MISSOULA, Montana, Oct. 13 -- The University of Montana posted the following news release: * * * 575 Miles to Missoula: Football Super Fans Never Miss a Griz Game * MISSOULA - If Griz football fandom were measured in miles, few could match Brad and Carol Holm. The couple hail from the Plentywood area in far eastern Montana. For those not in the know, Plentywood (population 1,600) neighbors Canada and North Dakota. More specifically, the Holms live in the nearby Plentywood suburb of Reserve (population 30). When they hit the road, it's 575 more PR

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, Oct. 14 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * A Moment of Opportunity Opens the Door to Public Service * For Micah Chambers, a career in the U.S. Senate began with a psychology degree, a few "curiosity" classes at Cedarville University and a willingness to say yes to a campaign internship. Chambers, a 2008 Cedarville graduate, was named chief of staff to U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer of North Dakota in March after serving as Cramer's legislative director for seven and a half years. In his new role, Chambers o more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 15 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-WV Report Finds State's Public Schools Are Half-Empty * CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) today released a report showing the average utilization rate of West Virginia school buildings is roughly 55%. The group obtained county-level school building utilization data through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request and compared it against the West Virginia Department of Education's more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, Oct. 14 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown seeks consumer protections in Character.AI bankruptcy * Washington Attorney General Nick Brown and a bipartisan group of states have filed a notice in the bankruptcy proceedings of Character.AI raising concerns about harms to children who engage with the company's AI chatbots and the handling of sensitive consumer information. The court filing identifies serious concerns about the company's safety and privacy pract more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 14 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Seeks Consumer Protections In Character.AI Bankruptcy * Allie Zuliani, Deputy Press Secretary Boston -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of state attorneys general in filing a notice in the bankruptcy proceedings of Character Technologies, Inc., the company behind the popular chatbot company Character.AI, identifying serious concerns about the company's safety a more PR

JACKSON, Mississippi, Oct. 15 -- Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch issued the following news release: * * * October 13, 2026 AG Fitch Secures Settlement with 3 More Generic Drug Companies (Jackson, Mississippi) Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced settlements with three more generic drug companies in litigation brought by a coalition of 45 states and territories alleging a widespread, long-running conspiracy to artificially inflate and manipulate prices, reduce competition, and unreasonably restrain trade with regard to numerous gene more PR

JACKSON, Mississippi, Oct. 17 -- Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch issued the following news release: * * * October 16, 2026 AG Fitch Urges Court to Protect Children Online in Character.AI Bankruptcy Filing (Jackson, Mississippi) Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced that Mississippi is joining a coalition of state attorneys general in filing a notice in the bankruptcy proceedings of Character Technologies, Inc. -- the company behind the popular chatbot company Character.AI. The filing puts potential purchasers of Character.AI's te more PR

DOVER, Delaware, Oct. 17 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release: * * * AG Jennings seeks consumer protections in Character.AI bankruptcy October 15, 2026 Attorney General Kathy Jennings today announced that Delaware has joined a coalition of state attorneys general in filing a notice in the bankruptcy proceedings of Character Technologies, Inc., the company behind the popular chatbot company Character.AI. The court filing identifies serious concerns about the company's safety and privacy practices and  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 14 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Seeks Settlements with Drug Manufacturers Ascend, Citron and Mayne * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel 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 manufacturers engaged in a widespread, long-running conspiracy to artificially inflate and manipulate prices, re more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 15 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * AG Sunday Takes Action to Ensure Sensitive Consumer Information is Protected in Character.AI Bankruptcy, Potential Sale * HARRISBURG - Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that Pennsylvania is joining a coalition of state attorneys general in filing a notice in the bankruptcy proceedings of Character Technologies, Inc. -- the company behind the popular chatbot company Character.AI. The court filing regards sensitive consume more PR

