WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- AARP issued the following news release: * * * AARP The Magazine: Wynonna Judd on Grief and Growth, Kyle MacLachlan on Staying Curious, Plus Stories on Housing, Music and Community The October/November issue highlights personal reinvention, housing security and the power of music, creativity and community later in life. - WASHINGTON --The October/November 2026 issue of AARP The Magazine (ATM) features candid conversations with country icon Wynonna Judd and actor Kyle MacLachlan, alongside stories about housing security more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 6 -- Latham and Watkins, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Accomplished ITC Lawyer Joins Latham & Watkins in Washington, D.C. October 5, 2026 Lisa Kattan brings more than 25 years of ITC and patent litigation experience to Latham's market-leading Intellectual Property Litigation Practice. - Latham & Watkins LLP is pleased to announce that Lisa Kattan has joined the firm's Washington, D.C. office as a partner in the Intellectual Property Litigation Practice and as a Co-Chair of the International Trade Comm more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 5 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The International Refugee Assistance Project posted the following news release: * * * Appeals Court Rules Terminations of Refugee Status are Subject to Judicial Review * Decision comes as Trump administration targets resettled refugees (Denver, CO) - Today, the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision in Mukantagara v. Mullin upholding the due process rights of refugees targeted by the U.S. government. The Tenth Circuit ruled that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services determinations tha more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 5 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Sues Secretary Kennedy to Protect Children from Dangerous Vaccine Rollbacks * AG James Joins Lawsuit Against HHS for Stripping Seven Childhood Vaccines of Universal Recommendation NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced a lawsuit against U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., to restore the science-based childhood vaccine schedule that has protected Am more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 5 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Nessel Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Rollback of Fuel Economy Standards * LANSING -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 26 states, counties, and cities in filing a lawsuit (PDF) against the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) challenging its final rule weakening corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards for new passenger cars and light trucks. Hi more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 6 -- Dorsey and Whitney, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Attorney John Cooney Returns to Dorsey in the Finance & Restructuring Group in Minneapolis October 5, 2026 Attorney John Cooney has re-joined Dorsey & Whitney LLP in Minneapolis as Of Counsel in the Finance & Restructuring group, the international law firm announced today. John is a financial services regulatory attorney and former bank general counsel. He advises banks, financial holding companies, and other financial services compan more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, issued the following news release: * * * October 5th, 2026 Boozman, Klobuchar Lead Senate Recognition of National 4-H Week WASHINGTON--U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) and Ranking Member Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), co-chairs of the Senate 4-H Caucus, applaud Senate passage of a resolution designating October 4-10, 2026 as National 4-H Week. "4-H has made a lasting imp more PR

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minnesota, Oct. 5 [Category: BizConsulting] -- C.H. Robinson Worldwide, a company that says it solves logistics problems, posted the following news release: * * * C.H. Robinson to Acquire RXO, Redefining the Future of Third-Party Logistics While Unlocking Significant Shareholder Value * * Expected to generate $300 million of net run-rate cost synergies within two years post-close by utilizing C.H. Robinson's proven Lean AI operating model to enhance productivity, driving profitability and creating shareholder value. * Additio more PR

