Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Promote Domestic Hardwood Products
Representatives Tom Tiffany and Congresswoman Ann Kuster introduced bipartisan legislation this week to support domestic hardwood products. The Hardwood Products Access and Development Program Act, permits the Agriculture Secretary to authorize grants that bolster domestic industry efforts
Questions About Global Corn Production and Stocks
The January WASDE report showed a record level of U.S. corn production in 2023. Mike Zuzolo, president of Global Commodity Analytics, says he expected the corn number to be higher than initially predicted. However, the boost in
State Cannabis Office Says MN Needs At Least 381 Dispensaries
(St. Paul, MN) — The agency that regulates marijuana policy in Minnesota is giving its first estimate of how many dispensaries could eventually be licensed in the state. This week’s report from the Office of Cannabis Management
Amazon Buys Stake In Company That Broadcasts Twins, Timberwolves, Wild
(Minneapolis, MN) — Minnesota sports fans will soon be able to tune into Amazon Prime to get their fill of major league baseball, NHL hockey and NBA basketball. Diamond Sports confirmed this week that Amazon has bought
DEA Says Fentanyl Seizures In MN Doubled In 2023
(Omaha, NE) — The Drug Enforcement Agency says fentanyl seizures in Minnesota increased substantially last year. The DEA’s Omaha office says 417-thousand fentanyl pills were seized last year, compared to 183-thousand seized in 2022. It was the
MN Supreme Court Fast Tracks Review Of Felon Voting Challenge
(St. Paul, MN) — The Minnesota Supreme Court is putting a legal challenge to the state’s felon voting restoration law on the fast track for review. Chief Justice Natalie Hudson announced Tuesday that oral arguments in the
Back-To-Back Storms To Dump More Snow On Northern U.S.
(Undated) — Over 100-million Americans could be getting a fresh blanket of snow before the weekend. Forecasters say two back-to-back storms will spread at least three inches of snow across some 18 states from Wyoming to New
Timberwolves Hold Off Pistons
(Detroit, MI) — The Minnesota Timberwolves pulled away from the Detroit Pistons during a 124-117 win at Little Caesars Arena. The Wolves outscored Detroit 31-22 in the second quarter and led by as many as 17 in
Wild Visit Lightning
(Tampa, FL) — The Minnesota Wild will try to get a winning streak going when they visit the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena tonight. The Wild snapped a four-game losing streak by beating the New York
College Basketball Round Up
(Undated) — Tonight’s a busy night for college basketball in the Dakotas. North Dakota State hosts Denver, North Dakota welcomes Oral Roberts, South Dakota is at home against St. Thomas, and South Dakota State has a home