ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 13 [Category: Union] -- Education Minnesota posted the following news release: * * * 2026 MEA features new classes in managing classroom behavior, avoiding burnout and AI * For more information, contact: CHRIS WILLIAMS 651-292-4816 (work) 651-247-5539 (cell) ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 13, 2026 -- Minnesota educators will learn new techniques for helping students through grief, calming tense classrooms, avoiding burnout and using AI ethically -- among dozens of other topics -- at the 2026 Minnesota Educator Acade more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, Oct. 13 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown multistate letter supports internet for schools and libraries as FCC considers cuts * Washington led a coalition of 23 attorneys general in filing a comment letter with the Federal Communications Commission today advocating that they maintain the E-Rate program, which provides over $3 billion a year to discount the cost of internet expenses for schools and libraries across the country. Washington received more than  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * Ilhan Omar: "I Will Not Be Silenced" By Logan Sekulow October 13 Rep. Ilhan Omar is calling yesterday's federal raid on her Washington, D.C., home "political intimidation." She went on to declare, "I will not be silenced." Meanwhile, President Trump and Vice President JD Vance say they had no prior knowledge of the raid and are letting federal investigators do their job. Rep. Omar took to X to accuse the Trump Administration of political targeti more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 13 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S REVISED ATTEMPT TO LOOSEN NATIONAL CLEAN WATER PROTECTIONS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 18 attorneys general, submitted a comment letter opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' (Army Corps) supplemental proposed rule that would significantly reduce federal protections for streams and wet more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR, CAIR-MN Condemn "Politically Motivated" Targeting of Rep. Ilhan Omar October 12, 2026 The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and its Minnesota chapter (CAIR-MN) today condemned the Homeland Security Department's raid on the home of Rep. Ilhan Omar's home, calling it an "obvious act of political persecution" and another escalation in the Trump administration's longstanding pattern of racist attacks against the congresswom more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 13 -- The University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management issued the following news: * * * Digital Leadership Conference Explores Evolution of Work and AI * The next session highlighted a discussion on the workplace pressures amid AI adoption, featuring perspectives from Carlson students as well as industry leaders. MN Tech Association CEO Joel Crandall shared findings from the 2026 State of Tech Talent Report, while PwC Principal Breck Marshall detailed global workforce perspectives from their clients. Th more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 14 -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following news release: * * * Energy experts call on New York regulators to modernize the state's grid, lower energy costs through clean energy, and prepare for growing electricity demand Advocates call for state utility regulators to advance a strong Grid of the Future plan that prioritizes clean energy and efficient electric technologies October 12, 2026 As New York state utility regulators prepare to release a Grid of the Future Plan later this month, energy experts and advo more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN and the Big 12 announce men's basketball TV schedule for 2026-27 season, tipping off November 6 * No. 15 Louisville at No. 19 Kansas ESPNU Sun, Oct 25 1 p.m. Exhibition No. 2 Duke at No. 19 Kansas ESPN2 Fri, Nov 6 9 p.m. Middle Tennessee at No. 19 Kansas ESPNU Tue, Nov 10 9:30 p.m. Champions Classic (Chicago) No. 19 Kansas vs. No. 25 Kentucky ESPN Fri, Nov 13 9 p.m. No. 4 Arizona at Auburn ESPN2 Sun, Nov 1 more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 14 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following insight: * * * October 13, 2026 Minnesota Federal Court Holds Franchisor May Recover Actual Lost-Profit Damages under Minnesota Law Ramada Worldwide Inc. v. TCBH, Inc., No. 24-CV-0955 (D. Minn. Sept. 29, 2026) At a Glance * The US District Court for the District of Minnesota concluded that a franchisor may recover actual damages caused by premature termination of a franchise agreement, including lost profits from anticipated fees. * Failu more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 14 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis issued the following analysis: * * * Federal Oversight and Benefit Payment Accuracy: Evidence from the Unemployment Insurance System October 13, 2026 Author Ayushi Narayan Economist, Community Development and Engagement Abstract States with high unemployment insurance improper payment rates measured by the Benefits Accuracy Measurement (BAM) statistical survey see increased federal oversight via corrective action plans. Using a regression discontinuity methodol more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- Rep. Michelle Fischbach, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Fischbach, MN GOP Delegation Slam Walz for Rejecting Federal Fuel Relief and Leaving Minnesota Farmers and Families to Pay the Price * WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Fischbach (MN-07) led Minnesota's Republican Congressional Delegation in sending a letter to Governor Tim Walz following his refusal to align Minnesota with President Trump's Executive Order authorizing highway use of red dye diesel. The letter calls on Walz to rethink his deci more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, Oct. 13 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis Celebrates Five Years of Nordic Village * Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis is pleased to announce the return of Nordic Village on Friday, November 6, marking the annual winter experience's five-year anniversary. Nordic Village has become one of the city's most anticipated seasonal traditions, transforming the hotel's outdoor terrace into an enchanting Scandinavian-inspired destination for m more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Fredrikson and Byron, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Fredrikson Announces 2026 Leadership Elections Results * Fredrikson shareholders have re-elected Leigh-Erin Irons and elected Joseph T. Dixon III and Michael S. Raum to serve three-year terms on the firm's board of directors. They join Christina K. Brusven, Joseph J. Cassioppi, Kevin P. Goodno, Sean P. Kearney, Melodie R. Rose and Masha M. Yevzelman. The board reappointed Rose as president of Fredrikson and Brusven more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Raskin Statement on Federal Search Conducted on Rep. Ilhan Omar's Home Washington, D.C. (October 12, 2026)--Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Committee on the Judiciary, issued the following statement after public reporting revealed federal agents with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the investigations branch housed in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforceme more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 13 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * If It's Not Broken, Don't Fix It: Attorney General Bonta Opposes Rule Changes to Reduce Internet Services for Schools * OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a multistate coalition in opposing efforts by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to significantly narrow, restrict, or terminate the federal E-Rate program (E-Rate), which for the last 30 years has provided most public schools and libraries  more PR

