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Climate Trends Pointing Warmer & Drier

Climate watchers are starting to see a possible pattern shift.

SD Legislators Laying out Last Day Logistics

South Dakota legislators are scheduled to meet in Pierre Monday for the last day of the 2020 session.

Northeast Nebraska Telephone Company Adds Free Wi Fi Hotspots

The Northeast Nebraska Telephone Company has added internet hotspots to their service area, opening free access for anyone that may need it.

SD Governor Kristi Noem Extends School Closure to May 1

The number of positive coronavirus cases in South Dakota rose to thirty, with new cases reported in Beadle and Brookings Counties.

NCBA Appreciates Tyson’s Step To Help Cattle Producers

Tyson Foods officials announced over the weekend, this week they’re adding $5 a hundredweight to live cattle and $7.94 a…

COVID 19 Pandemic Putting Pressure On Rural Hospitals

Rural Health officials say the COVID 19 pandemic is putting pressure on many hospitals in rural areas. Recently the American…

Nebraska Ethanol Plants Struggling Economically But No Shutdowns Yet

The ethanol industry remains under pressure from low prices, refinery waivers and now the COVID-19 pandemic. Nebraska Ethanol Board Administrator…

City of Yankton Reactivates Health Board

The Yankton City Commission approved re-activating the city Health Board at their meeting Monday night.

Iowa Dairy Executive Wants Administration To Help With Year Round Ag Labor

The U.S. State Department has decided to keep processing visas for seasonal ag workers. While that’s helpful for one segment…

South Dakota Legislators Look to Expand Last Day

South Dakota legislators are supposed to gather in Pierre on Monday for the final day of the 2020 session.

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