Mid America Economy Staying Strong

The February Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index, a leading economic indicator for the nine-state region stretching from Minnesota and the Dakotas to Arkansas, rose to its highest level since September of last year

Berrios Gets Starting Nod

Jose Berrios will be Minnesota’s opening day starter, the first such assignment for the 24-year-old right-hander.

Twins Deal Granite

The Texas Rangers acquired outfielder Zack Granite from Minnesota for right-hander Xavier Moore and $50,000.

NSIC Title Game Set

Southwest Minnesota State rallied from a double-digit second half deficit and then used a big 3-pointer late in overtime to earn a thrilling 84-78 overtime victory over Wayne State in the semifinals of the NSIC/Sanford Health Men’s Basketball Tournament held at the Sanford Pentagon.

All Minnesota Women’s Final

The University of Minnesota Duluth will play for its fifth Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference postseason title after taking down St. Cloud State University 68-50 in the NSIC/Sanford Health Tournament semifinals on Monday in the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, S.D.

Iowa Boys At State

There was opening day action at the Iowa boys high school state basketball championships Monday.

USDA Ag Secretary Talks China and USMCA Hopes

Reports are indicating the U.S. and China are getting close to a trade deal. March 27 has been set as…

Industrial Hemp Bill Could Be Voted on in SD Legislature

Legislation to allow South Dakota farmers to grow and market industrial hemp has now passed the State House and the…

National Farmers Union Calls for Stronger Farm Safety Net

America’s farmers and ranchers who have been hurt by the trade war with China remain under financial stress and net…

ICCI Opposes New WOTUS Language

The Environmental Protection Agency received numerous comments at their hearing last week in Kansas City in support of their rewrite…