Timberwolves Snap Streak

Karl-Anthony Towns had 34 points and 11 rebounds, Ricky Rubio added 13 points and a season-high 15 assists, and the Minnesota Timberwolves snapped a four-game losing streak with a 101-92 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night.

Huskers Add Georgetown Transfer

Former Georgetown player Isaac Copeland has transferred to Nebraska and expects to be eligible to suit up for the Cornhuskers starting in the middle of the 2017-18 season.

Gophers Return To Ratings

Minnesota has returned to The Associated Press basketball rankings for the first time in nearly four years.

Debate Over Broadband Expansion in Minnesota

Lieutenant Governor Tina Smith says funding to expand broadband Internet access in Greater Minnesota is a “really important” part of Governor Mark Dayton’s agenda

Trump Ag Advisor Warns of Mega Mergers

An Iowan who’s an agricultural advisor for President-elect Trump’s transition team is urging Trump to “block” some “mega-mergers” in the ag industry.

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad Calls for Changes in Public Employee Disclosures

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad says recent employee misconduct at the state-run facility in Glenwood for patients with profound mental disabilities highlights the need for a law change.

Boost Proposed for Minnesota Cities

There’s a 20-million-dollar increase in state aid to Minnesota cities included in Governor Mark Dayton’s tax plan.

SD Legislators Want to Hear About Rising Property Taxes

The Ag Land Assessment Task Force of the South Dakota legislature met twice last fall, and will have one minor bill to introduce into the 2017 legislature.

IRFA Encouraged by Farm State Senators Meeting with EPA Administrator Nominee

A group of farm state Senators led by Iowa’s Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst recently met with EPA Administrator Nominee…

Minnesota Governor Asking for Property Tax Relief

Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton is asking legislators to pass property tax relief in a package to help the state’s farmers.…