Chronic Diseases Costs Minnesota

A new report finds that chronic disease can be costly for Minnesotans.

Iowa Wind Power Jumps Up

The American Wind Energy Association’s fourth quarter report shows Iowa has moved one rung from the top when it comes to producing power from the wind.

Nebraska Senators Fail to End Filibuster Over City Gun Laws

Supporters of a bill in the Nebraska legislature that would have prohibited cities from adopting gun laws stricter than state law fail to overcome a filibuster…by one vote.

Nebraska Steps Up to Fight Human Trafficking

A group representing local, state and federal enforcement agencies gathered in Omaha to outline a strategy on how to combat the human trafficking problem in the state.

SD House Committee Defeats a Welfare Drug Testing Bill

The Health and Human Services Committee of the South Dakota Legislature killed a bill that would have required drug testing for welfare applicants under age 65 before they receive food stamps or cash assistance.

Dakota Access Pipeline Backers Working on Final Easements

The Dakota Access Pipeline Project continues to secure the necessary easements in preparation of construction of the more than eleven hundred mile crude oil pipeline.

Cenex Tanks Of Thanks Begins It’s Fifth Year

This week, Cenex Harvest States kicked off the fifth year of their Tanks of Thanks program to reward people for…

SD Ballot Issue Backers Ready for the Campaign

“Marsy’s Law for South Dakota,” an organization composed of citizens and victim rights advocates, is ready to start the campaign for their ballot issue.

Soybean Leader Says Analysis Shows Need For TPP Ratification

The American Soybean Association is hailing the analysis of the Trans Pacific Partnership trade deal done by the Peterson Institute…

Pork Executive Says Strong Dollar Spurring Imports

USDA’s January Livestock, Dairy and Poultry outlook report suggests a slow ramp up of live hog imports into the United…