Teacher Shortage Studied

Members of the South Dakota Legislature’s Planning Committee heard about the problems school districts are having finding qualified teachers.

Extension Vet Gives Heat Stress Advice

During periods of high heat and humidity, livestock producers are advised to watch their animals closely and start early with…

Pork President Calls For Hard Trade Stance

Last week the U.S. and European Union concluded their sixth round of the Trans Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership talks.…

Minnesota Farm Bureau Talks Trade In DC

One of the major subjects Minnesota Farm Bureau members brought up in Washington DC last week when they met with…

Grain Group Has Mixed Thoughts On Storage Rule

The National Grain and Feed Association is giving mixed review to a proposed Clean Air Act permit rule by EPA…

Health Insurance Premiums Expected To Increase

An official with the Nebraska Health Care Alliance estimates when the federal health care law fully goes into effect in several months, requiring all policies to be compliant, the expense will be staggering.

Shortage Of Lawyers In Rural Nebraska

Too many rural Nebraska counties have no practicing lawyers.

Iowa Did Not Discriminate

The Iowa Supreme Court upheld a Polk County District Court ruling that determined the State of Iowa did not discriminate against African-Americans in their hiring and promotion practices.

Willingham Hero For Twins

Josh Willingham’s tiebreaking home run in the eighth inning sent the Minnesota Twins to a 4-3 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Monday night.

Royals Fall To Sox

Chris Sale pitched seven effective innings and Adam Dunn had two RBIs to lead the Chicago White Sox to a 3-1 victory over the slumping Kansas City Royals on Monday night.