MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 23 -- The University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management issued the following news: * * * 1st Tuesday: 5 Things About Thrivent CEO Teresa Rasmussen * Minnesota Carlson welcomes Teresa (Terry) Rasmussen, the president and CEO of Thrivent, as the featured guest of the 1st Tuesday Speaker Series on October 6. Thrivent is a Fortune 500 financial services company that offers advice, insurance, investments, banking and generosity products and programs to clients in communities across the United States. Secure more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 24 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota issued the following news release: * * * ACLU-MN, Pro Bono Partners, Responds to Federal Court's Decision to Dismiss Tincher v. Mullin September 23, 2026 MINNEAPOLIS - On Friday, Sept. 18, a Federal Court dismissed Tincher v. Mullin. This case was brought by the ACLU-MN and pro-bono partners on behalf of protesters, observers, and journalists who were stopped, arrested, brutalized, and detained in the course of exercising their First Amendments Rights during O more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 23 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Actors Equity Association issued the following news release: * * * Actors' Equity Association Endorses Betty McCollum for United States Congress * Chicago - Actors' Equity Association's National Council has voted to endorse Betty McCollum's reelection campaign for the United States House of Representatives (MN4), on behalf of more than 51,000 actors and stage managers working in live entertainment. "Betty McCollum serves constituents in and around the Twin Cities, one of the most vibrant  more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 24 -- Actors' Equity Association, a labor union that says it represents more than 51,000 professional actors and stage managers, issued the following news release: * * * Actors' Equity Association Endorses Betty McCollum for United States Congress - Chicago - Actors' Equity Association's National Council has voted to endorse Betty McCollum's reelection campaign for the United States House of Representatives (MN4), on behalf of more than 51,000 actors and stage managers working in live entertainment. "Betty McCollum serves c more PR

MARSHALL, Minnesota, Sept. 23 -- Southwest Minnesota State University posted the following news: * * * Alumni Awards to be Given at Southwest Celebration on Oct. 2 * The 2026 Alumni Award Recipients Southwest Minnesota State University's Alumni Association will recognize four individuals with awards during Homecoming this year. The Southwest Celebration on Friday, Oct. 2 will honor the 2026 Alumni Award recipients, showcase exciting projects taking place across campus, and officially kick off Homecoming Weekend. The event begins at 5:30 in more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 24 (TNSjou) -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release: * * * More Young Adults Are Having Strokes Than Three Decades Ago SEPTEMBER 23, 2026 Highlights: * Stroke rates among adults ages 20 to 54 nearly doubled over a 27-year period in a large U.S. population study. * The increase was driven primarily by ischemic strokes, the most common type of stroke. * Researchers found rises over time in high blood pressure, diabetes, atrial fibrillation and substance use among younger adults  more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 24 (TNSjou) -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release: * * * Transient ischemic attack associated with increased risk of dementia Rates of dementia three times higher than rates of having a stroke SEPTEMBER 23, 2026 Highlights: * Having a transient ischemic attack is associated with an increased risk of dementia. * A transient ischemic attack is when blood flow stops to a part of the brain for a short time causing symptoms that go away within a day with no stroke visible on brain more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 23 -- Ameriprise Financial, a provider of investment advice, asset management and insurance capabilities, issued the following news release: * * * Ameriprise Financial Launches New Advertising Campaign Showcasing the Power of Advice and a National Brand New campaign builds on the firm's Advice Worth Talking About(R) brand platform and highlights how integrity and holistic advice help clients move forward with confidence New campaign builds on the firm's Advice Worth Talking About(R) brand platform and highlight more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 21 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Mayes Announces Settlement in Warner Bros./Paramount Litigation September 21, 2026 PHOENIX - Attorney General Mayes today joined a coalition of 12 attorneys general in securing a settlement with Paramount Skydance Corporation (Paramount), resolving the states' lawsuit alleging the merger of the entertainment giant and Warner Bros. Discovery (Warner Bros.) would harm competition by lowering output and raising prices,  more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 23 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Disputes Another Trump Administration Proposal That Would Harm Our National Forests * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, alongside a multistate coalition of attorneys general, submitted a comment letter opposing the United States Forest Service's (USFS) proposed revisions to the Travel Management Rule (TMR), aimed at opening the country's National Forests to increased motorized vehicle  more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 23 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General McCuskey Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices * West Virginia and 47 other states and territories announce preliminary court approval of a plan to distribute settlement funds to consumers Attorney General JB McCuskey is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases and to submit a claim here. This month, the U.S. D more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 23 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Bismarck expands robotic surgery with addition of daVinci 5 * BISMARCK, N.D. -Sanford Bismarck is continuing its commitment to advanced surgical care with the addition of the da Vinci 5 Surgical System, the most advanced and integrated robotic-assisted surgery platform. The new system is scheduled to arrive at Sanford Bismarck on Oct. 3. Following installation, surgeons and operating room staff will complete specialized tr more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR and CAIR-Austin Condemn Austin ICE Shooting, Call for Independent Investigation, Accountability and ICE Reformation September 23, 2026 The national headquarters of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and its Austin office (CAIR-Austin) today condemned the shooting of Wilber Rafael Garces Perez (28) by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in North Austin on Sunday Sep. 20th and called for a fully indepe more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The Congressional Budget Office issued the following cost estimate on Sept. 23, 2026, for the Dakota Mainstem Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act (S. 3736). * * * S. 3736 would direct the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) to study the feasibility of constructing the Dakota Mainstem Water Supply Project, a proposed system that would provide municipal, rural, and industrial water in South Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska, and Minnesota. The bill would require BOR to enter into a cost-sharing agreement with the Dakota Mainstem R more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 23 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * CPR education earns students Super Bowl tickets and schools $50,000 in PE equipment * DALLAS, Sept. 23, 2026 -Five students and five schools have been awarded special incentive prizes as part of a collaboration between the American Heart Association, devoted to changing the future to a world of healthier lives for all, and the National Football League (NFL) Foundation to encourage young people to learn Hands-Only cardio more PR

