Minnesota Birth Rates at Historic Lows

A new University of Minnesota report shows teen pregnancy and birth rates are at historic lows in the state

Update to Iowa’s Five Year Plan for Roads Approved

The Iowa Transportation Commission has approved the annual update to the five-year plan for road improvements

One in Five Nebraska Employers Plan to Hire

A survey of Nebraska employers finds one in five plan to hire new employees in the next three months,

SD Congresswoman Kristi Noem Pushing IHS Reform Bills

South Dakota Congresswoman Kristi Noem has introduced a bill she says will lead to substantial reforms to the Indian Health Service.

SD BBB Advises Caution in Donations Following the Orlando Shootings

The Better Business Bureau Serving Central Florida and the BBB Wise Giving Alliance, the national charity monitoring arm of the Better Business Bureau are cautioning donors about potential red flags in fund raising to help Orlando victims and their families.

Recount Requested in SD House District 16 Race

At least one legislative district in South Dakota will have a recount this year.

Another Missouri River Flood Possible….Sometime…

Five years after the Missouri River flood, climate scientists still struggle to predict when the next one will happen.

Senator Asks Justice Department To Review Seed Company Merger

Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley has written to the U.S. Justice Department asking for close review of the proposed Dow Du…

Ethanol Official Pleased Businesses Looking At Buying Abengoa Plants

Green Plains Incorporated of Omaha and Kaapa Ethanol Holdings LLC have made offers to purchase four of Abengoa Energy’s ethanol…

North Dakota State Senator Disappointed With Ballot Results

North Dakota State Senator Terry Wanzek who farms near Jamestown was disappointed voters turned down legislation passed this past session…