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False Rumors For Stadium

Two Twitter users have admitted they started a false rumor that the Minnesota Vikings were opening their new stadium to the homeless during this weekend’s extreme cold.

Sales Tax Increase Needed to Fund Iowa Natural Resources Improvements

Representatives of Iowa’s Water and Land Legacy coalition are traveling around the state, making their case for a three-eighths cent increase in Iowa’s sales tax

House Republican Fight Expected on Immigration Reform

House Republicans are preparing for a battle over immigration reform. The debate is expected to hinge on whether or not…

EPA and Scientific Advisory Panel Looks at Glyphosate and Cancer Risk

A scientific advisory panel has been studying the cancer links to glyphosate and the consensus is that it is unlikely…

Minnesota Turkey Growers Have Concerns with New GIPSA Rules

The Minnesota Turkey Grower’s Association has some concerns with USDA’S finalized GIPSA rules known as the Farmer Fair Practice Rules.…

New Nebraska Cattlemen’s President Talks Policy Priorities

Wayne area cattle producer Troy Stowater is the new President for the Nebraska Cattlemen Association. He says two of the…

Iowa Farmers Continue Fight Against Dakota Access Pipeline

Last week, 9 Iowa farmers and landowners fighting the Dakota Access Pipeline were in court challenging the granting of eminent…

SD Board of Regents Reaching Out to High School Students

The South Dakota Board of Regents is working on programs to find more high school students that may not realize their opportunities for higher education.

Yankton School District Adds Free Pre School

The Yankton School Board has decided to offer free preschool for kids younger than kindergarten age.

SD Legislators May Consider Petition Changes

While a group of republican lawmakers filed a lawsuit against an initiated measure passed by South Dakota voters last month, there may be more moves to limit the petition process.

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