MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 8 (TNSjou) -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release: * * * Could your epilepsy medication affect your birth control? OCTOBER 7, 2026 Highlights: * A new study found that nearly one-third of people with epilepsy who were prescribed certain hormonal contraceptives were also prescribed antiseizure medications that may reduce contraceptive effectiveness. * Certain antiseizure medications can speed the breakdown of hormones used in some contraceptive methods, potentially reducing their more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 8 (TNSjou) -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release: * * * Greater physical activity associated with slower progression in Parkinson's OCTOBER 7, 2026 Highlights: * People with Parkinson's disease who reported more physical activity had slower declines in thinking and memory. * Higher activity levels were also linked to slower worsening of movement symptoms. * The study followed nearly 300 people with mild to moderate Parkinson's disease for up to seven years. * Researchers foun more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 [Category: Agriculture] -- The American Farmland Trust posted the following news release: * * * American Farmland Trust Announces Winners of the 18th Annual America's Farmers Market Celebration(tm) * (Washington, D.C.) American Farmland Trust (AFT) announces the winners of the 18th annual America's Farmers Market Celebration(tm), a national event honoring the role of farmers markets, which ran between August 1, 2026, and September 30, 2026. Ten markets receiving the most public votes are declared the national winners. A  more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 6 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Coalition in Opposing Trump Administration's Cruel Gutting of Head Start Standards * OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday co-led a multistate coalition in submitting a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) proposal to dramatically cut regulations governing the Head Start program. Head Start is an early childhood education program desig more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 7 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Defends Cornerstone of U.S. Forest Conservation * OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta co-led a coalition of 17 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter opposing the Trump Administration's proposed rule to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule (Roadless Rule) and the accompanying draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). If adopted, the United States Forest Service's (USFS)  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 7 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ATTEMPT TO GUT HEAD START STANDARDS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 23 attorneys general, submitted a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) proposal to dramatically cut regulations governing the Head Start program. Raoul and the coalition explain in their letter that the proposed rule would gut long-stan more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 7 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Weiser opposes Trump administration proposal to gut Head Start standards * Oct. 7, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser has joined a multistate coalition in submitting a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' proposal to dramatically cut regulations governing the Head Start program. Head Start is an early childhood education program that helps children from low-income familie more PR

ROCHESTER, Minnesota, Oct. 7 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Mayo Clinic issued the following news release: * * * Back or spine problems? Mayo Clinic experts explain where to start * ROCHESTER, Minn. -- When back or spine problems persist, figuring out where to go for care can be confusing. Should you see a neurosurgeon or an orthopedic surgeon? A neurologist or rehabilitation specialist? And if you see a spine surgeon, does that mean you'll need surgery? Spine conditions often cross medical specialties, which is why getting the right diagn more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 8 [Category: BizAgriculture] -- Cargill, a provider of food, agriculture, financial and industrial products and services, posted the following news release: * * * Cargill expands renewable electricity portfolio in the central United States * * Cargill is adding solar and wind projects to its renewable electricity portfolio in the United States. * Both projects are located in the Southwest Power Pool (SPP), where Cargill operates several large food production and processing facilities. * These projects build on more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 7 [Category: BizEnergy] -- CenterPoint Energy posted the following news release: * * * CenterPoint Energy Indiana Takes Action to Support Indiana Customers, Reduces Call Center Wait Times by 95% * For National Customer Service Week, CenterPoint Energy highlights actions taken to enhance Hoosiers' customer experience, including improving the average call center wait time to less than one minute. EVANSVILLE - October 7, 2026 - Today, during National Customer Service Week, CenterPoint Energy highlighted a series of action more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency issued the following news release: * * * October 7, 2026 Comptroller Gould Announces New Efforts to Combat Financial Fraud in Minnesota Comptroller affirms support for community banks to combat fraud; Reemphasizes banks' role on the front lines of protecting consumers - WASHINGTON--Comptroller of the Currency Jonathan V. Gould convened a panel of community bankers in Minneapolis, Minnesota, October 6 to discuss ongoing efforts to combat fi more PR

