Electronic Filing Available At All Iowa Courts

The Iowa court system reached a milestone this week as all 99 counties now have electronic filing.

Ricketts Defends Donation

Governor Pete Ricketts is defending his donation to the group seeking to reinstate the death penalty in Nebraska.

Gibson, Twins Blank Royals

Kyle Gibson threw eight innings of four-hit ball, Danny Santana and Eduardo Escobar had RBI triples, and the Minnesota Twins beat the AL Central-leading Kansas City Royals 2-0 Thursday night.

Timberwolves To Host Scrimmage

The Minnesota Timberwolves will host an open scrimmage at Target Center next week.

UND Star Wins HR Derby

Jeff Campbell of North Dakota won the College Home Run Derby, hitting 10 homers in the finals to easily defeat Wake Forest’s Will Craig on Thursday night.

New Biodiesel Facility in Yankton

The grand opening was held this week for a new biodiesel blending facility installed by Gerstner Oil in Yankton.

Farmers Union Unhappy With USDA Beef Imports Decision

Farmers Union leaders are expressing extreme disappointment with USDA’s decision to allow importation of fresh and chilled beef from regions of Brazil and Argentina.

EPA Faces Lawsuits Over Clean Water Rule

North Dakota Stockmen’s Association leaders are supporting Western State Attorneys General in their lawsuit against the EPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers over their Clean Water rule.

Organization for Competitive Markets Against Monsanto Purchase of Syngenta

The Organization for Competitive Markets has passed a resolution opposing Monsanto’s possible purchase of Syngenta.

Embassies to Open in US and Cuba

President Obama announced the United States and Cuba are opening embassies in their respective capitals later this month.