Office issued the following opinion: * * * The North Dakota Attorney General issued an opinion to the Mandan Public School District Request: Karen Jordan requested an opinion from this office under N.D.C.C. Sec. 44-04-21.1 asking whether the Mandan Public School District violated N.D.C.C. Sec. 44-04-18 by providing records not responsive to her request, and by requiring an unlawful fee be paid before future requests are made. CONCLUSIONS 1. MPS did not violate N.D.C.C. Se more PR

North Dakota Attorney General Issued an Opinion to Morton County Housing Authority (10)
BISMARCK, North Dakota, June 30 -- The North Dakota Attorney General Office issued the following opinion: * * * The North Dakota Attorney General issued an opinion to the Morton County Housing Authority Request: Karen Jordan requested an opinion from this office under N.D.C.C. Sec. 44-04-21.1 asking whether the Morton County Housing Authority (the Housing Authority) violated N.D.C.C. Sec. 44-04-18 by failing to respond to a records request to its management agent in his capacity as a Mandan Public School Board member. CONCLUSIONS It is my  more PR

North Dakota Governor's School celebrates completion of 2026 program at NDSU (10)
FARGO, North Dakota, July 2 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * North Dakota Governor's School celebrates completion of 2026 program at NDSU * After four weeks of academic exploration, research and leadership development, the 2026 North Dakota Governor's School at NDSU concluded on July 2, celebrating another successful summer of learning for some of the state's top high school scholars. This year's program brought together 48 students from across North Dakota for an immersive residential experience focused o more PR

NSF Awards $1.9 Million to NDSU Research Projects (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * NSF Awards $1.9 Million to NDSU Research Projects * BISMARCK, N.D. - The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded $1,937,612 to North Dakota State University (NDSU). The funding will be distributed as follows: * $1,360,963 to study the ability of plants to tolerate and adapt to extreme heat. * $576,649 to develop a miniature imaging system to monitor brain activity and cerebrospinal fluid movement within the skull. *** Original text  more PR

Otter Tail Power Company Urges Environmental Protection Agency to Rescind Coal Combustion Residual Management Unit Regulations (10)
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Otter Tail Power Co., Fergus Falls, Minnesota, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding proposed amendments to the coal combustion residuals rules, particularly focusing on the regulation of coal combustion residual management units. The electric utility, which serves approximately 134,200 customers across Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota and operates coal-fired power plants in North Dakota and South Dakota, outlines concerns and recommendations aimed at refining  more ST

Research milestone: Raj Bridgelall surpasses 100 peer-reviewed journal publications (10)
FARGO, North Dakota, June 29 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Research milestone: Raj Bridgelall surpasses 100 peer-reviewed journal publications * Raj Bridgelall, associate professor in the NDSU College of Business and researcher and SMARTSe Program Director with the Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute, has reached a significant career milestone, surpassing 100 peer-reviewed journal publications. "Publishing more than 100 peer-reviewed journal articles is an exceptional achievement that reflects D more PR

Sanford Health appoints new CEO in Chamberlain (10)
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 29 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Health appoints new CEO in Chamberlain Sanford Health has named Josh Sammons, MPT, MBA, administrator and CEO of Sanford Chamberlain. Sammons brings more than 25 years of healthcare experience, including clinical care, rehabilitation services and multi-site clinic operations. He currently serves as a clinic director for several Sanford locations across southwest Minnesota, including Windom, Tracy, Westbrook, Mountain more PR

Sanford opens doors on new clinic space in Dakota Dunes (10)
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 30 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford opens doors on new clinic space in Dakota Dunes * Sanford provides a handful of specialty services in Dakota Dunes and the expanded space will now provide room for additional services. The more than 4,600 square foot clinic features eight exam rooms and a treatment room. Specialties being offered at the new clinic include: * Adult and pediatric Nephrology * Gynecological Oncology * Adult and pediatric Pulm more PR

Sanford Research leadership structure realignment (10)
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 29 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Research leadership structure realignment * SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -Sanford Health announced today a leadership realignment for Sanford Research designed to accelerate systemwide transformation and strengthen the organization's ability to translate scientific discovery into better outcomes for patients and communities across the rural Midwest. The changes align Sanford Research with the health system's broader transform more PR

Sanford USD Medical Center honored for specialized care (10)
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 29 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford USD Medical Center honored for specialized care The Sanford USD Medical Center has been recognized as one of America's Best Hospitals for Specialized Care 2026 by Newsweek. The Sioux Falls hospital was ranked 85 th in Cancer Care, 122 nd in Neurological Care, and 134 th in Gastrointestinal Care. The America's Best Hospitals for Specialized Care ranking recognizes the leading hospitals in the U.S. across seven medical more PR

