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Sun Prairie arts organizations receive county grants
Dane County Executive Melissa Agard and the Dane County Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission have announced that 70 grants totaling $96,750 have been awarded to local organizations supporting arts, history,
Kotyza-Witthuhn understands small business needs
An Eden Prairie small-business owner endorses Rep. Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn, citing her support for local businesses, working families and community organizations.
Sun Prairie considers new massage business regulations after police receive complaints
Sun Prairie leaders are considering new regulations for massage establishments following complaints to police about activity at certain businesses.
Area school business managers recognized
BISMARCK – The North Dakota School Boards Association (NDSBA) recognized Velva School District Business Manager Skyler Helseth and Powers Lake School District Business Manager Shayna Johnson as graduates of the North Dakota School Business Managers Certification Program (NDSBMCP) during its annual convention on Oct. 8 in Bismarck. The certification program offers 20 college level courses […]
Prairie Band chairman discusses ICE contract exit and oversight of tribal businesses
Prairie Band Potawatomi Chairman Joseph “Zeke” Rupnick discusses the tribe’s exit from an ICE-related contract and oversight of tribal businesses with Levi Rickert during the Great Lakes Tribal Economic Summit in Mount Pleasant, Mich. (Photo: Tribal Business News)
Sanford Health awarded $2.3 million grant from National Institutes of Health
Grant will support research on cell type plasticity in kidney function and disease
Prairie City mechanic builds a business on straight talk, skill, small‑town loyalty
Owner of Dodge Garage tries to treat people right and stay community-minded
Prairie Meadows HR vice president is voice for employees
Gina Vitiritto has spent her professional career as a confidante and advocate for the people of Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino. What started as a seasonal waitressing job in her hometown of Altoona became a 32-year career in human resources. She worked in the clubhouse beginning in 1989 and joined the HR team in 1994. …
Armacost honored among Prairie Business’ 2026 Leaders & Legacies
UND president recognized at reception celebrating seven regional leaders for their leadership, community impact and vision
GNDC honors legislator and business with awards at policy summit
Baker Boy was recognized for its continued investment in its people, operations and community
PG Intermediate School recognized for science excellence
PRAIRIE GROVE -- Prairie Grove Intermediate School has been named an Arkansas Gem School for being in the top 10% for science achievement and the top 10% for science growth statewide for 2025-26, according to the Arkansas Department of Education.
PlaceMKR Acquires Pharr Retail Property in $31.85 Million Deal
Austin-based real estate investment and development firm PlaceMKR has acquired an At Home retail property in Pharr as part of a $31.85 million purchase of five properties across three states, the company announced. The Pharr property, located at 600 W. Kelly Ave., was acquired along with properties in New Braunfels and Grand Prairie, Texas; Gulfport, Mississippi; and Toledo, Ohio.
New initiative brings entrepreneurship beyond the business world at PVAMU
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Sept. 21, 2026) – For a student studying engineering, education, health care or another field, entrepreneurship can be more than building a business. It can mean recognizing an opportunity, solving a problem and finding a new way forward. That idea is
Prairie Grit expanding to include mental health services
Prairie Grit has begun children's mental health services and hopes to expand to include adults, couples and families.
UND again named among region’s best places to work
Prairie Business recognition reflects workplace culture created by UND faculty and staff.
Prairie Meadows awards $275,000 to WesleyLife
Prairie Meadows has awarded $275,000 to the WesleyLife Foundation to support three of the organization’s initiatives. The grants include a $200,000 Legacy Grant supporting the $49.5 million redevelopment of The Village, a WesleyLife community in Indianola; $65,000 for WesleyLife Meals on Wheels; and $10,000 for WesleyLife Hospice. WesleyLife broke ground in 2025 on the redevelopment…
NIU STEAM CAFE to explore prairie restoration science
Northern Illinois University will partner with Wild Roots Nature Center to hold a STEAM Cafe for community members to learn about prairie restoration science as part of Wild Roots Nature Center “Nature on Tap Series.”
Prairie People highlights the new hires, promotions in our region
Here are some of the latest business announcements
Celebrating the 2026 Prairie Business 50 Best Places to Work
Nearly 1,400 nominations were submitted for more than 75 companies
Video in competitive congressional race spotlights challenge of regulating AI-generated political content
In Wisconsin, a recent example can be found on the campaign social media of U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Prairie du Chien, who is running a competitive reelection bid.
How much has the U.S.’s wildlife changed since Lewis and Clark?
