Senate Hearing Finds Holes in Avian Flu Response

Two Iowans who participated in a U-S Senate hearing on the bird flu outbreak were critical of the government’s response.

Iowa Democrats Calling For Special Session

The top Democrats in the Iowa Senate say they are sending a letter to all 50 senators seeking a special session to override Governor Terry Branstad’s veto of one-time funding for the K-12 schools.

Nebraska Reports First West Nile Virus Case

Nebraska is reporting its first human case of West Nile Virus this year.

Gun Owners Taking More Responsibility for Their Safety

Those for and against the 2nd Amendment are speaking out after last month’s massacre at a South Carolina church.

Health Insurance Grants Over $4 Million

Nearly 80 organizations statewide have received 4.2 million dollars in MNsure grants.

Minnesota Energy Company Can Reduce Costs by Retiring Coal Units

Environmental groups in Minnesota have analyzed Xcel Energy’s own data and found the utility can lower its costs and reduce air pollution by retiring two units.

Blue Ribbon Task Force Holds First Meeting

The first meeting of the South Dakota Blue Ribbon Task Force on Teachers and Students was held yesterday in Pierre.

New Paramedic Program at University of South Dakota

In a partnership between the University of South Dakota School of Health Sciences and Sanford Health, a new program is available to students.

Sano Leads Twins To Win

Top prospect Miguel Sano hit his first major league homer and drew a bases-loaded walk Tuesday night as the Minnesota Twins cruised to an 8-3 win over the Baltimore Orioles.

Royals Sweep Rays

Alcides Escobar hit a bases-loaded double, Alex Gordon matched a career high with four RBIs and the Kansas City Royals cruised to a 7-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays, sweeping their day-night doubleheader.