KENOSHA, Wisconsin, Oct. 8 -- The University of Wisconsin Parkside campus posted the following news: * * * Daniel Martin: Selected Design Work, 2021-2026 * The Foundation Gallery is pleased to announce a solo exhibition featuring the work of Daniel Martin, Assistant Professor of Graphic Design at UW-Parkside. The exhibition will run from October 20 to December 3, 2026, presenting five years of graphic design produced since Martin joined the Department of Art and Design faculty. The exhibition brings together experimental data visualization more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Receives Federal Bar Association Chicago Chapter's Inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award * Durbin receives award in honor of his decades-long work on the Senate Judiciary Committee CHICAGO - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today was presented the Federal Bar Association Chicago Chapter's inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his longstanding efforts to su more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 7 -- Educators for Excellence, a teacher-led organization that ensures teachers have a leading voice in the policies that impact their students and profession, issued the following news release: * * * Educators for Excellence-Minnesota Names Casey Metcalfe State Director of Public Affairs Metcalfe, a former educator and Director of Government Relations for Students United, will step into the chapter's top role, leading Minnesota educators' advocacy on literacy and other issues - October 6, 2026 -- Educators for Excellence (E more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Emmer, Minnesota Republican Delegation Demand Increased Election Security * WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) led Minnesota's Republican congressional delegation in sending a letter to Governor Tim Walz and Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon regarding the recent indictments of noncitizens voting in Minnesota's elections and demanding election security. "These recent indictments are proof of what commonsense Minnesotans have kno more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued the following information collection: * * * In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announces its plan to submit the Information Collection Request (ICR) described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval and invites public comment. This notice invites comments on a proposed information collection titled Hours of Servic more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 8 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis issued the following analysis: * * * Minneapolis 2040 Plan indicators point to stable rents, stalled development Changes to land use policies appear insufficient to drive new housing production in a challenging development environment October 8, 2026 Authors Ben Horowitz, Senior Policy Analyst, Community Development and Engagement Libby Starling, Senior Community Development Advisor, Community Development and Engagement Maxine Xu, Data Scientist, Community Develop more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * "Finstad Voted Against Lower Drug Costs on First Day in Congress" [American Journal News] * As hardworking families continue to get squeezed by rising prices, new reporting reveals how Brad Finstad repeatedly voted to raise Minnesotans' health care costs while taking money from pharmaceutical lobbyists. Get the facts: * On August 12, 2022, Finstad voted against the bill that capped insulin costs and extended ACA subsidies -- the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Brad Finstad, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Finstad, Johnson Hold Rural Water Infrastructure Discussion in Eagle Lake * NEW ULM, MN - Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) and Congressman Dusty Johnson (SD-AL), members of the House Committee on Agriculture Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development, held a roundtable discussion on rural water infrastructure and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs available to local communities. In attendance were represen more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Oct. 8 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * From Campus to a Capsule: UConn Undergrad Launching African-Inspired Fashion Line Supporting Women in Ghana * There isn't just one thing that Jenevera Abena Addai Mensah '29 (ACES) is passionate about. There's many. She loves color and art - choosing to wear bright reds, orange, and yellow - and bold patterns, a celebration of her African culture, she says. "I feel like color makes everything more fun," says Mensah, who was born and raised in Gh more PR

NEW LONDON, New Hampshire, Oct. 8 -- Colby-Sawyer College posted the following news: * * * From Minnesota to Mexico, Center for Wildlife Studies and Colby-Sawyer Provide Hands-On Learning Opportunities Through Travel Courses * Theodora (Thea) Quint '28 has always been interested in animals. With two dogs, three cats, a turtle and two birds at home, she's had a lot of experience caring for pets. Now, as an environmental science major, she has added courses in Colby-Sawyer's wildlife ecology, conservation and management track to gain skills a more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 8 -- General Mills, a food company, issued the following news release: * * * General Mills Recognized on Forbes' World's Best Employers 2026 List 10/07/2026 General Mills' results were driven by the company's work to invest in employees' development, well-being and a culture of belonging. - MINNEAPOLIS - General Mills has been named one of the World's Best Employers 2026 by Forbes. This prestigious award recognizes organizations setting the gold standard for workplace excellence and is presented by Forbes and  more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 7 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Recognized in Inaugural IAM/WTR Copyright 1000 * NEW YORK - Oct. 7, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has been recognized by IAM and World Trademark Review (WTR) in the inaugural edition of the Copyright 1000. The global guide recognizes 11 attorneys from Greenberg Traurig's Copyright Registration & Licensing Group. The publication also recognized the firm regionally in California, Georgia, more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 7 -- The Health and Fitness Association (formerly the International Health Racquet and Sportsclub Association) issued the following news release: * * * HFA, American Cancer Society Announce 10 Grants That Will Expand Exercise Programs for People Affected by Cancer The grants will help fitness facilities train more than 30 professionals and expand access to specialized exercise programs for people during and after cancer treatment. - Washington, DC-October 6, 2026-Ten fitness organizations across the United State more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * How to Watch Everything On the 2026 Fall Sports Lineup Across NBCUniversal * With the fall sports season underway, NBCUniversal offers viewers a comprehensive