NORTHFIELD, Minnesota, Oct. 8 -- St. Olaf College posted the following news: * * * A summer spent sampling careers * St. Olaf College advisors and career coaches connect students to a menu of more than 5,000 internships, undergraduate research experiences, and other hands-on opportunities at a breadth of organizations ranging from nonprofits to Fortune 500 companies. More than 90 percent of Oles participate in internships, research, and other opportunities to prepare for their future -- with robust support from the Piper Center for Vocation more PR

WOONSOCKET, Rhode Island, Oct. 9 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- CVS Health posted the following news release: * * * Aetna 2027 Medicare plans offer reliable, affordable access to care & member support October 3, 2026 Plans designed to provide member value and access to care: - $0 copays on Tier 1 drugs and covered vaccines at in-network pharmacies* - $0 copays for annual physicals, colonoscopies and mammograms at in-network providers - $0 copays for annual Healthy Home Visit from a licensed Signify Health clinician - Dental, vision more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 8 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Seeks Court Approval For Settlements With Generic Drug Manufacturers Over Conspiracy To Inflate Prices And Limit Competition * Sydney Weiser, Deputy Communications Director BOSTON -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell today joined a coalition of 45 states and territories seeking court approval of settlements with Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pharma and Mayne Pharma to resolve allegations that t more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 8 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Sues Blue Cross Blue Shield for Illegal Health Insurance Monopoly in Michigan * LANSING -- Today, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan (PDF) against Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company ("BCBSM"), alleging an illegal health insurance monopoly in Michigan. Attorney General Nessel argues the health insurance monopol more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 8 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * AG Sunday's Antitrust Section Seeks Court Approval for Settlements with 3 Generic Drug Makers Regarding Price Inflation * HARRISBURG -- Attorney General Dave Sunday joined a coalition of 45 states and territories seeking court approval of three settlements with Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pharma, and Mayne Pharma to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturers engaged in a widespread, long-running conspiracy to incre more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary: * * * How the Working Families Tax Cut is Helping Local Restaurants and Coffee Shops Evan Honore and John Kartch 10/07/2026 Restaurants and coffee shops across America are benefiting from the Working Families Tax Cut enacted by House and Senate Republicans and President Trump. In their own words, Americans note the tax cut provided them with across-the-board protection from tax rate increases, immediate and permanent expensing of new equipment, No Tax on Tips  more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 9 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Mayes Opposes Gutting of Head Start Standards October 7, 2026 PHOENIX - Attorney General Kris Mayes today joined 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 designed to help break the cycle of poverty by providing young chi more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 8 -- St. Catherine University posted the following news: * * * At The O'Shaughnessy, Olympic champion Simone Biles speaks to the power of authenticity * On September 30, St. Catherine University welcomed one of the world's most celebrated athletes -- and a powerful example of a woman who leads and influences. Olympic gymnast Simone Biles spoke to a sold-out crowd at The O'Shaughnessy in a conversation moderated by St. Kate's President Marcheta P. Evans, PhD. Biles, the 2026-27 Bonnie Jean Kelly and Joan Kelly Dist more PR

