Hawkeyes Name McCollum Head Coach
(Iowa City, IA) — The Iowa Hawkeyes men’s basketball team has its next head coach. The team announced Monday that it is hiring Drake head coach Ben McCollum to take over for Fran McCaffery. McCollum led Drake
Vikings Haven’t Told JJ McCarthy He’s The Starter
(Minneapolis, MN) — The Vikings are leaving their starting quarterback position vacant. JJ McCarthy told the “Up-and-Adams Show” on Tuesday that the team hasn’t named him the starter. The second-year QB missed his rookie season due to
Judicial Reform Bill Signed By Montana Governor
(Helena, MT) — A measure aimed at protecting the Montana Legislature’s ability to enact laws is now on the books. Governor Greg Gianforte signed the measure yesterday, which strengthens existing law that limits the ability of courts
MN State Work From Home Policy Changes On The Way
(St. Paul, MN) — Governor Tim Walz has announced the state’s work from home policy is going to change. The big change would make most state agency employees to work in person for 50 percent of scheduled
Groups Ask for Permanent Extension of Section 199A
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — A large number of organizations representing farmers, ranchers, forest owners, agricultural cooperatives, and industry stakeholders have sent a letter to Congressional leaders regarding Section 199A in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. “We urge
Out of the Ashes Wildfire Disaster Relief Program Delivers More than $939,000 to North Dakota Fire Victims
The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association (NDSA) and North Dakota Stockmen’s Foundation (NDSF), together with the generosity of people from near and far, delivered $939,702.90 this month to cattle ranchers and landowners devastated by the October 2024 wildfires.
NCBA Outlines Trade Priorities in Ways and Means Hearing
(WASHINGTON D.C.) – On Tuesday, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) member and chairman of the Texas Cattle Feeders Association (TCFA) Robby Kirkland testified before the House Ways and Means Committee. In the hearing titled, American Trade Negotiation
Renewable Fuels Groups Argue Before the Supreme Court in SRE Venue Case
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The American renewable fuels industry presented oral arguments to the U.S. Supreme Court today in Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) v. Calumet Shreveport Refining, LLC, et al., a case that addresses where challenges to small refinery exemptions (SREs)
Cattle on Feed Down 2%, Placements Down 18%
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — The latest Cattle on Feed report from USDA showed a large drop in placements (more than average estimates) and a slight drop in on-feed numbers for the month of March. Cattle and calves on
ARPA Funding Ends Abruptly
(Bismarck, ND) — Federal funding for the American Rescue Plan Act will end sooner than expected. North Dakota Health and Human Services was notified that pandemic-era funding for behavioral health services has ended effective immediately. The ARPA