Klobuchar Announces Federal Approval Of MN Broadband Expansion Plan
(Washington, DC) — A plan to expand broadband access in Minnesota has received federal approval. DFL Senator Amy Klobuchar announced yesterday that the U.S. Department of Commerce has approved Minnesota’s plan for expanding broadband. The approval means
DEED Announces $6M In Childcare Grant Funding
(St. Paul, MN) — The state of Minnesota wants to give funding to childcare providers to help them start or grow their businesses. The Department of Employment and Economic Development announced six-million dollars in Child Care Economic
Governor Walz Hasn’t Named A Cannabis Director Year After Former Chief Resigned
(St. Paul, MN) — Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is getting flack for not naming a cannabis director one year after the previous chief resigned. He also hasn’t interviewed a candidate since Erin DuPree stepped down in September
Remaining Seven Members Commit To Mountain West Conference
(Undated) — The Mountain West Conference has received signed commitments from the seven remaining member schools to stay in the conference. The group of Air Force, Hawaii, New Mexico, Nevada, San Jose State, UNLV and Wyoming have
Twins Fall To Marlins
(Minneapolis, MN) — The Minnesota Twins are nearing elimination following an 8-6, 13-inning loss to the Miami Marlins at Target Field. The Twins gave up three runs in the top of the 13th during the loss. Carlos
NFL Sunday Slate Features Big Matchups
(Undated) — Week four of the NFL continues on Sunday. Games of note in the 1 p.m. Eastern window include the Minnesota Vikings at the Green Bay Packers and the Philadelphia Eagles at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Report: Caitlin Clark Named WNBA Rookie Of The Year
(Indianapolis, IN) — Caitlin Clark has reportedly won WNBA Rookie of the Year. That’s according to The Athletic. In her first year with the Indiana Fever, Clark set the single-season assist record while also setting the single-season
Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act Introduced in the House
(WASHINGTON D.C.)– On Friday, members of the U.S. house introduced legislation calling for a permanent, nationwide solution to year-round E-15 gasoline access. The Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, led by House Reps. Adrian Smith (R-NE)
NGFA Leads Effort to Address a ‘Trifecta of Transportation Trouble’ Affecting Agriculture
ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 27, 2024 — Potential disruptions to the nation’s shipping infrastructure could have a devastating effect on American agriculture during this year’s harvest season unless the U.S. government steps in to intervene. That is according
U.S. Pork Producers, Veterinarians Protected from Misguided Antimicrobial Reduction Mandate
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a victory for America’s pork producers and swine veterinarians, the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) today celebrated the United Nations’ (UN) decision to reject proposed on-farm target reductions of antimicrobials. Instead, the UN declaration on antimicrobial