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News Tipoffs - Minnesota Editors Newsletter for 2026-09-30 ( 52 items )  
Alliance to Save Energy, 195 Organizations Issue Letter to Turkish Minister of Environment Kurum, Australian Minister for Climate Change Bowen (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 (TNSletter) -- The Alliance to Save Energy issued the following letter with 195 organizations to Turkish Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Murat Kurum and Australian Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 23, 2026 H.E. Murat Kurum COP31 President-Designate Minister of Environment, Urbanization & Climate Change, Republic of Turkiye - H.E. Chris Bowen MP COP 31 President of Negotiations Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Austr more PR

Ameriprise Financial Announces Additional $5.5 Billion Share Repurchase Authorization (10)
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 30 -- Ameriprise Financial, a provider of investment advice, asset management and insurance capabilities, issued the following news release: * * * Ameriprise Financial Announces Additional $5.5 Billion Share Repurchase Authorization MINNEAPOLIS - September 29, 2026 - The Board of Directors of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) has authorized an additional $5.5 billion for the repurchase of shares of its common stock through September 30, 2028. As of June 30, 2026, the company had approximately $1.1 billion a more PR

Armstrong appoints Minot attorney Christene Reierson to North Central Judicial District judgeship (10)
BISMARCK, North Dakota, Sept. 29 -- Gov. Kelly Armstrong, R-North Dakota, issued the following news: * * * Armstrong appoints Minot attorney Christene Reierson to North Central Judicial District judgeship * BISMARCK, N.D. - Gov. Kelly Armstrong today appointed Minot attorney Christene Reierson to an open judgeship in the North Central Judicial District, effective Nov. 16. Reierson has owned and operated Reierson Law Office P.C. in Minot as a solo practitioner since 2015, representing clients on a variety of matters including family law, c more PR

Attorney General Alan Wilson urges consumers to claim compensation for inflated generic drug prices (10)
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Sept. 29 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson urges consumers to claim compensation for inflated generic drug prices * Attorney General Wilson, along with the attorneys general of 47 other states and territories, announces 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. (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wi more PR

Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Urging Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 29 (TNSida) -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Urging Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a bipartisan coalition of 45 attorneys general in sending a letter urging congressional leaders to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 budget request for security needs. Amid the alarming rise in threats against judges across the ju more PR

Attorney General Bonta Opposes Unlawful DHS Rule Fast-Tracking Asylum Seekers into Removal Proceedings Without an Interview (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 29 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Unlawful DHS Rule Fast-Tracking Asylum Seekers into Removal Proceedings Without an Interview * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta, leading a coalition of 21 attorneys general, submitted a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) new rule limiting affirmative asylum applicants' opportunity to participate in an asylum officer interview and explain why they more PR

Attorney General Brenna Bird Urges Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security (10)
DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 29 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Urges Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security * DES MOINES-Attorney General Brenna Bird joined a letter urging Congress to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's Fiscal Year 2027 security request, warning that threats against the Justices and their families have become a serious and escalating danger. The bipartisan letter from 45 state attorneys general to congressional leaders, called for the resources n more PR

Attorney General Nessel Announces $2.3 Million Multistate Settlement With Labcorp Over AMCA Data Breach (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 29 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Nessel Announces $2.3 Million Multistate Settlement With Labcorp Over AMCA Data Breach * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Nessel today announced a $2.3 million multistate settlement (PDF) with the Laboratory Corporation of America ("Labcorp"), resolving an investigation into the 2019 data breach at Labcorp's debt collector, Retrieval-Masters Creditors Bureau d/b/a American Medical Collection Agency ("AMCA"). The  more PR

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES CONGRESS TO FULLY FUND SUPREME COURT SECURITY (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 29 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES CONGRESS TO FULLY FUND SUPREME COURT SECURITY * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 44 attorneys general, sent a comment letter urging Congress to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's 2027 fiscal year security request, warning that threats against justices and their families have become a serious and escalating danger. In the letter to congressional leaders, Raou more PR

Attorney General Skrmetti Urges Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 29 (TNSida) -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Skrmetti Urges Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security * Attorney General Skrmetti leads a letter urging Congress to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's Fiscal Year 2027 security request, warning that threats against the Justices and their families have become a serious and escalating danger. In the bipartisan letter to congressional leaders, the attorneys general called for the resources necessary  more PR

