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Twin Cities Somali businesses face long, slow recovery after Operation Metro Surge

Customer traffic and spending remain down, and many Somali-owned shops have had to lay off workers and fallen behind on rent.

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Jun 30 • 7:00 AM EDT • Business • sahanjournal.com
Framingham Baking Co. workers 'couldn't let it go.' What they did next

Two former Framingham Baking Company kitchen workers have started their own baking business.

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Jun 29 • 4:46 AM EDT • Business • metrowestdailynews.com
Colorado’s regulations should address policy challenges only as truly needed

As Colorado approaches its 150th birthday, we should remember its first 100 years were characterized by repeated boom-and-bust economic cycles. Dependence on mineral extraction and agricultural commodity prices was subject to the volatility of these markets. In 1972, as I arrived in Denver with Ma Bell, 40,000 metro households were waiting for dial tone since […]

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Jun 29 • 2:45 AM EDT • Politics • coloradopolitics.com
Executive Summary: Slowing down, listening a part of Gehrig’s leadership

Editor’s note: The Fort Smith Metro Daily News Executive Summary series is focused on looking under the title, so to speak, of a business, government, and non-profit executive in the...

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Jun 28 • 1:33 PM EDT • Business • talkbusiness.net
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Employees of downtown businesses in metro Atlanta city will get special parking

Change is coming to downtown parking in Powder Springs.

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Jun 28 • 10:58 AM EDT • Business • wsbtv.com
Colonial Market owner closes south Minneapolis location due to sharp drop in business following Metro Surge

Colonial Market owner Daniel Hernandez has closed the chain’s south Minneapolis location, which he said never recovered after the store’s employees and customers were targeted during Operation Metro Surge.

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Jun 26 • 2:38 PM EDT • Business • sahanjournal.com
How many professional sports teams are in Austin?

With all the buzz around bringing more professional sports teams to the metro area, it’s worth considering how many are already here.

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Jun 25 • 4:44 PM EDT • Sports • kxan.com
Chick-fil-A gets into the home repair and services business

The popular chicken chain has brought its hospitality prowess to a new industry in metro Atlanta — home services.

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Jun 25 • 6:00 AM EDT • Business • ajc.com
Perks of the job: Save on entertainment and essentials with BenefitHub

State of Colorado employees have access to a wide-ranging corporate discount marketplace, and those eligible for benefits at Metropolitan State University of Denver can take advantage of them with their University email. The State of Colorado BenefitHub offers deals on thousands of products, ranging from vacation and event tickets to insurance and other essential services. […]

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Jun 24 • 1:46 PM EDT • Entertainment • early-bird.msudenver.edu
Optimum Business, Woodbridge Metro Chamber of Commerce announce small business program

Optimum Business and the Woodbridge Metro Chamber of Commerce announced the founding of the “Lifting up Small Businesses in Woodbridge, New Jersey.”

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Jun 24 • 10:06 AM EDT • Business • roi-nj.com
Hackensack Meridian plans Hunterdon Health acquisition

Hackensack Meridian Health and Hunterdon Health signed a letter of intent to pursue a merger. The acquisition aims to expand healthcare access and innovation in New Jersey.

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Jun 22 • 1:31 PM EDT • Health • njbiz.com
Kansas City small businesses say World Cup is hurting sales. There's no bump like the city promised

Kansas City has welcomed thousands of visitors as the metro enters its second week of the World Cup. But as international crowds come in, many local shop owners feel they're taking a backseat. Some small businesses say the economic boost is not evenly distributed.

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Jun 22 • 6:28 AM EDT • Business • kcur.org
Fort Smith Metro News Briefs: USA Truck military support, Baptist Health to hold ‘MASH’ events

Following are recent news brief items from the Fort Smith metro. Military Support Van Buren-based USA Truck recently announced its Military Apprenticeship Program designed to provide career paths for those...

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Jun 20 • 12:45 PM EDT • Health • talkbusiness.net
Metro Health reports 94 heat-related illnesses in San Antonio since May

Metro Health has reported 94 heat-related illnesses from May through this Saturday, a reminder that dangerous temperatures can quickly become a medical emergency.

