SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 10 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Secures Another Win as First Circuit Rejects Trump Administration's Latest Attempt to Disrupt Mail Voting * OAKLAND -Co-leading a coalition of 24 attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today secured another victory for voters after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit denied the Trump Administration's request to stay, or pause, a recent federal more PR

SPEARFISH, South Dakota, Sept. 11 -- Black Hills State University posted the following news: * * * Black Hills State University Reports Largest Incoming Class in 10 Years * Black Hills State University welcomed 574 first-time undergraduate and graduate students this fall, its largest combined incoming class since 2016. The university's total of 3,502 students is a five-year high, including 514 first-time undergraduate students, the largest incoming undergraduate class since Fall 2019. "Welcoming our largest incoming class of first-time st more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Midwest Region August 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region - Sept. 11, 2026 * * * Regional prices rose 0.4 percent in August, up 3.6 percent over the year - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Midwest region increased 0.4 percent in August, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The all items less food and energy index advanced 0.2 percent, led by rising prices for educa more PR

MADISON, South Dakota, Sept. 11 -- Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * DSU enrollment grows for fifth consecutive year * MADISON, S.D. - Dakota State University's enrollment continued its upward trajectory in fall 2026, fueled by growth among graduate students, online learners, South Dakota residents, transfer students, and high school dual-credit students. DSU enrolled 3,975 students this fall, an increase of 133 students, or 3.5%, from fall 2025, which is the largest enrollment total in university history. Enrollmen more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following news release: * * * Federal court rejects Trump administration mandates extending aging, expensive coal plants past retirement EDF Statement from Ted Kelly, Director and Lead Counsel for U.S. Clean Energy - (WASHINGTON - September 11, 2026) Today, a federal appellate court issued a forceful rejection of the Trump administration's abuse of emergency powers to force an aging, uneconomic Michigan coal plant to remain open long past its scheduled retirement, challenging  more PR

FARGO, North Dakota, Sept. 11 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Homecoming 2026 schedule set * NDSU News September 11, 2026 NDSU students, staff, faculty, alumni, fans and community members are invited to come together in celebration of NDSU's 2026 Homecoming and share Bison pride at events scheduled throughout the week of Sept. 28-Oct. 3. At NDSU, Homecoming is a campuswide celebration that honors our land-grant mission, highlights our academic and athletic excellence and showcases our vibrant Fargo-Moo more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued the following information for a hearing on markup of 17 bills at 10:15 a.m. on Sept. 15, 2026, at 1324 Longworth House Office Building: Agenda: * H.R. 181 (Rep. McClintock), To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to provide that artificially propagated animals shall be treated the same under that Act as naturally propagated animals, and for other purposes. * H.R. 184 (Rep. McClintock), "Action Versus No Action Act" * H.R. 1555 (Rep. Bice), "Bureau of Land Management M more PR

LUBBOCK, Texas, Sept. 11 -- Texas Tech University posted the following news: * * * James Reecy Brings Ambitious Vision to Texas Tech * The new vice president for Research & Innovation sees impressive breadth of work already taking place. Since arriving on the Texas Tech University campus almost two months ago, there has been no wasted motion, no wasted time, and most importantly, no wasted opportunity for James Reecy. The new vice president for Research & Innovation has been caught in a whirlwind of activity, but that hasn't dimmed his v more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 11 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Marshfield Medical Center hosts veterans banner exhibit * MARSHFIELD, Wis. - Marshfield Medical Center is hosting a new traveling display banner exhibit from the Wisconsin Veterans Museum titled "Compassion Under Fire: Stories of Combat Medics." The exhibit will be on display through Sept. 31 inside the Marshfield Medical Center hospital lobby, 611 N. Saint Joseph Ave. The Compassion Under Fire banner exhibit highlights 1 more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 11 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Mastercard, PREMIER extend Sanford International sponsorship * SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - The Sanford International announced today Mastercard, First PREMIER Bank and PREMIER Bankcard have extended their presenting sponsorship of the PGA TOUR Champions event at Minnehaha Country Club in Sioux Falls through 2030. "Mastercard and PREMIER have been incredible partners and champions for the Sanford International, and together we are  more PR