GRAND FORKS, North Dakota, Oct. 6 -- The Altru Health System issued the following news: * * * Altru Names Jeremy Gardner, MD, Chief Medical Officer October 06, 2026 GRAND FORKS, N.D. -- Altru Health System is pleased to announce Jeremy Gardner, MD, as its new Chief Medical Officer (CMO). Gardner will begin his new role effective October 19, 2026. As CMO, Dr. Gardner will provide physician leadership across Altru, working closely with medical staff and organizational leaders to support high-quality, patient-centered care and advance Altru's  more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 15 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Seeks Consumer Protections in Character.AI Bankruptcy * OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced joining a bipartisan coalition of state attorneys general in filing a notice in the bankruptcy proceedings of Character Technologies, Inc., the company behind the popular chatbot company Character.AI. The court filing identifies serious concerns about the company's safety and privacy pra more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 8 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Urges Judges Training School to Cut Ties with China-backed Environmental Group * DES MOINES--Attorney General Brenna Bird led a coalition of 23 attorneys general in a letter to the National Judicial College ("NJC") asking it to end its relationship with a radical environmental organization with ties to the communist Chinese government. The NJC is a premier judicial education institution. Judges across the Unit more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Oct. 14 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Seeks Consumer Protections in Character.AI Bankruptcy * Attorney General Charity Clark today announced that Vermont is joining a coalition of state attorneys general in filing a notice in the bankruptcy proceedings of Character Technologies, Inc., the company behind the controversial chatbot Character.AI. The court filing identifies serious concerns about the company's safety and privacy practices and calls  more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 17 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Davenport Seeks Consumer Protections in Character.AI Bankruptcy October 15, 2026 Notice of States' Interest and Reservation of Rights - TRENTON -- Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Division of Consumer Affairs today announced that New Jersey is joining a coalition of state attorneys general in filing a notice in the bankruptcy proceedings of Character Technologies, Inc., the company behind the  more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 15 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release: * * * October 14, 2026 Attorney General Formella Seeks Consumer Protections in Character AI Bankruptcy Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire is joining a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general in filing a notice in the bankruptcy proceedings of Character Technologies, Inc., the company behind the popular chatbot company Character.AI. The court filing identifies serious concerns about more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Oct. 9 -- Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hanaway Leads 35-State Coalition To Protect Victims of Crime * JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Today, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway, alongside Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill, led 34 other states in a letter to the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary supporting the passage of H.R. 909, the "Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2025," which is critical to supporting victims of crime across more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Oct. 17 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: Attorney General Jackley Seeks Consumer Protections in Character.AI bankruptcy Oct. 15, 2026 PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces he has joined a bi-partisan group of Attorneys General in filing a notice in the bankruptcy proceedings of Character Technologies, Inc., the company behind the popular chatbot company Character.AI. The court filing identifies serious concerns about the company's safety and more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 14 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Urges Court to Protect Children and Consumers in Character.AI Bankruptcy * Chatbots Engaged in Sexual Role-Play with Children, Urged Them to Hide Conversations from Parents, and Encouraged Violence NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and a bipartisan coalition of 39 other attorneys general today warned that Character.AI should not be sold without strong protections for the millions of people wh more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 17 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jones Puts Character.AI on Notice with Bankruptcy Court Filing Emphasizes Protections for Virginia Consumers After Engaging in a Yearslong Investigation - RICHMOND, Va. - Attorney General Jay Jones announced that Virginia is joining a coalition of state attorneys general in filing a notice in the bankruptcy proceedings of Character Technologies, Inc., the company behind the popular chatbot company Character.AI. The more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 15 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Nessel Seeks Consumer Protections in Character.AI Bankruptcy * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today announced that Michigan is joining a coalition of state attorneys general in filing a notice in the bankruptcy proceedings of Character Technologies, Inc. (PDF), the company behind the popular chatbot company Character.AI. The court filing identifies serious concerns about the company's safety and priv more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 14 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SEEKS CONSUMER PROTECTIONS IN CHARACTER.AI BANKRUPTCY * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general, filed a notice in the bankruptcy proceedings of Character Technologies, Inc., the company behind the popular chatbot company Character.AI. Raoul's court filing identifies serious concerns about the company's safety and privacy practices and calls for pr more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 14 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Takes Action to Protect Kids and Consumers in Character.AI Bankruptcy * Attorney General Dan Rayfield took legal action today to protect consumers in the bankruptcy proceedings of Character Technologies, Inc., the company behind the popular chatbot company Character.AI. Oregon and a bipartisan coalition of states have filed a notice identifying serious concerns about the company's safety and privacy practices and more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 14 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Discloses Investigation Into Character.AI, Seeks Consumer Protections in Bankruptcy Filing * (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today announced that Connecticut is joining a coalition of state attorneys general in filing a notice in the bankruptcy proceedings of Character Technologies, Inc., the company behind the popular chatbot company Character.AI. The court filing identifies serious conce more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 14 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Weiser seeks consumer protections in Character.AI bankruptcy * Oct. 14, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today led a coalition of state attorneys general in filing a notice in the bankruptcy proceedings of Character Technologies, Inc., the company behind the popular chatbot company Character.AI. The court filing identifies serious concerns about the company's safety and privacy practices and calls for prot more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1393 25th Ave. S. | Fargo, ND 58103-0003 | (701) 551-0480 | Fax (701) 551-0499 | TTY 800-366-6888 October 8, 2026 The Honorable Jonathan V. Gould Comptroller of the Currency Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Chief Counsel's Office, Attention: Comment Processing 400 7th Street SW, Suite 1E-216 Washington, DC 20219 Re: OCC, Community Reinvestment Act Regulati more ST

