Fake Gun Used in Fatal Robbery

Omaha State Senator, Burke Harr, plans to re-introduce a bill that makes using a fake weapon a felony.

Congress Back to Work After August Break

SD Congresswoman Kristi Noem says there are issues Congress needs to deal with this fall.

Getting the Public Involved in SD School Funding

The South Dakota Budget & Policy Institute will hold a number of meetings to talk about education funding and teacher pay.

Mid America Economy Solid; Some Future Worries

The monthly Mid America economic report shows continued slow growth, for now.

Second Year of SD Tuition Freeze in the Works

South Dakota University Presidents are working with the Board of Regents in the hopes of another freeze in tuition.

Iowa Cattle Leader Concerned With APHIS Rule

USDA’s animal and plant health inspection service has published a rule in the federal register allowing importation of beef from…

Farm Bureau Working On Policy

South Dakota’s county farm bureau groups have sent in their policy recommendation issues list for the full membership to consider…

Corn Leader Calling For Open Markets

The National Corn Growers Association is calling for action to open markets with the potential for this year’s record corn…

Farm Bureau Pleased Candidates Want Tax Relief

North Dakota Farm Bureau leaders are pleased the two candidates running for state tax commissioner support property tax relief. Incumbant…

Mauer Powers Twins

Joe Mauer drove in four runs, Phil Hughes held Baltimore without an earned run over eight innings and the Minnesota Twins beat the Orioles 6-4 Monday to avoid a four-game sweep.