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Court Rules Against EPA on Small Refinery Waivers

The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit Court has struck down three small refinery exemptions granted by…

Search Firm Studies Yankton

The City of Yankton is searching for a new Director of Human Resources following the retirement of long time director Sue Hanson.

Iowa Pork Producers President Wants to Build on Trade Wins

Eastern Iowa pork producer Mike Paustian is the new President of the Iowa Pork Producers Association. In this role, he…

SD Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg Waiting on Industrial Hemp Bill Details

South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg says he is waiting to see the final form of the industrial hemp bill

Trump Administration Wants Deal With United Kingdom by End of Year

The Trump administration is looking to complete a trade deal with the United Kingdom before the end of 2020. Nebraska…

Drought Chances Low Across the Northern Plains

While some climate models are hinting at a very warm weather pattern developing by mid-summer, drought chances will stay low.

Dealing With Discarded Wind Blades

An unexpected issue with wind power development is coming up with a plan to dispose of old wind blades.

Farmers Making Decisions with Farm Program Signup Deadline March 15

Farmers have some options to consider with farm bill enrollment approaching. Yankton, South Dakota crop insurance agent Dave Hubbs advises…

Former Legislator Planning a Re-Run

A former legislator wants to make a run to again return to Pierre.

Legislator Critical of GOED

A Yankton legislator isn’t sure the state is getting the return it should from the Governors Office of Economic Development.

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MEDICAL MARIJUANA RIFT WIDENS AS OVERSIGHT PANEL CONFUSES AND UPSETS INDUSTRY WITH SLATE OF MOTIONS

PIERRE, S.D. (Joshua Haiar-South Dakota Searchlight) – The rift between an oversight committee and the state’s medical marijuana industry widened Tuesday…

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NEBRASKA GOVERNOR SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER BANNING MEDICAID PAYMENTS TO PLANNED PARENTHOOD

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) — Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen signed an executive order Thursday cutting off Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood,…

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NINE INDICTED IN DAVISON COUNTY FOR COCAINE DISTRIBUTION

MITCHELL, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley says nine people have been indicted in connection with a cocaine…

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NEBRASKA ATTORNEY GENERAL RESPONDS TO ACCUSATIONS OF RETALIATION AGAINST OMAHA TRIBE OVER MEDICAL MARIJUANA

LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) – Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers said Wednesday that the Omaha Tribe’s proposed tax compact was too…

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AARP SOUTH DAKOTA AND ATTORNEY GENERAL’S CONSUMER PROTECTION DIVISION MAKING PEOPLE AWARE OF COSTLY SCAMS

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – As part of a joint effort with the Attorney General’s Office, AARP South Dakota has…