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Midwest Region September 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region - Oct. 14, 2026 * * * Regional prices rose 0.9 percent in September, up 4.2 percent over the year - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Midwest Region increased 0.9 percent in September, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The all items less food and energy index rose 0.8 percent. The index for energy advanc more PR

FARGO, North Dakota, Oct. 16 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Boo! at NDSU community carnival and trick-or-treating event returns * Boo! at NDSU, a family-friendly community carnival and trick-or-treating event, will welcome the public to campus on Thursday, Oct. 22 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for Halloween activities. NDSU student organizations and groups will host booths throughout Cater Hall where children can participate in Halloween games, crafts and activities. Additionally, four residence halls, Cater, Pa more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 12 [Category: Agriculture] -- The American Sugar Alliance posted the following news release: * * * Celebrating the Sweetest Farmers in America * This National Farmer's Day, we celebrate all the sugarbeet and sugarcane farmers who work tirelessly to produce America's sugar. October marks not only spooky season, but it's also harvest season for both sugarbeet and sugarcane farmers. While families across the country prepare for a Halloween filled with sweet treats, our family farmers are hard at work producing the ke more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the issued the following working paper paper (No. 2026-19) in September 2026 entitled "State Tax Liability and Post-Tax Income Estimates by State using the Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplement Tax Model." The paper was written by Kathryn Shantz and Elizabeth Pelletier. Here are excerpts: * * * Abstract State and federal tax policies have a substantial effect on the economic wellbeing of U.S. households. Taxes owed and tax credits received vary widely  more PR

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Oct. 16 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary: * * * Blue New York committed to the Education Freedom Tax Credit program. Minnesota can too Written by Josiah Padley | October 15, 2026 In May, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced her intent for the Empire State to opt into the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC) program, provided that there were no "poison pills" in the eventual rules. Those proposed r more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Coalition for Sludge Free Land October 5, 2026 Administrator Lee Zeldin Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20460 Submitted online via Federal Register RE: Docket No. EPA-HQ-OW-2026-2509; Draft Guidance for Reducing Risk From Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid (PFOS) in Biosolids Dear Administra more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Striving to Build Better Communities 630 Eye Street, N W, Washington, DC 2001 T: (202) 293-5820 W: www.coscda.org Rebecca Frawley Wachtel, Massachusetts, President Suzanne Barnard, Texas, Vice-President Kimberly Carter, Georgia, Treasurer Kent Archer, Tennessee, Secretary Tess Hembree, Executive Director October 13, 2026 Submitted via Regulations.gov Regulations Di more ST

ARKANSAS CITY, Kansas, Oct. 17 -- Cowley College issued the following news release: * * * October 16, 2026 Cowley College Earns Two Gold Awards at NCMPR District 5 Conference Cowley College received three awards, including two Gold and one Bronze, at the 2026 National Council for Marketing & Public Relations (NCMPR) District 5 Medallion Awards, recognizing the college's achievements in marketing and communications. The annual Medallion Awards recognize outstanding achievement in community college marketing, public relations and communicati more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Cramer, Wicker Strengthen Transatlantic Security Ties * Lawmakers Meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Amid Russian Attacks, Reaffirm U.S. Support for Ukraine and Regional Security Cooperation ***Click here for media resources.*** WASHINGTON, D.C. - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) Chairman Roger Wicker (R-MS) to Ukraine, where they discussed  more PR

