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American Farm Bureau Says EPA Nominee Good for Agriculture

American Farm Bureau Federation officials say the President-elect’s pick of Scott Pruitt to head up the EPA is welcome news…

HSUS Opposing EPA Pick

The Humane Society of the United States is opposing the nomination of Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt as EPA administrator.…

EPA Report Says 40-Percent of U.S. Lakes High Nitrogen and Phosphorus Levels

An Environmental Protection Agency report out last week found that four out of 10 lakes in the U.S. suffer from…

Nebraska Congressman Adrian Smith Waiting on Infrastructure Plan Details

President-elect Donald Trump said during the campaign that he wanted a one trillion-dollar infrastructure plan to rebuild highways, bridges, airports and other important facilities.

IM22 Backers Consider Options

Circuit Judge Mark Barnett issued a preliminary injunction last week against IM22.

New SD Senate Education Committee Chairman

New leadership has been set for most of the committees of the 2017 South Dakota legislature.

Well Water Now in the Mix for the City of Yankton

The City of Yankton is working through a multiyear, multi-million-dollar plan to rebuild water treatment facilities.

Childcare Tough to Find in Minnesota

A recent report from Child Care Aware of America has Minnesota among the top 10 least affordable states in the U-S for childcare.

Slow Growth Ahead for Nebraska Economy

Only limited growth for Nebraska’s state economy is expected over the next three years.

Vikings Gain Road Win

Matt Asiata scored on a short touchdown run, Kai Forbath kicked four field goals and the Minnesota Vikings beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 25-16 on Sunday, winning for just the second time in nine weeks.

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