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ISU Professor Researching Online Harassment

An Iowa State University researcher is part of a team studying online harassment

Yankton School Board Moves Ahead on Crane-Youngworth Project

The Yankton School Board has approved a plan to extensively remodel the Crane-Youngworth football stadium.

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad Downplays Report of Medicaid Losses

The Des Moines Register has obtained new documents showing the for-profit companies running Iowa’s Medicaid program are complaining about “drastic” losses.

SD Legislature; No Medicaid Expansion, No New Taxes

The President of the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Dave Owen, has been holding a number of pre-legislative meetings with local chambers around the state.

One Dies in I90 Accident Near Brandon

A 24-year-old man died Friday in a one-vehicle crash east of Brandon.

WTO Case Filed Against EU on U.S. Beef Trade

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative is taking action against the European Union’s unfair trade practices that discriminate against…

New Names Circulate For Ag Secretary

Agriculture Secretary is one of only two cabinet level positions yet to be named by President-elect Donald Trump. This week…

Farmer Suicide Rates Higher Than 1980s Farm Crisis

Suicide rates among farmers are the highest of any occupational group and have even increased since the farm crisis of…

NGFA Works With Surface Transportation Board on Rail Issues

The National Grain and Feed Association is working closely with the Surface Transportation Board on rail policy issues. NGFA President…

Dakota Resources Gets Ten Million Dollar USDA Loan for Rural Development

A South Dakota development agency will get a ten million dollar, USDA loan to be directed to rural communities.

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