Secretary of the Air Force sees ongoing modernization at Minot AFB (10)
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * Secretary of the Air Force sees ongoing modernization at Minot AFB * MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. (AFNS) - Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink visited Minot Air Force Base to see the dual missions of the 5th Bomb Wing and 91st Missile Wing, June 29, 2026. Photo Details / Download Hi-Res During his visit, Secretary Meink saw firsthand the many ongoing readiness and modernization efforts and heard from teams across the base carrying it out. "There is no base quit more PR

Secretary of the Air Force sees ongoing modernization at Minot AFB (10)
BARKSDALE AFB, Louisiana, July 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command issued the following news: * * * Secretary of the Air Force sees ongoing modernization at Minot AFB * MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. (AFNS) - Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink visited Minot Air Force Base to see the dual missions of the 5th Bomb Wing and 91st Missile Wing, June 29, 2026. Photo Details / Download Hi-Res During his visit, Secretary Meink saw firsthand the many ongoing readiness and modernization efforts and heard from teams across the base carry more PR

Sen Cramer: DOE Selects UND Pilot Project for Rare Earth Elements and Critical Minerals Recovery (10)
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Sen Cramer: DOE Selects UND Pilot Project for Rare Earth Elements and Critical Minerals Recovery * BISMARCK, N.D. - North Dakota's natural resources are playing a significant role in meeting the mineral needs of America's economy and geopolitical strength. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has made the University of North Dakota's (UND) College of Engineering and Mines eligible for funding for its groundbreaking extraction of critical mineral more PR

Sen. Cramer: HHS Awards More Than $7.5 Million to North Dakota (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cramer: HHS Awards More Than $7.5 Million to North Dakota * BISMARCK, N.D. - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the award of $7,508,314 for the following programs and initiatives across North Dakota: * $2,697,431 to the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services (NDHHS) to enhance the state's efforts to prevent and respond to vaccine-preventable diseases. * $2,143,709 to NDHHS to support cance more PR

Southwestern Public Service Co. awarded $113 million grant to improve electric reliability, reduce costs for Texas customers (10)
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 1 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Southwestern Public Service Co. awarded $113 million grant to improve electric reliability, reduce costs for Texas customers * AMARILLO, Texas-Southwestern Public Service Company (SPS), a subsidiary of Xcel Energy, will receive a $113 million Texas Energy Fund Outside ERCOT Grant \- to benefit customers in the Panhandle and South Plains, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced this week.  The grant, administered by the Public Utility  more PR

Togolese disaster-response officials conduct training prep meeting with North Dakota SPP colleagues, SETAF-AF (10)
STUTTGART, Germany, June 29 -- The U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, a service component of the U.S. Africa Command, issued the following news: * * * Togolese disaster-response officials conduct training prep meeting with North Dakota SPP colleagues, SETAF-AF * Representatives of Togo's National Civil Protection Agency conducted a major training preparation meeting with disaster-relief experts from North Dakota and civil affairs Soldiers assigned to U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) in Lome, Togo, June  more PR

USAF Student Pilots Find Growth at Italy's IFTS (10)
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, June 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * USAF Student Pilots Find Growth at Italy's IFTS By Capt. Tyler Whiting, Air Education and Training Command  JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas - On Jan. 16, the U.S. and Italian air forces celebrated a landmark event: the graduation of 10 American student pilots from the International Flight Training School (IFTS) in Decimomannu, Italy. The ceremony marked a major milestone in the U.S. Air Force's  more PR

USDA Modernizes Crop Reporting to Save Farmers Time and Reduce Paperwork (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: * * * USDA Modernizes Crop Reporting to Save Farmers Time and Reduce Paperwork The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency (FSA) today announced an acreage reporting modernization pilot program that is a foundational part of the administration's One Farmer, One File effort. FSA is focused on creating a more efficient, consistent, and customer-focused acreage reporting experience for producers and FSA employees. After  more PR

USMCA to face review on July 1st - Will America continue its strongest trade relationship? (10)
WASHINGTON, July 2 [Category: Consumer Services] (TNSrpt) -- The Consumer Choice Center, an independent, non-partisan consumer advocacy group that promotes policies fit for growth, lifestyle choice and technological innovation through research and educational outreach, issued the following news release: * * * The USMCA to face review on July 1st. Will America continue its strongest trade relationship? Renew the USMCA, Drop Tariffs, and Bring Down Consumer Costs - As the U.S., Mexico, and Canada prepare for a mandatory review of the USMCA more PR