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Tom Swoyer receives renamed UAS Sky Pioneer Award at summit in Grand Forks
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Tom Swoyer, founder and president of GrandSKY, received the renamed Senator John Hoeven UAS Sky Pioneer Award on Oct. 14 at the 20th annual UAS Summit & Expo in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
Nixxy and Tachyon9 plan $1 billion AI campus in North Dakota
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Nixxy and Tachyon 9 said a proposed $1 billion Nakota Data Campus in North Dakota is being designed to deliver up to 1 gigawatt of AI capacity with hydrogen-capable power and low-water cooling.
Best Era says lawyer referrals hit 448 across 49 states
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Best Era released data from its lawyer referral community showing 448 referral requests across 49 states from June 2024 through October 15, 2026, with a typical first reply in 12 minutes.
Underground utility damage costs U.S. economy $83.2 billion a year
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Common Ground Alliance released a new report Wednesday estimating underground utility damage costs the U.S. $83.2 billion annually, nearly triple the long-cited $30 billion figure.
Investment gains improved state finances, but 24 states still could not cover all bills
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Strong market returns helped lift state finances in 2025, mainly by boosting public pension assets, but Truth in Accounting says 24 states still ended the year unable to pay all of their bills.
Red Light Method opens 20th studio in Sparks, Nevada
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Red Light Method opened its 20th U.S. studio in Sparks, Nevada, marking a key expansion milestone for the wellness and recovery franchise.
Simplot taps Erik Brandenburg to lead Global Food division
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Simplot named Erik Brandenburg president of Simplot Global Food, effective Nov. 1, 2026, as the company prepares for a leadership transition ahead of Graham Dugdale’s retirement on Dec. 15, 2026. Brandenburg will report to CEO Garrett Lofto and…
SafetySpect CEO to join Wharton DC food safety panel
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SafetySpect President and CEO Kenneth Barton will speak Oct. 1 at the Wharton DC Innovation Summit in Tysons Corner, Virginia, on a panel focused on food safety and the role of optical sensing and AI in preventing contamination.
Aigen says solar robots can manage new crops in under a week
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Aigen launched Element, a solar-powered autonomous crop robot that the company says can learn new row crops in under a week and manage fields without diesel or herbicides.
MGMT Digital expands into North and South Dakota
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MGMT Digital has added client work in North Dakota and South Dakota for the first time, extending its behavioral healthcare marketing footprint to 32 states since 2017. The move follows recent expansion into Missouri and Oregon and signals…
Rebecca A. Bowman builds career across engineering, law and ethics
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Rebecca A. Bowman, Esq., P.E., has spent more than five decades working as an engineer, attorney, forensic expert and ethics leader in McMurray, Pennsylvania.
Blippi Tour Adds Winter 2027 Dates Across North America
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Round Room Live and Moonbug Entertainment have added Winter 2027 dates for the Be Like Blippi Tour, expanding the family show to more cities in the U.S. and Canada after runs in North America and the UK. Tickets go on sale Sept. 18, with presales…
UAS Summit expands to two full days for 20th annual event
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UAS Magazine has opened registration for the 20th UAS Summit & Expo, set for Oct. 13-14 at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
Interior hosts forum on Native languages and education
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Tribal leaders, educators and students gathered at the U.S. Department of the Interior this week to share Native language revitalization efforts and early results from federally funded school programs.
Levridge releases 2026 R2 with new automation and visibility tools
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Levridge has launched its 2026 R2 update for agribusinesses and cooperatives, adding new features across Commodity Accounting, Ag Sales and Equity & Patronage.
U.S. data center growth accelerates on AWS, Anthropic and power deals
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Aterio’s September 2026 update says August brought a surge of hyperscale campus planning, new permits and power agreements across Texas, the Midwest and other major U.S. markets.
Jeff DuJardin joins TIFF 2026 biopic on Rudolph Valentino
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Jeff DuJardin appears in Silent Life: The Rudolph Valentino Centennial Final Cut, which screens Sept. 10, 2026, at the Toronto International Film Festival and TIFF: The Market.
Pulse of the City News gives 12th straight awards to three contractors
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Pulse of the City News recognized J&J Enterprises Inc., America’s Best Contractors, Inc., and Salomon Roofing and Waterproofing with their 12th consecutive Pulse Awards for customer service.
Mesothelioma Compensation Center targets electricians with asbestos-linked cancer claims
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The Mesothelioma Compensation Center is urging electricians and other electrical workers diagnosed with mesothelioma or asbestos-related lung cancer to contact its free service for direct access to compensation lawyers.
Silverman Law Office more than doubles Montana footprint
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Silverman Law Office has expanded to five Montana communities, grown to more than 30 professionals and added offices in Butte and Billings after a 2025 merger with a longtime Big Timber practice.
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