Dordt Sweeps Weekly Awards

Three volleyball players from Dordt have swept the weekly honors in that sport for the Great Plains Athletic Conference.

Minnesota Looking for More Rural Vets

The University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine has received a grant that will help address the shortages of veterinarians and support staff in rural areas of the state.

More Lights & Reflectors Would Help Keep Farmers Safe

New research suggests there would be a dramatic reduction in crashes involving farm vehicles if states adopted policies

Nebraska Businesses Expect Moderate Growth

Nebraska is expected to experience moderate economic growth in the first quarter of next year.

Nebraska Catholic Bishops Asking Voters to Uphold Repeal of the Death Penalty

The state’s three Catholic bishops are asking Nebraskans to vote to “retain” the repeal of the death penalty.

Iowa Needs More College Educated People

A task force will meet later this week in Des Moines to discuss how to encourage more Iowans to go to college or get additional training.

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad May Consider Raising the Minimum Wage

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad says he doesn’t like the “hodgepodge” of city and county minimum wage hikes that are going into effect in Iowa.

Insurance Changes Impact SD Health Care Providers

Changes by major insurance companies in South Dakota will have an impact on operations at health care providers.

SD Sales Tax Trends Lower

While sales taxes in South Dakota are not rising as quickly as had been forecast, the state is still seeing growth.

Winter Outlook….. Cold & Snow, Like Always

A developing La Nina in the Pacific Ocean could have impacts on winter weather in the northern plains.