Twins Send Sano To Minors

The Minnesota Twins have optioned third baseman Miguel Sano, one of baseball’s top prospects, to Double-A Chattanooga.

Higher Farm Bill Costs Could Lead to Cuts

Last week the Congressional Budget Office projected higher costs for the Farm Bill programs than it expected in 2014, shortly after passage of the measure.

Governor Signs Raw Milk Measure

Friday, South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard signed SB 45, a compromise measure that defines raw milk for human consumption.

Higher Insurance Rates Possible for Truckers

National Grain and Feed Association leaders are concerned about a proposed Department of Transportation Rule that could lead to significantly…

More Funding for Waterway Infrastructure Needed

The Waterways Council along with 40 other business groups have some concerns with the President’s budget plan as it regards the country’s waterways system.

Minnesota Governor Proposes Increase Buffer Zones

Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton is backing legislation to increase the buffer zones along waterways on agricultural operations.

Hunhoff Disappointed With Legislative Session

South Dakota lawmakers wrapped up the main run of the 2015 session late Friday night with the final passage of the budget.

Eagle’s Nest Could Affect Water Project

Bird watching will have to be part of the ongoing construction for new wells for the City of Yankton.

Abortion Bill Passes Iowa House

The Iowa House has voted to require doctors to offer women seeking an abortion the opportunity to see an ultrasound image and hear the heartbeat of the fetus.

Eminent Domain Debated

A legislative hearing at the state Capitol in Lincoln served as a forum to air grievances about TransCanada and its potential use of eminent domain to build the Keystone XL oil pipeline through Nebraska.