NORTHFIELD, Minnesota, Oct. 5 -- St. Olaf College issued the following news: * * * Experts at St. Olaf: Spring potholes are born in winter * While Minnesotans typically associate hitting bumps in the road with spring or summer, the science behind what makes a pothole occur begins months prior. St. Olaf Professor of Chemistry and Environmental Studies Paul Jackson '92 explains why Minnesota's climate in particular is prone to deep asphalt divots -- aka, potholes. Before fixing a pothole, it would help to know: What is asphalt? Asphalt con more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 5 [Category: Sociological] -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release: * * * Extremist Content Online: White Supremacists Encourage Violence Against Immigrants on Telegram * Extremist Content Online: White Supremacists Encourage Violence Against Immigrants on Telegram; Spread Footage of Neo-Nazi Rally on X (New York, N.Y.) -- The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports on the methods used by extremists and terrorist groups on the Internet to spread propaganda and incite violence. In this week's issue: more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- Rep. Brad Finstad, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Finstad Leads Minnesota Congressional Delegation in Letter Urging USDA Action on Virus-Related Turkey Losses * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01), member of the House Committee on Agriculture, led members of Minnesota's Congressional Delegation in sending a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins regarding the significant loss Minnesota turkey growers have experienced from avian metapneumovi more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Fredrikson and Byron, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Fredrikson Expands Litigation Practice with Two Attorneys * Fredrikson announces the addition of two attorneys in its Litigation Group, associates Erica J. Hagerott and Arielle L. Hugel. The firm's continued expansion of its Litigation Group underscores its commitment to meeting clients' evolving needs across the Midwest and beyond. Hagerott is an associate in the firm's Fargo office. Hagerott is a business litigato more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 5 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Reynolds appoints Jon Dunwell to Iowa Utilities Commission * Today, Governor Kim Reynolds announced the appointment of former State Representative Jon Dunwell to the Iowa Utilities Commission (IUC). Dunwell served in the Iowa House representing the 38th district covering parts of Jasper County since October 2021. Earlier today, he resigned his seat effectively immediately. Dunwell was not seeking re-election. "I appreciate Jon's steady lead more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Miller-Meeks, Trump Announce Largest-Ever Steel Plant Coming to Lee County * WASHINGTON D.C. - Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) and President Donald Trump announced the largest steel plant ever built in the United States is coming to Lee County, Iowa. This $15 billion steel plant will create 1,750 new, permanent jobs, support up to 6,000 construction jobs, and generate an estimated $95 billion in U.S. economic output ove more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 6 -- Minnesota's Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party issued the following news release: * * * October 5, 2026 It's Knocktober: DFL Shatters Doorknocking Record, Republicans Panic and Pour in Millions ST. PAUL -- In the first weekend of "Knocktober," the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) Party just broke its own doorknocking record. Things are a bit spookier for Minnesota Republicans. Following the largest weekend of action since the primary, DFL candidates and campaigns have knocked over 1,700,000 doors total acro more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Miller-Meeks Introduces Bill to Protect Medicaid Whistleblowers from Retaliation * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D. (IA-01) has introduced the Medicaid Whistleblower Protection Act, legislation to establish clear federal protections for state and local employees who report fraud, waste, and abuse in Medicaid programs. The bill comes after widespread reports of retaliation against whistleblowers in states like more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 6 -- The National Council on Family Relations issued the following news: * * * New NCFR Journal Research on 'Married at First Sight' & More 7 New Articles Published Online Sept. 27-Oct. 3 October 5, 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 more PR

