Legislative members attending the New Ulm Farm-City Hub Club Farm Show Saturday gave generously of their time to answer questions in a legislative forum devoted to farm issues. No doubt it took them that long to try to explain why the Minnesota Legislature still hasn’t passed legislation ...

A sports gambling bill is a good bet to pass the Minnesota Legislature this year after years of opposition from the Native American casinos, who have now embraced the idea as they will be the primary operators. But sports betting is also good for Minnesota business and consumers, who are ...

The Russian strategy in Ukraine has been thwarted since its invasion began by stiffer than expected military resistance and an armed and motivated civilian population that have turned targets like the capital city of Kyiv into fortresses. So the Russians have adopted a new strategy, ...

Grant to help seniors age in place Several local individuals set out on a mission to hep bring services into the homes of seniors in Martin County. Now with a sizable grant from the Schmeeckle Foundation, the Martin County CHW Project is moving forward. The group is looking for community ...

With gasoline prices at the pump rising like a SpaceX celebrity rocket launch, governors and state lawmakers around the country are looking for ways to ease the impact for their citizens. One idea being pushed is to call a holiday on state or even federal gasoline taxes. These are the ...

Residents and business owners in southern Minnesota are feeling the pain of high gas prices. The prices are set by a number of factors, from who the individual station buys it from, how much they pay, demand and how competitive the local market is. It also depends on supply, and right now the ...