DOVER, Delaware, Sept. 24 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release: * * * AG Jennings secures court order blocking Trump Administration's unlawful demand of CDL drivers' personal information September 23, 2026 Attorney General Kathy Jennings and a coalition of 24 attorneys general have announced that a U.S. District Court judge has granted a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump Administration from gaining access to a database of state-owned records containing the sensitive personal information of 17 more PR

CHARLESTON, Illinois, Sept. 23 -- Eastern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Eastern Illinois University earns high marks in multiple national rankings Sep-23-2026 EIU earns high marks for affordability, quality from TIME/Statista, U.S. News & World Report, and onlinecybersecurity.com (Charleston, IL) - Eastern Illinois University continues to build on its legacy of excellence, earning national rankings and distinctions that reinforce EIU's reputation for quality and exceptional value. EIU a TIME/Statista America more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 [Category: Political] -- EMILYs List issued the following news release: * * * EMILYs List Endorses 13 Democratic Women in Key State Legislative Races Across 2026 State Power Plan States * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today EMILYs List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics, is adding 13 races to our legislative targets across our 2026 State Power Plan states. EMILYs List President Jessica Mackler released the following statement on the 13 Democratic women putting these key races in play: "This November, we have the more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Emmer Hosts Firefighter Roundtable in Carver County * CHANHASSEN, MN - Today, Congressman Tom Emmer hosted a roundtable discussion with firefighters and mayors in Minnesota's Sixth Congressional District to learn more about the challenges that fire services face and to share information about federal resources that can help with equipment, staffing, and training. "Our 6th District is home to some of the best firefighters in the nation, and they de more PR

