USDA Crop Forecasts Continue to Undergird Need for New Farm Bill
USDA crop forecasts this week add more grist to the argument for a new farm bill, with higher production, lower prices, and no relief in sight. World Ag Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski says, “Season average market
MPCA Issues Air Quality Alert For Part Of NW MN
(St. Paul, MN) — The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency says parts of northwest Minnesota will be affected by Canadian wildfire smoke this week. Heavy ground-level smoke is expected in the region beginning this afternoon. The air quality
Bridge A Few Miles North Of International Falls Collapses
(Fort Frances, Ontario) — Canadian authorities are investigating the cause of a railway bridge collapse just north of the Minnesota border. No injuries were reported when the Five-Bridge northwest of Fort Frances collapsed on Wednesday. The area
MN Unemployment Rate Rises In July
(St. Paul, MN) — Minnesota’s unemployment rate rose by three-tenths of a percent between June and July. The state Department of Employment and Economic Development announced yesterday that last month’s unemployment rate rose from two-point-nine to three-point-two
Senator Hoeven Leads Senate Ag Field Hearing at Grand Farm on Thursday
WHEATLAND, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven today held a field hearing of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee, titled Perspectives on the Future of Agriculture Research and Technology, at Grand Farm’s Innovation Campus. Hoeven organized the hearing through his
North Dakota Fall Turkey Season Set
The fall turkey season is set with 4,545 licenses available to hunters, 110 more than last year. Applicants can apply online by visiting the North Dakota Game and Fish website, gf.nd.gov. The deadline is Sept. 4. Only North Dakota
Twins Sneak Past Rangers In Ninth; Buxton Lands On IL
(Arlington, TX) — The Minnesota Twins scored a run in the top of the ninth to beat the Texas Rangers 3-2 at Globe Life Field. The game was tied at two before Carlos Santana put Minnesota on
Timberwolves Schedule Gets Released
(Minneapolis, MN) — The Minnesota Timberwolves have their schedule for the 2024-25 regular season. Minnesota begins the year with a road game against the Los Angeles Lakers on October 22nd. The Wolves will have their home opener
Lynx Take Control In Fourth Quarter
(Minneapolis, MN) — The Minnesota Lynx dominated the fourth quarter during a 79-68 win over the Washington Mystics at the Target Center. The game was tied through three quarters before Minnesota went on a 21-10 run to
NDSU Soccer Opens Season With 3-1 Win
LA CROSSE, Wis. – North Dakota State soccer defeated Viterbo University 3-1 in the season opener on Thursday at the Viterbo Athletics Complex. Senior Olivia Watson opened up the scoring in the seventh minute with a close-range