CARSON CITY, Nevada, Oct. 6 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ford Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices * Attorney General Ford, 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 Oct. 6, 2026 Carson City, NV - Today, Attorney General Aar more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 9 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release: * * * October 08, 2026 Attorney General Formella Seeks Court Approval for Generic Drug Price-Fixing Settlements to Benefit New Hampshire Consumers Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire has joined a coalition of 45 states and territories seeking court approval of three settlements with Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pharma and Mayne Pharma to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufactur more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 8 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hilgers Seeks Court Approval for Settlements with Ascend, Citron, and Mayne Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * Lincoln - Attorney General Mike Hilgers today joined a coalition of 45 states and territories seeking court approval of three settlements with Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pharma and Mayne Pharma to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturers engaged in a widespread, long-ru more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 8 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures Over $1 Million from Ascend Laboratories and Mayne Pharma for Illegal Scheme to Inflate Drug Prices * AG James Urges New Yorkers to Check Eligibility and Claim Compensation NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 47 other attorneys general in securing $1 million from Ascend Laboratories (Ascend) and Mayne Pharma (Mayne) for their role in a long-running, more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 9 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jones Opposes Trump Administration's Gutting of Head Start Standards for Virginians RICHMOND, Va. -- Attorney General Jones today joined 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 designed to help break the cycle of pove more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 8 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SEEKS COURT APPROVAL FOR NATIONWIDE SETTLEMENTS WITH ASCEND, CITRON AND MAYNE OVER CONSPIRACY TO RAISE GENERIC DRUG PRICES AND LIMIT COMPETITION * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today, as part of a coalition of 45 states and territories, sought court approval of a settlement with Ascend Laboratories (Ascend), Citron Pharma (Citron) and Mayne Pharma (Mayne). The settlements will resolve allegations that t more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 8 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Seeks Court Approval for Settlements with Ascend, Citron and Mayne Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * If You Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 2009 and December 2019, You Could be Eligible for Money (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today led a coalition of 45 states and territories seeking court approval for three settlements w more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-Minnesota Condemns Trump's Racist Attack on Somali Americans, Warns of Increased Threats and Violence October 9, 2026 The Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN) today strongly condemned President Donald Trump's latest attack on Somali Americans, calling his remarks blatant racism and an implicit call for violence against an entire community. In his social media post, President Trump accused Somali  more PR

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Oct. 9 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary: * * * Energy affordability: Minnesota loses, Iowa wins; iron and steel edition Written by Darren Nelson | October 7, 2026 President Donald J. Trump announced on September 30, 2026 that the "Largest-Ever Steel Plant [is] Coming to Iowa." This is Iowa. Not Minnesota, where the iron ore is mined by the same company of Mesabi Metallics. Although not asserted, M more PR

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Oct. 9 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary: * * * Flanagan health care plan would eliminate Klobuchar health care plan Written by Matt Dean | October 7, 2026 Walz/Flanagan Administration still haven't released single payer cost study As candidates race toward the finish line in the final month of campaigning, health care affordability and fraud have risen to the top of mind for Minnesota voters. Am more PR

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Oct. 9 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary: * * * Here's the lesson for Hannah-Jones: School reform outweighs school narratives Written by Josiah Padley, Catrin Wigfall | October 7, 2026 New York Times reporter and 1619 Project writer Nikole Hannah-Jones recently published an essay titled, "In Fighting for Every Black Child, Did I Betray My Own?" It's an update to her 2016 piece titled, "Choosing a S more PR