guide to the games, matches, and events airing across NBC, Peacock, NBCSN, and Telemundo. October 07, 2026 From the NFL and college football to the WNBA Finals and the second season of the NBA on NBC and Peacock - plus exclusive coverage of the Major League Baseball Wild  more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 7 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Massachusetts Ranked #1 State in the Nation for Women's and Children's Health * * Department of Public Health Media Contact Jacqueline Manning, Press Secretary BOSTON -- Massachusetts has been ranked the number one state in the nation for the health of women and children, according to the America's Health Rankings 2026 Health of Women and Children Report, released today by the United Health Foundation. This year marks the 10th co more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 7 -- Blaze Credit Union, a member company of the Minnesota Credit Union Network, issued the following news: * * * Dan Stoltz Elected Chair of Alloya Corporate Federal Credit Union Board of Directors 10/6/2026 FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. - Blaze Credit Union is proud to announce that President and Chief Executive Officer Dan Stoltz has been elected Chair of the Board of Directors of Alloya Corporate Federal Credit Union, one of the nation's leading providers of cooperative financial services to credit unions. Stoltz was  more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Oct. 6 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * New teen mental health resource connects families, youth * Contact: Jeff Starck Marshfield Clinic 715-389-4978 / Jeffrey.Starck@sanfordhealth.org MARSHFIELD, Wis. - The Wisconsin Out of School Time Alliance (WOSTA), a program of Marshfield Clinic, partnered with the Wisconsin Office of Children's Mental Health to launch a new Teen Mental Health Resource hub designed to make trusted information and practical tools about yo more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Oct. 8 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United posted the following news release: * * * Nurses put D.C. hospitals on RED ALERT * RNs demand MedStar Washington Hospital Center reopen postpartum unit amid maternal health crisis in D.C. Registered nurses will hold a rally and community event on Saturday, Oct. 10 in Washington, D.C. to demand that MedStar Washington Hospital Center reopen its shuttered postpartum unit in the midst of a Black maternal health crisis in the District. Following the rally, the nurses an more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 8 -- La Salle University issued the following news: * * * On a mission to serve La Salle University students October 7, 2026 Alisa Macksey joined the campus community in 2022. Now, as Vice President of Campus Life, she hopes to continue to make a positive impact on the Explorer experience. Since Alisa Macksey joined the La Salle University community four years ago, she's always loved seeing how the students evolve during their time on campus. "I am continually inspired by our students," she said. "They a more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 [Category: Economics] -- Prosperity Now (formerly the Corporation for Enterprise Development) posted the following news release: * * * Prosperity Now Launches 2027 VITA Training and Child Savings Tools at Minneapolis VITACon * MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. - Prosperity Now launched an updated curriculum for Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and new Asset Building for Children (ABC) Initiative tools at its Minneapolis VITACon on Oct. 6, giving community organizations practical resources to prepare for the 2027 filing season and  more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Oct. 6 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford welcomes internal medicine physician to Dickinson * Contact: Chelsey Kralicek Sanford Health Media Relations 701-516-4903 / Chelsey.Kralicek@SanfordHealth.org BISMARCK, N.D. --Adokole Otanwa, M.D., an internal medicine physician, specializing in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting adults, has joined Sanford Dickinson. Dr. Otanwa received his medical degree at the University of Iowa Carve more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 8 -- Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Fresh Thinking For A Familiar Foe Oct. 7, 2026 Through collaborative research at VERO, scientists are uncovering new insights into one of the beef industry's biggest health challenges. - Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) has challenged the beef industry for decades, costing producers billions of dollars annually while remaining one of the leading causes of illness, death, and antibiotic us more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Tina Flint Smith, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Tina Smith Requests Cost Estimate of Big Beautiful Bill's Data Center Tax Incentives October 2, 2026 Reports point to corporations getting billions of dollars of tax incentives from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) to subsidize data center development, but Smith seeks an official estimate - WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN), in her capacity as the top Democrat on the Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Grow more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 8 -- The University of Northwestern issued the following news: * * * 2026 Summer Research Projects Results By Siu-Yue Tam October 7, 2026 This summer, our research teams made significant progress in biomedical technology research. From earlier detection and better treatment to improved device and materials, we have turned complex engineering into real-world medical solutions. We recently shared these findings at our NCIR Summer Research Symposium, entitled "UNWavering Insights into God's World," on September 24. H more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, Oct. 7 -- Western Illinois University posted the following news release: * * * WIU: Princeton Review "Best Midwestern College" For 22 Years * MACOMB/MOLINE, IL - - Western Illinois University has been named a "Best Midwest: 2027 Best Colleges" by The Princeton Review for a 22nd year. WIU's outstanding academic programs and student success initiatives, along with its exceptional faculty and staff, have led WIU to be recognized. The 150 colleges included in the "Best in the Midwest" list are located in 12 states: Iowa, Illi more PR