CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 24 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * 2026 NFL Mexico City pregame entertainment announced Sep 23, 2026 The National Football League today announced that acclaimed Musica Mexicana artist Majo Aguilar and Oakland-born Blaxicana singer-songwriter MXKA will perform the national anthems of Mexico and the United States prior to the 2026 NFL Mexico City Game between the Minnesota Vikings and San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Nov. 22 at 7:20 p.m. CT (8:20 p.m. ET) at Estadio Banorte. Majo Aguilar wi more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 25 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * New Jersey Joins Multistate LabCorp Settlement Over 2019 Data Breach Impacting More Than 400,000 New Jerseyans September 24, 2026 TRENTON - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that LabCorp will pay more than $2.2 million and strengthen its data-security practices under a multistate settlement resolving an investigation into a 2019 data breach that potentially exposed th more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 24 (TNSida) -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown and bipartisan coalition call on Congress to protect Americans from unchecked AI development * Artificial intelligence systems that escape human control pose potentially catastrophic harms, and Congress must establish federal oversight and a system of international cooperation to ensure the safety of AI model development, Attorney General Nick Brown and a bipartisan coalition of 25 other attorneys general  more PR

MORRIS, Minnesota, Sept. 24 -- University of Minnesota Morris campus issued the following news: * * * Alumni invited to join University of Minnesota's 175th anniversary celebration * For 175 years, the University of Minnesota has been a hub of innovation and a home to generations of proud alumni. On Thursday, October 8, it's time to celebrate and elevate the U's legacy together! The University of Minnesota Alumni Association is inviting every alum, student, friend and fan from all five campuses of the U to light up the state and the world more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on Sept. 24, 2026, to Minnesota Star Tribune: * * * Minnesota needs a mining partner, not a padlock America is racing to rebuild its industrial base, and that race runs through the ground beneath northern Minnesota. President Donald Trump and U.S. Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., cleared a path earlier this year for the kind of good-paying jobs and domestic mineral production the country needs. Gov. Tim Walz has blocked that path, and workers  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary: * * * Success Stories of the 20% Small Business Deduction in the Working Families Tax Cuts John Kartch 09/22/2026 20% deduction in the Working Families Tax Cut is helping Main Street employers and employees - The Working Families Tax Cuts enacted by President Trump and House and Senate Republicans is helping small businesses create jobs, purchase new equipment, raise wages, and expand operations. In addition to permanent full business expensing, the tax cu more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 25 -- Ameriprise Financial, a provider of investment advice, asset management and insurance capabilities, issued the following news release: * * * Ameriprise Financial Announces Schedule for Third Quarter 2026 Investor Conference Call MINNEAPOLIS - September 24, 2026 - Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) plans to issue a press release via [Text omitted] at approximately 8:15 a.m. ET on Thursday, October 29, 2026 that will include a link to the company's third quarter 2026 results on its Investor Relations web more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 24 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * At Destination Medical Center, Governor Walz Celebrates Eight Years of Historic Investments in Healthcare Innovation September 24, 2026 [ST. PAUL, MN] - Governor Tim Walz today visited Destination Medical Center's (DMC) Discovery Square Innovation District in Rochester, Minnesota, to uplift eight years of investments that have placed Minnesota on the cutting edge of scientific discovery and healthcare innovation. The Governor was joined by  more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 24 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Another Attempt by Trump Administration to Impose Unlawful Taxes on H-1B Visas * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a coalition of 22 attorneys general in filing a comment letter opposing the Trump Administration's proposed rule that once again attempts to impose a $100,000 tax on petitions for H-1B visas. H-1B visas allow state and local governments to address nationwide  more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 24 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices * Multistate coalition announces preliminary approval of plan to distribute funds to consumers following multiple settlements with drug manufacturers accused of conspiring to inflate prices of generic drugs OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today urged consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain gene more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 24 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta: Congress Must Act Urgently to Protect Against Catastrophic AI Threats * California is tackling AI threats head on, the federal government should be too OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a bipartisan coalition of 25 attorneys general in urging Congress to take immediate action to regulate large scale AI models and developers in light of recent reports of critical cyber safety in more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 24 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Calls on Congress to Protect Americans from Unchecked AI Development * September 24, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a bipartisan coalition of 25 other attorneys general in calling on Congress to immediately regulate the artificial intelligence (AI) industry. In a letter sent to Speaker Mike Johnson, Majority Leader John Thune, Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and Minority L more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 24 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures $2.3 Million and Reforms to Protect Consumers After Labcorp Data Breach * September 24, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 43 other attorneys general in securing approximately $2.3 million and critical reforms to protect consumers