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Jun 18 • 6:26 AM EDT • Health • ksat.com
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Nashville mayor finalizing plans for Legacy Business Fund Program

O’Connell announced plans for his Legacy Business Fund Program in his State of Metro address in April. The program honors, elevates and supports longtime Nashville businesses that are loved b…

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Jun 17 • 11:53 PM EDT • Business • wkrn.com
Kansas City businesses see World Cup boost as fans pack bars and watch parties

Kansas City businesses are seeing a surge in customers during the FIFA World Cup. Bars, restaurants and watch parties report large crowds as soccer fans from around the world visit the metro.

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Jun 17 • 10:21 PM EDT • Business • kmbc.com
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‘It’s a sanctuary’: DFW’s first state behavioral health hospital opens to patients, community

State officials and UT Southwestern Medical Center on Tuesday unveiled Texas' newest state hospital, the first in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The Texas Behavioral Health Center joins ten other facilities — nine state hospitals and one youth residential treatment center — to provide care for hundreds of Texans with serious mental health issues.

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Jun 17 • 6:03 AM EDT • Health • keranews.org
Metro Atlanta Chamber host Spanish officials for international business summit

While Spain’s national team finished with a zero-to-zero draw in its first match of the World Cup, economic leaders are looking to score off the pitch.

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Jun 16 • 5:56 PM EDT • Business • wabe.org
Metro finance director touts Nashville's financial health

Tax collections were mostly flat, but Metro's finance chief says the city is in good financial health.

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Jun 15 • 1:14 PM EDT • Health • axios.com
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Mayor’s Office Still Working on Criteria for Nashville Legacy Business Grants

Mayor Freddie O'Connell's office continues to develop a legacy business fund to offset rising property tax payments for small businesses in Nashville.

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Jun 15 • 7:01 AM EDT • Business • nashvillebanner.com
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Being open and honest about men's mental health with News4's Tony Perkins

Men gathered at the Macy’s Metro Center to have an open discussion with WHUR’s Joe Clair and News4’s Tony Perkins about mental health on Saturday.

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Jun 15 • 6:38 AM EDT • Health • nbcwashington.com
Metro Atlanta business owner pleads guilty to Medicaid Fraud, fake genetic testing services

Now convicted, the business owner will have to pay restitution and serve a 10-year sentence.

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Jun 14 • 3:41 PM EDT • Business • wsbtv.com
Business People: Belinda Jensen to be brand ambassador for Kowalski’s

RETAIL Kowalski’s, a Shoreview-based metrowide grocery store chain, announced Belinda Jensen as brand ambassador. Jensen retired this year as chief meteorologist for Twin Cities NBC affiliate KARE 11-TV. EDUCATION The…

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Jun 14 • 1:01 PM EDT • Business • twincities.com
The Compass Report: Relative declines seen in Arkansas metro economies

Although job numbers were up broadly, rising jobless rates, declines in manufacturing and construction jobs, and moderation in building activity resulted in lower grades among the four Arkansas metro economies...

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Jun 14 • 12:37 PM EDT • Business • talkbusiness.net
WHUR’s Joe Clair Brings Men Together for Honest Conversation About Mental Health

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Saturday, June 13, 2026) — Dozens of men filled the event space at Macy’s Downtown Metro Center Saturday for Well-Dressed Well-Being: A Men’s Mental Health Check-In, an afternoon of powerful storytelling, healing, and honest conversations designed to break the stigma surrounding men’s mental health. Hosted by WHUR 96.3 afternoon personality, comedian, and community advocate Joe Clair, […]

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Jun 13 • 9:59 PM EDT • Health • whur.com
Fort Smith Metro News Briefs: ArcBest goes electric, Baptist Health nurse receives national award

Following are recent news brief items from the Fort Smith metro. ArcBest Tesla Trucks Fort Smith-based ArcBest, through its ABF Freight subsidiary, has purchased to Class 8 Tesla semi trucks....

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Jun 13 • 2:41 PM EDT • Health • talkbusiness.net
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Vintage Coach briefcases are now the 'it' work bags

People are paying hundreds of dollars for vintage Coach briefcases they can carry to work. A modern version of the Metropolitan bag is also sold out.

