House Committee Approves Rule For Trade Adjustment Assistance Legislation

The House Rules committee has approved a rule that gives them until July 30 to act on a motion to revive the trade adjustment assistance legislation.

Petition for Corporate Ownership of Livestock Ballot Measure Moves On

North Dakota Farmers Union members have turned in what they hope will be more than enough signatures to place a corporate farming measure on next summer’s election ballot.

New Ethanol Plant Moves Forward in Onida

Sully County, South Dakota voters approved zoning changes that will allow Ring Neck Energy and Feed to move ahead with their plans.

Minnesota Approves Funding For Water System

During the special session of the Minnesota legislature, lawmakers approved nineteen million dollars for continued construction of the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System.

Blue Ribbon Task Force Comes To Yankton

The “Blue Ribbon Task Force” met in Yankton yesterday, holding separate sessions for educators, business people and the public, looking for input on the state of education.

Iowa Woman Touts Medicaid In Washington

A northwest Iowa woman is in Washington, DC, along with dozens of other parents, to show their support for Medicaid coverage.

Milone, Twins Slow Cards

Tommy Milone gave up one run in seven innings and the Minnesota Twins squeaked out a 3-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday night.

Royals Win Again

Joe Blanton picked up his first victory in nearly two years with five solid innings and Alcides Escobar equaled his career high with four RBIs as the Kansas City Royals pounded the Milwaukee Brewers 10-2 on Wednesday night.

Gators Oust Canes

Harrison Bader led off the game with the first of Florida’s four home runs, Alex Faedo and two relievers combined on a four-hitter, and the Gators knocked Miami out of the College World Series with a 10-2 win Wednesday night.

USD Announces Staff Changes

University of South Dakota Director of Athletics David Herbster is reorganizing his administration and promoting current staff members in the process.