OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Oct. 31 -- USA Softball issued the following news: * * * 2026 JO Workshop Highlights Discussions on Youth Softball and Future of USA Softball October 30, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY -- USA Softball hosted its 2026 Junior Olympic (JO) Workshop, bringing together local association Commissioners and Junior Olympic Commissioners from across the country for discussions focused on the continued growth and development of youth softball. The workshop provided an opportunity for leaders to share best practices, discuss upcoming init more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 30 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * AG Rayfield Defends Order Blocking Trump Administration from Interfering with California Ballots * AG Rayfield Defends Order Blocking Trump from Interfering w/CA Ballots Attorney General Dan Rayfield today again backed California in its fight to protect its elections, co-leading a filing that urges a federal appeals court to reject the Trump administration's last-minute attempt to keep about 20,000 mail ballots from being counted in an e more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 30 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * AG Rayfield Leads 17-State Coalition: No One is Above Fraud Laws... Not Even Trump * Attorney General Dan Rayfield today led 17 states in defending a basic principle: fraud is against the law, no matter who commits it or how sophisticated the victim is. Oregon filed a friend-of-the-court brief in the civil fraud case New York brought against Donald Trump and his business associates for inflating the values of assets to obtain better term more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 29 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Joins Amicus Brief Supporting State's Right to Seek Accountability for Fraud Among Private Businesses * OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta, as part of a coalition of 17 attorneys general, filed an amicus brief in People of the State of New York v. Trump, emphasizing the important role state attorneys general play in policing economic fraud even when that fraud takes place in private commercia more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Oct. 29 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Announces $4.5M Settlement With General Motors for Sharing Drivers' Private Data * Attorney General Charity Clark and a bipartisan coalition of 35 other attorneys general today announced General Motors (GM) will pay a total of $220 million to settle allegations that the company illegally sold consumers' private driver behavior data and location information to third parties. The third parties included data br more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Oct. 28 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Joins Coalition of Attorneys General Defending Assault Weapons Restrictions Before the U.S. Supreme Court * Attorney General Clark joined a multistate amicus brief filed in the U.S. Supreme Court today defending the right of states to protect their citizens from the extraordinary lethality of AR-15 platform and similar semiautomatic rifles. The brief, joined by a coalition of 17 other states and the Distric more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 30 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $220 Million Settlement with General Motors Over Secret OnStar Data Sharing * Friday, October 30, 2026 RALEIGH -- Attorney General Jeff Jackson and a bipartisan coalition of 36 states have reached a $220 million settlement with General Motors to resolve allegations that the company illegally collected and sold data its OnStar Smart Driver program collected about its drivers. "Gener more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 30 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Joins Coalition Defending Authority to Enforce Fraud Law Against President Trump * (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong joined a coalition of 17 states in urging the New York Court of Appeals to reject an argument by Donald Trump that could weaken the ability of state attorneys general to hold businesses and individuals accountable for fraud. Connecticut joined an amicus brief in the civil fra more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 30 -- St. Catherine University posted the following news: * * * Bookmark: Four recommended reads about democracy and community building * From the fall 2026 issue of St. Catherine University Magazine. Midterm elections are Tuesday, Nov. 3, and while some citizens focus on presidential election years, your vote at the midway point of a president's term helps shape the make-up of Congress. This fall, voters have the opportunity to mark their preferences for seats in the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate, more PR

