Minnesota Poultry Processing Also Hurt by Bird Flu

Minnesota poultry farmers have been hit hard by the avian influenza outbreak, but the processing industry is also suffering. Minnesota…

USDA Study Shows No Economic Benefit to COOL

A USDA-contracted study on COOL has been released shortly before the WTO is expected to issue a final ruling in…

No Senate Support for Nebraska Wind and Solar Tax Credits

Some Nebraska State Senators used a filibuster to stop legislation that would have provided the state’s first every production tax credits for wind farms and solar energy facilities.

Iowa Senate Committee Passes Eminent Domain Limitation

The Iowa Senate Government Oversight Committee has approved and sent on legislation to limit eminent domain in the state. Carolyn…

Bill to Give Schools Nutrition Flexibility in Senate Committee

The Child Nutrition Reauthorization legislation is due up in a Senate Committee this week.

Rounds Questions Fish And Wildlife Director

During a hearing of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee,South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds questioned US Fish and Wildlife Service Director Dan Ashe about the agency’s aggressive techniques and possible intimidation toward landowners regarding land easements.

Rail Authority Being Considered

The Yankton County Commission held a public hearing last night (Wednesday) on the question of forming a rail authority.

Twins Rout Oakland

Eddie Rosario homered on the first pitch he saw in his major league career, Eduardo Escobar also homered and had five RBIs and the Minnesota Twins beat the Oakland Athletics 13-0 on Wednesday night.

Rosario Adds To Twins History

Minnesota Twins outfielder Eddie Rosario homered on the first pitch he saw of his major league career against the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday night.

Concordia Leads GPAC Sports

Add it all up and Concordia had the best sports year in the Great Plains Athletic conference.