WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following commentary: * * * Rep. Ilhan Omar Investigation Takes Bizarre Twist By Logan Sekulow October 21 Rep. Ilhan Omar's (MN-5) investigation just took a bizarre twist. Federal investigators seized her passport and samples of her DNA, in addition to her sister's phone. Does the evidence point to Omar committing immigration fraud? Last week, we reported that federal agents had raided her Washington, D.C., home as part of a criminal investigation. At the time, not m more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 [Category: Medical] -- The American Society of Anesthesiologists posted the following news release: * * * American Society of Anesthesiologists Names Jeffrey T. Mueller, M.D., FASA, New President * SAN DIEGO -- Jeffrey T. Mueller, M.D., FASA, assistant professor of anesthesiology at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Rochester, Minnesota, and a staff anesthesiologist at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Phoenix, was today named president of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), the nation's largest organizat more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 20 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * ATA Recognizes 12 Trucking Leaders for Service to Industry * Charlotte, NC - Today, the American Trucking Associations' Trucking Association Executives Council recognized a dozen trucking leaders for their service to the industry and to the ATA Federation. "I am especially proud to recognize this year's honorees because I have had the privilege of serving alongside many of them throughout my career," said C more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 19 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Supports Litigation Challenging Unlawful Immigration Arrests * OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a multistate coalition in filing an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit in support of litigation challenging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) policy and practice of conducting unlawful warrantless civil immigration arrests. Under federal law more PR

CARSON CITY, Nevada, Oct. 19 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ford Co-Leads Coalition Urging Congress to Strengthen Transparency and Accountability in Epstein Files Release * Carson City, NV - Today, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced that he has co-led a coalition of 17 attorneys general in urging Congress to pass the Epstein Files Transparency Act II (H.R. 9694/S. 5005), legislation aimed at strengthening transparency, protecting survivors and holding the U.S.  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 20 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL FILES BRIEF OPPOSING UNLAWFUL IMMIGRATION ARRESTS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 22 attorneys general, filed an amicus brief in support of litigation challenging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) policy and practice of conducting unlawful warrantless civil immigration arrests. In an amicus brief filed in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia  more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 20 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Supports Litigation Challenging Unlawful Immigration Arrests * (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong, as part of a coalition of 22 attorneys general filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit in support of litigation challenging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) policy and practice of conducting unlawful warrantless civil immigration arrests. Under fe more PR

ROCHESTER, Minnesota, Oct. 20 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Mayo Clinic issued the following news release: * * * Body composition changes on CT scans may help identify pancreatic cancer risk * JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- People who develop pancreatic cancer experience measurable changes in body composition years before diagnosis that differ from those seen in similar individuals without cancer, according to a Mayo Clinic study led by former Mayo Clinic research fellow, Aleksander Bogdanski and published in Pancreatology. Pancreatic cancer remai more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Capeder Discusses AI's Impact on Associate Development in The American Lawyer * Taft Chief Client and Innovation Officer Lyndsay Capeder was quoted in The American Lawyer examining how associates are embracing artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on the legal profession. Capeder highlighted how associates who effectively leverage AI tools are gaining new opportunities for client engagement, cross-practice collaboration, and more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 21 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following insight: * * * October 20, 2026 Federal Health Policy Landscape: What Might Happen during the Lame Duck Congress? For those looking to advance measures to passage, active and sustained engagement will be necessary. At a Glance * A small but important group of health extenders lapse at the end of 2026, in addition to other bills that are of high import. High on this list is legislation to prevent looming reductions to Medicare payments to p more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Communications Workers of America posted the following news release: * * * Forged Fiber Technicians and Facility Specialists Launch Multi-State Picket Ahead of AT&T's 50% Sale of Network to BlackRock and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board * NATIONWIDE - On Tuesday, Fiber Technicians and Facility Specialists at Forged Fiber, AT&T's newest wholesale fiber joint venture, will launch informational pickets across nine states (Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Minnesota, Oregon, Utah, and Was more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 20 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Free home energy assessments can help customers save energy and improve comfort * EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (Oct. 20, 2026)- Xcel Energy is helping eligible customers find ways to save energy and make their homes more comfortable through free home energy assessments. The assessments provide a simple way to identify energy-saving opportunities that may help lower household energy costs. The assessments are available to income-qualified custo more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Fry to Present on Ohio CAT Updates at OSCPA's The Accounting Show * Taft partner Rich Fry will present, "Ohio CAT Update: Comprehensive review following an active year of significant developments" at The Accounting Show, hosted by the Ohio Society of CPAs (OSCPA) on Oct. 21 and Nov. 11. During his presentation, Fry will examine recent developments surrounding Ohio CAT, focusing on multiple Ohio Supreme Court decisions impacting th more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 [Category: Political] -- The Human Rights Campaign posted the following news release: * * * Human Rights Campaign PAC Endorses Slate of Barrier-Breaking Trans and Non-Binary, Pro-Equality Candidates for State Legislature * At a time of continued attacks against the LGBTQ+ community, HRC is endorsing a slate of pro-equality trans and non-binary leaders who are committed to protecting fundamental freedoms, advancing equality, and delivering for working families WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) PA more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Justice Department Announces Results from Operation Not Forgotten 2026 October 20, 2026 In Its Fourth Year, ONF Surge to Indian country Supported 548 Case Investigations, a 59% increase from 2025 - The Department of Justice and FBI announced today results of the personnel surge in support of Operation Not Forgotten 2026, which focuses on unresolved cases in Indian country with a priority on cases involving violence against women and children, i more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Oct. 19 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Marshfield Clinic offers behavioral health grants * Contact: Jeff Starck Marshfield Clinic 715-389-4978 / Jeffrey.Starck@sanfordhealth.org MARSHFIELD, Wis. - Marshfield Clinic is proud to announce a $100,000 funding initiative aimed at supporting community-driven solutions that improve behavioral health outcomes, expand access to care, reduce stigma and strengthen overall community well-being across Wisconsin and Michiga more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 21 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Supports Litigation Challenging Unlawful Immigration Arrests 10/20/2026 BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, as part of a coalition of 22 attorneys general, filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit in support of litigation challenging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) policy and practice of conducting unlawful warrantless civil immigration arres more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Munur to Present at the 2026 Cleveland Information Security Summit * Taft partner Mehmet Munur will present, "Developments in Data Privacy, Security, and Technology for 2026" at the 2026 Cleveland Information Security Summit on Oct. 30. The session will examine key developments affecting the data privacy, security, and technology industry. Topics will include state, federal, and international data privacy and security laws, enforce more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 21 -- The National Basketball Association posted the following news release: * * * NBA rosters feature 125 international players from record-tying 43 countries across six continents October 20, 2026 NEW YORK - The National Basketball Association (NBA) today announced that 125 international players from a record-tying 43 countries across six continents are on opening-night rosters for the 2026-27 season. Including both international and American players, there are a record of more than 60 players who were either born in Africa more PR

