Iowa Bird Flu Cases Continue to Pop Up

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is responding to four probable cases of highly pathogenic Avian Influenza in commercial poultry farms.

Forest Service to Swap Land With Private Owners

The South Dakota Stock Grower’s Association is monitoring a proposed land swap involving private land and U.S. Forest Service land.

Renewable Fuel Association Poll Finds Support for Standard

A poll of over 2,000 registered voters conducted by the Renewable Fuel Association shows that over 6 in 10 voters support a strong Renewable Fuel Standard.

Chipotle to Stop Using Genetically Modified Ingredients in Menu

Chipotle restaurants will quit using genetically engineered ingredients in their food.

Huether Not Talking About Future

Sioux Falls Mayor Mike Huether spent a full day last week in his hometown of Yankton, meeting with civic and school groups, giving advice on what could be done to make Yankton another “boomtown.”

Nebraska Gas Tax Debate Continues

The 2015 session of the Nebraska legislature is entering the stretch run, with only a few weeks on the calendar.

Another Delay For Pipeline Hearing

The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission has decided that the public input session scheduled for next Monday, in Pierre, to hear comments about the construction permit certification for the South Dakota portion of the Keystone XL Pipeline will be postponed.

Tigers Trip Twins

Yoenis Cespedes had a homer, a double and three RBIs to back David Price in the Detroit Tigers’ 5-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Monday night.

Vikings, Minus Peterson, Reconvene

The Minnesota Vikings have reconvened from their winter break, with most of the roster assembled at team headquarters for daily strength and conditioning workouts.

Royals Club Kluber

Alex Gordon, Mike Moustakas and the Kansas City Royals kept AL Cy Young Award winner Corey Kluber winless this season, beating the Cleveland Indians 6-2 Monday night.