Ever wish you could have been part of the Lewis and Clark expedition? Us too. The Corps of Discovery came across scores of plants and animals that were new to Western science: Grizzly bears, ponderosa pines, a “barking squirrel” that William Clark would later call the prairie dog. A modern effort is underway to see how much the country’s wildlife has changed in the 220-some years since their journey. Host Nate Rott tags along with some scientists re-surveying a part of the expedition’s route in western Montana. And he wishes he was in better shape.Interested in more science in the news? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.
Prep sports: Friday's Scores
The Associated Press PREP FOOTBALL= Abbotsford 21, Markesan 8 Algoma 44, Newman Catholic 6 Alma-Pepin 49, Plum City/Elmwood 6 Aquinas 24, Prairie du Chien
Storms, days of heavy rain upend businesses, nonprofits statewide
Cleanup has only just begun for the thousands of Hoosier residents and businesses affected by widespread power outages and flooding.
Trump's War on 'Antifa' Sends Protesters to Prison for Decades
Autumn Hill left a Prairieland ICE facility protest before it turned violent. She was still sentenced to 50 years as part of Trump's war on "antifa."
Costs keep rising, business owners tell Davids, pointing to ‘reckless’ US tariff policies, Iran war
“When tariffs hit local favorites like toy stores and craft shops, it’s Kansas families who end up paying the price at the register,” Sharice Davids said after meeting with small business owners in Prairie Village. “Some of what we’ve been working on in my office is trying to address the reckless tariff policies.”
When does advanced science create entrepreneurs — and does it matter?
A new NSF Engine in Cleveland revives an old question — whether a startup or an incumbent should turn research into products — and brings up a better one: whether that distinction serves the people it’s meant to.
Gas leak prompts business evacuations in Sun Prairie
SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. (WKOW) -- Sun Prairie Fire & EMS and Police are monitoring a gas leak near Hoepker Road and South Legacy Way.
'Gatsby' sparkles, a statue rises, and Bri bakes in Sun Prairie
In this week's Madison food and culture newsletter, how art can meet a moment, Jenny Jackson's "The Shampoo Effect," and mango-coconut cruffins.
A look at new construction projects and property deals in Ascension Parish
Ascension Parish recently announced new construction projects, property transactions and upcoming business events, Ascension Business Report writes. The parish issued permits for two major projects, including a $3 million, 10,483-square-foot building at The Church International on La. 42 in Prairieville, with Living Solutions Construction as the contractor, and a $400,000, 11,840-square-foot pre-engineered mixed-use metal building […]
What’s being built, bought and planned in Ascension Parish
Here are the latest property transactions, issued permits and upcoming business-related events in Ascension Parish. Issued permits New construction for a 10,483-square-foot building at The Church International on La. 42 in Prairieville. The project is valued at $3 million, with Living Solutions Construction as the listed contractor. New construction permit for an 11,840-square-foot PEMB mixed-use […]
Waffle House looking to move forward with Prairieville project
Restaurant chain Waffle House has filed for a new construction permit to begin work on the company’s first Prairieville location. According to the permit, the building will comprise 1,840 square … Already an INSIDER? Sign in. Already an INSIDER? Sign in
'The Entertainment Capital Of Iowa' Is A Bustling City With Shopping, A Casino, And Amusement Park Fun
Altoona, Iowa, packs in Adventureland, Prairie Meadows Casino, outlet shopping, and family attractions just minutes from Des Moines.
Entertainment Listing: July 22
Wednesday July 22 PK’s • Carbondale Trivia, 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. Thursday July 23 PK’s • Carbondale Advertisement Eastwood & the Prairie Wolves, 9 p.m. Sunset Concert • Shryock Steps Dwayne Dopsie and the Zydeco Hellraisers, 7 p.m. Friday July 24 Booby’s • Carbondale Supsuesenesa & Lobotomytes, 10 p.m. PK’s • Carbondale ...
Roundup: LNG exports / Prairieville market / GLP-1 rivalry
Predicted to double: U.S. LNG exports are expected to nearly double by 2031, becoming the country’s second-largest net export industry and contributing an estimated $1.4 trillion to the economy. The growth is driven by abundant shale gas supplies, major Gulf Coast investments and rising global demand, with LNG exports projected to support hundreds of thousands […]
PVAMU workshop prepares educators to teach the future of quantum science
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (July 20, 2026) – What if one of tomorrow's fastest-growing technologies could be introduced with spinning tops, flashlights, and hands-on activities? That was the idea behind QuanTime: Quantum Science Workshop for K-12 Educators, in which Prairie View A&M University partnered with Sandia National
'Entertainment center' with bowling, arcade, restaurant, bar planned for southeast Mahomet
A 17,000-square-foot entertainment center, planned for Tabeling Development's Prairieview Commons subdivision, will include bowling, arcade games, a sports bar and a full-service restaurant.
