Ricky Rubio Retires
(Undated) — A former Timberwolves point guard is stepping away from the NBA for good. Ricky Rubio announced his retirement yesterday. The point guard stepped away from the Cleveland Cavaliers prior to the FIBA World Cup over
Twins Claim RP Jensen
(Minneapolis, MN) — The Minnesota Twins have taken a flier on a relief pitcher. The club claimed righty Ryan Jensen off waivers from the Miami Marlins yesterday. Jensen has not played in the MLB yet, and he
Swift County To Hold Meeting On Proposed Natural Gas Pipeline
(Benson, MN) — State and local officials are planning an open house in Swift County later this month to present information about a proposed renewable natural gas pipeline. A company has proposed building a 28-mile pipeline that
MN DEED Announces $4M In Grants For Workforce Development
(St. Paul, MN) — The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development is announcing nearly four-million dollars in grants to help expand the state’s workforce. Sixteen community organizations will benefit from the grants awarded by two different
Minnesota Court Interpreters Could Strike Next Week
(St. Paul, MN) — A group of independent contractors who work for the Minnesota court system could stage a walkout next week. Court interpreters around the state are upset that Minnesota has failed to increase their pay
East Grand Forks City Hall To Have Roof Replaced
(East Grand Forks, MN) — East Grand Forks City Hall will have its roof replaced this summer. The roof is nearing 25-years-old, and it was found to be in need of replacement following an assessment that was
Livestock Risk Management Growth Astronomical
Livestock Risk Management products are in high demand, showing “astronomical” growth, according to USDA’s Risk Management Agency Administrator Marcia Bunger. Bunger told National Cattlemen’s Beltway Beef podcast that insurance products like Livestock Risk Protection and Livestock Gross
An Update on South American Weather, Crops and More
(FARGO)– South American weather and growing conditions continue to be a main market driver as the calendar flips over to 2024. Many private analysts continue to lower their production numbers for Brazil and Argentina, pointing to the
Over 1,250 Producers Qualify Under Prop 12
The California Department of Food and Agriculture says there are more than 1,250 agricultural producers and distributors in compliance with Proposition 12. After multiple delays brought on by court challenges and the need for a Supreme Court
Missouri Bans Foreign Ownership of Some Farmland
Missouri Governor Mike Parson announced a ban on agricultural land purchases by citizens and businesses from six nations if the property is within ten miles of critical military facilities. Parson says he had countries like “China and