Gopher Coach Over Budget

A University of Minnesota audit shows Gophers men’s basketball coach Richard Pitino spent more than double his allowance for private jet travel since his hiring.

New Push to Guard Against Meningitis in Iowa Included in Budget Bill

A new push to guard against meningitis outbreaks in Iowa is included in a budget bill awaiting Governor Terry Branstad’s review.

Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Sees No Commodity Price Rebound

Low commodity prices have many farmers on edge.

IOWA AG Wants Changes in Recklessness Charges for Bicyclists

An assistant in the Iowa Attorney General’s office is calling on state legislators to make it easier to prove recklessness

Grassley to Reintroduce Packer Ban Legislation

Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says he’s reintroducing his legislation to ban packer ownership of livestock. He says the concentration in…

Agriculture Successful in 2016 Iowa Legislative Session

The 2016 Iowa legislative session was a successful one for agriculture. Iowa Farm Bureau President Craig Hill says one of…

Presidential Candidates Oppose TPP

The two likely Presidential candidates have expressed opposition to U.S. trade agreements and specifically the Trans Pacific Partnership. Republican Donald…

Trump Talks Beef Trade and TPP in Nebraska

Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump spoke in Nebraska over the weekend about beef trade, Japan and the Trans Pacific Partnership,…

SD Voters to Decide Tech School Management

Among the numerous ballot issues South Dakotans will have to decide in November is one that would change how tech schools are governed.

Nebraska Senators Talk Non-Partisan Voting in SD

Three Nebraska State Senators have been making stops in eastern South Dakota, in support of a constitutional amendment on the November ballot.