FARGO, North Dakota, Oct. 14 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Dochtermann named RCA Undergraduate Research Director * Ned Dochtermann, NDSU professor of biological sciences and Engberg Presidential Professor, has been named NDSU Office of Research and Creative Activity Undergraduate Research Director. A part-time appointment, the Director provides leadership for campus-wide undergraduate initiatives and oversees the development and administration of undergraduate research programs within the RCA Office, inc more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * Energy Innovation's "Soaring Bills" Study Is Nonsense * The Associated Press recently highlighted a study by Energy Innovation claiming that federal energy policy changes will raise energy costs for American families, reduce jobs, and cause massive economic harm. These claims warrant strong skepticism. When you open up Energy Innovation's model, the headline conclusions crumble under closer inspection. The study only publicize more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Oct. 8 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Federal grant to address mental health in rural Wisconsin * Contact: Jeff Starck Marshfield Clinic 715-389-4978 / Jeffrey.Starck@sanfordhealth.org MARSHFIELD, Wis. - The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has awarded Marshfield Clinic a three-year Mental Health Awareness Training Grant, bringing nearly $580,000 in federal funding to support mental health awareness, education, and access acr more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 15 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis issued the following analysis: * * * Tribes' business footprint extends from rural reservations to urban centers New analysis from the Center for Indian Country Development explores where tribally owned enterprises operate October 14, 2026 Authors Ava LaPlante, Associate Data Scientist, Center for Indian Country Development Caryn Mohr, Senior Writer, Community Development and Engagement Maxine Xu, Data Scientist, Community Development and Engagement Article High 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

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * FRA Awards Over $24 Million for Rail Infrastructure Upgrades in North Dakota * BISMARCK, ND - The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) awarded $23.6 million to the Red River Valley & Western Railroad (RRVW) and $690,825 to Bottineau County through the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program. The funding will support rail infrastructure improvements, enhance safety, and improve transportation efficiency across  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

HELENA, Montana, Oct. 13 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Gianforte Celebrates North Plains Connector Project * Nearly $700 million award recently finalized by Department of Energy HELENA, Mont. - Governor Greg Gianforte today announced the Montana Department of Commerce secured a nearly $700 million U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) award to proceed with the North Plains Connector Interregional Innovation project, the first high voltage transmission line between Montana's east and west power g more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * October 15th, 2026 Hoeven Announces More Than $27 Million In LIHEAP Funding For North Dakota & Tribal Communities WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded more than $27 million through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to help North Dakota households and tribal communities afford home heating and energy costs. The funding includes: 1. $20,760, more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * October 13th, 2026 Hoeven Announces Project ATLAS Unmanned Research Initiative Senator Outlines UND-NASA-DoW-NDNG Project to Link Unmanned Ground Vehicles and Aircraft GRAND FORKS, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today announced Project ATLAS, an unmanned research initiative he worked to fund and establish between the University of North Dakota (UND), NASA, the U.S. Department of War (DoW) and the North Dakota National Guard (NDNG). Project ATLAS  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * October 16th, 2026 Hoeven: Efforts Begin on Phase 2 of Crack the Code 2.0, Moving From Individual Wells to Field-Scale Testing BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today held a press conference with Governor Kelly Armstrong, Under Secretary of Energy Kyle Haustveit, North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring, North Dakota Petroleum Council (NDPC) President Ron Ness and Chord Energy President and CEO Danny Brown to provide an update on  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * October 15th, 2026 Hoeven: Red River Valley & Western Railroad Receives $23.6 Million for Rail Infrastructure Improvements Funding Supports Rail Safety and Infrastructure Updates - WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today announced that the Red River Valley & Western Railroad (RRVW) has received a $23.6 million grant from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) through the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Progr more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * October 14th, 2026 Hoeven: UND to Assess Technology for Department of War Counter-Drone Task Force Senator Worked with JIATF 401 Director General Ross to Advance First of Its Kind Agreement with UND - GRAND FORKS, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today marked the start of a formal partnership between the University of North Dakota (UND) and the U.S. Department of War's (DoW) Joint Inter Agency Task Force (JIATF) 401. With support from the Northern more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 15 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Indian national pleads guilty in elderly fraud scheme while in prison * HOUSTON - A 32-year-old Indian national has admitted to conspiracy to commit mail fraud. Sumit Kumar Singh admitted he participated in the scheme while serving a federal sentence for a previous mail fraud conviction involving elderly victims. In 2025, Singh obtained a contraband cell phone while incarcerated and used it to communicate  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