MANKATO, Minnesota, Oct. 13 [Category: Agriculture] -- The U.S. Identity Preserved Alliance posted the following news release: * * * IP Crop Network: October 13 report * Although most areas in the Upper Midwest have not yet received a frost, harvest is progressing well, with producers continuing to make good progress where field conditions allow. Yields have generally been meeting expectations, and overall crop quality remains favorable. Seed size and protein appear to be good so far. Most producers are focused on wrapping up soybean harves more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- The Internal Revenue Service issued the following notice (No. 2026-54) entitled "Extension of Replacement Period for Livestock Sold on Account of Drought". * * * REPLACEMENT PERIOD UNDER Sec. 1033(e)(2)(B) Notice 2006-82, 2006-2 C.B. 529, provides for extensions of the replacement period under Sec. 1033(e)(2)(B). If a sale or exchange of livestock is treated as an involuntary conversion on account of drought and the taxpayer's replacement period is determined under Sec. 1033(e)(2)(A), the replacement period will be ext more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 [Category: International] -- The Japanese American Citizens League posted the following news release: * * * JACL Statement on Federal Raid of Rep. Omar's Home * JACL stands with Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and her family after federal agents searched her D.C. home early on October 12. Rep. Omar has been a steadfast partner and advocate for immigrants, refugees, and the protection of civil rights and liberties. Rep. Omar is entitled to the same due process and presumption of innocence guaranteed to every person more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 14 -- The National Basketball Association posted the following news release: * * * Lynx's Cheryl Reeve wins third WNBA Basketball Executive of the Year Award October 12, 2026 NEW YORK - Minnesota Lynx Head Coach and President of Basketball Operations Cheryl Reeve has been named the 2026 WNBA Basketball Executive of the Year, the WNBA announced today. Reeve, who also won the award in 2019 and 2024, joins Atlanta Dream Executive Vice President and General Manager Dan Padover with a record three selections. She recently earned  more PR

BROOKLYN PARK, Minnesota, Oct. 14 -- The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas issued the following news: * * * What's at Stake for Boating in the 2026 Midterm Elections? October 13, 2026 Where Do the Marine Industry's Priorities Stand Today? How Midterm Results May Shape Outcomes By Mike Sayre, MRAA Director of Government Relations With the 2026 midterms just a few weeks away, the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) Government Relations team is here to give you an update on the boating industry's priorities in Cong more PR

