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Nebraska Counties Want State Help with Weed Choked Waterways

As part of their policy proposals for the 2019 legislature, the Nebraska Association of County Officials is asking for more regulation of water resources.

Farm Bill Has Help for Rural Broadband Expansion

Part of the Farm Bill that was passed by Congress before Christmas will help with expansion of broadband internet in rural areas.

South Dakota Lobbyist Watching Livestock Bills in Upcoming Session

South Dakota lawmakers return to Pierre on January 8 for their 2019 session. Loren Pankratz, lobbyist for the South Dakota…

NASDA Sets Policy Priorities for 2019

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture has announced their policy goals for 2019. Topping the list include: Congressional…

Property Tax Relief Revisited in Unicameral

Nebraska Cattlemen Association members have been meeting with State Senators as they prepare for the upcoming 2019 Unicameral. President Mike…

Minnesota Farmers Union Wants Depressed Farm Income Focus in Legislative Session

Minnesota legislators convene their 2019 session on January 8 in St. Paul. State Farmers Union members have several legislative goals…

Gophers Claim Bowl Victory

Mohamed Ibrahim ran for career-high 224 yards and two touchdowns, leading Minnesota to a 34-10 win over Georgia Tech in the Quick Lane Bowl.

Rose Leads Wolves To Win

Derrick Rose had 24 points and eight assists in just his second career game in the United Center against his former team, lifting the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 119-94 victory over the Chicago Bulls.

Wild Defender Sidelined

Minnesota Wild defenseman Matt Dumba is expected to miss at least three months after surgery to repair a ruptured right pectoralis muscle.

Winter Storm Bringing Rain, Heavy Snow, Cold & Windchill

A strong winter storm continues to move into the northern plains, bringing rain, heavy snow, strong winds and below zero wind chills.

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