from Laboratory Corporation of America (Labcorp) after a 2019 data breach impacted millions of Labcorp customers more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 24 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Mike Hilgers Announces Multistate Settlement with Labcorp over the American Medical Collection Agency Data Breach * Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers today announced that Nebraska, as part of a coalition of 44 attorneys general, has settled with the Laboratory Corporation of America ("Labcorp") resolving the multistate investigation into the 2019 data breach at Labcorp's debt collector, Retrieval-Masters Credi more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 24 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Nessel Calls on Congress to Protect Americans from Unchecked AI Development * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a bipartisan coalition of 25 other attorneys general in calling on Congress to immediately regulate the artificial intelligence (AI) industry. In a letter sent to Congressional leadership, Attorney General Nessel and the coalition warn that reports of recent incidents demonstrate t more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 24 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Nessel Calls on Trump Administration to Stop Undermining Federal Vaccine Guidance * LANSING -Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general and the Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in urging U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to keep federal vaccine recommendations grounded in science and medical evidence (PDF). In a l more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 24 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser announces $2.3M national settlement with Labcorp over data breach * Sept. 24, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today announced that Colorado and a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general have settled with the Laboratory Corporation of America, also known as Labcorp, resolving a multistate investigation into the 2019 data breach at its debt collector American Medical Collection Agency. The A more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 24 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES MULTISTATE SETTLEMENT WITH LABCORP OVER AMERICAN MEDICAL COLLECTION AGENCY DATA BREACH * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 44 state attorneys general, has secured a settlement with the Laboratory Corporation of America (Labcorp) resolving a multistate investigation into the 2019 data breach at Labcorp's debt collector, Retrieval-Masters Creditors Bureau, doi more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 24 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON CONGRESS TO PROTECT AMERICANS WITH COMPREHENSIVE FRAMEWORK FOR AI DEVELOPMENT * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 26 attorneys general, today called on Congress to immediately regulate the artificial intelligence (AI) industry. In their letter, Raoul and the coalition warn that reports of recent incidents demonstrate unchecked AI development endangers Ameri more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 23 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO STOP UNDERMINING FEDERAL VACCINE GUIDANCE * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a multistate coalition of 23 states and attorneys general, urged the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to keep federal vaccine recommendations grounded in science and medical evidence. In a letter responding to HHS's request for info more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 24 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Calls on Trump Administration to Stop Undermining Federal Vaccine Guidance * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania in a letter urging U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to keep federal vaccine recommendations grounded in science and medical evidence. The co more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 24 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Joins Bipartisan S.O.S. to Congress on Unchecked AI Development * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 25 attorneys general in an urgent, bipartisan S.O.S. to Congress, calling for immediate action to regulate artificial intelligence (AI). In a letter sent to Speaker Mike Johnson, Majority Leader John Thune, Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and Minor more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 24 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Leads $2.3 Million Multistate Settlement with LabCorp Over the American Medical Collection Agency Data Breach * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) -Attorney General Tong today led a coalition of 44 attorneys general announcing a $2.3 million multistate settlement with the Laboratory Corporation of America ("Labcorp"), resolving an investigation into the 2019 data breach at Labcorp's debt collector, Retrieva more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso Lays Out the Difference Between Commonsense Republicans and Crazy Democrats * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today spoke at a press conference drawing a stark contrast between commonsense Republican policies and crazy, radical Democrat policies. Sen. Barrasso said: "This election is going to be a clear choice between Republican, commonsense individuals and these crazy, radical Democrats who have taken th more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Sept. 24 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * Building a Better Path for Foster Families: Laura "Ali" Caliendo * Greenspun College of Urban Affairs Alumna of the Year: Laura "Ali" Caliendo '19 PHD Public Affairs Assistant professor of practice, UNLV A framed painting of tiny green hearts sits atop Laura "Ali" Caliendo's office desk. A 6-year-old gave it to her while the child was being cared for by grandparents. The child was one of the first Caliendo assisted through the fost more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 24 [Category: BizAgriculture] -- Cargill, a provider of food, agriculture, financial and industrial products and services, posted the following news release: * * * Cargill named to Fortune Change the World 2026 list for strengthening farm and food system resilience * #Key Takeways * Cargill works with more than 140,000 farmers who grow crops around the world, connecting them with markets, financing, technical expertise and other resources that support their businesses. * Cargill supports farmers through ef more PR