ROCHESTER, Minnesota, Oct. 13 [Category: BizHospital] (TNSxrep) -- The Mayo Clinic issued the following news release: * * * Mayo Clinic in Florida marks 40 years of transforming care and shaping the future * JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Four decades ago, Mayo Clinic in Florida opened its doors to patients, beginning a transformation from a five-story building into a global medical destination that now serves more than 184,000 patients from more than 80 countries each year. On Oct. 13, 1986, Mayo Clinic in Florida had 35 physicians and 145 support more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 14 (TNSjou) -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Emergency room intervention pairs smartphone, telehealth counseling to reduce risky firearm behavior Clinical trial found program led to dramatic decrease in firearm violence among 16-to-30-year-olds October 12, 2026 Among United States teens and young adults, firearm violence accounts for about 65,000 emergency department visits annually, and 60% of all firearm deaths in this age g more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Millard To Serve as Panelist for ILTA AI Governance Roundtable * Taft Chief Information Security Officer Brannon Millard will serve as a panelist for the International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) virtual roundtable, "Beyond the Charter: AI Governance Frameworks That Actually Work," on Nov. 3. The panel will examine how law firms can manage AI-related risks in client and vendor relationships. Panelists will discuss evolving more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 14 -- Royal Credit Union, a member company of the Minnesota Credit Union Network, issued the following news: * * * Royal Credit Union Celebrates Habitat for Humanity's 50th Anniversary through Local Support 10/13/2026 EAU CLAIRE, Wis. - Royal Credit Union (Royal) supported Habitat for Humanity's work with a total of $15,000 in donations to three local Habitat for Humanity chapters: Chippewa Valley Habitat for Humanity, St Croix Valley Habitat for Humanity, and Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity. Each organization  more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 14 -- The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Minnesota DNR seeks public comments on proposed OHV grant-in-aid trail for Becker County October 12, 2026 The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is accepting public comments on a proposed off-highway vehicle trail in Becker County submitted through the state's grant-in-aid program. The OHV grant-in-aid program is a cost-share partnership between the DNR, a local government sponsor and a local club. The program funds  more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 14 -- The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Minnesota DNR seeks public input on several fisheries rule proposals October 12, 2026 The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is inviting preliminary public input on several proposals that would update fishing regulations in upcoming seasons. "These proposed changes are intended to bring clarity to complex rules and strengthen fish conservation efforts, which, in the long run, would improve fishing in these waters,"  more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 13 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * MSU Museum quillwork exhibition centers Indigenous art * On Sept. 30, the "Quillwork: Demonstration and Talk," a complement to the MSU Museum's exhibition, "Gaawii Eta-Go Aawizinoo Gaawiye Mkakoons/It's Not Just a Quill Box," drew a notably large crowd to the MSU Museum. In response to the number of attendees, event coordinators quickly adjusted the planned program, allowing guest speaker Monica Raphael to present to the audience before meeting vis more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 14 -- The National Council on Family Relations issued the following news: * * * New Journal of Marriage and Family Issue Available Plus, Read New Journal Early-View Articles October 12, 2026 Stay current on 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: JMF October 2026 issue (https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/1741 more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release: * * * Brian Harmon Selected as Superintendent of Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial October 13, 2026 PUT-IN-BAY, Ohio -- The National Park Service has selected Brian Harmon as the new superintendent of Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial. With more than 25 years of experience, including 15 years with NPS, Harmon has demonstrated leadership in park operations, resource management, cultural resource pr more PR

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, Oct. 13 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * New scholarship targets behavioral healthcare, mental health nursing * It's a first-of-its-kind scholarship at South Dakota State University, and its roots came from a little girl's childhood on a farmhouse near Tripp, South Dakota. Diane Reese has always been motivated to serve the hurt people (and animals) in her life. "I've always been the healer. It was the newborn kittens, the dog that got hurt, the sheep that got out -- that kind of th more PR

EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, Oct. 13 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire campus posted the following news: * * * Rachel Stein: Into the unknown, on purpose * New jobs, new schools, new cities, new people -- college comes with a lot of anxious unknowns. For Rachel Stein, a soon-to-be graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, the unknown is where growth lives. In her time here, the West Salem native has developed a passion for saying "yes" and living outside her comfort zone. Enzymes and brains and labs, oh my! Stein has always fe more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * WTAS: E&C Republicans' Agenda "Continuing the Fight Against Fraud" Oct 13, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, highlighted additional statements of support for Energy and Commerce Republicans' agenda "Continuing the Fight Against Fraud." Don't miss what advocates are saying: Minnesota State Representative Kr more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Oct. 14 -- The University of Iowa College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Rev your engines: RC car workshop helps engineering students build STEM skills Making engineering accessible for younger students October 13, 2026 University of Iowa engineering students thrive on tackling ambitious projects, from robots and aircraft to planetary rovers. But for many undergraduates, joining those efforts can feel intimidating. After hearing feedback from younger students who were hesitant to participate in technicall more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Oct. 13 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford hosts high school career exploration conference * Contact: Chelsey Kralicek Sanford Health Media Relations 701-516-4903 / Chelsey.Kralicek@SanfordHealth.org Event takes place Nov. 10 in Bismarck BISMARCK, N.D. - Sanford Health is inviting high school students to the Future in Focus health careers conference on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at the Bismarck Event Center. Students experience a hands-on day of healthcare career more PR