Barrasso: Republicans are Putting More Money in Your Pockets (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso: Republicans are Putting More Money in Your Pockets * "Whether it is lowering energy costs, cutting taxes or fighting fraud and corruption, there is the core difference between commonsense Republicans and crazy Democrats. Republicans want every American to keep more of what they earn. Democrats want every American to have less money in their pocket." WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today shared how Democra more PR

Beaty and Deig to Present at LORMAN's Managing Your 401(k) Plan Webinar (10)
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Beaty and Deig to Present at LORMAN(r)'s Managing Your 401(k) Plan Webinar * Taft attorneys Patricia Beaty and Evan Deig will present at LORMAN(r)'s Managing Your 401(k) Plan: A Day in the Life of a Healthy 401(k) webinar on Oct. 1. Their presentation will address fiduciary responsibilities, plan administration, service provider oversight, and best practices for maintaining a compliant and effective 401(k) plan. For more informati more PR

Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Audit Critical of Minneapolis's Violence Prevention Oversight (10)
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Sept. 30 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary: * * * Audit critical of Minneapolis's violence prevention oversight Written by David Zimmer | September 29, 2026 A City of Minneapolis audit has identified serious flaws in the oversight of contracts and contractors hired by the Neighborhood Safety Department to carry out its various violence prevention efforts. The genesis In 2020 the Minneapolis Cit more PR

Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: How the DFL Trifecta Hiked Gas Taxes and Hit Affordability (10)
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Sept. 30 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary: * * * How the DFL trifecta hiked gas taxes and hit affordability Written by John Phelan | September 29, 2026 On July 1, 2023, Minnesota's gas tax of 28.6 cents a gallon was lower than in 30 other states, according to the Tax Foundation, as Figure 1 shows. Figure 1: How High are Gas Taxes in Your State? By July this year, our state's gas tax was up to 32 more PR

Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Low-income Students in Minnesota Keep Falling Behind in Mathematics (10)
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Sept. 30 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary: * * * Low-income students in Minnesota keep falling behind in mathematics Written by Josiah Padley | September 29, 2026 The study of mathematics is an essential part of every student's education, but it can pose a challenge for educators. Math is cyclical, repetitive, and builds upon itself. If a student misses a crucial lesson about long division, they'l more PR

Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Minnesota for Sale - Epstein Island Edition (10)
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Sept. 30 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary: * * * Minnesota for Sale: Epstein Island edition Written by Bill Glahn | September 29, 2026 Today, we do a deep dive into some preliminary 2026 state-level Democratic party fundraising numbers. [View table in the link at bottom] The above numbers are not meant to be comprehensive, they exclude fundraising for federal office (Congress, U.S. Senate) and f more PR

Cold Weather Rule takes effect Oct. 1 (10)
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 29 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Cold Weather Rule takes effect Oct. 1 * MINNEAPOLIS (Sept. 29, 2026) -As the Minnesota Cold Weather Rule takes effect Thursday, Xcel Energy aims to ensure residential customers who need assistance paying their energy bills this winter can get the help they need. Under the rule, residential customers are protected from service disconnection from Oct. 1 through the following April 30, if the disconnection would affect the customer's more PR

Crapo, Klobuchar EARLY Act Reauthorization Passes Senate (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo, Klobuchar EARLY Act Reauthorization Passes Senate * Washington, D.C.-U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), along with Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minnesota), announced Senate passage of their bipartisan Young Women's Breast Health Education and Awareness Requires Learning Young (EARLY) Reauthorization Act of 2026. The legislation reauthorizes federal breast cancer education and awareness efforts focused on young women and women at higher risk of deve more PR

Democracy Forward: Court Rules in Favor of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Survivors, Protecting Crucial Grants to Support Victims of Violence Nationwide (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release: * * * Court Rules in Favor of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Survivors, Protecting Crucial Grants to Support Victims of Violence Nationwide Final Ruling Follows Series of Court Orders Blocking Unlawful Administration Attempt to Weaponize Violence Prevention Funding September 29, 2026 Providence, R.I. - A judge on the more PR

