Major Issues Loom for 2020 Nebraska Legislature

Nebraska legislators are looking ahead to the 2020 session with some carryover issues in mind.

ND Farmers Union Wants Changes to USDA’s Market Facilitation Program

The North Dakota Farmers Union is asking for improvements to the Market Facilitation Program. This follows USDA Undersecretary Bill Northey…

Farm State Senators Blast EPA on RFS Proposal

Farm state senators have filed comments with EPA on blasting their Renewable Fuels Standard proposal. They called for EPA Chief…

SDPPC Leader Responds to Lawsuit on Swine Inspection System

The lawsuit filed by Food and Water Watch against the USDA over their new swine inspection system is misguided. That’s…

Food and Water Watch Files FOIA Lawsuit Against USDA on Swine Inspection Plan

The environmental group, Food and Water Watch filed a lawsuit in federal court against the USDA regarding their new swine…

South Dakota Legislators Debate Drug Treatment Options

The 2020 session of the South Dakota legislature will again have bills dealing with controlled substances and treatment options.

Extending the Federal Budget

While most attention in Washington is focused on the upcoming impeachment hearings in the House, the continuing resolution funding the federal government will run out before Thanksgiving.

Corps of Engineers Focused on Flood Control

The Corps of Engineers is struggling with high levels in the Missouri River reservoirs and time running out to get them to winter storage stages.

Cook Leads Vikings Over Dallas

Dalvin Cook ran for 97 yards, including the go-ahead touchdown on fourth down on the final play of the third quarter, and had 86 yards receiving that boosted three other scoring drives, leading the Vikings over the Dallas Cowboys 28-24 on Sunday night.

One Dead in Dewey County Crash

One person died Saturday night in a two-vehicle crash west of Ridgeview.