Yankton City Commission in Planning Process

The Yankton City Commission held several strategic planning sessions last week, to revise and update short and long term goals.

Iowa Traffic Fatalities Jump in 2016

A jump in traffic fatalities in Iowa has officials looking for answers.

Coach Stig Earns National Honor

South Dakota State University football coach John Stiegelmeier received the 2016 Grant Teaff Award from the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Monday morning in conjunction with the American Football Coaches Association Convention.

Debate Over Broadband Expansion in Minnesota

Lieutenant Governor Tina Smith says funding to expand broadband Internet access in Greater Minnesota is a “really important” part of Governor Mark Dayton’s agenda

Trump Ag Advisor Warns of Mega Mergers

An Iowan who’s an agricultural advisor for President-elect Trump’s transition team is urging Trump to “block” some “mega-mergers” in the ag industry.

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad Calls for Changes in Public Employee Disclosures

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad says recent employee misconduct at the state-run facility in Glenwood for patients with profound mental disabilities highlights the need for a law change.

Boost Proposed for Minnesota Cities

There’s a 20-million-dollar increase in state aid to Minnesota cities included in Governor Mark Dayton’s tax plan.

SD Legislators Want to Hear About Rising Property Taxes

The Ag Land Assessment Task Force of the South Dakota legislature met twice last fall, and will have one minor bill to introduce into the 2017 legislature.

IRFA Encouraged by Farm State Senators Meeting with EPA Administrator Nominee

A group of farm state Senators led by Iowa’s Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst recently met with EPA Administrator Nominee…

Minnesota Governor Asking for Property Tax Relief

Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton is asking legislators to pass property tax relief in a package to help the state’s farmers.…