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Sept. 24 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary: * * * The company you keep Written by Bill Glahn | September 22, 2026 From Alpha News, - EXCLUSIVE: Former therapist slams 'fraudulent autism centers' in Minnesota, including one run by Flanagan's 'friend' - Peggy Flanagan said she's been "friends for almost 25 years" with Nimco Ahmed. Now, DHS confirms an autism center operated by Ahmed is under invest more PR

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Sept. 24 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary: * * * Affordability is MN's #1 election issue, and the DFL's energy policies are unaffordable Written by Darren Nelson | September 22, 2026 A KSTP/SurveyUSA poll was released on September 17, 2026 showing that inflation/cost of living is the most important issue to 37% of Minnesota voters as a whole. This is top for 41% of women and 32% of men as well as  more PR

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Sept. 24 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary: * * * Ellison, trailing in race, 'declines' to face challenger, Schutz, in person Written by John Phelan | September 22, 2026 This morning, I had the pleasure of speaking at the Star Tribune's North Star Summit in Minneapolis on our recent report, "Supplying Hope and Demanding (Real) Affordability: An agenda for Minnesota's future." It was a lot of fun, b more PR

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Sept. 25 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary: * * * ENREnomics; the Econ 101 of Energy, Natural Resources & the Environment Written by Darren Nelson | September 24, 2026 ENREnomics is the Economics 101 of Energy, Natural Resources and the Environment. ENRE can be pronounced "aan-ree" like the last name of the CBS soccer commentator, and Arsenal football club legend, Thierry Henry. My ENREnomics 101  more PR

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Sept. 25 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary: * * * Five reasons Minnesota became "the state of fraud" Written by Matt Dean | September 24, 2026 Governors want to be ranked number one in the nation for all kinds of reasons. Fraud is not one of them. Minnesota now leads the nation in fraud, and that stone-cold truth ended the political career of a governor who just two short years ago was looked to a more PR

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Sept. 24 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary: * * * Has Keith Ellison done something right for a change? AG challenges PUC on energy affordability Written by Darren Nelson | September 23, 2026 Minnesota's 30th attorney general doesn't get a lot of love on this website, nor should he. However, Keith Ellison might have done something right for a change last month. According to the Minnesota Reformer on more PR

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Sept. 21 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary: * * * KSTP poll finds that affordability and fighting fraud are Minnesotans' top concerns Written by John Phelan September 21, 2026 Early voting began last week, and a KSTP poll shows what might be motivating Minnesota's voters. When asked what the most important issue is, 37% of respondents said, "Inflation/Cost of living," or affordability. "Fraud" (1 more PR

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Sept. 24 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary: * * * Minnesota universities receive an F on free speech, says FIRE Written by Josiah Padley | September 22, 2026 Free speech on university campus allows students and professors alike to learn and engage with diverse forms of belief and expression. When campuses feel pressure to adhere to one dominant narrative, professors lose the ability to educate full more PR

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Sept. 24 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary: * * * Moriarty's conviction review efforts facing scrutiny - again Written by David Zimmer | September 22, 2026 The latest controversy This past week, Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty has come under fire once again, this time for her efforts to reduce the sentence of Kemen Taylor who was found guilty of first-degree murder by a Hennepin County Dist more PR

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Sept. 21 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary: * * * NIMBYnomics; the Public Choice economics of Not In My Back Yard Written by Darren Nelson | September 21, 2026 NIMBY stands for "Not In My back Yard." This is a truly bipartisan phenomenon that helps block all sorts of economic development at the local level, and sometimes state and federal. Blocking nuclear power and family housing are examples of  more PR

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Sept. 25 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary: * * * Omar Jamal illegally donated to Democrat's campaign Written by Bill Glahn | September 24, 2026 The Minnesota Star Tribune reported yesterday, - Ramsey County sheriff probing employee's deals with convicted fraudsters. Earlier in the week, the Star Tribune published a lengthy expose on how Omar Jamal was shaking down fraudsters from the infamous no more PR

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Sept. 25 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary: * * * Sentencing departure in 2025; attempted murder in 2026 Written by David Zimmer | September 24, 2026 Minnesota's court system has bought into the rhetoric that "the system" is causing racial disparities. Of course, "the system" hasn't created disparities - rather, disproportions in those committing offenses create disproportionate outcomes. We showed more PR