FARGO, North Dakota, Oct. 5 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * NDSU alumnus shares river restoration expertise with students * For NDSU alumnus Marty Melchior, sharing his passion for river restoration has been one of the most rewarding parts of his decades-long career. Recently, he brought that passion back to where his career began, giving NDSU students a firsthand look at the work and the many disciplines involved in restoring rivers and natural ecosystems. Melchior, who graduated from NDSU in 1989 with a  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Booker, Blumenthal Urge Mullin to Immediately Recall ICE Officers Hired During Hiring Surge * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee, Cory Booker (D-N.J.), and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) called on Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin to immediately remove from field duty all U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) offi more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 6 -- Dorsey and Whitney, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Regulatory Affairs Partner Jeff Beelaert Joins Dorsey in Boise October 5, 2026 Jeff Beelaert has joined Dorsey & Whitney LLP as a Partner in the Firm's Regulatory Affairs group in Boise, the international law firm announced today. Jeff's practice focuses on natural resources litigation, with particular emphasis on permit and project challenges. He represents clients in state and federal courts throughout the region and across the coun more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 6 -- Dorsey and Whitney, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Regulatory Affairs Partner Randy Dann Joins Dorsey October 5, 2026 Randy Dann has joined Dorsey & Whitney LLP as a Partner in the Firm's Regulatory Affairs group, the international law firm announced today. With more than a decade of experience representing energy, industrial, and agricultural clients across the Rocky Mountain region and the Midwest, Randy counsels clients on Clean Air Act (CAA) permitting, compliance, and enforcemen more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Neal Dunn, R-Florida, issued the following with co-signers to House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, and House Republican Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minnesota: * * * Here is the text of the letter: October 2, 2026 The Honorable Mike Johnson Speaker U.S. House of Representatives H-232, The Capitol Washington, D.C. 20515 - The Honorable Steve Scalise Majority Leader U.S. House of Representatives H-329, The Capitol Washington, D.C. 20515 - The Honorab more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following letter to Amazon President and CEO Andy Jassy: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 29, 2026 Mr. Andy Jassy President and Chief Executive Officer Amazon 410 Terry Avenue North Seattle, WA 98109 Dear Mr. Jassy: Why is Amazon requiring state and local officials to sign non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) preventing them from discussing data center projects with their own constituents? As the num more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following letter to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 29, 2026 Mr. Mark Zuckerberg Chief Executive Officer Meta 1 Meta Way Menlo Park, CA 94025 Dear Mr. Zuckerberg: Why is Meta requiring state and local officials to sign non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) preventing them from discussing data center projects with their own constituents? As the number of hyperscale data cente more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Ramirez, Salinas Introduce Legislation to Require the Federal Government to Share Evidence with Local Law Enforcement in DHS Use-of-Force Incidents * Washington, DC - Recently, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), Ranking Member of a Committee on Homeland Security Subcommittee, and Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) introduced H.R.10698, the ICE Shootings Transparency Act, to provide local and state law enforcement agencies unfettered a more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 5 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * Shackelford, Blythe Re-elected; Members Approve All Bylaws and Standing Rules Proposals * William "Bill" Shackelford of Centreville, VA, has been re-elected National President of NARFE, the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association. His third two-year term will begin January 1, 2027. "I am grateful for the confidence NARFE members have placed in me and fo more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Taft Acts as Legal Counsel for Signal Hill Equity Partners' Strategic Investment by Aeterna Group * Taft is pleased to have acted as legal counsel to Signal Hill Equity Partners (Signal Hill) in its investment with Lizardos Engineering Associates D.P.C. (Lizardos) to join Aeterna Group. Aeterna Group, a portfolio company of Signal Hill, is a leading architecture and engineering collaborative focused on enhancing community life acro more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Taft Welcomes Hoke, Keith, and McMahan to the Firm's Cleveland Office * Taft, one of the fastest-growing law firms in the nation, welcomes Ian Hoke, Austin Keith, and Evan McMahan to the firm's Cleveland office. The additions reflect Taft's continued investment in its litigation and real estate practices and commitment to growth in the Cleveland market. Ian Hoke joins as real estate of counsel, formerly with GBX Group. Hoke has mo more PR

SANTA BARBARA, California, Oct. 5 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Tornadoes and Torrential Rain in the Midwest * Summer has ended and in its wake is a trail of destruction across the Midwest and parts of the east coast. From June through September, upper Midwest states saw more rain than in previous years. In West Virginia, residents experienced a months' worth of rain within hours. Torrential and oftentimes sporadic storms flooded areas, uprooted trees, and damaged infrastructure. Some communities more PR

WACO, Texas, Oct. 5 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * UTPB Back In Top 25 After Upset of Northeastern State * UT Permian Basin took a 17-14 lead into halftime against then-No. 21t Northeastern State and never looked back, winning 38-27. The Falcon defense was the difference in the game as they recorded five interceptions, including four straight on four NSU drives, and held the RiverHawks to just 13 points over the final 43 minutes of the game. With the win, UT Permian Basin ret more PR