A-Rod, Lore Closing On Majority Ownership
(Minneapolis, MN) — The Minnesota Timberwolves are almost officially under new ownership. The Athletic is reporting that Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez submitted paperwork to the NBA that will allow them to buy majority ownership of the
Moorhead City Council Votes To Demolish Home Deemed Unsafe
(Moorhead, MN) — A rental home deemed unsafe in Moorhead may be demolished unless the owner doesn’t address safety issues. An inspection of the home last year found multiple safety concerns, including electrical and plumbing problems, fire
Iowa Moves To Help Gas Stations Switch To Renewable Fuels
(Des Moines, IA) — Iowa lawmakers are working on a plan to make it easier for gas stations to offer more environmentally friendly fuel options. This new plan would give gas stations more time to update their
Multiple MN Nonprofits Receive Donations From MacKenzie Scott
(St. Paul, MN) — Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott is making some big donations to Minnesota nonprofits. Nine Minnesota groups received gifts from Scott’s Yield Giving organization this week. Twin Cities Rise received a three-million-dollar contribution. Seven groups received
MN DOC Downgrades Otter Tail Jail After Inmate Denied Meals
(Fergus Falls, MN) — The Minnesota Department of Corrections has downgraded the license of the Otter Tail County jail. A state investigation found staff members at the jail denied meals and water to an inmate in February.
Some Moisture in the Early Spring Farm Country Forecast
A good portion of farm country is missing the typical winter snowpack. John Baranick, an ag meteorologist with DTN, says it’s been a very unusual winter. Baranick says, “It’s been a really strange winter. It’s been a
House Ag Committee Dealing with Chinese Influence on U.S. Ag
The House Agriculture Committee held a hearing Wednesday regarding concerns over foreign influence on American agriculture. Ranking Member David Scott (D-GA) said the more specific purpose of the hearing was to discuss the influence that China has
Vilsack Urges Toning Down Anti-China Rhetoric, Citing Farm Exports
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack suggests the U.S. needs to tone down its anti-China rhetoric or else billions in U.S. farm exports to China could be on the chopping block… From TikTok to China’s spy balloon to its
EV Push Will Drive U.S. Deficit $200 Billion Higher
Senate Budget Committee Ranking Member Chuck Grassley is increasing his opposition to the Environmental Protection Agency’s tailpipe emissions proposal. He cites a new cost estimate by the Congressional Budget Office. “The CBO released a ten-year budget and
Mexico to Boost Corn Imports
Mexican corn imports are expected to rise during the 2024-2025 marketing year amid increased demand. USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service says corn imports are forecast to increase five percent year-over-year to 22 million tons to meet the Mexican