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Predicted Infection Peak Pushed Back

Health experts had been predicting a big peak in coronavirus cases around July first with as many as one hundred thirty thousand infections statewide.

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts Praises Peaceful Protestors

Several nights of protests in Omaha and Lincoln led to property damage and one death when a business owner shot a looter while defending himself in the Old Market in Omaha.

Former DOJ Attorney Says There Must Be In Depth Investigation Into Cattle Markets

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is continuing its investigation into cattle markets and pricing. Also, President Trump has called for…

Extension Specialist Says Heat Stress This Week Could Cause Higher Death Losses In Hogs

Temperatures in the Nineties this week in the Northern Plains could cause heat stress in hogs. SDSU Extension Swine Specialist…

Farm Group President Says Agriculture Needs Increase In Relief Aid

North Dakota Senator John Hoeven wants to give more pandemic relief to farmers. He says those losses due to the…

Aftermath of a Protest Gone Bad

Damages are being assessed and clean up underway in and around the Empire Mall in Sioux Falls following Sunday nights protest that turned violent.

Heat Could Bring Severe Weather

The jump in temperatures this week may bring the first real threat of severe weather to much of the northern plains.

No Voting by Mail Just Yet

Voting by mail has become a hot button issue in some states.

Mid America Economy Showing Signs of Recovery

The May, Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index improved from April but is still at a recessionary level.

NFU Suggests Changes To SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program

The National Farmers Union is advising those producers applying for help through the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program to…

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