Twins Outscore Orioles

Matt Wieters returned to catching exactly six months after Tommy John surgery and played six innings in the Baltimore Orioles’ 10-9 loss to the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday.

Beaver Lake Property Owners Face Game, Fish and Parks

Landowners surrounding Beaver Lake in Yankton County are in distress about changes to the lake that occurred after reconstruction of the bridge and spillway on the south edge.

Iowa Home Prices Increase

Home prices and the number of homes sold across Iowa both rose last month compared to February of 2014, according to the Iowa Association of Realtors.

Iowa’s Teams Spike Bets

With three Iowa teams in the N-C-A-A basketball tournament, it’s a good bet there are a lot more people interested in tournament pools this year.

Republicans Continue to Defend Open Letter to Iran

Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer defends her signing of an open letter to Iran that has been harshly criticized by President Obama.

Farm Bureau Leaders Head to Washington

State Farm Bureau leaders were in Washington D.C. last week working on a number of issues.

U.S. Cattlemen’s Association Calls for Further Check Off Reform

The majority of the beef industry groups involved in the Beef Check Off working group have signed a memorandum of understanding that calls for a dollar per head increase in the beef check off.

Railroads Could Pay Safety Upgrade Tax

Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton is proposing Railroads pay for a safety upgrade tax that would amount to $ 100,000 annually.

South Dakota Farm Bureau Pleased with Infrastructure Funding

South Dakota Farm Bureau officials are pleased with state legislative passage of the infrastructure funding legislation.

New Rules Target Invasive Species

The discovery of some invasive species in waterways around the region is setting off a reaction.