'Entertainment center' with bowling, arcade, restaurant and bar planned for southeast Mahomet
A 17,000-square-foot entertainment center, planned for lots B and C of Tabeling Development's Prairieview subdivision, will include bowling, arcade games, a sports bar and a full-service restaurant.
UnitedHealth blasts health care providers’ ‘egregious’ awards under No Surprises Act
Eden-Prairie based health care giant highlights alleged arbitration abuses while reporting success on financial turnaround.
The city of Bismarck launches its first business pitch challenge
Local entrepreneurs can apply to win a $15,000 forgivable loan to help take their business to the next level
Melissa Gilbert names the most progressive episode of original ‘Little House on the Prairie’
Melissa Gilbert is looking back on the original ‘Little House on the Prairie’ ahead of the new Netflix series, and singing the praises of this progressive 1977 episode: ‘I don’t think we get more woke than that.’
Cayuse Prairie School Business Manager Named Montana’s School Business Official of the Year
Nobody goes to college hoping to become a school business official, Heather Mumby said.
Andrew Armacost, Gregg Haug, Alan O'Neil included on Prairie Business' Leaders & Legacies 2026 list
The three from the Grand Forks region are among seven honorees overall
What to stream: Rolling Stones, ‘Little House on the Prairie’ and ‘Backrooms’
The latest Rolling Stones album and the streaming debut of the hit movie "Backrooms" are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you. New movies to stream The box-office sensation "Backrooms" is making...
B.I.D. Academy demonstrates how artificial intelligence can transform small businesses
BELTON — For years, artificial intelligence has largely been associated with chatbots, writing assistance and internet searches. But during the second session of Prairie View A&M University Extension’s Business Innovation
What to Stream: Rolling Stones, 'Little House on the Prairie' and 'Backrooms'
The latest Rolling Stones album and the streaming debut of the hit movie "Backrooms" are some of the new entertainment options available this week.
Prairie Business honors top industry executives
Celebrating the region’s 2026 Leaders & Legacies
Conservation efforts emphasize the lesser prairie chicken
Reid DeWalt, deputy director of Colorado Parks and Wildlife, spoke to the Water Resources and Agriculture Review Committee about the Lesser Prairie Chicken and moving conservation forward. He said in 2026, CPW staff counted 77 males on 13 leks, a number that has dropped year over year since 2024. There are fewer than 1,000 chickens […]
Jason Bateman recalls financial pressure to 'not get fired' as child actor
Former child actor Jason Bateman recalls juggling school, work, and the pressure to 'not get fired' as his family's major breadwinner.
How Michael Landon's “Little House on the Prairie” philosophy influenced “Malcolm in the Middle”
"Malcolm" creator Linwood Boomer cites Landon's approach to working with child actors as an inspiration for how he ran the sitcom.
East Prairie High School receives grant to restore agri-science center greenhouse
East Prairie High School is receiving help to restore its greenhouse after severe weather caused thousands of dollars in damage earlier this year.
Makerspaces for Science: AI and Robotics at Argonne
Do robots have temper tantrums? When will I get a robot to do my laundry? What should the next generation do to become experts in AI and robotics?
Conner Prairie invites guests to explore the science, culture and cuisine of ‘FOOD’
“FOOD: Science, Culture, and Cuisine,” an international multi-sensory traveling exhibition exploring the concept of food and dining, officially opens to the public on June 13.
A Paralympian and ‘prairie populist’: How this Iowa Senate candidate is trying to spark a rural revival for Democrats
Theresa Weeks was making spaghetti when a Senate candidate came knocking on her door.
Balancing act: Robinson shines in four sports, including two in the same season
MADISON, Wis. — Sun Prairie West junior Skye Robinson competed in high jump, cheered on her teammates and then rushed across town to pitch in a playoff softball game —
Prairie Lakes Healthcare becoming Sanford Health Watertown
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System in Watertown will transition to Sanford Health Watertown, starting in June.
