SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 22 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Black Hills neurosurgeon Dr. Gust transitioning outreach * WILLISTON, N.D. -Black Hills Orthopedic & Spine Center neurosurgeon, Dr. Troy Gust, is transitioning his outreach to a new location in Williston, North Dakota. Starting July 1, Dr. Gust will relocate his outreach practice from Conservative Care Occupational Health to the Sanford 11 th & Gate Clinic located at 1700 1  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, June 22 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * California's Plastics Act Prompts Lawsuit over State Sovereignty and Economic Impacts * Today, Attorney General Mike Hilgers is leading a coalition of 17 state attorneys general and the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) in challenging California's Plastics Act to defend the interests of producers and consumers across the United States. The lawsuit intends to stop   more

WASHINGTON, June 19 (TNSrpt) -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary by Managing Editor and Director of Content Ken Braun: * * * Enemies of Energy: Greenpeace Publicity stunts both controversial and destructive have been the Greenpeace brand since it was founded. Editor's note: The following is an excerpt from Enemies of Energy, a research report created for the Capital Research Center. - The most recent publicly available IRS filings from Greenpeace and the Greenpea  more

WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Fedorchak to host Fedorchak Forum ahead of America 250 * Bismarck, ND - Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) will host her next Fedorchak Forum on Thursday, June 25 at 6:00pm CT / 5:00pm MT. The forum will focus on America's upcoming 250th birthday, the principles that have guided our nation, and legislative ideas to strengthen our nation. " As we approach America's 250th birthday, I'm loo  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 19 -- The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * How H5N1 Bird Flu Hid Unrecognized for Weeks in Dairy Cattle When H5N1 bird flu first began infecting U.S. cattle in early 2024, diagnosis was elusive, because in cows, the disease looked completely different. Instead of affecting the lungs, as H5N1 does in other mammalian species, it caused severe infection in the cows' udders, largely sparing the lungs. A study by Unive  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, June 22 -- Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued the following news release: * * * Missouri Attorney General Hanaway Joins Multistate Effort Challenging California's Overreaching Plastics Act * JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Today, Attorney General Catherine Hanaway joined a coalition of 15 states and the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) in challenging California's Plastics Act to defend the interests of producers and consumers across the Un  more

FARGO, North Dakota, June 22 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * NDSU named a 2026-27 College of Distinction for second consecutive year * North Dakota State University has once again been named a College of Distinction for the 2026-2027 academic year, marking its second consecutive year earning the honor and reinforcing its commitment to delivering a high-impact, student-centered educational experience. In addition to earning the overall College of Distinctio  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 22 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * North Star Rodeo highlights skills of frontline workers * MINNEAPOLIS (June 22, 2026) -Xcel Energy hosted its second annual North Star Rodeo at the company's Hugo Training Center in Hugo, Minnesota on Friday, June 12. The competition provided a close-up view of how line workers and natural gas workers make critical equipment repairs and respond to power outages and emergencies to ens  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service issued the following recall alert: * * * Power Plate Meals, LLC Recalls Frozen Meatloaf Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens * Power Plate Meals, LLC, a West Fargo, N.D. Cooperative Interstate Shipping establishment, is recalling approximately 5,795 pounds of frozen meatloaf with garlic mashed potatoes products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen, the U.S. Department of Ag  more

IOWA CITY, Iowa, June 23 -- The University of Iowa College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * ISE seniors bring engineering mindset to UI Health Care project Having Iowa's largest medical center on campus created a valuable opportunity for a trio of University of Iowa industrial and systems engineering (ISE) students to improve patient care and hospital operations. Sherise Eagen, of Hunter, North Dakota; Connor Vicory, of Aurora, Illinois; and Braden Vidmar, Bettendorf, Iowa; sp  more

WASHINGTON, June 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's U.S. Geological Survey issued 'The 3D Elevation Program--Supporting North Dakota's Economy' as a fact sheet in June 2026, authored by Elaine Guidero. The document explains how the 3D Elevation Program, or 3DEP, is helping North Dakota use lidar data for agriculture, flood risk management, infrastructure, and other state priorities. North Dakota's need for elevation data is tied to its geography and economy. The fact sheet sa  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, June 23 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news on June 22, 2026: * * * Utah joins state coalition challenging California plastics law as unconstitutional overreach Utah Attorney General Derek Brown has joined a coalition of 17 state attorneys general in support of a lawsuit filed in the Eastern District of California to block the state's Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act, arguing the law violates the U.S. Cons  more