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Sept. 25 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary: * * * Several Minnesota private colleges have fiscal issues Written by Josiah Padley | September 24, 2026 Higher education is changing, and Minnesota colleges and universities will have to change with it in order to survive. Declining American birth rates have created a smaller pool of potential applicants, forcing colleges to compete at higher rates for more PR

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Sept. 24 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary: * * * Vance task force flags 760,000 for removal from Obamacare subsidies You could be a Learing Center and not even know it Written by Matt Dean | September 23, 2026 Vice President JD Vance's fraud task force is removing about 760,000 people from Affordable Care Act exchange coverage, according to the Wall Street Journal. Just for reference, the entire more PR

ST. CLOUD, Minnesota, Sept. 25 -- CentraCare Health issued the following news release: * * * CentraCare Offers Flu, COVID-19 Vaccines Through Convenient Clinic Appointments September 24, 2026 CentraCare is encouraging community members to protect themselves and their families this fall by getting vaccinated against influenza and COVID-19. Flu and COVID-19 vaccines are now available through scheduled appointments at CentraCare primary care clinics throughout the region. Patients can conveniently schedule appointments online or by calling Ce more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman McCollum, Senator Tina Smith Secure Funding for Local Water Infrastructure * On Thursday, the EPA awarded $1,092,000 to the City of Gem Lake. Congresswoman McCollum and Senator Tina Smith secured the funding for the Municipal Water Supply Community Project through the FY 2026 Consolidated Appropriations Act. Following the grant award, Congresswoman McCollum released the following statement: "In the East Metro, we understand jus more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Norma J. Torres, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Torres and Senator Padilla Introduce BASIC Act to Ensure No Student Has to Choose Between College and Basic Needs * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Norma Torres and U.S. Senator Alex Padilla reintroduced the Basic Assistance for Students In College (BASIC) Act, legislation to help community colleges and four-year institutions address the unmet basic needs of their students by establishing a $1 billion competitive grant  more PR

DOVER, Delaware, Sept. 25 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release: * * * AG Jennings defeats Trump Administration's illegal attempts to defund Head Start and other programs September 24, 2026 Attorney General Kathy Jennings has announced that the Trump Administration's unlawful attempt to defund Head Start and other programs in Delaware has been defeated in Court. On Monday, September 21, the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island granted a motion for summary judgement in favor o more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 25 -- Dorsey and Whitney, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Dorsey & Whitney Partner Michael W. Droke Releases Fourth Edition of Cooperative Business Law: A Practical Guide with Enhanced Insights for Today's Cooperatives September 24, 2026 Industry-Leading Reference Updated with Practical Tips and Current Cooperative Law Developments - Dorsey & Whitney LLP is pleased to announce the publication of the fourth edition of Cooperative Business Law: A Practical Guide to the Special Laws Governin more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Emmer Attends Monticello Water Treatment Plant Ribbon Cutting * MONTICELLO, MN - Yesterday, Congressman Tom Emmer attended the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Monticello's new Water Treatment Plant. September 23, 2026 marked the start of construction of the new facility to provide safe drinking water to the surrounding community. "This much-needed Water Treatment Plant will make a difference for Monticello and the surrounding communities," said Congr more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Lowers Costs, Helps Bring Leaking Underground Storage Tank Sites Back to Productive Use in the Midwest * Permitting reform championed by EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin leads to highest underground storage tank site closure rate on Midwest Tribal territories in more than a decade Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced monitoring and remediation partnerships with Tribal communities brought a record number of undergroun more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 25 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following insight: * * * September 24, 2026 California Appellate Court Holds Post-Term Noncompete Not Enforceable against Franchisee Following Franchise Transfer CBD Franchising, Inc. v. One Day Doors & Closets, Inc., No. B342711 (Cal. Ct. App. Aug. 19, 2026) At a Glance * The California Court of Appeal held that a post-term noncompete covenant in a franchise agreement was void under Business & Professions Code section 16600 because it restrained a more PR