Out of this Prairieville family's hardest moment, a $1M company was born
What began as a deeply personal challenge for Jordanna and Louis Coleman has grown into a fast-scaling logistics business—one built not only on strategy and resilience, but on faith. LC Transport Services, founded in February 2022 and headquartered in Prairieville, started with a single truck, a home office and a determination to create stability for […]
Report: Suns will explore trading into draft's 1st round
The Phoenix Suns enter the 2026 NBA Draft with the 47th pick. A path to moving into the first round remains hard to see.
One local metal art business acquires another
Longtime Sioux Falls-based metal art business Prairie Dance has been acquired by the up-and-coming local metal art business Sunbird Metal Works.
UWL hosts groundbreaking ceremony for phase two of the Prairie Springs Science Center
On Friday, May 8, members of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse community and local media gathered at the south end of the Cowley Hall construction site for the ceremonial groundbreaking of the second phase of the Prairie Springs Science Center. “Today is a great day for this campus. We are here to celebrate something that...
UWL breaks ground on phase two of Prairie Springs Science Center project
A local university is beginning the next step of a major science facility that's been years in the making.
Meet these PVAMU men in nursing leading the future of health care
HOUSTON – At Prairie View A&M University’s College of Nursing, this year’s graduating class is helping meet one of health care’s most urgent needs: a well-prepared, highly skilled workforce. Among them, a growing number of male graduates are entering the field at a time when men make up approximately 12–13% of the nation’s nursing workforce.
New funding initiative honors longtime family business leader, supports next-generation planning
The longtime leader of Prairie Family Business Association will be honored through a new funding program designed to help family businesses ready to take the next step in their multigenerational journeys.
Prairie Family Business Association honors top family businesses at annual Sioux Falls conference
Three multigenerational family businesses, including two based in Sioux Falls, were recognized for leadership and long-term impact during the Prairie Family Business Association’s annual conference this week.
Editorial
Whether we're learning about our neighbors on the prairie, or what it's like on moon and beyond; remember that science is critical to understanding our world.
‘Little House on the Prairie’: Netflix Reboot Debuts Teaser Trailer
'Even though they were all alone, they were happy because they were a family — and they were together.'
Sun Prairie mayor says ‘difficult decisions’ ahead as $3.95M referendum fails
The referendum aimed to help maintain several public safety services after the city hit its levy limit last year.
Plastic bags infest the Kansas prairie, degrading and threatening our health. We can change course.
Every year, Americans use more than 100 billion plastic bags, and most are used for just 12 minutes. The problem? Those bags don’t disappear.
Recognizing the value of generational work
The Lesser Prairie Chicken habitat in southeastern Colorado is a swath of prairie that begins in Cheyenne and far-southeastern Lincoln counties and moves south and east into Kiowa, Prowers and Baca counties. This is cattle country where the short grass is nutrient dense, and a little bit of rain makes the prairie explode. A little […]
Growing Smarter: PVAMU study explores science behind stronger plants
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Apr. 2, 2026) — From backyard gardens to large-scale farms, how plants grow can make all the difference. A Prairie View A&M University researcher is taking a closer look at that process and how it could help crops become more productive and resilient. Dr. Tesfamichael Kebrom, a research scientist in the College […]
Pomegranate Market owners discuss challenges of transitioning family business
This entrepreneurial father-son duo opened up about transitioning the family business, as well as their vision for the future of Pomegranate Market.
Prairie chickens, tourism business booming at Buffalo County farm
A husband and wife west of Kearney have turned their family farm into a birding business, offering visitors a close look at prairie chickens on their mating grounds.
Kootenai Health Breaks Ground on Prairie Medical Campus
Kootenai Health Breaks Ground on Prairie Medical Campus, Expanding Access to Care for a Growing Region Post Falls, Idaho — Kootenai Health, in partnership with MultiCare Health System, marked a major milestone in regional health care with the ceremonial groundbreaking of the Prairie Medical Campus, a transformative, multiphase medical development designed to expand access to […]
Four from Greater Grand Forks on Top 25 Women in Business list
Prairie Business contest honors exceptional professionals in the region
Beyond the brackets, Florida seeks college sports solutions amid possible Trump action
“We don’t want to do something or say something that’s going to disadvantage these major institutions,” said Alan Levine, who chairs the Board of Governors.
Prairieville’s Sarah Taylor is scaling a health network for industrial growth
As Ascension Parish’s industrial boom continues to draw contractors and skilled workers to the region, the demand for occupational health services is rising alongside it. NuREADY Health Network is expanding its footprint across the Gulf South to help companies manage workforce testing, injury care and compliance across multiple job sites. Major industrial construction and maintenance […]
March Madness bracket updates: Miami (Ohio) and Prairie View A&M complete men's Round of 64, first round begins Thursday
This small Minnesota town pulses with immigrant-run businesses. ICE has threatened their survival
Like the Twin Cities and other communities, Long Prairie took an economic hit during Operation Metro Surge and hasn’t yet recovered.