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Jun 13 • 5:34 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Metro Detroit flag businesses prep Old Glory for America's 250th

As July 4 and the nation's 250th draw near, Metro Detroit flag stores are sewing up business to provide American flags made by Americans.

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Jun 13 • 12:01 AM EDT • Business • detroitnews.com
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Mpls business owners react to new Metro Transit line

Minneapolis business owners at 50th and France react to the new Metro Transit E Line. FOX 9's Maury Glover has more.

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Jun 12 • 10:41 PM EDT • Business • fox9.com
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World Cup Fever in Guadalajara

The city's metro area has pushed westward since it last hosted World Cup matches in 1986, expanding across a landscape shaped by ancient volcanoes.

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Jun 12 • 12:01 AM EDT • Science • science.nasa.gov
Politics: West Virginia’s children deserve better

A couple of state senators spoke in preparation for this weekend’s interim committee meetings and site tours at Canaan Valley State Park about what they hope to see addressed by the state and their colleagues. Both Sens. Joey Garcia, D-Marion, and Jay Taylor, R-Taylor, told WV MetroNews they are hoping for work toward reform of […]

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Jun 11 • 8:00 PM EDT • Politics • newsandsentinel.com
MetroPlusHealth Guides Essential Plan Members Through Upcoming Coverage Changes

MetroPlusHealth, New York City’s high‑quality, affordable health plan, is actively supporting members affected by upcoming federal funding changes to the

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Jun 10 • 12:42 PM EDT • Health • nychealthandhospitals.org
Minneapolis ICE raids cost city $700M in wages, business losses

Minneapolis leaders say that Operation Metro Surge cost residents and businesses nearly $700 million.

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Jun 10 • 9:27 AM EDT • Business • kstp.com
Solis Mammography expands in Florida with 2 new centers

The Addison, Texas-based breast imaging provider is opening outposts in both Boynton Beach and Delray Beach, expanding its footprint in the “vibrant” Miami metro area

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Jun 10 • 2:34 AM EDT • Business • radiologybusiness.com
Metro ‘Public Health Alert’ signs tied to Overland Park luxury home lawsuits

Red signs reading ‘Willis Homes Public Health Alert’ with a QR code to a website have popped up from downtown Kansas City to Overland Park.

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Jun 9 • 8:22 PM EDT • Health • kctv5.com
Boise Metro Chamber names finalists for 2026 Small Business and Excellence Awards

The Boise Metro Chamber has announced finalists for its annual Small Business and Chamber Excellence Awards, with winners to be recognized at a luncheon June 23 at Boise Centre East. The event begins with a trade show reception at 11 a.m., followed by the awards program at noon. The ceremony will also include induction of

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Jun 9 • 11:02 AM EDT • Business • idahobusinessreview.com
Questions over Nashville Entertainment Commission as mayor proposes restructuring

The future of Nashville’s Entertainment Commission could soon look different as city leaders consider changes to how the program operates.

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Jun 9 • 7:40 AM EDT • Entertainment • fox17.com
San Francisco’s Metropolitan Mosaic

Urban development, green spaces, and maritime activity converge in this Northern California city.

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Jun 9 • 12:00 AM EDT • Science • science.nasa.gov
Atlanta spots where Apple TV's 'Cape Fear' was shot

Apple TV shot its TV series version of "Cape Fear" in metro Atlanta including Lake Allatoona, Little Five Points, Inman Park and Assembly Studios in Doraville.

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Jun 8 • 9:06 AM EDT • Entertainment • ajc.com
METRO 2039 launches in February 2027

METRO 2039 will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store in February 2027, publisher Deep Silver and developer 4A Games announced.

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Jun 7 • 1:25 PM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
Reading, writing, business: Students put knowledge to test with metro Atlanta food truck
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Jun 7 • 8:46 AM EDT • Business • yahoo.com
Air quality health advisory for ozone in effect Saturday

An air quality health advisory for ground-level ozone is in effect Saturday for Long Island and the New York City metro area, including Suffolk County, according to the New York State Department of…

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Jun 6 • 6:46 AM EDT • Health • riverheadlocal.com
Brockton café, West Bridgewater farm win Metro South business honors

See which local businesses won Metro South’s 2026 Small Business and Entrepreneur of the Year honors.

