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Abortion is "A Key Part" of Democrats' Closing Pitch to Voters: Mini Timmaraju Joins MS NOW's The Assignment to Discuss The Final Stretch of the Midterms (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release:
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Abortion is "A Key Part" of Democrats' Closing Pitch to Voters: Mini Timmaraju Joins MS NOW's The Assignment to Discuss The Final Stretch of the Midterms
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ICYMI: Abortion is "A Key Part" of Democrats' Closing Pitch to Voters: Mini Timmaraju Joins MS NOW's The Assignment to Discuss The Final Stretch of the Midterms
Yesterday, Reproductive Freedom for All President and CEO Mini Timmaraju more PR
AG Rayfield Calls on Meta to Protect Legitimate Political Activity After No Kings Account Taken Down (10)
SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 26 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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AG Rayfield Calls on Meta to Protect Legitimate Political Activity After No Kings Account Taken Down
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Letter seeks answers after a pro-voting group's Instagram account went dark for hours during a nationwide day of action
Attorney General Dan Rayfield today pressed Meta for answers after the social media company mistakenly shut down the No Kings Coalition's Instagram account in the middle of a nationwide day of action on October 17.
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Attorney General Bonta Questions Meta on No Kings Coalition Instagram Suspension (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 26 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Questions Meta on No Kings Coalition Instagram Suspension
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OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 14 attorneys general in asking Meta to further explain its suspension of the No Kings Coalition Instagram account on October 17, 2026, and to detail its plans to ensure that legitimate election activity on Meta platforms is not disrupted.
"Millions of Californians rely o more PR
Attorney General Tong Urges Meta to Protect Legitimate Political Activity on its Platforms (10)
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 26 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Urges Meta to Protect Legitimate Political Activity on its Platforms
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Letter Follows Erroneous Suspension of No Kings Coalition Instagram Account
(Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today led a coalition of 14 attorneys general in a letter urging Meta to protect legitimate election-related activity on its platforms following the erroneous suspension of the No Kings Coalition's Instagram acco more PR
Ballard Spahr Litigator Matthew Ebert Inducted into American College of Trial Lawyers (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 26 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ballard Spahr, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Ballard Spahr Litigator Matthew Ebert Inducted into American College of Trial Lawyers
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Litigator Matthew Ebert, a former federal prosecutor based in Ballard Spahr's Minneapolis office, has been inducted into the American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL), an invitation-only organization of accomplished trial lawyers.
Matthew was inducted as part of the 2026 cohort during ACTL's annual meeting last week in New Y more PR
Bilott Delivering Keynote at California Stormwater Quality Association (10)
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 26 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Bilott Delivering Keynote at California Stormwater Quality Association
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Taft's Rob Bilott will deliver the keynote address at the CASQA 2026 Annual Conference on Oct. 26 at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in Sacramento, CA. Drawing on his landmark work representing communities affected by contaminated drinking water, Bilott will deliver a keynote on persistence, accountability, and the far-reaching implications of PFAS for more PR
Bowdoin College: Sills Hall Renovation Earns National Architecture Honors (10)
BRUNSWICK, Maine, Oct. 27 -- Bowdoin College issued the following news:
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Sills Hall Renovation Earns National Architecture Honors
The transformation of the historic academic building has received three awards recognizing excellence in architecture, interior design, and renovation.
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Bowdoin's newly renovated Sills Hall is earning national recognition, receiving three awards for a transformation that preserves the historic character of the building while creating modern, accessible spaces for teaching, learning, and collaboration.
The more PR
C.H. Robinson debuts Lean AI for ocean shipping, air freight, and customs (10)
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minnesota, Oct. 26 [Category: BizConsulting] -- C.H. Robinson Worldwide, a company that says it solves logistics problems, posted the following news release:
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C.H. Robinson debuts Lean AI for ocean shipping, air freight, and customs
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EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA (Oct. 26, 2026) - As the global leader in Lean AI, C.H. Robinson has launched new AI agents that perform work in ocean shipping, air freight and customs brokerage. They represent an expansion of the company's Lean AI capabilities into freight forwarding, for the benef more PR
Capital Research Center Issues Commentary: 'Turtle Island' and the Legitimacy of America (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary:
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"Turtle Island" and the legitimacy of America
A look at how the radical left has appropriated a traditional Native American mythology to assert that America (and often Israel) are illegitimate nations. The legitimate American government now alleges that some of them have turned to violence.
by Robert Stilson
October 26, 2026
Editor's note: as part of a series of essays rated "Best of 2026" by our staff, this is a repost of an article that appeared ea more PR
Corps of Engineers and the city of La Crosse, Wisconsin, partner on flood risk management project (10)
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 26 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-St. Paul District issued the following news release:
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Corps of Engineers and the city of La Crosse, Wisconsin, partner on flood risk management project
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, signed a feasibility cost-sharing agreement with the city of La Crosse, Wisconsin, to begin a joint flood risk management feasibility study on Oct. 13.
