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Wet, Dry, Hot, Cold Marked 2016 Weather

2016 was a wet year in the Yankton area.

More Renewable Energy Projects on the Drawing Board in SD

While a number of wind power projects have been built across the state, the mix of renewable electricity sources may change this year.

Yankton City Manager Amy Nelson Looks to new Projects

Despite lower than expected tax revenue last year, Yankton’s City Manager says she is ready to push ahead with new projects.

Death Penalty Repeal Not on the Agenda for the 2017 SD Legislature

While there may not be an effort to repeal the death penalty in the 2017 South Dakota legislative session, there will be debate about it.

Nebraska Legislative Session Begins; Property Tax Relief Tops Agenda

The Nebraska legislative session begins this week, and debate on property tax relief will pick up where it left off last year.

Yankton County Commission Looking Ahead to New Member, New Year

The Yankton County Commission holds their first meeting of the year Tuesday, and will honor outgoing Commissioner Donna Freng, and swear in new Commissioner Gary Swenson.

Nebraska Death Penalty Changes Get Public Hearing

Nebraskans weighed in on the proposed changes to the death penalty protocol during a public hearing in Lincoln, with most of the nearly 50 people attending opposed.

50 – 50 in 2020 Urging Women to Run for Office in Iowa

A group that counsels Iowa women running for office plans to meet with female candidates who were on the 2016 ballot in Iowa — but lost.

Nebraska Legislator to Back Constitutional Convention

Senator Laura Ebke of Crete will introduce a proposal in the 2017 Unicameral for Nebraska to join eight other states in calling for an Article Five Convention of States.

Vikings Win Finale

Sam Bradford concluded his first season with Minnesota with three first-half touchdown passes, helping the Vikings to a 38-10 victory over the bumbling Chicago Bears on Sunday.

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