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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Minnesota Newsletter for 2026-11-03 ( 34 items )  
Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute launches Minnesota's first mobile cardiac PET/CT imaging service (10)
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Nov. 2 [Category: BizHospital -- Allina Health, a nonprofit health care system that serves Minnesota and western Wisconsin preventing and treating illness and improving the health of individuals, families and communities, posted the following news release: * * * Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute launches Minnesota's first mobile cardiac PET/CT imaging service * MINNEAPOLIS (Nov. 02, 2026) -- Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute today launched Minnesota's first mobile cardiac PET/CT imaging service, expan more PR

Army Corps of Engineers waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of Veterans Day (10)
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Nov. 2 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-St. Paul District issued the following news release: * * * Army Corps of Engineers waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of Veterans Day * U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Paul District Public Affairs Office 332 Minnesota St., Suite E1500 St. Paul, MN 55101 Phone: (651) 290-5807 Fax: (651) 290-5752 cemvp-pa@usace.army.mil A chair with water safety messaging sits along the shoreline at Woodcock Creek Lake in Woodcock Township, Penn. On November, 2, 2026 the U.S. more PR

Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Letter Opposing Trump's Attack on Private Schools' Tax-Exempt Status Over Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policies (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, Nov. 2 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Letter Opposing Trump's Attack on Private Schools' Tax-Exempt Status Over Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policies * OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta co-led a coalition of 20 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter opposing an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) proposed rule that would revoke tax-exempt status for thousands of private schools with diversity, equity, and inclus more PR

Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Multistate Fight Against Trump Administration's Threats to Accurate 2030 Census (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, Nov. 2 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Multistate Fight Against Trump Administration's Threats to Accurate 2030 Census * OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a coalition of 24 attorneys general and two governors in submitting a comment letter strongly opposing the Trump Administration's proposed changes to the 2030 Census. A proposed rule by the U.S. Census Bureau would upend the upcoming 2030 Census by, among o more PR

Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration's Revised Attempt to Eliminate Climate Pollution Limits on Power Plants (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, Nov. 2 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration's Revised Attempt to Eliminate Climate Pollution Limits on Power Plants * Trump is making pollution great again (and again, and again...) OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 27 states, counties, and cities in opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) supplemental proposal to rescind its 2015 finding that greenhouse gas (G more PR

Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues to Stop Federal Rollback of Anti-Money Laundering Law (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Nov. 2 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues to Stop Federal Rollback of Anti-Money Laundering Law * Treasury's new rule exempts more than 99% of companies from a bipartisan law that helps police follow drug money Monday, November 2, 2026 RALEIGH - Attorney General Jeff Jackson and 20 other attorneys general filed a lawsuit to stop the U.S. Treasury Department from gutting the Corporate Transparency Act, a bipartisan law Congres more PR

Bismarck cardiac rehab program certified by industry leader (10)
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Nov. 2 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Bismarck cardiac rehab program certified by industry leader * Contact: Chelsey Kralicek Sanford Health Media Relations 701-516-4903 / Chelsey.Kralicek@SanfordHealth.org BISMARCK, N.D. - Sanford Bismarck is proud to announce the certification of its cardiac rehabilitation program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). This certification is recognition of Sanford Bismarck's comm more PR

Cattle Farmer Works to Grow Dung Beetle Populations for Grassland Health (10)
HURON, South Dakota, Nov. 2 [Category: Agriculture] -- The South Dakota Farmers Union posted the following news release: * * * Cattle Farmer Works to Grow Dung Beetle Populations for Grassland Health * Groups of dark-colored insects are neatly arranged beside a microscope on entomologist Patrick Wagner's desk. "What I have here are three different guilds represented at Scott's ranch - these are the rollers, these are the tunnelers and the dweller is under the microscope because it is much, much smaller," explained the SDSU Entomology Field more PR

City St George, University of London: The Stakes of the Midterms Reach Well Beyond America's Border (10)
LONDON, England, Nov. 3 (TNSrpt) -- City St George, University of London issued the following news: * * * The stakes of the midterms reach well beyond America's border Academics from the US Experts Group at City St George's, University of London provide insights into the upcoming US midterm elections. By Eve Lacroix (Senior Communications Officer), 2nd November 2026 The 2026 United States midterm elections take place at a moment of exceptional domestic and international significance. The midterms, which take place every two years in the m more PR