The three-year, $3 million study will explore modern, long-term flood risk management measures, potentially includin more PR
Diaz and Tarvin Elected as ACTEC Fellows (10)
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 26 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Diaz and Tarvin Elected as ACTEC Fellows
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Taft Private Client partners Jessica Diaz and Julie Tarvin have been elected as fellows to the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) for their achievements in and dedication to the trusts and estates field.
Established in 1949, ACTEC is a nonprofit association of trust and estate lawyers and other legal professionals dedicated to advancing the profession through educational more PR
Extremist Content Online: ISIS Supporters Celebrate October 23 Jordan Church Shooting (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 26 [Category: Sociological] -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release:
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Extremist Content Online: ISIS Supporters Celebrate October 23 Jordan Church Shooting
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The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports on the methods used by extremists and terrorist groups on the Internet to spread propaganda and incite violence. In this week's issue:
* ISIS Activity Roundup
* Online ISIS Supporters Celebrate Jordan Church Attack
* ISIS Al-Naba Editorials Promote Online Propaganda and Perseverance
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Federal Register: CPSC Exempts Engine Fuel Additives From Portable Fuel Container Safety Rule (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 (TNSFR) -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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Interpretation of "Flammable Liquid Fuels" With Respect to Fuel Additives
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is issuing an interpretive rule that interprets the phrase "flammable liquid fuels" as used in the Portable Fuel Container Safety Act of 2020 (PFCSA). Consistent with the plain language of the statute, the Commission interprets this phrase not to include fuel additives that are intended to be adde more PR
Fueled by the sun, driven to succeed (10)
ARLINGTON, Texas, Oct. 26 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus posted the following news release:
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Fueled by the sun, driven to succeed
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For six months, a group of students at The University of Texas at Arlington spent their weekends in a shop in Mineral Wells, cutting and welding metal to build a race car designed to run on sunlight. In July, they loaded the car onto a trailer, drove 18-and-a-half hours to Minnesota and raced it in their first national competition.
The Blaze Raycers, UTA's first solar car team, designed and b more PR
Giving Review Issues Commentary: In Absence of Pressure on It, an Opportunity for the Nonprofit Sector (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The Giving Review, an independent platform featuring analysis of philanthropy and giving, posted the following commentary by William A. Schambra, senior fellow emeritus at the Hudson Institute:
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In absence of pressure on it, an opportunity for the nonprofit sector
Oct 26, 2026
As a Democratic House and possibly Senate occupy the administration's attention over the next two years, this would be an excellent time for the sector's leading institutions and associations to take a serious look at the problems of waste, more PR
Global Research From NCFR's 3 Journals (10)
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 27 -- The National Council on Family Relations issued the following news:
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New Global Research From NCFR's 3 Journals
Read 12 New Journal Early-View Articles
October 26, 2026
Stay up to date 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:
FR October 2026 issue (https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/17413729/2026 more PR
Gopher Soccer Captain Reflects on Her Journey (10)
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 26 -- The University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management issued the following news:
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Gopher Soccer Captain Reflects on Her Journey
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Minnesota Carlson senior Kate Childers is a leader both in the classroom and on the field as a member of the Golden Gopher soccer team.
For the past four seasons, Childers has been a cornerstone for the team, starting every game and logging more than 6,000 minutes of playing time. As a midfielder, she's been a defensive and offensive threat, playing a key part in the Go more PR
Herceg Named Fellow of Litigation Counsel of America (10)
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 26 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Herceg Named Fellow of Litigation Counsel of America
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Taft partner Manny Herceg has been selected as a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America (LCA). Herceg is a part of the firm's commercial, M&A, and class action litigation practices. Herceg is a litigator and trial lawyer who maintains a high-impact national practice representing corporate entities, executives, and public institutions in federal and state courts across the more PR
House Oversight & Government Reform Ranking Member Garcia Demands Answers From ICE After Brutal Attack on U.S. Citizen in Long Beach (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release:
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October 26, 2026
Ranking Member Robert Garcia Demands Answers from ICE After Brutal Attack on U.S. Citizen in Long Beach
Long Beach, CA -- Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, demanded answers from the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Acting Director after ICE agents brutally attacked and injured a Nort more PR
ICE HSI Arrests Five Non-Citizens Charged with Illegally Voting in Florida (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release:
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ICE HSI Arrests Five Non-Citizens Charged with Illegally Voting in Florida
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Several suspects have prior criminal histories that include battery on a law enforcement officer, domestic violence, and cocaine trafficking
WASHINGTON - The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) arrested five non-citizens more PR
Marine Retailers Association of the Americas: Dealers Turn Out in Droves for Discussion on the Future of Marine Retail (10)
BROOKLYN PARK, Minnesota, Oct. 27 -- The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas issued the following news:
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Dealers Turn Out in Droves for Discussion on the Future of Marine Retail
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas attracted nearly 600 registrations for its Future of Marine Retail webinar, where industry leaders explored the forces, challenges and opportunities shaping marine dealerships, changing customer expectations and long-term business success.
