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Traffic Fatalities in Hand and Roberts Counties

Two separate accidents claim two lives.

2016 a Record Year for Sanford/Hy-Vee Legends

A record one hundred eighty-five thousand dollars was raised for youth sports organizations by Hy-Vee/Sanford Legends in Sioux Falls this year

Minnesota Gets Ready for Primaries

Minnesota’s primary election is next Tuesday, when voters winnow down the field of candidates in a number of races, including for U-S House and state legislature

Nebraska Senators Raise Questions about Iran Money

Questions are being raised about the release of 400-Million dollars in frozen Iranian assets at the same time that Iran released four American hostages.

Iowa Business Leaders Issue List of Immigration Recommendations

Business leaders in Iowa’s largest city are issuing a list of recommendations for how to attract and retain more foreign-born workers.

Iowa Board of Education Discusses Open Enrollment Rules

The Iowa Board of Education is discussing the rules for open enrollment and possible changes to allow a student who may not suffer what’s legally defined as bullying to still enroll at a new school

Utility Companies Call on Customers to Stay Alert

In the face of increasingly sophisticated scam calls, utility companies are calling on their customers to stay alert.

Livestock Development Positive for Yankton County

The Yankton County Commission wants to continue the discussion on possible livestock development.

Minnesota Lt Governor And Ag Commissioner Hoping For Special Session

Minnesota farmers and farm groups are pushing Governor Mark Dayton for a special session to deal with unfinished business including…

National Farmers Union Backs SNAP Rule Revision

A Group of close to 50 Senators including Senate Ag Committee leaders are urging the USDA to revise their proposed…

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