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Jun 6 • 4:30 AM EDT • Business • enterprisenews.com
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No funding for Metro Entertainment Commission

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Jun 5 • 4:23 PM EDT • Entertainment • wkrn.com
Mayor O'Connell proposes moving top entertainment post under his office

Metro Council will consider dueling proposals over who should hire the city's top entertainment industry official.

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Jun 5 • 4:03 PM EDT • Entertainment • axios.com
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North side restaurant reopens after Metro Health shuts it down for pest infestation
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Jun 4 • 11:57 PM EDT • Health • ksat.com
Omaha Police discuss increase in mental health calls, shots fired on officers

After seven officer involved shooting in the metro in the past eight months, OPD's crisis negotiators share how they are working to prevent and de-escalate a growing number of calls.

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Jun 4 • 7:39 PM EDT • Health • ketv.com
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Hackensack Meridian Health Opens Nation’s First Health & Wellness Center In A Major Travel Hub

The Metropark Health & Wellness Center is the first comprehensive health and wellness facility in the nation to be located within a major transit hub.

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Jun 3 • 3:24 PM EDT • Health • aha.org
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Nashville Downtown Improvement District Budget Fails by a Single Vote at Metro Council

The Metro Council rejects the annual budget for the Central Business Improvement District, raising concerns about funding for downtown services.

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Jun 3 • 1:56 AM EDT • Business • nashvillebanner.com
WVU Health System, Independence Health System merger expected to close in the fall

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The West Virginia University Health System, WVU Medicine and Independence Health System have signed a definitive agreement that will lead to the acquisition by the WVU Health System. Pending regulatory approvals the transaction is expected to close in the fall of 2026. Since preliminary plans were announced last fall, WVU Health System

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Jun 2 • 11:17 AM EDT • Health • wvmetronews.com
Metro Health offers free diabetes prevention programs, financial assistance for patients
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Jun 2 • 10:16 AM EDT • Health • ksat.com
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Metro Health, H-E-B offering affordable insulin to Bexar County residents
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Jun 2 • 7:07 AM EDT • Health • ksat.com
Heat, measles, STIs, food poisoning: KC health officials aim to keep World Cup safe

As they did during COVID, health departments in the Kansas City metro are collaborating during World Cup events here.

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Jun 2 • 6:00 AM EDT • Health • kansascity.com
MetroPlusHealth Adds Tribeca Pediatrics to Its Expanding Provider Network - NYC Health + Hospitals

New York, NY – MetroPlusHealth today announced that Tribeca Pediatrics, one of New York City’s most trusted pediatric providers, has officially joined its

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Jun 1 • 11:47 AM EDT • Health • nychealthandhospitals.org
Las Vegas sees self-storage construction boom

The Las Vegas area is seeing a self-storage boom, as the metro ranks No. 9 for new space in the country, according to a new report.

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May 31 • 3:30 AM EDT • Business • reviewjournal.com
Blood pressure monitoring stations at metro Atlanta churches help communities with healthcare gaps

"If you don’t have the opportunity to see a doctor, you can easily walk in here and make sure your blood pressure can stay down.”

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May 30 • 9:10 PM EDT • Health • wsbtv.com
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Georgia tax credits help lure another game show to metro Atlanta

The Fox show is moving from Los Angeles to metro Atlanta, the latest in a variety of game shows seeking Georgia’s tax credit breaks.

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May 30 • 11:24 AM EDT • Entertainment • ajc.com
The Best Science Fiction Films From Every Year

Science fiction films have journeyed from 'Metropolis,' showcasing how the genre blends adventure with thought-provoking storytelling throughout cinema history.

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May 29 • 8:39 AM EDT • Science • ultimateclassicrock.com
Best of Detroit 2026: Arts & Entertainment

Presenting our annual list of the very best metro Detroit has to offer, as voted by 'Hour Detroit' readers.

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May 28 • 4:48 PM EDT • Entertainment • hourdetroit.com
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High E. coli levels along Chattahoochee River force business closures after days of rain

River outfitters and recreation businesses across metro Atlanta say unusually prolonged E. coli contamination is keeping people out of the water during the busy summer season.