PORTLAND, Maine, Sept. 25 -- The University of Maine School of Law issued the following news: * * * First Amendment scholar Bill Marshall joins Maine Law as Visiting Professor 24 Sep 2026 Maine Law recently welcomed Professor William "Bill" Marshall as a visiting professor for the fall semester. Marshall, who most recently taught at the University of North Carolina School of Law, brings decades of experience as a scholar and teacher to Maine Law. Marshall's scholarship and teaching focus primarily on the First Amendment, church and state, more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Judge orders White House to restore access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico * WASHINGTON (September 24, 2026) - CNN, MS NOW, and Politico filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration after President Trump revoked their press credentials and banned their reporters from entering the White House. The outlets argued in a joint lawsuit that the ban was a violation of the First Amendment because they were being excluded based on the content of th more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 24 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Walz Appoints Jeremy Blackwelder and Aaron Zurek to Fill Fifth Judicial District Vacancies September 24, 2026 [ST. PAUL, MN] - Governor Tim Walz today announced the appointment of Jeremy Blackwelder and Aaron Zurek as District Court Judges in Minnesota's Fifth Judicial District. Jeremy Blackwelder will replace the late Honorable Tricia B. Zimmer, and Aaron Zurek will replace the Honorable Gregory J. Anderson. One seat will be chamb more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 24 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Walz Breaks Ground on New Minnesota State Patrol Headquarters Historic investment will consolidate State Patrol operations and strengthen public safety infrastructure statewide September 23, 2026 - [ROSEVILLE, MN] - Governor Tim Walz today joined Department of Public Safety Commissioner Bob Jacobson, State Patrol Colonel Christina Bogojevic, Roseville Mayor Dan Roe, and state and local leaders to break ground on a new Minnesota S more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following opening statement on Sept. 24, 2026, at an executive business meeting: * * * 09.24.2026 Grassley Opens Judiciary Committee Executive Business Meeting, Calls on Chief Justice Roberts to Address Minnesota Judges' Potential Ethics Violations Prepared Opening Statement by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa Chairman, Senate Judiciary Committee Executive Business Meeting - On today's agenda, we have 13 nominations. We'll vot more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news: * * * Hill visits emphasize credit union service to communities * As House members have returned home and the Senate likely to follow this week, Capitol Hill meetings between credit union advocates and policymakers resonated. The meetings provided momentum for key credit union issues heading into recess and the final months of this Congress. With nearly 500 advocates in town for Congressional Caucus 2026 and Hill visits with state Leag more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Sept. 24 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * Jupiter uses surprisingly complex system to fend off particles from sun * A University of Iowa-led research team in a new study has reported the most detailed observations to date of the bow shock at Jupiter, our solar system's gas giant. The findings, from NASA's Juno mission, reveal key differences in how the bow shock at Jupiter differs from that on Earth. It also may lead to better understanding into the physics of h more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Justice Department Sues Minnesota, St. Paul, and Minneapolis Over Firearm Purchase Waiting Period September 24, 2026 Today, the Justice Department filed suit against the State of Minnesota, the City of Minneapolis, and the City of St. Paul. As stated in the lawsuit, Minnesota's permit to purchase and waiting period regulatory scheme violate the Second Amendment for law-abiding citizens who desire to acquire firearms for self-defense in their home more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, Sept. 25 -- Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Urges Consumer to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices 9/24/2026 Attorney General Frey, along with the Attorneys General of 47 other states and territories, announce preliminary approval of their plan to distribute funds to consumers following multiple settlements with drug manufacturers accused of conspiring to inflate prices of generic drugs. AUGUSTA - Attorney General Frey is urging consume more PR

