Second Case of New World Screwworm Confirmed in Northern Mexico

(MEXICO CITY) — Officials in Mexico have confirmed a second case of New World Screwworm in the northern border state of Nuevo Leon. Reuters reports that Mexico’s agriculture ministry on Monday reported the second case in about
Vikings Cut Two Players

(Eagan, MN) — The Minnesota Vikings are opening up some roster spots. The team cut tight end Nick Vannett and offensive lineman Vershon Lee yesterday. Vannett has appeared in three games for Minnesota, while Lee saw time
Timberwolves Lose To Pacers

(Minneapolis, MN) — The Minnesota Timberwolves came up short during a 135-134 overtime loss to the Indiana Pacers in a preseason game at the Target Center. The Wolves trailed by as many as 24 points in the
Minnesota Man Suspected of Killing 2 Teens in Arizona

(St. Peter, MN) — A Minnesota man is suspected of killing two teens in the Arizona wilderness. The former St. Peter resident was arrested this week for the May 26th murders of 18-year-old Pandora Kjolsrud and 17-year-old
Knudsen Accused of Rewriting Ballot Language

(Helena, MT) — Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is being accused of trying to sabotage a ballot initiative to keep judicial elections nonpartisan. Two groups took legal action Monday against Knudsen, accusing him of rewriting the language
Missouri River September Runoff Above Average

Although the overall runoff in September was above average in the upper Missouri River Basin, the runoff at the Fort Peck and Garrison reaches continues to be well below average. “Beneficial rainfall occurred over central South Dakota
The Government Shutdown Impacts Soil Conservation

A federal shutdown effectively freezes nearly all USDA-funded agricultural conservation work, with 95 percent of NRCS staff furloughed and program payments paused. Why it matters is that the Natural Resources Conservation Service provides the technical and financial
Maddocks to Receive North Dakota Leopold Conservation Award

The Brian and Vicki Maddock family has been selected as the recipients of the 2025 North Dakota Leopold Conservation Award®. The award honors farmers, ranchers, and forestland owners who go above and beyond in their management of
Nebraska Corn Is Proud of Wesely for Serving on National Corn Board

Lincoln, Neb. – Nebraska Corn is proud and appreciative of Dan Wesely, who recently completed his service on the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) Board at the end of September. Wesely served on the Board since 2021.
NDDOT Opens Application Window For SRF Program

(Bismarck, ND) — The Special Road Fund program is now open to applicants interested in financing North Dakota Highway projects. The state’s Department of Transportation says tribal governments, state agencies, and similar groups can apply for funding