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May 27 • 11:16 PM EDT • Business • cbsnews.com
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Raleigh ranks No. 4 among large US metros for small business growth

The Raleigh-Cary metro area is a top large metro for small business performance, according to a new CoworkingCafe study, trailing only Miami, Austin, and Washington, DC.

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May 27 • 5:00 PM EDT • Business • carolinajournal.com
Colorado Gov. Polis signs RTD overhaul bill aimed at rebuilding transit ridership

Gov. Jared Polis on Tuesday approved a sweeping overhaul of the Regional Transportation District, signing a bill that reshapes the agency’s leadership and seeks to reverse years of stagnant ridership and eroding public trust in metro Denver’s transit system. Senate Bill 150 — sponsored by Sens. Iman Jodeh of Aurora and Matt Ball of Denver, […]

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May 27 • 4:10 PM EDT • Politics • coloradopolitics.com
High school sports top performers from Tuesday's postseason action

The state tournament is in full swing, and these Fantastic Five high school athletes showed up under the bright lights. See who made the cut Tuesday.

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May 27 • 1:18 PM EDT • Sports • metrowestdailynews.com
Attend The H Street Business Public Safety Round Tabel & Community Walk Today

Join the Metropolitan Police Dept. (MPD) for a public safety discussion with businesses, real estate oewners and management, community organizations and stakeholders to share ideas on improving H Street and enhancing public safety. Hosted by First District Commander Colin Hall and sponsored by H Street Main Street. The Round Table begins at 1 p.m. at […]

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May 27 • 8:46 AM EDT • Business • hillrag.com
Tapped: Worst winter in memory triggers cascading economic strain in Colorado mountain towns

Editor’s Note: The Denver metro region sits at the center of one of the American West’s most complex and consequential water challenges. This series examines the interconnected systems that determine how the region secures, stores, and conserves its water while navigating the competing demands of fast‑growing urban communities and the increasingly unpredictable mountain snowpack that […]

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May 27 • 7:00 AM EDT • Politics • coloradopolitics.com
Inside a Detroit firm’s plan to bring live entertainment to Georgia's Clayton County

Checking out the Arena at Southlake, metro Atlanta’s newest entertainment venue. The Morrow facility also will host academic programs, sports and community events.

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May 27 • 6:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • ajc.com
Evacuations lifted after gas leak discovered at business in northwest Denver metro area

Police temporarily evacuated several businesses and residences in the northwest Denver metro area due to a gas leak.

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May 26 • 2:41 PM EDT • Business • cbsnews.com
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Vote 4 The Best: Nominate your favorite Metro Detroit sports venue in 2026

Nominations for this year’s Vote 4 The Best are open until June 14, and we’re looking for the best sports venue in Metro Detroit.

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May 26 • 11:33 AM EDT • Sports • clickondetroit.com
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Cleveland Metroparks announces lineup for summer concert series

There will be four concerts at Euclid Beach and then the other four will be at Edgewater Beach.

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May 26 • 6:07 AM EDT • Entertainment • spectrumnews1.com
Three juveniles arrested for armed robbery after threatening business with airsoft gun

INDIANAPOLIS — Several 911 calls led to the arrest of three juveniles for suspected armed robbery, vehicle break-ins, and burglary of a business. According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police D…

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May 25 • 8:06 PM EDT • Business • fox59.com
Rash: DEED ‘Choose Minnesota’ campaign to boost small businesses

The initiative comes as Operation Metro Surge, tariffs and the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran challenge this backbone of the state’s economy and society, columnist John Rash writes.

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May 25 • 6:00 AM EDT • Business • startribune.com
MIAA 2026 spring sports playoffs schedule and scores from MetroWest

The 2026 MIAA spring postseason is underway. Keep up with your team's scores and schedule as the state tournament progresses.

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May 25 • 4:03 AM EDT • Sports • metrowestdailynews.com
Bystander Wounded in White House Shooting Is in Stable Condition

The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating to determine who shot the bystander, who underwent surgery, and how many bullets were fired.

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May 24 • 1:38 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Former cop charged with soliciting a minor was mental health associate at special needs school

Lawrence Lofzewski was charged with three counts of soliciting a minor, and previously served with the Metropolitan Police Department and the Arlington County Police Department.