BROOKLYN PARK, Minnesota, Sept. 24 -- The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas issued the following news: * * * Artificial Intelligence: A Key Focal Point of Dealer Week 2026 Education The MRAA is expanding AI education at its annual Dealer Week Conference and Expo. Held Dec. 6-9, 2026, in Tampa, Fla., the event will feature new speakers, new sessions and The New Fundamentals. AI education will be woven into all educational pathways, 3 dealer-to-dealer roundtable discussions and both pre-conference workshops MINNEAPOLIS (Sept. 23 more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 24 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Marshfield Clinic Pregnancy and Birth Expo set for Oct. 12 * MARSHFIELD, Wis. - Preparing for a new baby is exciting. But that joy probably comes with a few nerves and a lot of questions. It can be a little overwhelming, but we're here to help. Marshfield Clinic is hosting the Before Baby: Pregnancy and Birth Expo from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, in the Lawton Atrium at Marshfield Medical Center (Medical Offices), 1000 more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * Mayo Clinic to Pay $50,000 in EEOC COVID-19 Vaccine Religious Accommodation Suit * Settles federal agency's suit charging health care provider refused to accommodate security guard's sincerely held religious beliefs MINNEAPOLIS -Mayo Clinic, a non-profit operator of hospitals in Minnesota, Arizona and Florida, will pay $50,000 and furnish other relief to settle a U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) religious discrimi more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 24 [Category: BizAgriculture] -- Cargill, a provider of food, agriculture, financial and industrial products and services, posted the following news release: * * * McCarty Family Farms, MVP Dairy and Cargill invest in dairy nutrition education * #Key Takeways New learning experiences in Kansas and Ohio expand agricultural education, showing visitors how animal nutrition, science and innovation support healthy cows, dairy farm performance and the milk they enjoy. * Interactive dairy nutrition exhibits are now more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 24 -- Minnesota's Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party issued the following news release: * * * September 23, 2026 Minnesota DFL Party Statement on 2026 Fundraising The DFL holds over $5.4 million in cash advantage over Minnesota Republicans, setting DFLers up for midterm success - ST. PAUL - Today, the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) Party announced that it has raised nearly $20 million so far in 2026. More than 18,000 unique donors made contributions in 2026 so far, with more than 16,000 donations of less t more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 24 -- Minnesota's Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party issued the following news release: * * * September 23, 2026 Lisa Demuth's Super PAC Bankrolled with Over $13 Million from Wisconsin Billionaire Richard Uihlein ST. PAUL -- Today, public campaign finance reports showed that ultraconservative, anti-abortion, anti-worker Wisconsin billionaire Richard Uihlein has given over $13 million to bankroll Lisa Demuth's super PAC, Restore Sanity, dwarfing the contributions that Lisa Demuth's own campaign has received. "If Lisa more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 24 -- Minnesota's Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party issued the following news release: * * * September 22, 2026 Ron Schutz Mocks Idea That Attorney General Can Help Minnesotans Afford Lives Ron Schutz will not use the office to help Minnesotans afford their lives; Keith Ellison has already brought costs down ST. PAUL - MNGOP Attorney General candidate Ron Schutz attacked Minnesota's Attorney General, Keith Ellison, at a recent campaign stop. Ron's remarks came from remarks he delivered to Lyon County Republicans. Rem more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 24 -- Minnesota's Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party issued the following news release: * * * September 23, 2026 Tafoya Lies, Denies Saying She's 'Embarrassed' to Be From Minnesota, CNN Brings Receipts New CNN report details Tafoya's lengthy history of denigrating the state - ST. PAUL - Today, an article from CNN says their KFile has uncovered a deleted 2023 post from Minnesota Republican Senate nominee Michele Tafoya saying she was 'embarrassed' to say she was from Minnesota -- a comment that Tafoya denied ever maki more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release: * * * Minnesota: Cancer Patients Report Improved Symptoms Following Enrollment in State-Authorized Medical Access Program * St. Paul, MN: Cancer patients report significant improvements in their pain, nausea, anxiety, and depression following the use of state-authorized medical cannabis products, according to data provided by the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management. State regulators assessed the more PR

BISMARCK, North Dakota, Sept. 24 -- North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley issued the following news: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL WRIGLEY URGES CONSUMERS TO CLAIM COMPENSATION FOR INFLATED GENERIC DRUG PRICES September 23, 2026 BISMARCK, ND - BISMARCK, ND - Attorney General Drew H. Wrigley is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases and to submit a claim for compensation here. Wrigley announces that the claims process is now open for eligible consumers to recover money from settlements  more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Sept. 24 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release: * * * September 22, 2026 Attorney General Formella Urges Granite Staters to Claim Compensation for Certain Inflated Generic Drug Prices Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella is urging Granite Staters to check their eligibility for compensation related to certain generic drug purchases following preliminary approval of a multistate plan to distribute millions of dollars in settlement funds obtained from generic drug m more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 24 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Davenport Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices September 22, 2026 Preliminary Approval Granted for States' Plan to Distribute Funds to Consumers Following Multiple Settlements with Drug Manufacturers - TRENTON - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases and to submit a claim for more PR

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Sept. 25 (TNSida) -- New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Raul Torrez Calls on Congress to Protect Americans from Unchecked AI Development September 24, 2026 Albuquerque, NM - Earlier today, following the New Mexico Department of Justice's formal letter to the University of New Mexico (UNM) regarding an attempted AI driven intrusion into UNM's digital library, Attorney General Raul Torrez called on Congress to immediately regulate the artificial intelligence more PR

