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South Dakota Gets SNAP Bonus

South Dakota has received a first place ranking and performance bonus from the United States Department of Agriculture for the administration of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

District 18 Legislative Candidates Debate Issues

Four candidates running for two South Dakota House seats from District 18 answered questions Thursday night at a forum sponsored by the Yankton Area Chamber of Commerce.

Jacks Battle For MVFC Lead

Sole possession of first place in the Missouri Valley Football Conference will be on the line Saturday as South Dakota State hosts Youngstown State in a matchup between nationally ranked teams.

Education Minnesota’s Annual MEA Conference Kicks off Today

Education Minnesota’s annual MEA conference kicks off today

Cover of Iowa Travel Guide Revealed

An unusual roadway in the southeast corner of the state will be featured on the cover of next year’s Iowa Travel Guide

Special Session Dealing with MNSure Possible

Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton is talking about a special session to deal with the spike in premiums facing some who buy health insurance on the state-run MNsure exchange

Judge and Grassley Square off in Iowa Over SCOTUS

The vacancy on the U.S. Supreme Court was the first topic tackled last (Wednesday) night

Congressman Fortenberry Pushes Health Savings Accounts

Nebraska Congressman Jeff Fortenberry is pushing Health Savings Accounts as a solution to rising health insurance costs.

SD Voting Registration Deadline Approaching

South Dakota Secretary of State Shantel Krebs is encouraging South Dakotan’s to register to vote.
Krebs says the deadline to do so is 5pm on Monday

Special Legislative Session Possible in Minnesota

A special state legislative session may be held in Minnesota yet this year. Minnesota Farmers Union Government Relations Director Thom…

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