Dairy Official Says Immigration Policy Falls Short

The Chicago Council on Global Affairs released a report this week that said immigration policy for Midwest States is falling…

Nebraska Farmers Union Opposes National GMO Labeling Bill

A House subcommittee this week took a look at legislation that would pre empt GMO labeling bills and call for…

Representative Expects Tax Measure To Pass Senate

The Senate is expected to pass the tax extenders legislation prior to the end of the lame duck session before…

Santana Headed To Minnesota

Two people with direct knowledge of the deal say the Minnesota Twins and free-agent right-hander Ervin Santana are working to finalize a four-year contract worth $55 million.

Twins Grab Rule 5 Hurler

The Minnesota Twins have selected right-hander J.R. Graham from the Atlanta Braves organization in the major league portion of the annual Rule 5 draft.

Reservations Working in Washington for Tribal Children

The Lakota People’s Law Project heard good news last week as the Department of Justice announced support to increase state compliance with the Indian Child Welfare Act.

South Dakota Senator Tim Johnson Gives Farewell

Senator Tim Johnson delivered his farewell speech this morning before retiring from office.

No KXL Coaltion Vows To Keep Fighting Pipeline

Members of the No Keystone XL Pipeline coalition along with several interveners says they’ll continue to battle Trans Canada’s project…

South Dakota Democrats To Choose Chairman

South Dakota democrats have a competitive race for their next party chairman.

SAD In The Winter

Cold weather rolled into Iowa weeks early this fall and lingered, forcing many people indoors much sooner than usual.