NORTHFIELD, Minnesota, Sept. 23 -- St. Olaf College issued the following news: * * * Experts at St. Olaf: Prescribed Burns * St. Olaf College is home to the Natural Lands, more than 400 acres of woodlands, prairies, and wetlands. The Natural Lands are managed and cared for using a variety of methods, including prescribed burns. Prescribed burns help strengthen existing habitats by providing regular disturbances that native plants and animals benefit from. Natural Lands Manager Wesley Braker '18 further explains the purpose and process of  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following news release: * * * Federal Court Enters Consent Decree Against Gold Star Distribution, Inc. Following Persistent Insanitary Warehouse Conditions * A U.S. Food and Drug Administration investigation resulted in a federal court order, dated Sept. 21, 2026, stopping a warehouse operator from distributing FDA-regulated products including food, drugs, medical devices, and cosmetics until it fixes its operations to meet feder more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Brad Finstad, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Finstad, House Majority Whip Emmer Host Emergency Services Roundtable in Cannon Falls * ROCHESTER, MN - Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) and House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (MN-06) hosted a roundtable discussion in Cannon Falls with southern Minnesota law enforcement, ambulance services, fire departments, and emergency service providers to hear about their local infrastructure needs and federal resources available to their communities. "Ou more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 23 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * Following Settlements With Generic Drug Manufacturers, AG's Office Urges Consumers To Claim Compensation For Inflated Generic Drug Prices * BOSTON -The Massachusetts Attorney General's Office (AGO) is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases and, if eligible, to submit a claim for compensation here. This month, the U.S. District Court for the District of Connec more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Fredrikson and Byron, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Fredrikson, Courtney Thompson and Ann Dunn Wessberg Recognized in Copyright 1000 2026 * Fredrikson and shareholders Courtney A. H. Thompson and Ann Dunn Wessberg have been recognized in the inaugural edition of Copyright 1000, a new ranking published by World Trademark Review and IAM (registration required to view rankings). Fredrikson is one of only four firms recommended in Minnesota, highlighted for its "practic more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Senate Indian Affairs Committee released the following written testimony by Alicia Puente Cackley, director of financial markets and community investment at the Government Accountability Office, from a Sept. 16, 2026, hearing on the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Modernization Act (S. 5354): * * * Chairman Murkowski, Vice Chairman Schatz, and Members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to discuss preliminary observations from our ongoing body of work on Native American housin more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 24 -- Bethel University issued the following news: * * * How Bethel's athletics transform the student experience: Q&A with Director of Athletics Greg Peterson '92 Greg Peterson '92, Bethel University's director of athletics, shares how a distinctive athletics community helps students across campus find belonging, grow through challenges, and become the men and women God has called them to be--on and off the field. By Meckenna Holman '18, content specialist September 23, 2026 For nearly 625 Bethel student-athlete more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Rep. Omar Speaks in Oversight and Government Reform Hearing on DHS's Fatal Shootings * WASHINGTON -Today, Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (D-MN) spoke in a hearing hosted by the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee and Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations titled "Our Values at Stake (Part V): Deaths, Deception, and a Failure of Accountability at DHS." Donna and Brent Ganger, mother and brother of Renee Good, and Stella Carlso more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following news release: * * * Interior Expands Program for Review of Prairie Pothole Wetland Easements * WASHINGTON -The Department of the Interior today announced that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will incorporate feedback from North Dakota farmers, ranchers and conservation partners as it updates and expands an innovative Prairie Pothole Wetland pilot project addressing landowner concerns-particularly with wetland easements purchased pri more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 23 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Janna Galloway named Sanford Bemidji chief nursing officer * "Janna brings a wealth of nursing leadership experience and a deep understanding of our organization to this role," said Jason Caron, M.D., president and CEO of Sanford Bemidji. "Her ability to build strong relationships, develop teams and leaders, and keep patients at the center of decision-making will be an important asset as we continue to advance nursing excel more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 24 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Pediatric patient treated for rare kidney cancer Maria was 18 months old when she was diagnosed with an exceptionally rare kidney cancer, with fewer than 50 cases reported worldwide September 23, 2026 For nearly 20 years, Vanessa Shamany-Fakhoury, M.B.A., M.H.A., B.S.N., R.N., has cared for patients at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital. In October 2019, she found herself on the other side of t more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 23 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release: * * * MTA Announces Opening of Photography Exhibit Showcasing the Behind the Scenes Work that Keeps Transit System Moving Sep 22, 2026 In Service: MTA Photographs by Christopher Payne Gives Unprecedented Access to MTA Maintenance Shops and Manufacturing Plants Across the Country 50 Images to be Displayed in All 52 Decommissioned Advertising Lightboxes at Five Major Hubs; First Lightbox Takeover in MTA Arts and Design History  more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 21 -- The National Council on Family Relations issued the following news: * * * New October Family Relations Issue Out Now Plus, Read New Journal Early-View Articles September 21, 2026 Keep up with the latest research from NCFR's three scholarly journals: Journal of Marriage and Family (JMF), Family Relations: Interdisciplinary Journal of Applied Family Science (FR), and Journal of Family Theory & Review (JFTR). Most Recent Journal Issues: FR October 2026 issue (https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/17413729/2026 more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 23 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * National Nurses United endorses Angie Nixon to represent Florida in the U.S. Senate * National Nurses United (NNU), the largest union of registered nurses in the United States with more than 225,000 members, today announced its endorsement of Angie Nixon from Florida for the U.S. Senate. If elected, Nixon will join nurses in our fight to take on the billionaire class and deliver for workers, abolish ICE, and guarantee compr more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release: * * * National Park Service Adds New Listings to the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program September 23, 2026 More than 900 listings preserve, document and share the history of the Underground Railroad - Church Creek, Md. - The National Park Service has added 10 new listings to the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program, which honors courageous freedom seekers who escaped enslavement and more PR

