Several Races Without Democratic Candidates In Montana
(Helena, MT) — Several races in Montana are not going to feature candidates from both parties this November. After the filing deadline passed on Monday, the numbers show more than a dozen state legislative seats will not
Missing Northern Minnesota Girl Found Safe
(Bigfork, MN) — Authorities in northern Minnesota say a teen reported missing on Monday has been found. Sixteen-year-old Alissa Plieseis of Bigfork reportedly left her home on Saturday and did not return. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal
Minnesota Increases Fire Danger Level, Activates Smoke Chasers
(St. Paul, MN) — The threat of wildfires has increased across Minnesota, leading state agencies to call in seasonal firefighters six weeks earlier than usual. The latest fire danger map from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Deadly Car Crash In Moorhead
(Moorhead, MN) — A woman is dead following a single-vehicle crash in Moorhead. It happened Tuesday morning at the intersection of Main Avenue Southeast and 21st Street, where authorities say the woman crashed into a railroad support
February Grocery Prices Unchanged
Grocery prices held steady in the latest Consumer Price Index by the Department of Labor. While food prices stayed flat, the overall index increased .4 percent, following a .3 percent increase in January. Three of the six
Farms Received Nearly a Quarter of Each Food-at-home Dollar in 2022
In 2022, farm establishments received 24.1 cents for each dollar spent on food at home and 3.6 cents for each dollar spent on food away from home. These amounts, called farm shares, highlight the different paths that
Vilsack Announces Broadband, Drinking Water Investments
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Tuesday announced funding for high speed internet and drinking water systems for tribal communities. The Department of Agriculture is investing $58 million in Tribal communities in Nevada, Oklahoma and South Dakota. The funding
Twins Get Blanked By Tigers
(Lakeland, FL) — The Minnesota Twins managed just one hit during a 1-0 Spring Training loss against the Detroit Tigers at Publix Field. Alex Kirilloff was the only Twin to record a base knock. Joe Ryan was
USCA Calls Product of USA Rule a Victory
The United States Cattlemen’s Association calls USDA’s final voluntary ‘Product of USA’ rule a victory. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the rule Monday at the National Farmers Union annual convention. USCA has worked tirelessly to clarify years
USTR Releases Fiscal Year 2025 Congressional Budget Justification
WASHINGTON – The Office of the United States Trade Representative yesterday submitted to Congress its Budget Justification for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025. This document includes USTR’s strategic objectives, accomplishments, and measurements for success for the upcoming fiscal