Helping Iowa Foster Kids Stay Out of the System

A juvenile court officer who’s based in Sioux City says she’s engaged in a “fundamentally different” way of working with troubled foster care kids, to try to keep them out of the prison system

Nebraska Legislature Not Helping Counties

When the Nebraska legislature passed twenty million dollars in property tax relief this session, much of that came at the expense of counties.

Minnesota Farm Leader Encourages Senators To Bolster Farm Credit

Recently the Senate Ag Committee held a hearing looking at the importance of farm credit. Minnesota Farm Bureau President Kevin…

ASA Board Member Not Overly Concerned With Vietnam Market Slowing

USDA officials says U.S. soybean exports to Vietnam are projected to slow to 550,000 metric tons this year. That’s a…

NCBA Continuing To Work With CME On Market Improvements

National Cattlemen Beef Association leaders are continuing to work with the CME on ways to address market volatility in the…

Minnesota Turkey Growers Executive Meets With White House Officials

Last week, Minnesota Turkey Growers Executive Director Steve Olson joined a group of agricultural and business leaders meeting at the…

SD State Rail Board Pushing for Napa Line Improvements

The South Dakota State Railroad Board is taking a more detailed look at the condition and operations of state owned rail line.

Waterways Council Disappointed With Water Bill Defeat

The House water and energy legislation was defeated last week when a controversial amendment was added to the bill. Waterways…

Buxton Returns, Hughes To Pen

More shuffling in the Twins roster after an injury to Danny Santana Monday.

Twins Streak Ends

Coco Crisp homered leading off the game, Khris Davis hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the sixth inning and the Oakland Athletics beat the Minnesota Twins 3-2 on Monday.