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Nebraska Signs Trade Letters Of Intent With Hong Kong And Macau

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts is leading a trade mission in Hong Kong and Macau this week after stopping in mainland…

Yankton County Commission Moves to Cut Budget Following Tax Levy Rejection

The Yankton County Commission is taking steps to revise their 2017 budget following last weeks defeat of two road related tax issues.

SD Governor Dennis Daugaard Drops Medicaid Expansion Proposal

South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard had been working on a proposal to expand Medicaid coverage in the state. Those plans have now changed…

Vikings Release Kicker

The Minnesota Vikings have cut struggling kicker Blair Walsh, two days after he missed his league-leading fourth extra point in a 26-20 loss to the Washington Redskins.

Football Award Winners Named

The 2016 Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) Football All-Conference Team has been selected after a vote of the league coaches.

Minnesota College will Run on 100-percent Wind Energy

St. Olaf College in Northfield Minnesota has announced it is going to run 100-percent on wind energy–that includes all of the campus’ 56 buildings

Budget Cuts are Expected for the University of Nebraska System

Budget cuts are expected for the University of Nebraska system in the next two-year state budget.

Minnesota Looks Forward to Continued Lower Gas Prices

Gas prices are averaging about $1.98 statewide

Iowa Secretary of Ag Looks for Farm Focus from Trump Admin

President-elect Donald Trump won strong support during last week’s election from voters

Yankton Middle School Teacher Receives Another Honor

Yankton Middle School teacher Beth Kaltsulas has been named the SDEA Teacher of Excellence.

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