Dingell, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Bolster Great Lakes Conservation Efforts (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Dingell, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Bolster Great Lakes Conservation Efforts * U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06), Tim Walberg (R-MI-05), Marcy Kaptur (D-OH-09), Bill Huizenga (R-MI-04), David Joyce (R-OH-14), Haley Stevens (D-MI-11), Tom Barrett (R-MI-07), and Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) introduced the Regional Great Lakes Partnership Act, a bipartisan, bicameral bill to bolster federal support for Grea more PR

Distinct gut microbiome patterns found in 5 cancer groups and in early-onset cancers (10)
ROCHESTER, Minnesota, Sept. 29 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Mayo Clinic issued the following news release: * * * Distinct gut microbiome patterns found in 5 cancer groups and in early-onset cancers * #Mayo Clinic findings also link specific gut bacteria to cancer survival and identify a pretreatment signal associated with chemotherapy toxicity ROCHESTER, Minn. -Mayo Clinic researchers have discovered distinct gut microbiome patterns in adults age 50 or younger with colorectal and breast cancers compared with those diagnosed later in life more PR

Ernst Joins President Trump to Tout Transformative $15 Billion Steel Investment in Iowa (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst Joins President Trump to Tout Transformative $15 Billion Steel Investment in Iowa * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) joined President Donald Trump at the White House to announce a $15 billion investment by Mesabi Metallics to build a new steel mill in eastern Iowa. Watch Senator Ernst's statement here. "I am grateful to President Trump for securing this historic deal that will create thousands of jobs for Iowans," said Ernst more PR

Farmers Union Welcomes Ashley Stegeman to Serve as Education Specialist (10)
HURON, South Dakota, Sept. 29 [Category: Agriculture] -- The South Dakota Farmers Union posted the following news release: * * * Farmers Union Welcomes Ashley Stegeman to Serve as Education Specialist * by Lura Roti Ashley Stegeman recently joined South Dakota Farmers Union to serve as the organization's Education Specialist. Each year, the state's largest agriculture organization provides thousands of South Dakota youth with leadership, cooperative and farm safety education. "Education for youth and families has always been a focus of So more PR

First-year student numbers continue to climb, overall enrollment remains steady (10)
DECORAH, Iowa, Sept. 29 -- Luther College posted the following news: * * * First-year student numbers continue to climb, overall enrollment remains steady * For the third consecutive year Luther College welcomed an increase in the number of new students, saw an increase in retention for its second year in a row and maintained its overall enrollment for the 2026-27 academic year. Luther College students gather to participate in the Be the Light, Ring the Bell ceremony at Bentdahl Commons on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026. "We are growing in a shri more PR

House Oversight & Government Reform Chairman Comer Touts Oversight Committee Wins During 119th Congress (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Sep 29, 2026 Chairman Comer Touts Oversight Committee Wins During the 119th Congress WASHINGTON--Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today released highlights of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform's accomplishments during the 119th Congress. Titled "Restoring America Through Oversight: 119th Congress Wins from the House Oversight Committee," the report details how the C more PR

IP Attorney Rouser to Co-Present Trademark and Copyright Damages CLE Webinar (10)
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * IP Attorney Rouser to Co-Present Trademark and Copyright Damages CLE Webinar * Taft Minneapolis attorney Grace E.K. Rouser will co-present the CLE Webinar, "Proving Damages in Trademark and Copyright cases" hosted by BARBRI on Oct. 6. Throughout this program, Rouser will co-present a CLE program examining how counsel can assess and prove damages in trademark and copyright infringement litigation. The presenters will address avail more PR

Jackie Benson to Speak at 2026 Denver Smart Business Dealmakers Conference (10)
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Jackie Benson to Speak at 2026 Denver Smart Business Dealmakers Conference * Taft partner Jackie Benson will be a panelist at the 2026 Smart Business Dealmakers Conference in Denver, an event that connects thousands of local dealmakers to stay informed about the evolving M&A landscape. Benson's panel, "Reaching the Summit: Increasing Your Deal Value to Its Peak," will include other industry leaders for an in-depth conversation on  more PR

Joyce, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Bolster Great Lakes Conservation Efforts (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Dave Joyce, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Joyce, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Bolster Great Lakes Conservation Efforts Sep 29, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, Representatives Dave Joyce (OH-14), Tim Walberg (R-MI), Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), Bill Huizenga (R-MI), Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Haley Stevens (D-MI), Tom Barrett (R-MI), and Hillary Scholten (D-MI) introduced the Regional Great Lakes Partnership Act, a bipartisan, bicameral bill to expand access to federal support for Great Lakes re more PR

