Grocery Prices Drop in April
The Bureau of Labor Statistics shows the food price index was unchanged in April after increasing 0.1 percent in March. The index for food at home decreased 0.2 percent during the month. Three of the six major
USDA Easing Transition to Organic Production
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced new programs, partnerships, grant awards, and an additional $10 million in funding to expand markets for organic products and help producers transition to organic production. These programs will support the development of
Grassley Leads Delegation in Asking for Federal Aid
Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) led the state’s delegation in calling on USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack to swiftly approve Iowa’s request for federal assistance. Governor Kim Reynolds and Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig
MN Lawmakers Pass Education Bill
(St. Paul, MN) — Minnesota schools will be required to modify reading instruction and implement new cell phone policies thanks to a bill passed by state lawmakers yesterday. The education policy package was passed by the House
MN State Trooper Pleads Not Guilty To Murder Charges
(Minneapolis, MN) — A Minnesota state trooper accused of killing a driver in Minneapolis last summer is pleading not guilty to all charges. Ryan Londregan entered his pleas yesterday in Hennepin County District Court. Londegran has been
Move To Expel State Senator For Burglary Charge Fails
(St. Paul, MN) — A move by Republicans to force DFL Senator Nicole Mitchell out of the state Senate has failed. Republicans introduced a motion to expel Mitchell from the Senate yesterday, citing her recent arrest for
Williams County Man Sentenced For Wife’s Murder
(Williams County, ND) — A man who pleaded guilty in Williams County to fatally shooting his wife in 2022 has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Jacob Long was charged with murder,
Vermillion Police Chief Speaks On Deadly Shooting
(Vermillion, SD) — An investigation is underway in Vermillion after a deadly shooting. Authorities say it happened just before midnight late Tuesday. Vermillion Police Chief Crystal Brady spoke about it yesterday, but was unable to provide much
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem To Speak At CA GOP Convention
(Burlingame, CA) — Governor Kristi Noem is scheduled to speak at the California Republican Convention on Saturday. California Democrats have seized the opportunity to criticize her for sharing a story about shooting a dog she was unable
SD AG Files Suit Over Sexual Harassment Guidance
(Pierre, SD) — South Dakota’s Attorney General Marty Jackley is joining a lawsuit against the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission over new sexual harassment guidance. The suit was filed Monday. It claims the new guidelines “unlawfully extend Title