Commission on Judicial Selection Recommends Tenth Judicial District Candidates to Governor Walz (10)
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Nov. 3 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Commission on Judicial Selection Recommends Tenth Judicial District Candidates to Governor Walz November 3, 2026 [ST. PAUL, MN] - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that it is recommending three candidates for consideration to fill the vacancy in Minnesota's Tenth Judicial District. The vacancy occurred upon the elevation of the Honorable John A. Bowen to the Minnesota Court of Appeals. The seat will be chambered in Buffalo  more PR

DNC Statement on Native American Heritage Month (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * November 1, 2026 DNC Statement on Native American Heritage Month In recognition of Native American Heritage Month, DNC Chair Ken Martin and DNC Native Caucus Chair Clara Pratte released the following statement: "This Native American Heritage Month, we honor the beautiful mosaic of cultures, histories, and languages that embody the Native American experience. We acknowledge the strength that Indigenous peoples have demonstrated throughout histor more PR

Dr. James P. Melcher - UMF Professor, Political Analyst and Advisor Who Balances Supportive Encouragement With Intellectual Challenge (10)
FARMINGTON, Maine, Nov. 3 -- The University of Maine Farmington campus issued the following news: * * * 11/02/2026 Dr. James P. Melcher - UMF professor, political analyst and advisor who balances supportive encouragement with intellectual challenge By April Mulherin Dr. James P. Melcher, University of Maine at Farmington Professor of Political Science and longtime adviser to students in the pre-law program came to UMF on the advice of a grad-school friend. He was looking for a quality, unspoiled college that valued teaching above all else more PR

DSCC: Cook Political Report - "Red States Within Reach" as Senate Dems' "Strong Recruits" Leave Them "Better Positioned to Win the Majority Than Republicans" (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Oct 30, 2026 COOK POLITICAL REPORT: "Red States Within Reach" as Senate Dems' "Strong Recruits" Leave Them "Better Positioned to Win the Majority Than Republicans" Cook Political Report: "Democrats' strong recruits in Ohio, Alaska and Kansas put red states within reach, while Republicans fumbled with sub-par nominees in Georgia, North Carolina and Texas" With just four days until Election Day and a "dismal national political enviro more PR

East Stroudsburg Beats Kutztown For First Time Since 2013 (10)
WACO, Texas, Nov. 2 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * East Stroudsburg Beats Kutztown For First Time Since 2013 * East Stroudsburg took the lead over Kutztown late in the second quarter when Elijah Ford hauled in a 54-yard touchdown catch, making the score 13-7. The Warriors built a 22-10 lead early in the fourth quarter when the No. 3 Golden Bears came storming back to knot the game at 25 at the end of regulation. East Stroudsburg scored first in overtime, then their defense he more PR

Extremist Content Online: Media Group Linked to ISIS Pakistan Province Launches New Online Propaganda Network (10)
NEW YORK, Nov. 2 [Category: Sociological] -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release: * * * Extremist Content Online: Media Group Linked to ISIS Pakistan Province Launches New Online Propaganda Network * 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 * ISIS Al-Naba Editorial Praises Attack on Jordan Church * New ISIS-Linked Propaganda Network Launched * ISIS's more PR

Federal Register: Legal Services Corporation Announces Intent to Award 2027 Grants to Civil Aid Organizations Nationwide (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 (TNSFR) -- The Legal Services Corporation issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Notice of Intent To Award-Grant Awards for the Delivery of Civil Legal Services to Eligible Low-Income Clients Beginning January 1, 2027 The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) hereby announces its intention to award grants to provide effective and efficient delivery of high-quality civil legal services to eligible low-income clients, starting January 1, 2027. Comments are due on December 2, 2026, according to a Federal Regis more PR

Food Research & Action Center Urges USDA to Reject Nebraska Demonstration Project Restricting Food Purchases (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 30, 2026 Ms. Shiela Corley Acting Administrator, Food and Nutrition Administration United States Department of Agriculture Re: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: State of Nebraska Demonstration Project (Docket Number FNA-2026-0463) Dear Ms. Corley: On behalf of the Food Research & Action Center, please accept these comments on the United States D more ST