MARQUETTE, Michigan, Oct. 20 -- Northern Michigan University posted the following news: * * * New Research Sheds Light on Wolves' Diet * After GPS clusters light up the map at the Voyageurs Wolf Project housing site in Minnesota, technician Alex Gross, a Northern Michigan Biology graduate student, arrives at the coordinates wondering what evidence the wolves might have left. Some days, it's a few small remnants of a deer fawn or beaver left after a hunt, or perhaps he is taking a trek out to the mouth of a den where pups are sleeping; but  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 21 -- The American Institute of Steel Construction issued the following news release: * * * Northeastern University's Jerome F. Hajjar to Receive AISC's Top Educator Honor October 20, 2026 CHICAGO - Professor Jerome F. Hajjar, PE, PhD, NAE, F.SEI, Dist.M.SSRC, Dist.M.ASCE, interim dean of the College of Engineering and the CDM Smith Professor and University Distinguished Professor at Northeastern University, has had a huge influence on steel design and structural engineering. That's just one reason the American Inst more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Craig Announces Savage's Designation as a World War II Heritage City * EAGAN, MN - Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig announced that the National Park Service (NPS) has officially designated Savage, Minnesota a World War II (WWII) Heritage City, recognizing the city for its outstanding contributions during WWII and the community's commitment to preserving its rich history. Rep. Craig penned a letter of support to NPS last April, urging t more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Oct. 20 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Grand Forks to host Doc Talk on joint pain * Contact: Nathan Aamodt Sanford Health Media Relations (701) 200-6080/nathan.aamodt@sanfordhealth.org GRAND FORKS, N.D. - Sanford Health Grand Forks is hosting a Doc Talk discussion to educate the public on understanding joint pain. The event is on Tuesday, Nov. 10, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. inside the Alerus Center in Ballroom 1. There is no cost to attend, but registrat more PR

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, Oct. 20 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * SDSU's Sioux Falls Metro Economic Briefings serve a public good * On a rainy September morning in downtown Sioux Falls, local and regional business leaders convened for the inaugural Sioux Falls Metro Economic Briefing. The event was conceptualized by Joseph Santos, academic director of the Ness School of Management and Economics at South Dakota State University. "We began this event series this fall. We want a morning briefing for industry l more PR

MARSHALL, Minnesota, Oct. 20 -- Southwest Minnesota State University posted the following news: * * * SMSU Faculty Help Lead Statewide Winter Science Initiative * A unique program exploring Minnesota's winter insects and stream ecosystems is set to expand statewide, thanks to a major grant award that will bring new research opportunities, classroom resources, and community engagement initiatives to Southwest Minnesota State University. Dr. Alyssa Anderson, professor of biology at SMSU, and Dr. Kandy Noles Stevens, professor of education, a more PR

MARSHALL, Minnesota, Oct. 19 -- Southwest Minnesota State University posted the following news: * * * SMSU Theatre presents Come From Away, Oct. 28-Nov. 1 * SMSU Theatre opens its 59th season and commemorates the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with the heartfelt musical Come From Away, book, music, and lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein. Performances are October 28, 29, and 30 at 7:30 pm, October 31 at 2 pm and 7:30 pm, and November 1 at 2 pm in the SMSU Fine Arts Theatre. Tickets are $10 (plus fees) and advanced purchase is recommended onlin more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 19 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Ticket requests for Military Appreciation football game start Oct. 21 * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Service members, veterans and military families can request complimentary tickets to Penn State's 2026 Military Appreciation football game beginning at noon Oct. 21, as part of the University's annual celebration honoring the nation's military community. The Military Appreciation football game will take place Nov. 14, when Penn State will hos more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 20 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Poultry Scientist Billy Hargis Retires After Career of Scientific Innovation, Mentorship Oct. 19, 2026 If it peeps, clucks, crows or gobbles, Billy Hargis wanted to know what disease threatened it and how to stop it. After more than 40 years of research and teaching, the veterinarian and Distinguished Professor of poultry science with the U of A Division of Agriculture has moved on to a new phase in his life: retirement and the freedom to travel more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 20 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * US: Order 'No ICE' Zones during Election Period * (Washington, DC) - The United States government should order federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers not to operate in the vicinity of polling places, early voting locations, or drop boxes during the midterm electoral period, Human Rights Watch said today. The presence of these federal agents could deter people from voting. "ICE officers' abuses have already seriously affect more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: * * * USDA Designates Four South Dakota Counties as Natural Disaster Areas Due to Drought * Seventeen Contiguous South Dakota Counties Also Eligible for Assistance This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used more PR