ST. CLOUD, Minnesota, Oct. 14 -- CentraCare Health issued the following news release: * * * SCSU and CentraCare Partner to Launch MBA in Healthcare System Leadership October 13, 2026 St. Cloud State University and CentraCare are partnering to develop the next generation of healthcare leaders through a new Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Healthcare System Leadership, beginning in January 2027. The collaboration brings together St. Cloud State's business and academic expertise with CentraCare's healthcare expertise to prepare prof more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 13 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news: * * * SPJ Foundation announces 2026-27 board of directors * The Society of Professional Journalists Foundation has announced its 2026-27 board of directors, confirmed during the Foundation's Oct. 3 meeting at SPJ26 in Columbus, Ohio. Matthew T. Hall, deputy editor of investigations at inewsource, will serve as president, succeeding Hagit Limor. Hall previously served as the Foundation's vice president. Bey-Ling Sha, dean  more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 13 [Category: Arts/Cultural] -- The Minnesota Historical Society posted the following news release: * * * Split Rock Lighthouse to Honor Crew of Edmund Fitzgerald and Other Vessels Lost on Great Lakes * The North Shore tradition takes place on November 10 at Split Rock Lighthouse Location: Split Rock Lighthouse TWO HARBORS, Minn. (October 13, 2026) - As the gales of November approach, Split Rock Lighthouse invites the public to attend Edmund Fitzgerald: A Great Lakes Memorial. This reverent annual tradition honor more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 13 [Category: BizAgriculture] -- Cargill, a provider of food, agriculture, financial and industrial products and services, posted the following news release: * * * The Cargill Foundation expands grantmaking to Atlanta and Wichita, building on 75 years of community investment in Minneapolis-St. Paul * * For the first time in its 75-year history, The Cargill Foundation is expanding its grantmaking beyond Minneapolis-St. Paul to Atlanta and Wichita, with six initial nonprofit partners identified in each community.  more PR

EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, Oct. 13 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire campus posted the following news: * * * True Blu: Clare Hohman * Since the moment she set foot on campus in 1984, Clare Hohman has considered the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire home. And for nearly that same amount of time, she has helped countless Blugolds cherish that same connection. Hohman has advanced UW-Eau Claire athletics as a student athlete, an administrative assistant coach, and for the last 14 years, as Blugold Athletics' marketing and promotions dire more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 13 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The International Refugee Assistance Project posted the following news release: * * * Trump Administration Lays Groundwork for Mass Deportation of Resettled Refugees * New Regulation Makes it Harder To Challenge Attempts to Terminate Refugee Status (New York, NY) - Today, the Trump administration posted a new interim final rule that will make it easier to strip resettled refugees living in the United States of their legal status without due process. The rule, which goes into effect once it is form more PR

DULUTH, Minnesota, Oct. 14 -- The University of Minnesota Duluth Campus issued the following news: * * * UMD Professor Erin Sheets Receives National Award The Biophysical Society is pleased to announce that Erin D. Sheets, of the University of Minnesota Duluth, has been named the recipient of the Society's 2027 Rosalba Kampman Distinguished Service Award. Sheets will be honored at the Society's 71st Annual Meeting, being held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from February 20-24, 2027. Sheets will receive the Rosalba Kampman Distinguished Serv more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 13 [Category: BizHealth Care] -- UnitedHealth Group posted the following news release: * * * UnitedHealth Group Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results * Healthcare should work better than it does today. Too often, it's complicated, expensive and difficult to navigate. At UnitedHealth Group, we're working to change that. Through UnitedHealthcare and Optum, we're helping make care more affordable, accessible and connected -- so more people can live healthier lives and the healthcare system works better for everyone.  more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 14 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * October 13, 2026 Husker broadcasters win nine awards in On-Location Creative Competition Students from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Journalism and Mass Communications earned nine national audio awards in the 2026 Broadcast Education Association and College Broadcasters' On-Location Creative Competition. Winners were recognized Oct. 10 during the CBI National Student Electronic Media Convention and BEA On-Location Conference at Illi more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 13 [Category: Sociological] -- World Relief posted the following news release: * * * USCIS Issues Interim Final Rule Stripping Refugees of Due Process, World Relief Urges DHS Reverse Course * Proposed rule would reduce the amount of time a refugee would have to contest challenges to their immigration status Contact: Lauren Rasmussen, media@wr.org, 802.310.4255 BALTIMORE, Md. - Today, the Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services issued an interim final rule, which will go into ef more PR