ROCHESTER, Minnesota, Oct. 30 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Mayo Clinic issued the following news release: * * * Checkpoint immunotherapy reshapes immune environment in lymph nodes * PHOENIX -- A new study from Mayo Clinic suggests checkpoint immunotherapy may reshape the immune environment within lymph nodes after melanoma has spread to them. Researchers found that treatment reorganized several types of immune cells and changed the behavior of certain cells, called macrophages, that can either support or suppress an immune response depend more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-St. Paul District issued the following news release: * * * Corps of Engineers awards $9.1 million dredging contract * ST. PAUL, Minn. - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, recently awarded a contract to Brennan Marine, out of La Crosse, Wisconsin, to move dredged river sand near Wabasha, Minnesota. The St. Paul District awarded a $9.1 million contract to Brennan Marine Sept. 29, to move 325,000 cubic yards of sand from the Corps' Grand Encampment site to a pe more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 30 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Deborah G. McCullough Named 2026 ESA Fellow * MSU entomologist Deborah G. McCullough has been named a 2026 Fellow of the Entomological Society of America in recognition of her decades of research, extension and mentorship in forest entomology. Michigan State University entomologist and professor of forest entomology Deborah G. McCullough has been selected as a 2026 Fellow of the Entomological Society of more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Requests for Arbitration Panels The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) published an interim final rule on August 4, 2026, and republished on August 28, 2026, that amended its arbitration services regulations to clarify when the Office of Arbitration may decline to issue an arbitration panel, make a direct appointment, or provide related services. This document responds to the comments, clarif more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued the following news release: * * * FinCEN Issues Alert and Notice to Support New Fraud Prevention Measures in Minnesota * In Minnesota, alongside other senior U.S. officials, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent today announced several initiatives to combat the rampant fraud that has wasted billions of dollars in Minnesota. As part of the White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud, Treasury continues to work tirelessly to protect Ame more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Brad Finstad, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Finstad Urges Walz Administration to Enhance Educational Assistance * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) led his fellow Minnesota Congressional Republicans in sending a letter to Governor Walz urging him to reconsider Minnesota's decision not to participate in the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC), a federal tax credit available to eligible donors who contribute to Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs). Beginning January 1 more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Giving Review, an independent platform featuring analysis of philanthropy and giving, posted the following commentary by Michael E. Hartmann, senior fellow and director of the Center for Strategic Giving at the Capital Research Center: * * * A conversation with the Finding Common Purpose Foundation's Andrew Wolk (Part 1 of 2) Oct 29, 2026 The social entrepreneur and philanthropist talks to Michael E. Hartmann about his disillusionment with philanthropy and nonprofit sector and his proposed Outcomes Movement to imp more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * GOLDEN AGE OF RAIL: Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Invests Over $1.24 Billion into Safety Upgrades Across America's Rail System * The Trump Administration's investment will deconflict dangerous rail crossings and save lives in 37 U.S. states WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is investing $1.24 billion into rail safety infrastructure proje more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 30 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Celebrates Court Ruling Protecting Healthcare Coverage for Virginians With Serious Illnesses * Judge Strikes Down Federal Rules that Would Have Made It More Difficult for Patients with Cancer, Substance Use Disorder, Disabilities & Other Chronic Illnesses to Access Care RICHMOND, VA -- Governor Abigail Spanberger today celebrated Virginia winning a federal court ruling blocking the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Med more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 (TNSida) -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Oct 29, 2026 Chairman Comer Seeks Testimony from Democrat Operatives Who Plotted to Rig Alaska Senate Race WASHINGTON--House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today launched an investigation into allegations that the Mary Peltola campaign recruited challenger candidates with a name nearly identical to incumbent U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 29 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Immigrant Justice Center issued the following news release: * * * Immigrants Held at "Speedway Slammer" Challenge Unconstitutional Conditions * Immigration detention facility inside Indiana's largest and deadliest prison subjects immigrants to abusive and unconstitutional conditions INDIANA - Three immigrants detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at the Miami Correctional Facility in Bunker Hill, Indiana, are challenging the inhumane and horrific conditions more PR