PORTLAND, Oregon, Oct. 13 -- Lewis and Clark College posted the following news: * * * Lewis & Clark Mourns the Passing of Professor Emeritus Stephen Dow Beckham * Professor Beckham leaves behind a lasting legacy at Lewis & Clark and in the lives of generations of students. The Lewis & Clark community is mourning the loss of Stephen Dow Beckham, who passed away on October 10, 2026. Professor emeritus of history and an enduring friend of the college, Beckham was a renowned scholar of American History, a preservationist, and a beloved educato more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts, Oct. 15 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. posted the following news release: * * * MassMutual expands lending options with new secured credit line * Springfield, Mass. - MassMutual today announced the availability of the MassMutual Wealth Management Secured Credit Line ("Secured Credit Line"), a flexible lending solution designed to help clients access liquidity while remaining invested in their long-term wealth management strategy. Secured Credit Line allows clients to borrow a 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

FARGO, North Dakota, Oct. 12 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Napoleon Ag Teacher Brian Schneider named North Dakota Teacher of the Year * NDSU alumnus and Napoleon Ag Teacher Brian Schneider was recently named North Dakota's 2027 Teacher of the Year. Now in his 41st year of teaching, Schneider didn't always dream of teaching, but ultimately, being an agriculture teacher became his dream job. Schneider, grew up on a farm but wouldn't have the option to return to the farm after high school; his high school  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 [Category: Real Estate] -- The National Fair Housing Alliance posted the following news release: * * * 10/14/2026 Despite the CRA Requiring Fair Credit Access, New Proposal Would Let Banks Continue to Underserve Redlined Communities WASHINGTON--The National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA), joined by 51 other national, state, and community-based organizations, filed a comment Tuesday urging the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to withdraw a harmful proposa more PR

DUNCAN, Oklahoma, Oct. 7 -- The National Rural Water Association issued the following news release: * * * National Rural Water Association Rewards Excellence Deserving organizations from across the U.S. were recognized during the 2026 WaterPro Conference in Phoenix Oct 7, 2026 The National Rural Water Association (NRWA) presented the State Rural Water Association Awards of Excellence, to deserving organizations across the United States at the 2026 WaterPro Conference, hosted in Phoenix, Arizona. NRWA is proud to recognize the following St more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 [Category: Transportation] -- The National Business Aviation Association posted the following news release: * * * NBAA Announces 8 Scholarships Awarded at 2026 NBAA-BACE Washington, DC, Oct. 15, 2026 - The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), through NBAA Charities, offers a wide range of scholarships that support young people seeking careers in business aviation. At the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), 19 students will be receiving the following awards: Al Conklin and Bill de Decker  more PR

FARGO, North Dakota, Oct. 14 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * NDSU biology professor helps build graduate student support system through NSF EPSCoR award * NDSU professor of biology Ned Dochtermann has received a National Science Foundation EPSCoR Graduate Fellowship Award of $1,113,000 for the project, "Understanding Organismal Resilience and Building Academic Resilience: The Fellowship in Organismal Resilience (FOR) Program." The NSF EPSCoR Graduate Fellowship program provides financial support for gradua more PR

FARGO, North Dakota, Oct. 15 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * NDSU faculty create games for prospective students to explore pharmacy careers * Professors from the NDSU School of Pharmacy have developed a card game and a board game to introduce high school students to more than 100 pharmacy careers and the pathway to earning a PharmD at NDSU. Jeanne Frenzel, professor in pharmacy practice, and Lisa Richter, associate professor of practice, have been co-directors of recruitment for the School of Pharmacy sinc more PR

