U.S. turkey production rebounds after two-year slump
U.S. turkey production is rising after two years of declines, with output, demand, and prices up. Disease risks and higher feed costs still weigh on growers.
Twin Cities & Western Railroad grant to boost grain rail
A $22 million federal award will help Twin Cities & Western Railroad expand grain capacity with 200 new hopper cars and infrastructure upgrades in Minnesota.
North Dakota corn harvest shows gains as biofuels reshape rural economies
North Dakota corn harvest data and farmer outlooks highlight steady gains as biofuels expand. Rural communities face persistent challenges despite support.
Judge weighs venue in Minnesota ICE agent assault case
A federal judge is considering whether the ICE agent assault case in Minnesota should proceed in state or federal court following hours of testimony on jurisdiction.
Teen charged in alleged Mall of America plot supporting ISIS
An 18-year-old from Richfield faces a terrorism-related charge in an alleged Mall of America plot supporting ISIS after an FBI sting involving an inert rifle.
Orphaned kittens explore Mall of America aquarium
Dozens of rescue kittens toured the Mall of America aquarium before opening hours, a socialization outing organized by Bitty Kitty Brigade.
Minnesota soybean harvest faces rain delays and disease watch
Minnesota soybean harvest is nearing in the southeast, but rain and disease concerns could slow progress, according to University of Minnesota experts.
Summer sun boosts U.S. sugarbeet crop ahead of harvest
The U.S. sugarbeet crop is thriving ahead of pre-pile harvest, with many fields showing above-average quality despite drought and price concerns.
RANCH Act would open 20M acres to U.S. cattle grazing
Bipartisan legislation known as the RANCH Act would convert marginal cropland to grasslands for grazing, potentially opening 20 million acres to U.S. cattle producers.
Search warrant details Hopkins daycare killings and suicide
A search warrant outlines the Hopkins daycare killings, naming Nathan Brown as the suspect in the deaths of his wife and daughter before his suicide.
Minnesota primary turnout tops 1 million as fall races set
Minnesota’s primaries drew more than 1 million voters, shaping U.S. Senate and governor contests as both parties respond to concerns over fraud, immigration and oversight.
Minnesota Farmfest highlights USDA visit and crop outlook
Minnesota Farmfest features USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins’ first visit to the state, regional wheat and soybean updates, and soybean oil’s role in roofing shingles.