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Oct. 9 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary: * * * Revised data show that Minnesota's economy is performing even worse than previously thought Written by John Phelan | October 7, 2026 "When the facts change, I change my mind," the economist John Maynard Keynes is supposed to have said. "What do you do, sir?" Back in April, I wrote: "It's official: Minnesota is now a below-average per capita income st more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 8 [Category: BizEnergy] -- CenterPoint Energy posted the following news release: * * * CenterPoint Energy Monitors Gulf Weather Conditions and Maintains Readiness as Hurricane Isaias Strengthens and Tracks Away from Texas * Customers urged to sign up for Power Alert Service(r) to get latest updates about their service and review safety plans HOUSTON -- October 8, 2026 -- While Hurricane Isaias is not expected to impact the Texas Gulf Coast, CenterPoint Energy continues taking precautionary safety and readiness actions  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DEBATE PREVIEW: During Tonight's MN-01 Debate, Brad Finstad's Record Selling Out Minnesotans Will Be on Full Display * Tonight, high school math teacher Jake Johnson will take the debate stage where Brad Finstad - for the first time in years - will be forced to answer for his record selling out Minnesotans in a public forum after hiding from accountability. Finstad has dodged town halls, refused to meet with his constituents, and  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- 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: * * * Democracy Forward Obtains Groundbreaking Records Detailing ICE's Attempts to Silence Voters Government's Response to FOIA Request Also Outlines Role Played by Heather Honey, 2020 Election Denier - Washington, D.C. -- Following a request filed under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Democracy Forward has obtained r more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 9 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following insight: * * * October 07, 2026 Court Denies Fee Award after Dismissal of SpaceXAI's Trade-Secret Claims against OpenAI SpaceXAI Corp. et al. v. OpenAI, Inc. et al., No. 25-cv-08133-RFL (N.D. Cal. Sept. 30, 2026) At a Glance * A federal court applied the same two-part test to determine whether claims were brought in "bad faith" under both the federal Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) and the California Uniform Trade Secrets Act (CUTSA). * Th more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 9 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following insight: * * * October 07, 2026 SEC Proposes Custody Rule Updates Would permit advisers and regulated funds to self-custody crypto assets in certain circumstances At a Glance * After the rescission of the last Securities and Exchange Commission's custody rule proposal, the current Commission has advanced a proposal that permits self-custody of crypto assets, codifies the treatment of state trust companies for custody of crypto assets, and m more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48093) on Sept. 23, 2026, entitled "Federal-Tribal Consultation - Background and Issues for Congress:" (Continued from part 1 of 3) * * * Federal Agency Policies Federal agencies have responded to congressional and presidential direction on federal-tribal consultation by issuing regulations, guidance, and other administrative actions. Federal agencies with a history of interaction with Tribes and other Indigenous entities, such as the Bureau more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The Giving Review, an independent platform featuring analysis of philanthropy and giving, posted the following commentary by Michael E. Hartmann, senior fellow and director of the Center for Strategic Giving at the Capital Research Center: * * * Philanthropy in Divine Disruption Oct 8, 2026 Philanthropy is not transactionally "giving back," Fritz Steiger writes in his memoir, but freely giving, experimenting, and connecting--with love, and providentially. - Fritz Steiger is a businessman, philanthropy professional, a more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development issued the following news release: * * * HUD Announces Arrests of Nearly 500 Fraudsters and Fugitives Nationwide Crackdown Restores Safety to HUD Housing and Communities October 8, 2026 WASHINGTON - Secretary Turner applauded the work of Operation Clean House, a multi-agency, multi-month law enforcement initiative targeting fugitives living in HUD-assisted housing, for arresting 491 criminal fugitives. HUD Office of Inspector General (OIG) Special Agents partnered w more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Oct. 8 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Louisiana roots, Arkansas service: Landen May named Lineman of the Game * Landen May never expected a college side job to lead him to a career in linework -- much less to the field at a New Orleans Saints game. But on October 11, the Louisiana native and Entergy Arkansas lineman will return to his home state to be recognized as Entergy Arkansas's Lineman of the Game during the Saints' matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. May was study more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, Oct. 9 -- Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Seeks Court Approval for Settlements with Ascend, Citron, and Mayne Pharma Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition 10/08/2026 If You Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 2009 and December 2019, You Could be Eligible for Money - AUGUSTA - Attorney General Aaron M. Frey today joined a coalition of 45 states and territories seeking court approval of three set more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 9 -- Minnesota's Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party issued the following news release: * * * October 7, 2026 Trina Swanson Is the Candidate The Northland Deserves Congressman Stauber lies, denies saying Minnesota is a 'failed' state - ST. PAUL -- Trina Swanson faced Congressman Pete Stauber on WDIO last night for the first televised debate for the Eighth Congressional District this cycle. Trina Swanson made a strong case: her 25 years of public service and experience working in homeland security make her the best ca more PR

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Oct. 9 -- New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez issued the following news release: * * * The New Mexico Department of Justice Leads Multistate Effort to Protect Head Start from Trump Administration Rollback October 7, 2026 Attorney General Raul Torrez Leads Coalition Challenging Proposed Federal Rules That Would Cut Services for Vulnerable Children - Albuquerque, N.M. -- New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez is leading a coalition of 25 state attorneys general in opposing the Trump Administration's latest effort more PR