FARGO, North Dakota, Oct. 14 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * NDSU researchers among the world's top two percent most-cited scientists for 2025 * Researchers from NDSU are among the top 2% of the most cited scientists globally, according to the Science-wide Author Databases of Standardized Citation Indicators. The list was released in Sept. 2026 and is also known as the Stanford/Elsevier Top 2% List. The rankings highlight the most influential scientists across a wide range of disciplines, based on key cita more PR

FARGO, North Dakota, Oct. 14 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * NDSU School of Pharmacy helps rural pharmacy workforce shortage * One of the challenges facing rural health care in North Dakota is the shortage of pharmacists in many communities. Some pharmacies have closed and others have had open pharmacist jobs for as long as two years. The NDSU Pharmacy Program is looking to help remedy that problem. Amy Werremeyer, professor and chair of NDSU Pharmacy Practice, received an award of $198,518 from the North  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. P.O. Box 80299, Lincoln, NE 68501 | (402) 421-4400 September 29, 2026 Elizabeth Vizard Deputy Director for Programs Office of Pesticide Programs U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 RE: Comments of the Nebraska Farm Bureau on the Request for Information, Innovation Challenge: Alternatives to Conventional Pesti more ST

WACO, Texas, Oct. 12 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Northern Arizona Wins Shootout Over Montana * Behind six touchdowns from quarterback Ty Pennington, Northern Arizona held Montana scoreless in the third quarter to take an 11-point lead and survived a shootout, 49-44. It was the Lumberjacks first win over a top five opponent since 2015 and the most points they have ever scored against Montana. The win moved NAU up to No. 10 in this week's AFCA FCS Coaches Poll while Montana  more PR

MARQUETTE, Michigan, Oct. 12 -- Northern Michigan University posted the following news: * * * Northern Storywork Project To Focus on Culture of Place * This year, the Northern Shores Storywork Project, under the direction of Professor of English Kel Sassi, is hoping to bring a bit of the beauty of Marquette onto the page at the annual Michigan Council for Teachers of English (MCTE) conference. Since its 2024 relaunch, the Northern Shores Storywork Project has hosted a number of professional development opportunities. Sassi, previously the  more PR

FARGO, North Dakota, Oct. 13 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Opening Doors through Scholarships: How Lena Joshy found confidence at NDSU * Lena Joshy came to NDSU with a goal to become a more confident version of herself. She wanted to get involved, meet people and push herself outside her comfort zone. Along the way, she discovered that college would give her plenty of opportunities to do all three. Now an accounting major with a minor in fraud investigation, Joshy has found her place in the College of Bu more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, U more ST

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Polsinelli, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Polsinelli Advises PACS Group on 34-Facility Skilled Nursing Acquisition * Polsinelli represented PACS Group in connection with its definitive agreement for its subsidiaries to acquire the operations of 34 skilled nursing facilities from Eduro Healthcare, significantly expanding PACS's presence across the western United States. The portfolio includes 3,633 skilled nursing beds across Texas, Montana, South Dakota, New Mexico,  more PR

MADISON, South Dakota, Oct. 16 -- Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Sanford Health establishes $1 million fund for academic excellence * MADISON, S.D. - Sanford Health has committed $1 million to establish the Miles and Lisa Beacom Fund for Academic Excellence at Dakota State University. The endowed fund will support high-achieving students in The Beacom College of Computer & Cyber Sciences at DSU. In addition to scholarships, the fund will help students pursue internships, research, conferences, competitions, and pr 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

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Oct. 9 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Valley City hosts Boo to the Flu * Contact: Nathan Aamodt Sanford Health Media Relations (701) 200-6080/nathan.aamodt@sanfordhealth.org VALLEY CITY, N.D. - Keep your children protected this season by saying, "Boo the Flu." Sanford Children's invites parents and their children to attend Boo to the Flu at Sanford Valley City Clinic, 520 Chautauqua Blvd., on Friday, Oct. 16, from 3 to 6 p.m. The event aims to create more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * October 13, 2026 Senator Coons celebrates over $600,000 awarded to Delaware for veteran suicide prevention services WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) announced Delaware's first-ever grant through the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program, a $626,870 award from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to the Mental Health Association in Delaware to expand suicide prevention and mental health services for more PR