Kersteter Named to Minneapolis Fed Leadership (10)
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 30 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis issued the following news: * * * Kersteter named to Minneapolis Fed leadership Minneapolis, September 29, 2026 Kara Kersteter has been appointed assistant vice president in the Research Division. In this role, Kersteter will oversee and support day to day operations and manage a broad portfolio of support and technology services. Kersteter joins the Bank after a long tenure at the University of Minnesota, where she provided general research support in several dep more PR

Klobuchar, Crapo Reauthorization for Young Women's Breast Cancer Awareness Program Passes Senate (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Klobuchar, Crapo Reauthorization for Young Women's Breast Cancer Awareness Program Passes Senate * Since early detection of cancer is vital, the EARLY Act seeks to educate young women about breast cancer risk and prevention WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Mike Crapo (R-ID) released the following statements after the Senate passed their bipartisan Young Women's Breast Health Education and Awareness Requires Learning Young (E more PR

Luther College and Rushford-Peterson Schools sign partnership for preferred college admission (10)
DECORAH, Iowa, Sept. 29 -- Luther College posted the following news: * * * Luther College and Rushford-Peterson Schools sign partnership for preferred college admission * On Monday, Sept. 28, officials from Luther College and the Rushford-Peterson Schools formally launched a Preferred Admission Partnership aimed at expanding access to higher education for the region's most accomplished students. Rushford-Peterson Schools Superintendent Ben Bernard (left) and Luther College President Brad Chamberlain sign a Preferred Admission Partnership o more PR

Lynx's Cheryl Reeve Wins 2026 State Street Investment Management SPY WNBA Coach of the Year Award (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- The National Basketball Association posted the following news release: * * * Lynx's Cheryl Reeve wins 2026 State Street Investment Management SPY WNBA Coach of the Year Award September 28, 2026 NEW YORK - Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve has been named the 2026 State Street Investment Management SPY WNBA Coach of the Year, the WNBA announced today. Reeve earns the honor for a record fifth time, extending her own league record and previously winning the award in 2011, 2016, 2020, and 2024. Reeve received 40 of 74 more PR

Lynx's Olivia Miles Unanimously Named 2026 Kia WNBA Rookie of the Year (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- The National Basketball Association posted the following news release: * * * Lynx's Olivia Miles unanimously named 2026 Kia WNBA Rookie of the Year September 28, 2026 NEW YORK - Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles has been unanimously named the 2026 Kia WNBA Rookie of the Year, the WNBA announced today. Miles received all 74 votes from a national panel of sportswriters and broadcasters. A starter in all 40 of her appearances for Minnesota, Miles averaged 19.8 points, 6.0 assists, 4.7 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 31.0 minu more PR

Meet Bethel's Newest Faculty Members (10)
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 30 -- Bethel University issued the following news: * * * Meet Bethel's newest faculty members New faculty and academic support staff join the Bethel community this fall, bringing valuable expertise and a shared commitment to helping students learn, grow, and prepare for what's next. By Heather Schnese S'12 September 28, 2026 At Bethel, professors are central to the student experience. They're experts who know students by name, invest in their success, and create opportunities to learn together in the classroom,  more PR

Minn. Agriculture Dept.: Grants Available to Minnesota Livestock Owners for Prevention of Wolf Attacks (10)
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 30 -- The Minnesota Department of Agriculture issued the following news: * * * Grants Available to Minnesota Livestock Owners for Prevention of Wolf Attacks Producers have until Dec. 18 to apply September 29, 2026 St. Paul, Minn: New funding is available to Minnesota livestock producers to help prevent wolf attacks. A total of $25,000 funded by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services, will be awarded by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) through the Wolf-Livestock Conflict Prevention Grants. "Livestock depre more PR

