Wine Sale Rules Being Considered

A South Dakota interim legislative committee heard testimony yesterday about direct wine sales to consumers.

Medicare Reform Unlikely

With only a limited number of legislative days on the Congressional calendar, many important issues will not see any action in Washington this year.

Energy Efficiency Program Coming

The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission has approved a plan by Northwestern Energy to begin some energy efficiency programs for their gas and electric customers.

No Immigration Bill Means Problems

Passage of immigration legislation by the US House this year is unlikely, and that has many disappointed. One of those…

Some Minnesota Growers Have RePlanted

It’s been a tough year for farmers in Southwest Minnesota many of whom have seen their fields drowned out. Minnesota…

Pork Leader Has Reporting Concerns

Producers and lawmakers have concerns about the mandatory Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus reporting announced by USDA. Iowa Pork President Jamie…

North Dakota Rail Backlog Continues

Railroads have been working to catch up on backlogs of rail cars and shipments. Despite that effort North Dakota farm…

Sleeping In Seattle

Hisashi Iwakuma struck out a season-high 10 in seven strong innings, Mike Zunino and Michael Saunders hit solo home runs, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Minnesota Twins 2-0 on Monday night.

Nolasco Has Sore Arm

Twins right-hander Ricky Nolasco is being sent back to Minnesota because of a sore right elbow.

Shields Beats Former Mates

Kansas City’s James Shields sparkled in his return to Tropicana Field, limiting the Tampa Bay Rays to three hits and striking out 10 over seven innings and the Royals beat his former team 6-0 on Monday night.