Alfalfa Stands Struggling in Upper Midwest

Winterkill in upper Midwest due to lack of snow cover and cold temperatures.

City Budget Process Begins

The Yankton City Commission has begun the initial work to put together a budget for 2016.

Nebraska May Increase Spending

Nebraska lawmakers will get their first official look at the budget this week.

Electric Rates Could Increase

Many electric consumers in South Dakota could see their bills go up this year.

Senior Abuse To Be Studied

While the Executive Board of the South Dakota legislature will set up summer study committees, there is one task force that was already authorized by lawmakers in this year’s session.

Iowa Budget Deal Close

Iowa lawmakers are still hung up on budget numbers.

Iowa Tuition Freeze In Question

The budget plan Iowa House Republicans released does not include the extra money officials who govern the three state universities requested in order to maintain a tuition freeze.

Death Penalty Debate Continues

An opponent of the death penalty in Nebraska asserts it undermines justice, even when it isn’t applied.

Mauer Comes Through

Joe Mauer hit a two-run triple with two outs in the 11th inning, lifting the Minnesota Twins over the Seattle Mariners 4-2 on Sunday.

Wild Advances In Playoffs

Zach Parise scored twice, including a short-handed goal to get Minnesota going in the first period, and the Wild advanced to the Western Conference semifinals with a 4-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Sunday in Game 6.