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Sept. 24 -- New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Raul Torrez Opposes U.S. Forest Service Proposal to Weaken Longstanding Motorized Travel Protections in National Forests September 23, 2026 Formal Comments Submitted in Rushed Public Comment Period with Sweeping National Implications - Albuquerque, NM - Today, Attorney General Raul Torrez led a coalition of attorneys general in submitting formal comments opposing the U.S. Forest Service's intent to revise the more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 25 -- Ameriprise Financial, a provider of investment advice, asset management and insurance capabilities, issued the following news release: * * * Next-Gen Advisor with More Than $120 Million in Assets Joins Ameriprise Financial for Technology and Growth Opportunities Colin Gates joins The Atlantic Group, a growing $2 billion Ameriprise practice led by next-generation advisors in Boca Raton, Fla. MINNEAPOLIS - September 24, 2026 -Financial advisor Colin Gates, CPWA(R) recently joined the branch channel of Ameri more PR

CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 24 -- The National Football League posted the following news: ** * NFL Network: Bears QB Tyson Bagent in concussion protocol; Case Keenum could start Week 3 Sep 23, 2026 Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer The Chicago Bears could face a quarterback conundrum on Monday night against the Philadelphia Eagles. Backup Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent is in concussion protocol, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday, per sources. With Caleb Williams dealing with a hamstring injury that coach Ben Johnson said Monday lik more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 25 -- Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon issued the following news: * * * Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State Hosts First Pop-Up Business Filing Event September 24, 2026 Minnesotans were able to meet with Business Services Staff in Stearns County - ST. CLOUD - On Wednesday, September 23, the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State hosted its first-ever pop-up business filing event. During the event, staff from the office's Business Services division met with more than two dozen Minnesotans to pro more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 24 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Olympia Fields nurses vote overwhelmingly to join National Nurses Organizing Committee * Registered nurses at Olympia Fields Hospital in Olympia Fields, Ill., voted 82 percent in favor of joining National Nurses Organizing Committee (NNOC), an affiliate of National Nurses United (NNU), the largest and fastest-growing registered nurse (RN) union in the nation. "We are so proud to win our union election. We fought hard for  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * On Senate Floor, Klobuchar Continues to Press the President to End the Iran War * WATCH KLOBUCHAR'S FULL REMARKS HERE WASHINGTON -On the Senate floor today, U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) delivered remarks once again pressing President Trump to end the war in Iran. This is the 13th resolution that Klobuchar has voted for to end the war. Senator Klobuchar: Mr. President, I rise today to urge the Senate to assert its constitutional authorit more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Once Again Defeats Republican Efforts to Advance SAVE Act, Condemns Trump's Tariffs * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padila (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Rules and Administration Committee, once again took to the Senate floor to lead his colleagues in defeating Republicans' attempts to pass parts of the SAVE Act voter suppression bill after the 2026 midterm election has already begun. Padilla opposed Senator Mike  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Craig Cosponsors Bipartisan Legislation to Reform America's Immigration System, Hold ICE Accountable * EAGAN, MN - Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig officially cosponsored bipartisan legislation that would make meaningful reforms to our country's broken immigration system. The DIGNITY Act would grant legal status and protections to certain undocumented immigrants, reform the asylum screening process to provide legal options for asylum  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Chu, Meng, and Krishnamoorthi Lead Bipartisan Letter Requesting Temporary Protected Status for Nepal Following Catastrophic Flooding * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28), Chair Emerita of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), CAPAC Chair Rep. Grace Meng (NY-06), and Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) led a bipartisan letter to President Trump and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin ur more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Chu, Meng, and Krishnamoorthi Lead Bipartisan Letter Requesting Temporary Protected Status for Nepal Following Catastrophic Flooding * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28), Chair Emerita of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), CAPAC Chair Rep. Grace Meng (NY-06), and Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) led a bipartisan letter to President Trump and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary  more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Sept. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Sandia National Laboratories issued the following news release: * * * Sandia Labs hits trifecta for 2026 Forbes lists * ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -Like most large companies, Sandia National Laboratories strives to provide a desirable, supportive workplace where employees can excel and advance professionally while receiving competitive salaries and benefits. Forbes recognized Sandia on three 2026 lists: America's Best Large Employers, America's Dream Employers, and America's Best Em more PR

