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Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer Favors Rapid Repeal of ACA

Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer says repealing the Affordable Care Act will be one of the first things Congress does next year.

Warm & Dry November in Iowa

Iowa’s still on track for one of its warmest autumns and among the warmest years on record, according to the state climatologist.

SD Senator Mike Rounds Supports Continued Sanctions Against Iran

The US Senate voted this week unanimously to extend sanctions on Iran, based on their backing of terror activities in the mid-east and around the world.

Senior Housing Options in Freeman

The City of Freeman has approved the sale of a full-square block of city property to the Salem Mennonite Home, which operates an assisted living facility there.

SD Democrats Start Rebuilding Process

The South Dakota Democratic party held several meetings around the state following last month’s election.

SD Board of Regents to Meet at USD

The South Dakota Board of Regents will meet next week on the USD campus in Vermillion.

Farm Bureau Leader Wants To Work With New President On Trade

Even though the Trans Pacific Partnership is dead in its current form, Nebraska Farm Bureau President Steve Nelson is hoping…

South Dakota Farmers Union Gearing Up For Legislative Session

South Dakota Farmers Union members and leaders are preparing for the 2017 state legislative session that gets underway next month.…

SDSU Specialist Says USDA Report More Positive For Grains Than Livestock

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says the farm income and financial forecasts for 2016 shows net cash farm income forecast at…

Governor To Support Animal Disease Research And Diagnostic Lab

South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard is pledging his support and some state funding to the new Animal Disease Research and…

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