Sen. Ron Latz Says Background Checks Should Not Be Part of Special Session

A top Democrat in the Minnesota legislature says the mass shootings in Florida highlight the need for background checks on all firearms purchases in Minnesota

Nebraska Corrections Director Says Safety Procedures Were Not Followed

Nebraska Corrections Director Scott Frakes says a number of safety procedures were not followed, which led to the escape of two inmates from the Lincoln Correctional Center Friday

New Study Launches To Answer Why Iowa Kids Are Missing School

State officials are convening a new council to study why Iowa kids are missing school.

Members of Sioux City’s 185th Air National Have Guard Returned Home

Members of Sioux City’s 185th Air National Guard returned home this weekend after serving several months in the Middle East nation of Qatar.

Organic Industry Doesn’t Support USDA’s Effort to Create Checkoff

An organic farming and business industry coalition is asking USDA not to establish a checkoff for organic products. The No…

Farm Credit Loans to Beginning Farmers $13 Billion in 2015

The Farm Credit Administration made nearly 80,000 new loans to beginning farmers and ranchers last year totaling approximately $13 billion.…

Provision Would Get Rid of OSHA Fertilizer Rule

A provision in the Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations Bill will stop new restrictions on fertilizer sales.…

Study Shows Need for Congress to Pass Immigration Reform

A recent survey by Texas A and M University shows the importance of immigrant labor to the dairy industry. It…

NACD Joins Miracle Gro in Water Conservation Initiative

The National Association of Conservation Districts has entered into an agreement with the Scotts Miracle Gro Company to help educate…

City of Yankton to Move to Single Stream Recycling

The Yankton City Commission has decided to make a major change to solid waste services, and move to single stream recycling.