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Cattle Group’s Policies Include Lab Funding, Regulatory Reform And Trade

One of the priorities for incoming South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association President Larry Stomprud is working with state legislators and the…

Philip Charities And Stock Growers Helping Ranchers Hit By Massive Fire

Philip Charities and the South Dakota Stock Grower’s are working together to help ranch families who suffered damages from the…

Nebraska Farm Group’s Major Priority Is Property Tax Reform

Property tax reform at the state level is the top priority for Nebraska Farmers Union members coming out of their…

Higher Education on the Agenda for the 2017 SD Legislature

When South Dakota legislators gather in Pierre beginning next month, higher education will be among the issues on the debate agenda.

SD Senator John Thune Backs Probe into Possible Russian Election Hacking

There has been debate and dispute about possible Russian influence and interference in the US election process.

Public Lands Council Backs Cathy McMorris Rodgers As Interior Secretary

President Elect Donald Trump has nominated Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers of Washington state as Secretary of the Interior. Public Lands…

Vermillion School Superintendent Headed to Retirement

Dr. Mark Froke, Superintendent for the Vermillion Public School District told his school board this week that he plans to retire at the end of the school year.

GPAC Names Honorees

The Great Plains Athletic Conference has announced its weekly Players of the Week for women’s and men’s basketball.

Iowa Faces Shortfall in Current Budget Year

Iowa Faces Shortfall in Current Budget Year

Minnesota Lawmakers Look to Ban DWI Tracking

A bipartisan group of Minnesota lawmakers wants to ban state agencies from tracking the location of D-W-I offender

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