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May 22 • 7:55 PM EDT • Health • fox5dc.com
Culture wars vie with GOP economic message at Trump rally in New York

Trump's rally in a town on the edge of the New York metropolitan region illustrated the political appeal and the liabilities he brings for swing-district Republicans.

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May 22 • 5:51 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Metro Atlanta mourns NASCAR legend Kyle Busch
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May 21 • 11:58 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Adaptive sports athletes test new courts at U.S. Soccer training center in metro Atlanta
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May 21 • 10:00 PM EDT • Sports • cbsnews.com
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Minneapolis police believe string of business burglaries across the metro are connected
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May 20 • 8:04 PM EDT • Business • cbsnews.com
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First Hand Foundation steps up to save free health screenings for 18,000 KC metro elementary students

A nonprofit is stepping in to save a free health screening program that serves 18,000 Kansas City metro elementary school students each year after Oracle abruptly cut its funding last month.

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May 20 • 4:49 PM EDT • Health • kshb.com
Thrillz Atlanta indoor amusement park opens in June: What to expect

Thrillz Atlanta, a new indoor amusement park in metro Atlanta off of Spaghetti Junction, offers attractions like a 35-foot slide and airbag obstacle courses.

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May 20 • 9:56 AM EDT • Entertainment • ajc.com
Business leaders see ‘cracks’ in Colorado, while governor insists state is ‘competitive’

How does Colorado get back to the climate in the early 2000s, when there was collaboration between state government, companies and colleges and universities? That was the question posed to Gov. Jared Polis and a panel convened Tuesday by the Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce as part of its annual state of the state luncheon […]

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May 19 • 8:02 PM EDT • Politics • coloradopolitics.com
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Business leaders see ‘cracks’ in Colorado, while governor insists state is ‘competitive’

How does Colorado get back to the climate in the early 2000s, when there was collaboration between state government, companies and colleges and universities? That was the question posed to Gov. Jared Polis and a panel convened Tuesday by the Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce as part of its annual state of the state luncheon […]

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May 19 • 8:02 PM EDT • Business • coloradopolitics.com
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Nashville leaders weigh changes to home business rules after court ruling

Metro Council will consider easing restrictions on home-based businesses after a court ruled in favor of businesses, saying that some restrictions Metro has in place are unconstitutional.

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May 19 • 6:22 PM EDT • Business • wkrn.com
Georgia health officials confirm 3 cases of measles in metro Atlanta family

Officials say the metro Atlanta family who are confirmed to have measles had recently travelled internationally and were not vaccinated.

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May 19 • 4:55 PM EDT • Health • cbsnews.com
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DC politics have arrived in West Virginia

West Virginia politics have taken on a distinctly DC-style edge, brought in by Gov. Patrick Morrisey. While this approach may offer short-term gains for the governor and his allies, the long-term effects of the 2026 Republican Primary could extend well beyond another election cycle with fewer people willing to put their name and reputation on

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May 19 • 12:19 AM EDT • Politics • wvmetronews.com
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Kudos to Cheer Club, College of Business faculty, Cybersecurity team and more