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, Oct. 16 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Sixth cohort of SDSU students celebrated in Professional Program in Veterinary Medicine Blue Coat Ceremony * South Dakota State University's Professional Program in Veterinary Medicine honored 20 students at its annual Blue Coat Ceremony on Oct. 3, presenting each with a personalized blue Carhartt work coat sponsored by a regional veterinarian. With this year being the sixth annual celebration, the presentation has become a cherished traditio more PR

FARGO, North Dakota, Oct. 14 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Soil reclamation research helps restore damaged soil to healthy condition * The North Dakota Coat of Arms states the motto, "Strength from the Soil." For NDSU University Distinguished Professor of Soil Science Tom DeSutter, that underscores the importance of his team's soil reclamation research. "To me, it means that our cultures and economies depend on healthy, functioning, and productive soils," DeSutter said. DeSutter's research team is tack more PR

CORVALLIS, Oregon, Oct. 12 -- Oregon State University posted the following news release: * * * Study links brain cancer risk with exposure to elevated concentrations of radon * CORVALLIS, Ore. - Long-term tracking of nearly 160,000 people from across the United States suggests that brain cancer risk rises as exposure to radon increases. The study led by Oregon State University scientists provides a look at the possible connection between radon, a known lung carcinogen, and cancers in other parts of the body. Published in Neuroepidemiology more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 13 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Tennessee Attorney General Raises Security Alarms Over TP-Link Routers * Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, along with 20 other state attorneys general, urged the Federal Communications Commission to carefully scrutinize TP-Link's request for approval to sell new router models in the United States. The coalition cited concerns about the company's ongoing ties to China and the potential security risks posed by its network more PR

IRVING, Texas, Oct. 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * The CW Network Sets Broadcast Schedule for 2026-27 Men's and Women's College Basketball * Network to Broadcast 130 Men's and Women's Games Across the ACC, Mountain West and Pac-12 Conferences Men's Basketball Coverage Includes the Inaugural Caesars Lake Tahoe Tipoff Classic on Sunday, November 8, Featuring Houston vs. California and USC vs. Wichita State "CW Courtside Wednesday" Brings Men's Colle more PR

FARGO, North Dakota, Oct. 16 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * The value of a four-year degree: A guide for parents * Choosing what comes after high school is a big decision, and there's no shortage of options. From technical programs and two-year colleges to four-year degrees and entering the workforce, families have more paths to consider than ever. NDSU College of Business Dean, Dr. Kathryn Birkeland shares what parents should consider when weighing the cost, benefits and long-term value of a four-year deg more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. U.S. Canola Association 600 Pennsylvania Ave., SE, Suite 300 Washington, DC 20003 (202) 969-8113 info@uscanola.com www.uscanola.com September 28th, 2026 RE: Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OPP-2026-3862 - Innovation Challenge: Alternatives to Conventional Pesticides for Crop Desiccation The U.S. Canola Association (USCA) submits these comments in response to EPA's req more ST

GRAND FORKS, North Dakota, Oct. 12 -- The University of North Dakota posted the following news release: * * * UND professor leads publication of book on sustainable ceramics * New volume explores how advanced materials can support cleaner technologies and global carbon reduction goals GRAND FORKS, N.D. -- Surojit Gupta, professor of mechanical engineering at the University of North Dakota, is the lead editor of a new book exploring how advanced ceramic materials can contribute to sustainable development and efforts to achieve net-zero carb more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, Oct. 14 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * Washington settles generic drug cases with Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pharma, and Mayne Pharma * Washington, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 45 states and territories, has reached settlements with Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pharma and Mayne Pharma to resolve allegations the generic drug manufacturers engaged in a long-running conspiracy to artificially inflate and manipulate prices and reduce competition. Ascend will more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 12 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Xcel Energy seeks rate stability for customers through 2028 * MINNEAPOLIS (Oct. 12, 2026) -- Xcel Energy is proposing a plan that would keep electric base rates flat for two years while continuing investments to maintain and strengthen our energy system that powers homes, businesses and communities across Minnesota. "Customers value stability and predictability, and they depend on reliable electric service. This proposal delivers b more PR