Miller Shines Again

Sophomore Macy Miller (Mitchell) was named The Summit League Player of the Week Monday for the third time this season after helping the South Dakota State women’s basketball team to a 2-0 week.

Schulte Nabs Weekly Award

Former Wynot star and current Wayne State standout Maggie Schulte has earned a weekly honor from the Northern Sun Conference.

Schilling Tops NSIC Men

Augustana University senior forward Casey Schilling has been named the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference South Division Player of the Week the league office announced on Monday.

Minnesota Residents Urged to Apply for Heat Help

Officials are urging low-income people to apply for state heating assistance.

Iowa State Study Helps Parents Explain Illegal Drug Use

An Iowa State University study finds parents can help to influence their children and prevent substance use, but they have to go about it a certain way.

Nebraska Legislators to Deal With Property Tax Reform, Budget Issues

Nebraska legislators begin a new legislative session with some old bills hanging over them.

Ag Secretary Vilsack Says Another Bird Flu Outbreak Possible

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says another outbreak of avian influenza could occur with the spring wild bird migration.  Minnesota Turkey…

Senate to Take up National Biotech Labeling Bill

The Senate is expected to take up a national voluntary biotech labeling measure sometime this month.  As a result, Ag…

Hershey to Drop Biotech Sugar Beet Sugar

The Hershey Company has decided to no longer use sugar produced from sugar beets in its chocolates.  They will transition…

Outcome of Iowa Caucus Could Impact Future of RFS

The outcome of the Iowa Caucus could have a major impact on the future of the Renewable Fuels Standard.  A…