Trial begins for group accused of antifa links in shooting at detention center
Nine people have pleaded not guilty over their alleged involvement in what prosecutors called an attack on the Prairieland Detention Center last July.
Creve Coeur Science Center conducts controlled fire to prairie
A controlled fire on Saturday afternoon shows how it can restore the native habitat of a prairie.
UIS Softball makes home stand at the Scheels Sports Park
The Springfield Clinic Dome at the Scheels Sports Park will be hosting the next 10 games for UIS Softball, including 2 tournaments.
PVAMU’s Tondra L. Moore recognized nationally for leadership in health, assessment
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Feb. 5, 2026) – January proved to be a milestone month for Dr. Tondra L. Moore, executive director for Health Services and clinical associate professor in Prairie View A&M University’s School of Public and Allied Health. Through national publications, conference leadership, and multiple prestigious awards, Dr. Moore’s work elevated not only her […]
Illinois joins World Health Organization network, after Trump administration withdraws from group
Joining the World Health Organization’s Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network is the state’s latest move into an area that was previously the domain of the federal government, before the…
Alabama A&M secures 80-60 win against Prairie View A&M
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (AP) Kintavious Dozier's 19 points helped Alabama A&M defeat Prairie View A&M 80-60 on Tuesday.
The science of a walk
On New Year’s Day, we climbed into the car, drove across the river, and wandered into Narnia. The snow was deep in the prairie and the air cold enough to
‘United with GRIT’ to bring adaptive sports to Minot high schools
Prairie Grit is launching a series called United with GRIT where they will pair high school athletics with adaptive sports. The series will kick off at the Minot United hockey game on January 29.
This PVAMU alum has taught over 3,000 girls about cosmetic science and has now opened a STEM classroom
Kristen Wells-Collins ’15 ‘18 is inspiring young girls to become chemists. Wells-Collins was raised in an under-resourced community in Beaumont, TX, and said she had limited exposure to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), according to her commentary on “The Jennifer Hudson Show.” However, Wells-Collins went on to pursue a degree in chemistry at Prairie View A&M University, according to her […]
Topgolf Opens Fifth Venue in DFW Near Grand Prairie's EpicCentral Entertainment District
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Grambling defeats Prairie View A&M 76-72
GRAMBLING, La. (AP) — Antonio Munoz scored 15 points as Grambling beat Prairie View A&M 76-72 on Saturday.
Melissa Gilbert has 'Little House on the Prairie' reunion with on-screen sister Melissa Sue Anderson: 'So happy'
Melissa Gilbert announced that she reunited with 'Little House on the Prairie' costar Melissa Sue Anderson: 'Long, healing talks. Lots of reminiscing. Lots of catching up. Lots of laughter and a few tears.'
Prairie Grove residents rally against proposed concrete plant amid health, environmental concerns
Mutzenberger returning as executive director of business services following Adams’ resignation - Eden Prairie Local News
Jason Mutzenberger previously served as Eden Prairie Schools' executive director of business services for almost a decade.
Prairie strips can rapidly improve soil health
Prairie strips can improve measures of soil health faster than expected, according to new research by Iowa State University scientists working in cooperation with the Soil Health Institute. Earlier studies have shown that prairie strips established in approximately 10% of a field can significantly increase biodiversity and pollinator habitat, reduce erosion and improve water quality. However, strips’ impacts on soil health have remained largely unexamined until now. Findings published recently in the Journal of Soil and Water Conservation showed that prairie strips improved a number of soil health measures within 10-12 years.
Prairie Business releases 2025 40 Under 40 list
The inspiring and dedicated professionals listed every year come from a wide range of industries and have made significant impacts in their chosen professions and communities.
Congratulations to 2025’s Prairie Business 40 Under 40 honorees!
This year’s 40 Under 40 honorees are exceptional professionals from many industries and sectors who are making significant impacts within their organizations and communities. They are industry executives, administrators, community leaders, entrepreneurs and more. These high-caliber individuals are making their mark in their companies and sectors.
Incredible close-up of spider silk wins science photo prize
Duelling prairie chickens, a snake-mimicking moth and a once-a-year sunrise at the South Pole feature in the best images from the Royal Society Publishing Photography Competition 2025