South Dakota Lagging On Wind Power

A new report from the American Wind Energy Association shows South Dakota falling behind neighboring states in bringing new wind project on line.

Twins Stagger In Anaheim

Huston Street earned his 300th save, Kole Calhoun had three hits and drove in two runs, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Minnesota Twins 5-2 on Wednesday night for their seventh straight victory.

Royals Add To Lead

Edinson Volquez pitched effectively into the eighth inning against his old team and Mike Moustakas hit a three-run homer to lead the Kansas City Royals over the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-1 on Wednesday night.

Pirates Promote Former Twin

The Pittsburgh Pirates have selected the contract of Pedro Florimon from Triple-A Indianapolis and inserted him into the lineup at shortstop Wednesday against the Kansas City Royals.

Funds Given to Help Child Protective Services

Minnesota counties and tribes are receiving their first payments in new state funding–totaling $23 million–to help improve child protective services.

Update on Avian Flu

It has now been four weeks since any new cases of bird flu have been detected in Iowa.

Iowa Unemployment Lower in June

Iowa’s unemployment rate dropped again in June, to three point seven percent after holding steady in May.

Nebraska Corrections Under Study

Nebraska State Corrections Director Scott Frakes says an independent agency will conduct an agency wide culture study.

Nebraska Holds Onto Lowest Unemployment In Nation

Nebraska’s unemployment rate remains at 2.6 percent in June, which is the lowest unemployment rate in the country.

Millions Of Acres Taken Out of Production By President

Public Lands Council leaders are disappointed with executive action taken by President Obama to designate three more national monuments under the Antiquities Act.