J&E Cos Shuts Down Three Twin Cities Factories And Lays Off 145

(Plymouth, MN) — A Plymouth-based custom-metal manufacturer is shutting down three of its Minnesota plants. J&E Cos also plans to lay off 145 employees. The shops are located in Lakeville, Plymouth, and Shakopee. The Plymouth headquarters and
Motion To Dismiss Criminal Charge Against State Senator Mitchell Is Denied

(Detroit Lakes, MN) — A judge is denying a motion to dismiss one of two criminal charges filed against Minnesota State Senator Nicole Mitchell. The court action took place yesterday in Becker County. The burglary tool possession
Wolves Reportedly Deny Knicks Attempt To Poach Chris Finch

(Undated) — The Knicks are being denied a chance to speak with the Timberwolves’ head coach for their coaching vacancy. The Wolves’ front office reportedly did not give the New York organization permission to sit down with
Vikings Extend TE Oliver

(Eagan, MN) — The Minnesota Vikings are locking down their second-string tight end. The Purple signed Josh Oliver to a three-year deal worth just over 23-million dollars yesterday. The 28-year-old is one of the top run-blocking tight
Rodgers Says It Was Steelers Or “Nothing”

(Pittsburgh, PA) — Aaron Rodgers is making his feelings about the Steelers very clear. The future Hall of Fame quarterback attended Day One of Mandatory Minicamp on Tuesday and told reporters that the decision to sign with
NDSU Soccer Announces Additions to Recruiting Class

FARGO, N.D. – North Dakota State soccer and head coach Mike Regan announced additions to the 2025 signing class on Wednesday, June 11, with the Bison recruiting class growing to 14. Along with the five freshman announced
Brazil Farmers Harvesting a Big Corn Crop

Brazil’s 2024-2025 corn harvest is expected to be the second largest in the country’s history, with a projected five million bushels. The National Supply Company (Conab), the country’s food supply and statistics agency, says the volume is
Emerald Ash Borer Confirmed in Milbank, South Dakota

PIERRE S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) has confirmed Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) in Milbank, South Dakota. DANR has expanded the existing State Plant Pest Quarantine to include Grant County. The updated
SDSU Horse Sale Revived After More Than 20 Years

BROOKINGS, S.D. — Last month, for the first time in more than 20 years, the South Dakota State University Horse Unit held a public sale of horses from its herd. The unit, located within the College of
MN Farmer Pushes Back Against HHS Secretary

A Minnesota sugarbeet farmer wants consumers and legislators to know that sugar is an all-natural product. Tim Deal responded to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F Kennedy, Jr., who said “sugar is poison” back in April.