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President Takes Land Through Antiquities Act

Last week, the Obama administration issued an executive order declaring new monument designations in Utah and Nevada and taking 1.7…

CWD Cases in Minnesota Reported, Cattlemen Concerned

Two cases of Chronic Wasting Disease have been identified in a farmed deer herd in Crow Wing County Minnesota. CWD…

Helping Small Town South Dakota Improve Housing

A rural focused development group is helping small towns in South Dakota address housing issues.

Mid America Business Survey Predicts Improvements

The Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index, a leading economic indicator for a nine-state region stretching from Arkansas to North Dakota, showed improvement for December.

Freshman Nebraska Senator Tom Briese to Bring Bill on Property Taxes

A newly elected Nebraska State Senator says he will introduce a bill dealing with rising property taxes.

Rail Service Now Running to Tabor

Another short line segment of state owned rail in South Dakota can now receive regular service.

Arens Racks Up Honors

South Dakota sophomore guard Allison Arens has been named the Summit League Women’s Basketball Player of the Week for the period ended Jan. 1.

Peterson To Consider Options

Adrian Peterson says he believes he’s fit to play several more seasons in the NFL, even if that’s elsewhere from Minnesota.

Nebraska Starts Week with Bad Roads

Nebraska Starts Week with Bad Roads

Vehicle Sales in Minnesota in 2016 Down

Vehicle sales in Minnesota in 2016 down

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