NORTHFIELD, Minnesota, Oct. 8 -- St. Olaf College posted the following news: * * * Oles in the News: Professor weighs in on whether AI is contributing to the national GDP * Assistant Professor of Economics Ethan Struby at St. Olaf College was recently featured in Marketplace on the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) investment in the economy. In the article, the Bureau of Economic Analysis reported that "the U.S. economy grew at an annualized rate of 2.2 percent in the second quarter, an upward revision from the previous estimate more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 9 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis issued the following news: * * * Palmer named to Minneapolis Fed leadership Minneapolis, October 9, 2026 Vanessa Palmer has been promoted to division data principal in Community Development and Engagement (CDE) at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. In this senior professional role, Palmer will lead the division's data practices, oversee its suite of data products, and support its specialized technical needs, including support for the Center for Indian Country  more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 9 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Pillsbury Teams with rubi to Augment Human-Led Lawyer Development Program with AI Firm becomes first in AmLaw 100 to leverage rubi's AI Mentor tool 10.08.26 Pillsbury has announced that beginning this fall, associates will have access to rubi, the virtual apprenticeship platform for transactional lawyers. In addition to rubi's innovative deal simulation tools, Pillsbury will be the first AmLaw 100 law firm to adopt its newly launched AI Mentor, an on-demand more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Protect Our Care posted the following news: * * * Hospital Crisis Watch: "It's Life and Death" - Republican Health Care Cuts Leave Families With Nowhere to Turn October 7, 2026 Headlines Show How GOP Cuts Are Fueling Layoffs and Cuts, While Maternity Wards Continue to Shutter Nationwide - As GOP health care cuts continue to sink in, hospitals and health care facilities across the county are being pushed to the financial brink. This all comes after Trump and Republicans slashed over $1 trillion from Medicaid and the A more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 8 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Researcher in immune cell activation, hypertension and CVD to receive the 2026 Joseph A. Vita Award * Please note: this news release updates and replaces the version issued on Sept. 30, 2026. DALLAS, Oct. 8, 2026 -- A leading scientist whose discoveries elucidated novel cell activations related to hypertension, including antigen-presenting-cell, isolevuglandin and sodium-sensing mechanisms, will be recognized by the Amer more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 9 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Rutgers Brain Health Institute Recruits World-Renowned Autism Expert By Latha Devi October 8, 2026 Sara Jane Webb is appointed as director of Rutgers Center for Autism Research, Education and Services - The Rutgers Brain Health Institute has recruited Sara Jane Webb as director of the Rutgers Center for Autism Research, Education and Services (RUCARES). Webb succeeds inaugural director Wayne Fisher and will join Rutgers in April. RUCARES is a cen more PR

GENEVA, Switzerland, Oct. 8 -- The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights issued the following statement by 43 experts: * * * Five years of the recognition of the right to a healthy environment: UN experts urge to move forward to its implementation 07 October 2026 Commemorating five years since the UN Human Rights Council expressly recognised that everyone, everywhere must enjoy the human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment, States, international entities and businesses must prioritise its implemen more PR

CROOKSTON, Minnesota, Oct. 9 -- The University of Minnesota Crookston campus issued the following news: * * * UMN Crookston Sets Enrollment Record for Second Consecutive Year -- Building Momentum for the Future. Written by Lynsey Huseth - October 8, 2026 The Golden Eagles are soaring. For the second consecutive year, the University of Minnesota Crookston has reached a record high in degree-seeking enrollment, with 1,896 students enrolled for fall 2026. In addition, overall enrollment has increased for the fourth consecutive year. The new  more PR