LYONS, Nebraska, Sept. 14 [Category: Sociological] -- The Center for Rural Affairs posted the following news release: * * * New research focuses on trends in wind and solar energy siting in Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, and South Dakota * LYONS, NEBRASKA - Energy resources are diversifying and many local leaders are taking action to guide their development through siting. The Center for Rural Affairs recently released a fact sheet that studies wind and solar energy ordinances across Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota, and South Dakota. "Every state a more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Sept. 11 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Patriots and Unity * 25 years ago, the United States of America experienced one of our most horrific tragedies. Our nation was attacked by terrorists - enemies who hate us because of what we stand for. America is the only nation founded on the principle of freedom, and those terrorists despised that fact. In their hatred, they sought to tear us apart. They failed. In fact, their attempt backfired. If you remember 9/11, you also re more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Protect Our Care issued the following news: * * * STATEMENT: Trump Administration Lies to South Dakotans After Gutting Rural Health Care Washington, D.C. -- The Trump administration recently announced misleading "rural health investments" in South Dakota, conveniently leaving out any mention of the catastrophic health care cuts Donald Trump and Republicans made that have ravaged South Dakota's health care system and left rural communities in the dust. Last year, Donald Trump and Republicans rammed through $1 trillion  more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Sept. 12 (TNSida) -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackley Announces DCI Investigation Into Edmunds County Commission Candidate Referred to Department of Revenue PIERRE, S.D. -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that the Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) conducted a review into discrepancies involving Juliane Burgod's nominating petition for county commission in Edmunds County and her owner-occupied tax status. DCI's role  more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Sept. 12 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Marty Jackley Statement on 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Sept. 11, 2026 PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued this statement on today's observance of the 25th anniversary of 9/11: "We will never forget the horrors of 9/11, but we will remember the lives lost and the heroic response of law enforcement, firefighters, and first responders who rushed into the fire to save others. We als more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Sept. 12 -- The South Dakota Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * Four Schools Proclaimed as South Dakota's 2026 Blue Ribbon Schools Pierre, S.D. - The South Dakota Department of Education designated four South Dakota schools as South Dakota Blue Ribbon Schools for their commendable performance in student achievement. South Dakota Blue Ribbon Schools are selected based on longitudinal data that demonstrate high proficiency in English Language Arts and math. Additionally, elementary and middle more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 11 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * SD golfers to be recognized with Denny Sanford scholarship * SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - The Sanford International announced today a new scholarship program to honor the legacy of Denny Sanford and recognize high school golfers who are making a positive impact on the course and in their communities. Applications for the Sanford International | Denny Sanford Scholarship will open this fall. This initiative is designed to recognize  more PR

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, Sept. 11 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * SDSU enrollment remains strong with a high number of in-state students * South Dakota State University continues to be the university of choice for South Dakota students this fall with the highest number of in-state students in over a decade. SDSU's total enrollment is near 12,000 students for the third consecutive year. SDSU's fall 2026 enrollment is 11,901 students, including nearly 7,000 South Dakota residents -the highest number of in-st more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee issued the following information for a legislative hearing at 10 a.m. on Sept. 16, 2026, at 366 Dirksen Senate Office Building: Legislation 1. S.____, a bill to extend authorizations for aquatic ecosystem restoration projects, multi-benefit watershed health projects, and WaterSMART grants, and for other purposes. (Mr. Wyden) 2. S. 456, a bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to expedite geothermal exploration and development in previously studied or developed are more PR

BARKSDALE AFB, Louisiana, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command issued the following news: * * * Unifying the Raider's Beddown: Eighth Air Force activates B-21 Integration Detachment 1 * ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. - One of the most significant next steps in the mission transition at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, unfolded during the B-21 Integration Detachment 1 unit activation and assumption of command ceremony on base Sept. 9, 2026. Maj. Gen. Ty Neuman, Eighth Air Force commander, officiated the historic cerem more PR

VERMILLION, South Dakota, Sept. 11 -- The University of South Dakota posted the following news: * * * USD's 2026-2027 Enrollment Highlights Strong Alignment With Workforce Needs * The University of South Dakota has welcomed its newest incoming class and continues to see strong enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year. On Sept. 10, 2026, the South Dakota Board of Regents announced fall enrollment numbers, reporting strong enrollment across the public university system. At USD, fall enrollment has reached more than 10,000 students for the th more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 12 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Brown pushes FCC to strengthen "Know Your Upstream Provider" rules to combat illegal robocalls SALT LAKE CITY, Utah -- Attorney General Derek Brown and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general are urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to keep scammers from using the U.S. phone network to make illegal robocalls. KYUP rules require voic more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 10 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Xcel Energy employees volunteer for Day of Service to support Texas and New Mexico nonprofits * AMARILLO, Texas (Sept. 10, 2026) -More than 160 Xcel Energy employees will volunteer Friday and Saturday as part of the company's annual Day of Service, supporting eight nonprofit organizations across Texas and New Mexico. This year's Day of Service comes as the Xcel Energy Foundation celebrates 25 years of community investment. Since  more PR