Hispanic Federation: People's Record Documents Chicago's Operation Midway Blitz, Calls On Congress and Federal Agencies to Investigate (10)
NEW YORK, Nov. 3 -- The Hispanic Federation, an organization that supports and strengthens Latino institutions through education, health, immigration, civic engagement, economic empowerment and the environment, issued the following news release: * * * People's Record Documents Chicago's Operation Midway Blitz, Calls On Congress and Federal Agencies to Investigate November 2, 2026 CHICAGO, IL - Today, Hispanic Federation published The People's Record: A Report on the People's Hearing on Immigration Enforcement in Chicago, documenting the unc more PR

In Nationwide crackdown on voter fraud ICE arrests dozens of aliens (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * In Nationwide crackdown on voter fraud ICE arrests dozens of aliens * WASHINGTON - ICE announced Oct. 29 another round of aliens who have been arrested in connection with alleged voter fraud and election related offenses. This crackdown has been initiated to put an end to unlawful voting and to restore integrity in American elections. "The pervasive nature of illegal alien election fraud should concern more PR

Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report (10)
DES MOINES, Iowa, Nov. 2 -- The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship issued the following news: * * * Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report * DES MOINES, Iowa (Nov. 2, 2026) - Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Additionally, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship provides a weather summary each week during this time. "Weather cond more PR

Loan Huynh Joins Minnesota Women Lawyers Advisory Board (10)
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Nov. 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Fredrikson and Byron, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Loan Huynh Joins Minnesota Women Lawyers Advisory Board * Fredrikson shareholder Loan T. Huynh has joined the Minnesota Women Lawyers (MWL) Advisory Board. The Advisory Board is made up of women lawyers and legal professionals who evaluate MWL's current programs, initiatives, activities and engagement efforts in light of the organization's mission, values, strategic plan, current trends in the legal profession and on more PR

Marshfield Medical Center-Weston hosts veterans display (10)
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Nov. 2 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Marshfield Medical Center-Weston hosts veterans display * Contact: Jeff Starck Marshfield Clinic 715-389-4978 / Jeffrey.Starck@sanfordhealth.org WESTON, Wis. - Marshfield Medical Center-Weston is hosting a new traveling display banner exhibit from the Wisconsin Veterans Museum titled "Compassion Under Fire: Stories of Combat Medics." The exhibit will be on display through Nov. 30 inside the atrium at Marshfield Medical C more PR

Miami earns 24 honors in CASE Best of District V Awards (10)
OXFORD, Ohio, Nov. 2 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Miami earns 24 honors in CASE Best of District V Awards * Miami University Advancement and University Communications and Marketing received 24 honors in the 2026 Best of District V Awards given by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). The university was recognized in the categories of Communications, Design, Engagement, Fundraising, Leadership, Marketing, Publications, Special Events, Videos, and Writing. The Best of District V Awards honor in more PR

Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Urges EPA To Exclude Wildfire PM2.5 Data From Apple Valley Monitor to Maintain Attainment Designation (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 29, 2026 Anne Vogel, Regional Administrator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5 77 West Jackson Boulevard Mail Code: R-19J Chicago, IL 60604-3507 RE: Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2024-0078: 120-day Letter Response Dear Anne Vogel: The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), on behalf of Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota, submits the following  more ST

NFL Network: Colts Willing to Trade RB Jonathan Taylor; Talks Are Active, Ongoing (10)
CANTON, Ohio, Nov. 3 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * NFL Network: Colts willing to trade RB Jonathan Taylor; talks are active, ongoing Nov 01, 2026 Bobby Kownack, Digital Content Producer One of the best running backs in the NFL is definitively available. The Indianapolis Colts are open to trading Jonathan Taylor, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport and ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Saturday, adding that multiple teams have reached out to Indy and discussions are active and ongoing. Rapoport and Schefter ide more PR

PBS Announces MEDICINE BALL, New Documentary Exploring Basketball in Native American Communities (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 2 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release: * * * PBS Announces MEDICINE BALL, New Documentary Exploring Basketball in Native American Communities * Arlington, VA; (November 2, 2026) - PBS will present MEDICINE BALL, a new hour-long documentary following Native American college student-athletes as they examine the complex history of basketball in Indigenous boarding schools and its evolution into a symbol of cultural resilience, premiering Monday, November 9, 2026, at 10 p.m. ET on PBS (check l more PR

