Gophers Return To Ratings

Minnesota has returned to The Associated Press basketball rankings for the first time in nearly four years.

Debate Over Broadband Expansion in Minnesota

Lieutenant Governor Tina Smith says funding to expand broadband Internet access in Greater Minnesota is a “really important” part of Governor Mark Dayton’s agenda

Trump Ag Advisor Warns of Mega Mergers

An Iowan who’s an agricultural advisor for President-elect Trump’s transition team is urging Trump to “block” some “mega-mergers” in the ag industry.

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad Calls for Changes in Public Employee Disclosures

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad says recent employee misconduct at the state-run facility in Glenwood for patients with profound mental disabilities highlights the need for a law change.

Boost Proposed for Minnesota Cities

There’s a 20-million-dollar increase in state aid to Minnesota cities included in Governor Mark Dayton’s tax plan.

SD Legislators Want to Hear About Rising Property Taxes

The Ag Land Assessment Task Force of the South Dakota legislature met twice last fall, and will have one minor bill to introduce into the 2017 legislature.

SD Railroad Board Watching MRC Line

While rail traffic has begun on a newly rebuilt section of the MRC, or Mitchell – Rapid City line in central South Dakota, there are still some final fixes to be made.

SD Legislative Republicans Want to Change the Budget Process

Each December, the Governor proposes a budget to South Dakota lawmakers. They dig through the details, and usually it is the last bill passed before lawmakers adjourn and go home.

Good Year for South Dakota Tourism

While the official numbers won’t be released until next week, it sounds like South Dakota tourism had a solid year.

No Bills Expected from SD Provider Study

One South Dakota interim committee won’t have any bills to introduce into this year’s session.