MARTIN, Tennessee, Sept. 25 -- The University of Tennessee Martin campus issued the following news: * * * Shabazz to speak at UT Martin Parker Speaker Series September 24, 2026 The University of Tennessee at Martin Dr. Henry H. Parker Speaker Series and Legacy Luncheon has announced that Ilyasah Shabazz, daughter of civil rights activist Malcolm X, will be its guest speaker for the fall 2026 event. The luncheon begins at 11:30 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 15, in the Duncan Ballroom of the Boling University Center on the UT Martin main campus, and  more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 24 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Taft Recognized as a Standout in Employment Litigation in BTI Litigation Outlook 2027 * BTI Consulting Group has recognized Taft as a Standout in Employment Litigation in its BTI Litigation Outlook 2027. "We appreciate that top legal decision-makers have recognized Taft's employment litigation team for the strategic counsel, practical advocacy, and trusted partnership we bring to our clients' most complex and important disputes," more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 24 -- The University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management issued the following news: * * * The Toro Company Announces $1.5 Million Investment in the University of Minnesota to Fuel Innovation and Develop Future Talent * #Strategic gift funds the Carlson School of Management Leadership Lab and accelerates applied engineering and sustainable materials innovation at the University of Minnesota Duluth Advanced Materials Center. BLOOMINGTON, MN [September 24, 2026] -The Toro Company(this link opens in a new br more PR

DULUTH, Minnesota, Sept. 25 -- The University of Minnesota Duluth Campus issued the following news: * * * The Toro Company Announces $1.5 Million Investment in the University of Minnesota to Fuel Innovation and Develop Future Talent Strategic gift funds the Carlson School of Management Leadership Lab and accelerates applied engineering and sustainable materials innovation at the University of Minnesota Duluth Advanced Materials Center. - The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC) announced a $1.5M total investment to the University of Minnesota to advan more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Tina Flint Smith, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Tina Smith Reintroduces Bill to Help College Students Facing Emergencies Afford to Stay in School * Legislation would provide emergency funds as students face record high college costs WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) has reintroduced legislation to help college students afford to stay in school when faced with unexpected financial emergencies. The Emergency Grant Aid for College Students Act comes as students  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Tina Flint Smith, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Tina Smith, MN Housing Organizations Unveil New Legislation to Build More Homeless Shelters, Upgrade Aging Shelters and Permanent Supportive Housing * In Minnesota, more than 6,500 people stay in shelters every night, with many shelters operating at or near capacity WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) unveiled new legislation to help more people find a warm and safe place to sleep by increasing the capacity of hom more PR

MORRIS, Minnesota, Sept. 24 -- University of Minnesota Morris campus issued the following news: * * * UMN Morris Theatre Season Brings Shakespearean Comedy, Historical Drama and Robin Hood to the Stage * The University of Minnesota Morris Theatre discipline proudly announces the three productions planned for the 2026-2027 season. Opening the season is Women Playing Hamlet, a comedy about a tragedy which is a smart, fast paced contemporary play written by William Missouri Downs about a young actress named Jessica who is unexpectedly cast a more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 24 [Category: BizHealth Care] -- UnitedHealth Group posted the following news release: * * * UnitedHealth Group Announces Addition to Leadership Team * UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) today announced Jodee Kozlak will join the company as chief administrative officer, effective Sept. 28, 2026. In this newly created role, Kozlak will help drive enterprise modernization and alignment efforts supporting the company's businesses, people and partners. Kozlak will lead a portfolio that initially includes People, Real  more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 24 [Category: International] (TNSrpt) -- Amnesty International issued the following news release: * * * USA: Amnesty International Calls for ICE to Be Abolished After Documenting Widespread Human Rights Violations in Anti-Immigrant Operations * In a new report released today, Amnesty International documented widespread human rights violations committed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and other federal agencies during the Trump administration's large-scale, mi more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 24 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Vaselaney Quoted in Cleveland Jewish News Article * Taft Cleveland partner Missy Vaselaney is quoted in the Cleveland Jewish News article "Planning ahead can help when time comes to distribute assets," which was published on Sept. 23, 2026. The article discusses how planning ahead can make a significant difference in how a person's assets are distributed after death and can help families avoid confusion and disagreements. To read more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 24 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release: * * * West Virginia Joins 44-State, $2.3 Million Settlement with Labcorp Over Data Breach * Attorney General JB McCuskey announced that West Virginia, as part of a coalition of 44 attorneys general, has reached a $2.3 million multistate settlement with the Laboratory Corporation of America ("Labcorp"). The settlement resolves the investigation into the 2019 data breach at Labcorp's debt collector, Retrieval-Masters Credi more PR