Nearly 600 Registrants Joined Industry Webinar Exploring Forces, more PR
Mayo Clinic study explores cerebrospinal fluid DNA testing when brain tumor diagnosis is uncertain (10)
ROCHESTER, Minnesota, Oct. 26 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Mayo Clinic issued the following news release:
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Mayo Clinic study explores cerebrospinal fluid DNA testing when brain tumor diagnosis is uncertain
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ROCHESTER, Minn., and PHOENIX -- A Mayo Clinic study published in the Journal of Neuro-Oncology suggests that analyzing DNA in cerebrospinal fluid could provide another source of information when MRI cannot provide a clear brain tumor diagnosis or obtaining tissue through biopsy is difficult or potentially unsafe.
The study incl more PR
Minnesota State Shuts Out Wayne State (Neb.) (10)
WACO, Texas, Oct. 26 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news:
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Minnesota State Shuts Out Wayne State (Neb.)
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The Minnesota State defense limited Wayne State (Neb.) to just 177 total yards of offense and only 61 yards rushing to shut out the Wildcats, 35-0. It was the Mavericks first shutout since 2021, and first home shutout since 2017. The win moved Minnesota State to 8-0 on the season as the Mavericks remain No. 5 in the AFCA Division II Coaches Poll, presented by GoRout Gridiron. Wa more PR
Oracle: JonnyPops Serves Up AI-Powered Growth With NetSuite (10)
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Oct. 27 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release:
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JonnyPops Serves Up AI-Powered Growth with NetSuite
Frozen novelties maker leverages NetSuite's extensive AI capabilities to automate routine tasks, support rapid business expansion, and reduce the time spent closing its books by nearly half
SuiteWorld, LAS VEGAS -- October 26, 2026
JonnyPops, an independently owned maker of frozen novelties, has scaled from an emerging brand to national distribution while more PR
PGA of America Golf Professional Laura Frick Named Championship Director for 2029 Ryder Cup at Hazeltine National Golf Club (10)
FRISCO, Texas, Oct. 26 [Category: Sports] -- The Professional Golfers Association of America posted the following news release:
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PGA of America Golf Professional Laura Frick Named Championship Director for 2029 Ryder Cup at Hazeltine National Golf Club
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CHASKA, Minnesota (October 26, 2026) - The PGA of America has named Laura Frick, PGA as Championship Director for the 2029 Ryder Cup, to be played September 24-30, 2029 at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minnesota.
Frick--the first female PGA of America Member to serve as a ch more PR
President's Spotlight: Senior Chief Jeremy Andersen (10)
NEWPORT, Rhode Island, Oct. 26 -- The Naval War College issued the following news:
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President's Spotlight: Senior Chief Jeremy Andersen
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Through the end of my time here at the U.S. Naval War College, I'm regularly highlighting someone or something that's caught my attention over the previous couple of weeks. It might be a person - student, faculty or staff - who deserves recognition, or it might be an occasion I want to draw more attention to. These short 'President's Spotlight' pieces will be posted about once every two weeks.
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Sanford stands up for patients in negotiations with Wellmark (10)
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Oct. 26 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Sanford stands up for patients in negotiations with Wellmark
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Contact:
Paul Heinert
Sanford Health Media Relations
605-312-4312 / Paul.Heinert@SanfordHealth.org
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - After months of engaging in good faith negotiations and extensive discussions with Wellmark on important terms impacting patients in South Dakota, Sanford Health has issued Wellmark a notice of contract termination, effective July 1, 2027. Sa more PR
Student View: My summer as a Natural Lands technician (10)
NORTHFIELD, Minnesota, Oct. 26 -- St. Olaf College posted the following news:
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Student View: My summer as a Natural Lands technician
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In this Student View column, Lily Houston '28 shares her experience as a St. Olaf College Natural Lands technician, reflecting on the unexpected lessons, memorable encounters, and ongoing work required to keep this beloved campus resource thriving.
It's a beautiful Friday morning at the St. Olaf College prairie restoration. The sun is shining, a cool breeze is blowing, 10 different types of flowers are more PR
Sunn to Moderate Panel at BESLA Annual Conference (10)
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 26 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Sunn to Moderate Panel at BESLA Annual Conference
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Taft Vice President of Government Affairs and Of Counsel Meagan Sunn will moderate a panel at the Black Entertainment and Sports Lawyers Association (BESLA) 2026 Annual Conference, taking place Oct. 28-Nov. 1 in Punta de Mita, Mexico. The panel, College Athletics at a Crossroads: NIL, Revenue Sharing & the Future of Amateurism, will explore evolving issues shaping the future of co more PR
The Questions That Shape a Life (10)
POCATELLO, Idaho, Oct. 26 -- Idaho State University posted the following news:
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The Questions That Shape a Life
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When David Shaw came to Idaho State University in 1970, he had a question: "Could I do original scientific research myself after reading about other people's discoveries throughout public school and college?" He came to ISU in part to answer that challenge which had pestered him for years.
At the same time, Nancy Shaw was beginning a graduate program at ISU with an interest in plant ecology, but she said she was still wond more PR
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