SAN DIEGO, California, Sept. 23 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Public Health Association posted the following news release: * * * New AJPH Supplement: Latest PH WINS Report Shows Public Health Workers' Commitment to Communities While Highlighting Workforce Needs * Contact: mediarelations@apha.org, media@debeaumont.org The state of the public health workforce directly impacts communities' ability to maintain good health. In the midst of changes to health policy, funding, research and key public health infrastructure, workers are a more PR

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 23 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Palette versus palate: Wine drinkers embrace a spectrum of wine colors * When a glass of red wine arrives at the table, most drinkers make a snap judgment before taking a sip. Is the color deep enough? Does the hue suggest quality, or raise a red flag? For years, that visual scrutiny has posed a challenge to an emerging category of wine grapes. Interspecific hybrid varieties - cultivars bred by crossing multiple Vitis vinifera species to withstand disease, co more PR

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 23 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * Palette versus palate: Wine drinkers embrace a spectrum of wine colors By Laura Reiley, Cornell Chronicle September 23, 2026 When a glass of red wine arrives at the table, most drinkers make a snap judgment before taking a sip. Is the color deep enough? Does the hue suggest quality, or raise a red flag? For years, that visual scrutiny has posed a challenge to an emerging category of wine grapes. Interspecific hyb more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Pingree Hears Emotional Testimony from Families, Representatives of Slain ICE Victims * Today, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) joined U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Ranking Member of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, and U.S. Representative Robert Garcia (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a bicameral public forum of fatal Immigration and Customs Enforcem more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Ramirez, Civil Society, & Community Leaders Announce Community-led Legislation to Dismantle DHS, Abolish ICE, Reimagine Community Safety * Chicago, IL - Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), Ranking Member of a Committee on Homeland Security Subcommittee, stood with Illinois public officials, civil society, and community members to announce the Reimagining Safety Act. The landmark community-led legislation would create a new human- and  more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 23 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford USD Medical Center honored for cardiovascular care * SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -Sanford USD Medical Center has received two American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines(r) achievement awards for demonstrating a commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke, helping save lives, support recovery and reduce hospital readmissions. Heart disease and stroke are  more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Six Taft IP Attorneys Ranked in the 2026 Issue of IAM/WTR Copyright 1000 * Six of Taft's copyright focused attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 edition of "IAM/WTR Copyright 1000 - The World's Leading Copyright Professionals," published by Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) magazine. The Taft IP attorneys recognized in the guide include: Philip Bautista, Ashley Bennett Ewald, Jennifer Debrow, Jonathan Polak, Amanda Wilcox,  more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 23 -- St. Catherine University posted the following news: * * * St. Kate's recognized as a top-ranked regional university by U.S. News & World Report * In its 2027 edition of Best Colleges released this week, U.S. News & World Report ranked St. Catherine University the top Minnesota university and No. 6 overall in the Midwest Regional University rankings. "This is not only exciting news, but terrific recognition for the St. Kate's community," said Marcheta P. Evans, PhD, president of St. Catherine University. "T more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 23 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Ticks sought for citizen scientist study * FARGO, N.D. - North Dakota residents have a chance to contribute to local research by submitting ticks you find crawling on yourself or your pets as part of a citizen scientist study. Marshfield Clinic Research Institute, part of Marshfield Clinic region of Sanford Health, is expanding its Tick Inventory via Citizen Science (TICS) from Wisconsin to North Dakota. Launched in 2024,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Sen. Tina Flint Smith, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Tina Smith Hears from Renee Good's Family Members and Firsthand Witness of Alex Pretti's Killing in Public Testimony to Congress * "We all want our law enforcement officers to perform at the highest standards, but when they don't, it shouldn't matter who their employer is. There should be a path to justice for those they harm," said Brent Ganger, brother of Renee Good. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) he more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Tina Flint Smith, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar, Tina Smith Push the Trump Administration to Release Heating Assistance Funds Before Winter * More than 100,000 Minnesota households relied on federal energy assistance last winter WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith (both D-MN) and several colleagues are leading a bipartisan push for the federal government to release energy assistance funding as quickly as possible, helping families sta more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSFR) -- The University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, intends to repatriate 40 lots of unassociated funerary objects to the Upper Sioux Community, Minnesota. The cultural items include lithic material, ground stone, ceramics, charcoal, soil samples, shell, faunal material and historic material. The University identified the items through tribal consultations, previous NAGPRA summaries from other museums and historical excavation records. The items were collected in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota, by the University's Ant more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Witness Testimony: Blumenthal & Robert Garcia Receive Testimony on Fatal Shootings by Federal Immigration Agents * [WASHINGTON, DC] - Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI), and U.S. Representative Robert Garcia (D-CA), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, held a bicameral public forum on the killings of Ruben Ray Martinez, R more PR