Minnesota Credit Union Network: Wings Credit Union Triples Hoops for Hunger Impact for Minnesota Lynx Playoff Run (10)
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 30 -- Wings Credit Union, a member company of the Minnesota Credit Union Network, issued the following news: * * * Wings Credit Union triples Hoops for Hunger impact for Minnesota Lynx playoff run 9/29/2026 APPLE VALLEY, Minn. - As the Minnesota Lynx begin their playoff run Sunday, Sept. 27, Wings Credit Union is tripling the impact of its Hoops for Hunger program, increasing the credit union's donation from $20 in the regular season to $60 for every 3-point basket made by the Lynx throughout the playoffs. "At Wi more PR

Miss. A.G. Fitch Urges Consumers to Check Eligibility for Compensation From Generic Drug Settlement (10)
JACKSON, Mississippi, Sept. 30 -- Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch issued the following news release: * * * September 28, 2026 AG Fitch Urges Consumers to Check Eligibility for Compensation from Generic Drug Settlement (Jackson, Mississippi) Attorney General Lynn Fitch is urging Mississippians to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases and to submit a claim for compensation here. This month, the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut granted preliminary approval of a plan, filed by Att more PR

N.D. Gov. Armstrong, Co-signers Issue Letter to Senate Environment & Public Works Committee, House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee (10)
BISMARCK, North Dakota, Sept. 30 (TNSletter) -- Gov. Kelly Armstrong, R-North Dakota, issued the following letter with co-signers to Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, Ranking Member Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Ranking Member Rick Larsen, D-Washington: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 28, 2026 The Honorable Shelley Moore Capito Chairman Committee on E more PR

N.J. A.G. Davenport Co-Leads Bipartisan Call for Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security Amid Rising Threats (10)
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 30 (TNSida) -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * AG Davenport Co-Leads Bipartisan Call for Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security Amid Rising Threats September 29, 2026 TRENTON - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport co-led a bipartisan multistate letter to Congress calling for full funding of the U.S. Supreme Court's fiscal year 2027 security request, warning that threats against the Justices and their families have become a serious and escalating danger. more PR

North Carolina's Food Banks Have Received All of the 3M Eggs After Attorney General Jackson's Antitrust Enforcement Action (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 29 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * North Carolina's Food Banks Have Received All of the 3M Eggs After Attorney General Jackson's Antitrust Enforcement Action * RALEIGH -Nearly 150,000 eggs were delivered to MANNA FoodBank in Henderson County, marking the final delivery of nearly three million eggs brought to North Carolina as part of Attorney General Jeff Jackson's settlement with three of the nation's largest egg producers. The final egg delivery comes  more PR

Nurses raise serious concerns over HealthPartners acquisition of Essentia Health amid wave of healthcare consolidation (10)
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 29 [Category: Nursing] -- The Minnesota Nurses Association posted the following news release: * * * Nurses raise serious concerns over HealthPartners acquisition of Essentia Health amid wave of healthcare consolidation * Nurses with the Minnesota Nurses Association today raised serious concerns about HealthPartners' proposed acquisition of Essentia Health, the third major consolidation involving Minnesota health systems announced in the past six months. Nurses say the accelerating consolidation of Minnesota health more PR

Sanford Clear Lake Clinic hosting flu vaccination events (10)
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 29 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Clear Lake Clinic hosting flu vaccination events * Sanford Clear Lake Clinic is hosting flu vaccine events on the following dates: * Thursday, Oct. 1, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. * Thursday, Oct. 8, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. * Thursday, Oct. 15, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. * Thursday, Oct. 22, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. * Thursday, Oct. 29, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Adults should wear a shirt with sleeves that can  more PR

St. Catherine University community comes together for Citizen Katie (10)
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 29 -- St. Catherine University posted the following news: * * * St. Catherine University community comes together for Citizen Katie * On September 26, a total of 144 students, alumni, faculty, and staff gathered on campus for Citizen Katie. It was the 23rd year of St. Catherine University's annual tradition that brings the community together for service projects and reflection. After a kick-off breakfast and short program in Rauenhorst Ballroom, participants got into their service groups to collaborate with Unive more PR

St. Olaf recognized by Princeton Review for affordability and career services (10)
NORTHFIELD, Minnesota, Sept. 29 -- St. Olaf College issued the following news: * * * St. Olaf recognized by Princeton Review for affordability and career services * The Princeton Review has named St. Olaf College in the "Best Value Colleges for 2027," a prestigious college list that measures the quality of education, support services, and affordability. At St. Olaf, the college meets 100 percent of the demonstrated financial need of students and their families. The average first-year need-based financial aid award is $52,186, and 99 perce more PR

