Governor Defends Economic Development Funds
The state landed a major economic development with the announcement this week that Bel Brands would open a cheese processing facility in Brookings. 

Chapel Takes SDSU Position
Dwaine Chapel will become the new C.E.O. and executive director of the Innovation Campus at South Dakota State University.

States Leave River Group
The States of Iowa and Nebraska have left MORAST, or the Missouri River Association of States and Tribes. 

Bed Bugs At NU Dorm
Bed bugs have become a problem at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln...a problem that seemingly won't go away. 

Regional Economy To Grow
It appears the Mid American economy is on track for some rapid growth this year. 

Norovirus Reports Increase
While there have been only scattered cases of influenza reported across the region, people are still getting sick.

Comment Deadline Approaches
The deadline for public comments on new student achievement guidelines in South Dakota is Friday. 

Thune Seeks To Ban Bonuses
South Dakota Senator John Thune says he is introducing a bill to end bonuses for top executives at a national mortgage company.

Tax Debate Rages In IA
A key senator has publicly issued a new challenge as Iowa legislators struggle to resolve their dispute over how to cut commercial property taxes.

IA GOP Chair Resigns
Matt Strawn, chair of the Republican Party of Iowa, announced Tuesday he'll leave that post on February 10. 

Debate Over Hunting Amendment
A state senator challenged supporters of a proposed amendment to the state constitution to unmask their true agenda. 

NE Won't Form Health Insurance Exchange
Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman has been criticized for waiting to create a state health insurance exchange...but says it doesn't make sense to move forward now.

Flooding Update Topic Of Meeting
A review and update on the flooding in western Iowa will be on the agenda of the State Interagency Missouri River Authority meeting Friday in Des Moines. 

Child Welfare Bills On Agenda
Nebraska lawmakers are dealing with a group of bills that would revamp, once again, child welfare services. 

Mild January Not A Record
While it was a mild month, it doesn’t look like January this year will set any records. 

Legislators Question Savings
Iowa Legislators -- both Democrats and Republicans -- are raising questions about the 50-million dollars in "savings" the Iowa D-O-T's director says he can wring out of the agency's budget this year. 

Tuition Discount Approved
The Nebraska State College System Board of Trustees voted this month to approve a new program that allows a Wayne State College tuition discount program for the College Center in South Sioux City, Nebraska. 

Doctors Complain About Budget Cuts
A coalition of Nebraska physicians are complaining that state budget cuts have hurt access to health care. 

Economist Says Nebraska Will Grow
An economist with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln predicts solid growth for the state the next two years.

Health Group Seeks Expansion
The South Dakota Public Health Association is looking to expand their membership.