Becky Cottrell, Ph.D., Department of Social Work, and Bridget Arend, Ph.D., School of Education Becky Cottrell from the Department of Social Work and Bridget Arend, Ph.D., from the School of Education co-authored an article recently published in an international journal. Read the article. Biff Baker, Ph.D., College of Business Biff Baker, Ph.D., received a Best in Track award from the Society for Advancement of Management for research examining bureaucratic inefficiencies within Section 8 subsidized housing programs. The study focuses on how administrative delays and communication breakdowns can create housing instability for families and discourage landlord participation. It also offers recommendations to improve accountability and trust in public housing systems. Brendan Fry, Ph.D., Department of Mathematics and Statistics Brendan Fry, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, co-authored the article “Modeling the Impact of Venous Collapsibility on Retinal Oxygenation,” published in the Journal of Theoretical Biology. The interdisciplinary research brought together scholars from the University of Delaware, Indiana University Indianapolis, McGill University and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital. Access the article. Bridget Arend, Ph.D., School of Education Bridget Arend, Ph.D., professor in the School of Education, co-published the book “Facilitating Seven Ways of Learning: A Resource for More Purposeful, Effective, and Enjoyable College Teaching, Second Edition” with James R. Davis. The book explores practical approaches to improving college teaching and student learning experiences. Buy the book. College of Business Faculty At the 2026 Western Decision Sciences Institute international conference, Sally Baalbaki-Yassine, Ph.D., Debora Gilliard, Ph.D., and David Lynn Hoffman, Ph.D., from the College of Business received the Best Case Study Paper Award for “Oreo: A Global Success Story in Brand Evolution and Market Leadership.” Lisa McVicker, Ph.D., and Apryl Brodersen, Ph.D., also had their paper, “Electronic Performance Monitoring: Employer Panacea or Legal Quagmire?” accepted for publication in the Journal of Business Leadership. Community Engagement Exchange Program Metropolitan State University of Denver was selected to host international Fellow Aleja Henao Espitia of Bogotá, Colombia through the Community Engagement Exchange program funded by the U.S. Department of State. View Espitia's LinkedIn profile. David Varel, Ph.D., College of Letters, Arts and Sciences MSU Denver historian David Varel, Ph.D., has been awarded a 2026 ACLS Fellowship by the American Council of Learned Societies. The fellowship program supports outstanding scholarship in the humanities and social sciences, and selected just 63 scholars from more than 2,000 applicants this year. Varel’s project, “The Black Chicago School: Academic Activism in the Age of American Apartheid,” explores the work of Black scholars who challenged scientific racism, built alternative institutions and helped lay the foundation for the modern civil rights movement. The fellowship provides up to $60,000 to support full-time research and writing. Learn more about the fellowship. MSU Denver Office of Financial Aid Team Several MSU Denver employees were recognized for leadership and service during the Colorado Association of Financial Aid Administrators (CAFAA) conference held in May in Crested Butte. Don Holtzen, interim associate director of systems, chaired the conference and was recognized for his service as CAFAA conference chair and technology chair during the 2025-26 term. Holtzen also received the Postsecondary Institution Professional of the Year award, which recognizes financial-aid professionals who have made significant contributions to their institutions and to CAFAA. Tori Pacheco, associate director of Student Services, helped design décor and facilitate the conference and was recognized for her service as CAFAA secretary during the 2025-26 term. Destiny Candelaria, call center coordinator, served on the conference planning committee and presented on One Stops during the event. Michael Nguyen, executive director of Financial Aid and Scholarships, assisted as a CAFAA board member and was recognized for serving as president-elect during the 2025-26 term. Richard Balbag, program assistant I, received the Distinguished Support Staff Member of the Year award, honoring staff members who have made exceptional contributions to their financial-aid offices. Military Friendly Recognition Military Friendly has awarded MSU Denver Gold Status as a military-friendly university and ranked the University No. 7 nationally for military spouses. The recognition reflects MSU Denver’s strong support systems for veterans and military spouses, including transfer credit assistance and retention-focused resources. As of 2026, 1,050 military-connected students are enrolled at the University, advancing institutional priorities around serving veterans and supporting student retention. MSU Denver Cheer Club The MSU Denver Cheer Club earned third place in the 4-Year College Small Coed Intermediate division at the USA Spirit Nationals. Celebrate the win on Instagram. MSU Denver Cybersecurity Team An MSU Denver cybersecurity team earned first place in the Strategist category at the 2026 CYBER RECon National Competition hosted at Fort Meade, Maryland, by U.S. Cyber Command. Led by Jeffrey London, Ph.D., and undergraduate student Matthew Bopp, the team competed against universities and law schools nationwide with its 30-page legal analysis on cybersecurity and free speech titled “Freedom of Speech and MDM: Misinformation, Disinformation, and Malinformation.” The paper also earned Bopp a personal invitation to apply to the University of Maryland School of Law. MSU Denver Debate Team MSU Denver Debate won the 2026 Sierra Sustainability Summit hosted at Yosemite National Park in April. Students Kat Conte and Simon Bernhard bested teams from George Washington University, Gallaudet University, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, the University of San Francisco and Tennessee Tech in the modified present-and-defend style competition. Their proposal recommended adapting Colorado’s Keep Colorado Wild Pass model to support California state parks facing budget constraints. Learn about the summit. MSU Denver Women’s Golf MSU Denver Women’s Golf was represented on the national stage this month as junior Neige Dunn competed as an individual at the NCAA West Regional. She became the first Roadrunner in 10 years to qualify for NCAA Regionals as an individual. Get the details.