VERMILLION, South Dakota, Oct. 30 -- The University of South Dakota posted the following news: * * * Martial Music: USD Alumnus Brian Mann and Service Through Song * Every year, a hall of fame induction recognizes the alumni, educators and friends of the USD College of Fine Arts who have played an integral role in its 90 years of excellence. One of the 2026 recipients is Brian Mann, an accomplished military musician, educator and USD alumnus whose career spans performance, operational leadership and ministry. Originally from Waseca, Minnes more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 31 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Walz Appoints Peter Goss to Fill Fourth Judicial District Vacancy October 31, 2026 [ST. PAUL, MN] - Governor Tim Walz today announced the appointment of Peter Goss as District Court Judge in Minnesota's Fourth Judicial District. Goss will replace the Honorable Matthew G. Frank and will be chambered in Minneapolis in Hennepin County. "Peter Goss is an exceptional legal talent who will be a tremendous asset to the Fourth Judicial Dis more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 31 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Walz Extends Relief as Trump's War Drives Up Prices for Minnesota Families and Businesses Walz takes executive action to keep harvest moving and fuel costs down during Trump's reckless war October 30, 2026 [ST. PAUL, MN] - Governor Tim Walz today signed an executive order extending emergency relief for Minnesota's farmers, loggers, truckers, fuel haulers, and families as diesel prices remain near $6 per gallon and President Donald  more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 31 -- Veridian Credit Union, a member company of the Minnesota Credit Union Network, issued the following news: * * * Veridian adds Allstate Identity Protection to free credit monitoring tool in online banking 10/30/2026 WATERLOO, Iowa - Veridian Credit Union members now have complimentary access to Allstate Identity Protection through Credit Central, Veridian's free credit monitoring tool within online banking. The added support comes as identity theft is making a growing financial impact on U.S. consumers. Iden more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 29 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * MSU Extension and Institute of Water Research Advance Conservation Education Across the Western Lake Erie Basin * Field days and technical assistance training connect agricultural professionals with practical approaches to soil health, nutrient management, and water quality. In August and September 2026, Michigan State University Extension (MSUE) and local Conservation Districts hosted five field days  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 31 -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news: * * * Minnesota Department of Commerce Supports B100 Biodiesel-Fueled Upfit of Municipal Snowplows October 30, 2026 By Jessie Lund, NASEO The City of Edina, Minnesota, recently celebrated its new B100 biodiesel fuel pump and heavy-duty vehicle fleet with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Thanks to support from the Minnesota Department of Commerce (Commerce) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the City of Edina was able to upfit more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 30 -- Queens University of Charlotte posted the following news: * * * Queens board leadership installed on Elon University Board of Trustees * The Elon University Board of Trustees installed several new members on Oct. 23, 2026, welcoming a group of corporate, community, nonprofit and alumni leaders who served on the Queens University of Charlotte Board of Trustees. The installation took place in Charlotte where Elon's trustees gathered for their Fall 2026 meeting where Board Secretary Dr. Kebbler M. William more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Craig Secures Nearly $10.2 Million for Red Wing Port Authority to Upgrade Critical Systems and Infrastructure * RED WING, MN - Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig announced that her office secured $10,161,985 in federal funding for the City of Red Wing and Red Wing Grain LLC to upgrade critical systems and infrastructure at the Port of Red Wing. The funding, which came from the Maritime Administration (MARAD)'s Port Infrastructure Develop more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Oct. 30 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford TRF named to Quietist Hospitals list * Contact: Nathan Aamodt Sanford Health Media Relations (701) 200-6080/nathan.aamodt@sanfordhealth.org THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. - Sanford Health Thief River Falls was named to Becker's Hospital Review's 2026 337 Quietest Hospitals List. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) patient survey database listed hospital ratings based on the Hospital Consumer Assessmen more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters posted the following news release: * * * THIS WEEK IN CLIMATE ACTION - OCTOBER 30, 2026 * Your weekly resource to learn what the environmental movement is saying about the news of the day and the political fight of our generation. This week, with just days left before the election, we're tracking key races and ad campaigns alongside growing calls for action on energy affordability and data center development. We're also covering the fight to defend public lands more PR

DULUTH, Minnesota, Oct. 30 -- The University of Minnesota Duluth Campus issued the following news: * * * University of Minnesota recognized for climate action milestones October 28, 2026 Four University of Minnesota campuses have earned 10 of the first 16 Climate Action Milestones awarded by Second Nature, recognizing the University's efforts to advance climate action through education, research, community collaboration and inclusive governance. Second Nature's new Climate Action Milestones program recognizes colleges and universities mak more PR

DULUTH, Minnesota, Oct. 30 -- The University of Minnesota Duluth Campus issued the following news: * * * Innovating in early education New grant will support UMD partnership to transform learning at area preschool. - A $43,000 grant from the Northland Foundation will help a University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) professor and a local preschool to evaluate an innovative early childhood curriculum focused on holistic development. The new curriculum, Flourishing Foundations for Summit School, was developed by Professor Rhea Owens in close coll more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 31 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news: * * * Utah and other states reach $220 million settlement with GM over driver data SALT LAKE CITY, Utah -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown, the Utah Department of Commerce's Division of Consumer Protection, and 35 other attorneys general reached a $220 million settlement with General Motors (GM) over allegations that the automaker sold drivers' driving behavior and location data without their consent. Utah will receive $6,938,619 from the settleme more PR

WINONA, Minnesota, Oct. 31 -- Winona State University issued the following news: * * * Winona State Healthcare Leadership & Administration Program Recognized by Forbes Oct 30, 2026 The Winona State University Healthcare Leadership & Administration program has earned national recognition for helping students make a smooth transition from undergraduate to graduate study. Forbes Advisor named Winona State the Best Online Bachelor's in Healthcare Administration program for Dual Graduate Studies, highlighting the program's innovative approach to more PR