Twins Complete Sweep

Jason Castro and Jorge Polanco hit consecutive RBI doubles in the seventh inning, as the Minnesota Twins dented Kansas City’s bullpen again and beat the Royals 5-3 Thursday to sweep the season-opening series.

Iowa Lawmakers Push Deeper Budget Cuts

Republicans in the Iowa legislature have just released a basic sketch of their state spending plan for next year

Iowa House Passes Tighter Abortion Restrictions

The Republican-led Iowa House has approved a bill that would set up new protocols for women seeking an abortion in Iowa

Minnesota Feeling Teacher Shortage

School districts across Minnesota are struggling to hire and retain teachers.

Minnesota GOP Budget Bill Called “Fuzzy Math”

A top Dayton administration official says state budget bills the Republican-controlled legislature is passing rely on fake savings,

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts Signs “Choose Life” License Plate Bill

Governor Pete Ricketts has signed the “Choose Life” license plate bill.

Energy Companies Looking to Mix & Match Power Sources

While federal regulations on operations of coal fired power plants have been relaxed, most energy companies are moving toward cleaner plans to generate electricity.

Nebraska Liquor Control Commission Begins Whiteclay Hearing

The Nebraska Liquor Control Commission began a hearing Thursday in Lincoln to determine if four liquor stores in Whiteclay can continue to hold their licenses.

Thune Still Sees Small Chance of Confirming Ag Secretary

Senate Republicans have been busy this week trying to break a Democrat filibuster on U.S. Supreme Court Nominee Neil Gorsuch.…

NCBA Wants WOTUS Court Venue Determination

The United States Supreme Court will consider whether the U.S. Court of Appeals or the Sixth District Court is the…