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May 18 • 5:59 PM EDT • Business • early-bird.msudenver.edu
Rendering of Louisville Sports Entertainment District

A rendering of the proposed Louisville Sports Entertainment District. (Courtesy of Louisville Business First and Louisville Metro Government.)

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May 18 • 3:38 PM EDT • Entertainment • wdrb.com
Opus Alumni Businesses Support Locals in Need - Newsroom | University of St. Thomas

Several local businesses operated by Opus College of Business alumni or students found ways to support individuals and families in their communities during a challenging time for the metro area.

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May 18 • 2:59 PM EDT • Business • news.stthomas.edu
Poor air quality could aggravate health issues for vulnerable Long Island residents

The Air Quality Index, which measures the level of five pollutants, hit 105 in the metro area, including Nassau and Suffolk counties.

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May 17 • 5:43 PM EDT • Health • newsday.com
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Burcum: Mental health lifeline becomes collateral damage

Two of Vail’s three metro Clubhouse locations could close as early as June 30 if a fixable state funding-renewal snag isn’t solved soon, columnist Jill Burcum writes.

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May 17 • 2:30 PM EDT • Health • startribune.com
A dead mouse and live roaches: Latest Kansas City-area restaurant inspections

Restaurants and grocery stores around Kansas City had some of the most health code violations in the metro recently.

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May 16 • 6:00 AM EDT • Health • kansascity.com
San Antonio Metro Health, H-E-B relaunch insulin financial assistance program

San Antonio Metropolitan Health District and H-E-B will cover $100 per prescription, including refills, under its relaunched Diabetes Insulin Assistance Program to those who need financial assistance.

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May 15 • 7:30 PM EDT • Health • ksat.com
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San Antonio Metro Health, H-E-B relaunch insulin assistance program for residents

SAN ANTONIO - San Antonio-area residents who are struggling to afford insulin may be able to get help starting today.San Antonio Metro Health and H-E-B are re-l

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May 15 • 1:42 PM EDT • Health • news4sanantonio.com
City Launches Diabetes Insulin Assistance Program with H-E-B

The San Antonio Metropolitan Health District and H-E-B are relaunching the Diabetes Insulin Assistance Program beginning May 15, 2026, to help residents manage the cost of life-saving diabetes medication.

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May 15 • 10:41 AM EDT • Health • sa.gov
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Massive $3B sports and entertainment destination proposed near Detroit Metro Airport

Plans call for a sprawling sports and hospitality campus featuring a 9,000- to 11,000-seat arena, an indoor water park, hockey rinks, basketball and volleyball courts, hotels and family entertainment attractions.

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May 15 • 9:29 AM EDT • Entertainment • mlive.com
Massive $3B youth sports campus planned next to Detroit Metro Airport

Developers hope to begin construction next year and have the complex open to the public in 2029.

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May 14 • 8:07 PM EDT • Sports • detroitnews.com
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$3B sports complex set to transform Romulus into youth sports hub

Motown Sports Village would bring an arena, water park, and 2,000 hotel rooms to Metro Detroit

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May 14 • 1:56 PM EDT • Sports • clickondetroit.com
'Rogers + Hammerstein's Cinderella' and 'Medea' productions coming to New Orlean stages

Explore the enchanting world of fairy tales and myth with two captivating shows featuring strong female leads opening this week in the metro area.

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May 14 • 11:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • nola.com
Metro Detroit gas station, business owner give away gas gift cards
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May 13 • 6:22 PM EDT • Business • cbsnews.com
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Portland’s proposed arts tax makeover prompts legal threat by business lobby

The Portland Metro Chamber claims the City Council lacks legal authority to raise the tax from $35 to $50 without voter approval, despite city attorney's opinion to the contrary.

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May 13 • 4:46 PM EDT • Business • oregonlive.com