Sustainable shrink wrap innovator challenges Minnesota law forcing him to fund competitors (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 29 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Sustainable shrink wrap innovator challenges Minnesota law forcing him to fund competitors * Saint Paul, Minnesota; September 29, 2026: Minnesota says it wants less plastic waste. But when Simon Milne developed a boat wrap designed to biodegrade in landfills, state law put his competitors in charge of whether and how he can sell it. A lawsuit filed today by Milne's company, bioaqualife, challenges Minnesota's boat  more PR

Triptych of works by dance professor, choreographer Cynthia Oliver features Illinois dance alumni (10)
CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, Sept. 29 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news: * * * Triptych of works by dance professor, choreographer Cynthia Oliver features Illinois dance alumni * CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -Award-winning choreographer and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign dance professor Cynthia Oliver created a triptych of three interconnected dance pieces that will be performed Oct. 2-3 at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. "Turn. Turning. TURNT." is a meditation on negotiating time and relationship more PR

U.S. Senator Tina Smith's Bipartisan Bill to Extend Terrorism Risk Insurance, Support Housing Construction Passes the Senate Unanimously (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Tina Flint Smith, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Tina Smith's Bipartisan Bill to Extend Terrorism Risk Insurance, Support Housing Construction Passes the Senate Unanimously * Roughly 60 percent of American businesses have terrorism risk insurance, which is critical to major construction projects WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Tina Smith's bipartisan legislation to safeguard the availability of terrorism risk insurance coverage passed the full Senate by a unanimous vote. Roughl more PR

UA Little Rock Summit Convenes Industry Leaders to Discuss Solutions for Workforce Challenges (10)
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 29 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news: * * * UA Little Rock Summit Convenes Industry Leaders to Discuss Solutions for Workforce Challenges * Higher Education institutions like the University of Arkansas at Little Rock -which recently hosted its inaugural Workforce Summit -play a crucial role in workforce development, and that role grows ever more important as technology evolves. On Thursday, Sept. 24, leaders from education, industry, government, and workforce organizati more PR

University of Michigan: Emergency Room Intervention Pairs Smartphone, Telehealth Counseling to Reduce Risky Firearm Behavior (10)
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 30 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Emergency room intervention pairs smartphone, telehealth counseling to reduce risky firearm behavior September 28, 2026 Written By: Kate Barnes, Office of the Vice President for Research University of Michigan clinical trial found program led to dramatic decrease in firearm violence among 16-to-30-year-olds - Among U.S. teens and young adults, firearm violence accounts for about 65,000 emergency department visits annually, and 60% of all more PR

UWO alumna, Mahmoud, named 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award winner (10)
OSHKOSH, Wisconsin, Sept. 29 -- The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh campus posted the following news: * * * UWO alumna, Mahmoud, named 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award winner * Receiving a University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Distinguished Alumni Award is Najjia Mahmoud, a national leader in colorectal surgery. Mahmoud earned a UW-Oshkosh Bachelor of Science degree in microbiology and public health in 1989 and in 1993, earned an M.D. from Weill Medical College of Cornell University where she attended medical school and received surgical training more PR

VCU Clinic Expands Eating Disorder Treatment and Training in Virginia (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Sept. 29, 2026 VCU clinic expands eating disorder treatment and training in Virginia The new research-based clinic, led by psychologists Ann Haynos and Bek Urban, accepts adolescents and adults statewide while developing a new generation of practitioners. By Madeline Reinsel At a nondescript concrete building along Broad Street, two Virginia Commonwealth University researchers have created a rare resource for a common health condition. Establ more PR

Winona State Once Again Named One of Money's Best Colleges in America 2026 (10)
WINONA, Minnesota, Sept. 30 -- Winona State University issued the following news: * * * Winona State Once Again Named One of Money's Best Colleges in America 2026 Sep 29, 2026 Winona State University has once again secured its place on Money Magazine's list of the Best Colleges in America for 2026, marking another year of recognized excellence. The Money Magazine rankings are based on key factors like graduation rates, cost of attendance, financial aid, and alumni salaries. Out of 735 four-year colleges evaluated, Winona State continues to more PR