Q&A with Scalia Law School Dean Daniel B. Kelly (10)
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Nov. 2 -- George Mason University posted the following news: * * * Q&A with Scalia Law School Dean Daniel B. Kelly * Daniel B. Kelly, Allison and Dorothy Rouse Dean of the Antonin Scalia Law School, is a nationally recognized legal scholar and academic leader with expertise in property law, real estate, and law and economics. He joined George Mason in June 2026. Before arriving at George Mason, Kelly was dean of the University of St. Thomas School of Law in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Prior to that role, he spent 15 years on  more PR

Sanford Grand Forks welcomes chiropractor (10)
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Nov. 2 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Grand Forks welcomes chiropractor * Contact: Nathan Aamodt Sanford Health Media Relations (701) 200-6080/nathan.aamodt@sanfordhealth.org GRAND FORKS, N.D. - Jordan McIntyre, DC, chiropractor, has joined Sanford Health Grand Forks. Dr. McIntyre works with his patients to improve function, decrease pain and regain an active lifestyle. He evaluates and treats patients with musculoskeletal conditions affecting the ne more PR

Sarah Ellis found Broadway through family Furman ties (10)
GREENVILLE, South Carolina, Nov. 2 -- Furman University posted the following news: * * * Sarah Ellis found Broadway through family Furman ties * When she thinks back to her childhood, Sarah Ellis thinks of music, she thinks of laughter and she thinks of Furman University. The professional actor, dancer and singer grew up spending summers with her grandparents in Greenville. Her grandfather, the late Dan A. Ellis (a musician and educator who led Furman's band program from 1958 - 1995) helped create Furman's prolific music program and helped  more PR

Selected as NASA finalists / BHS, SDSU teams both to compete in rover challenge (10)
BROOKINGS, South Dakota, Nov. 2 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Selected as NASA finalists / BHS, SDSU teams both to compete in rover challenge * NASA officials have picked teams from South Dakota State University and Brookings High School as finalists in its Human Exploration Rover Challenge. This is the second year that SDSU has entered the contest. Last year's team finished second in the international contest, which is held in Huntsville, Alabama, home to NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center. This is the more PR

SMSU to Host 3rd Annual First Gen Student Day on Nov. 5 (10)
MARSHALL, Minnesota, Nov. 2 -- Southwest Minnesota State University posted the following news: * * * SMSU to Host 3rd Annual First Gen Student Day on Nov. 5 * SMSU will host the third annual First Gen Student Day on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026. This event celebrates First Generation students and will be held from 10am-1pm in the Student Center Upper Level. The event will include tie-dye, activities, and poster presentations featuring our students, employees, and alum who are or were first generation college students. Free t-shirts (for tie dye)  more PR

UnitedHealthcare Makes it Easier and Quicker for Children to Get Care for 2,000 Pediatric Care Services (10)
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Nov. 2 [Category: BizHealth Care] -- UnitedHealth Group posted the following news release: * * * UnitedHealthcare Makes it Easier and Quicker for Children to Get Care for 2,000 Pediatric Care Services * Share: Changes take effect Dec. 1 and deliver on a promise to cut nearly two-thirds of pediatric prior authorizations Share This Story Beginning Dec. 1, children covered by UnitedHealthcare will no longer need prior authorization for more than 2,000 pediatric care codes spanning common services, diagnostic imaging, more PR

USA Softball Annual Council Meeting Begins With Opening Session in Oklahoma City (10)
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Nov. 3 -- USA Softball issued the following news: * * * USA Softball Annual Council Meeting Begins with Opening Session in Oklahoma City November 1, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY -- USA Softball welcomed Council Members and guests to Oklahoma City on Sunday, Nov. 1, for the start of its 2026 Annual Council Meeting, bringing representatives from across the country together for a week of discussion, collaboration, and decisions shaping the future of the sport. The meeting opened with the first General Council Session, featuring more PR

Xcel Energy names Hanna Grene VP, Enterprise Growth and Commercialization (10)
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Nov. 2 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Xcel Energy names Hanna Grene VP, Enterprise Growth and Commercialization * MINNEAPOLIS (Nov. 2, 2026) -- Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) announced today that it has named Hanna Grene its vice president, Enterprise Growth and Commercialization, effective Nov. 16. Grene will lead the company's newly established Enterprise Growth and Commercialization group. Xcel Energy's capital investment plan aims to modernize and expand the energy grid  more PR