MORRIS, Minnesota, Oct. 8 -- University of Minnesota Morris campus issued the following news: * * * UMN Morris enrollment up 6% for fall * Enrollment is up at the University of Minnesota Morris this fall. The campus kicked off the semester with a total enrollment of 1,042 students, a 6.1% increase over fall 2025. This growth is being driven by a large incoming class of 269 freshmen and 78 new transfer students, one of the largest incoming classes in the last seven years. "More students choosing Morris strengthens our campus and expands the more PR

AMES, Iowa, Oct. 8 -- Iowa State University posted the following news release: * * * Unique lakes help demonstrate a better way to measure nitrogen loss in aquatic ecosystems * AMES, Iowa - "The lake surface is calm, and the still air is glorious on this cool, cloudless August morning," Iowa State University's Elizabeth Swanner wrote about a research trip to a 60-foot deep, 13-acre lake within Itasca State Park and the Mississippi River headwaters of north-central Minnesota. It's true, she wrote, that park visitors generally don't pay much more PR

DULUTH, Minnesota, Oct. 9 -- The University of Minnesota Duluth Campus issued the following news: * * * Ensuring equitable services Social work grad students lead regional dialogue on supporting refugee and immigrant families. - Five Master of Social Work students from the University of Minnesota Duluth brought their child welfare expertise to an important conversation about supporting refugee and immigrant families this week in Duluth. Caitlen Christensen, Andrea Larson, Ashley Maki, Cory Mooney, and Julie Svatos facilitated "Child Welf more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 (TNSFR) -- The University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh campus, intends to repatriate human remains representing 26 individuals and 284 associated funerary objects to Native American Tribes. The remains were removed from the Karow and Cowling Cemetery sites in Winnebago County, Wisconsin. The Karow site was excavated in 1975 and 1984, while burials at Cowling Cemetery were investigated in 1979. The funerary objects include bone artifacts, ceramics, faunal and floral remains, lithics, copper artifacts, shell items, soil samples and o more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * USDA Announces $1.8 Billion in 2026 Conservation Program Payments * (Washington, D.C., October 8, 2026) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today it is issuing approximately $1.8 billion in Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) payments to agricultural producers and landowners for their participation in key conservation programs for 2026. These payments include Grassland CRP payments that play an important role in the Trump Admi more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: * * * USDA Announces $1.8 Billion in 2026 Conservation Program Payments * (Washington, D.C., October 8, 2026) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today it is issuing approximately $1.8 billion in Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) payments to agricultural producers and landowners for their participation in key conservation programs for 2026. These payments include Grassland CRP payments that play an important ro more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 9 -- The Utah Attorney General Office issued the following news: * * * Utah urges consumers to claim compensation for inflated generic drug prices Court gives preliminary approval to plan returning settlement money to consumers who overpaid for generic drugs - Salt Lake City, Utah--Utahns who paid for certain generic drugs between May 2009 and December 2019 may be eligible for compensation. On September 8, the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut gave preliminary approval to a plan to distribute ap more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- 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: * * * Voting Rights Organizations and Local Governments Expand Challenge to Trump-Vance Administration's Plans for Armed Federal Agents at Polling Places Washington, D.C. -- Plaintiffs in League of United Latin American Citizens v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security filed an amended complaint expanding their challenge to the more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 8 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * Where does Earth's nitrogen go? Two atoms offer a clue * * Microbes remove usable nitrogen by converting it into nitrogen gas, but measuring this process is difficult because abundant nitrogen gas dissolved from air masks the microbial signal. * New research uses rare pairs of heavy nitrogen atoms as a natural fingerprint to distinguish gas produced by microbes from this atmospheric background. * These measurements can help assess the  more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 8 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Xcel Energy gives back during its 16th annual Day of Service * MINNEAPOLIS (Oct. 8, 2026) -- Volunteers from Xcel Energy and the communities it serves took action to support nonprofit organizations across the state during the company's 16th annual Day of Service in September. More than 2,200 volunteers dedicated more than 7,400 hours to support 109 projects that ranged from packing meals and gardening to cleaning up our parks and ri more PR