Survey Shows Minnesotans Not Feeling Conventions But Anticipate Next Week’s Presidential Debate
(Undated) — Minnesota voters did not focus on the conventions of both major political parties. A KSTP/SurveyUSA poll shows that 24 percent of people questioned watched the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Forty-three percent say they viewed
Downtown SF Tattoo/Piercing Shop Relocating
(Sioux Falls, SD) — A longtime downtown Sioux Falls tattoo and piercing show is moving out at the end of the month. Vishnu Bunny Tattoo and Piercing will relocate after 13 years on Phillips Avenue. A post
SNAP Benefits Increase Second Straight Year
(Pierre, SD) — A new report is showing an increase in state food assistance benefits for the second-straight year. According to state records, South Dakota has paid out just over 15-million-dollars in benefits through July from the
Woman’s Death After Shooting Investigated
(Sioux Falls, SD) — Police in Sioux Falls are investigating the death of a woman following a shooting at a mobile home. The shooting was reported late Wednesday night in the northwest section of the city. A
MnDOT Reminds Minnesotans About Rules Regarding Political Signs
(St. Paul, MN) — The state Department of Transportation is reminding Minnesotans about the rules regarding political signs near streets and highways. State law prohibits the placement of political signs along the highway right-of-way, including driving lanes,
13-Year-Old Dies From Gunshot
(Rapid City, SD) — Rapid City Police say the 13-year-old who was shot on Monday has died. Xavier White Whirlwind died at the hospital on Wednesday evening, according to police. Whirlwind was found Monday with a gunshot
State Taking Action To Clear Dozens Of Discarded Wind Turbine Blades
(St. Paul, MN) — The state is ordering two utility companies to remove dozens of discarded wind turbine blades from an industrial park in Mower County. The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission ordered Xcel Energy to work with
USDA Net Farm Income Report Underscores Need for New Farm Bill
The latest Net Farm Income Report shows a 23 percent drop in net farm income compared to 2022. Zippy Duvall, president of the American Farm Bureau Federation, says farms losing a quarter of their income isn’t economically
Momentum Continues for U.S. Beef Exports; Record Value to Mexico Fuels Strong Month for Pork
Exports of U.S. beef continued to build momentum in July, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Pork exports were also well above year-ago levels in July, led by
Farm Economy Continues to Falter as Ag Senator Sees One Silver Lining
The farm economy continues to falter according to ag economists, but at least one ag senator sees a silver lining. Iowa’s Chuck Grassley is one of just two farmers in the US Senate and agrees with many