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Yankton County Commission Hears Napa Road Complaints

The Yankton County Commission heard complaints of loaded gravel trucks on unauthorized routes to the grain loading facility under construction at Napa Junction.

Coyotes Earn Summit Honors

South Dakota senior Greysen Hertting and freshman Isaac Morris were named the Summit League Divers of the Week and freshman Nathan Spencer garnered the Summit League Swimmer of the Week award for the period ended Oct. 16.

Minnesota Health Officials Push for Flu Shots

October is the start of flu season and health officials are reminding Minnesotans, especially the elderly, to get their flu shots.

Pedestrian Deaths up in Minnesota

The Minnesota State Patrol says 41 pedestrians have been killed on Minnesota roads this year compared to 25 last year…

Nebraska Revenue Numbers Continue to Lag

Gross state revenue numbers in Nebraska continue to lag behind forecasts,

Iowa Secretary of State Touts Voter Integrity

Iowa’s commissioner of elections held a news conference (Monday) afternoon to make this very public declaration

Nebraska AG Peterson Wants to Cut off Opioid Epidemic

Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson says he wants to cut off a potential epidemic before it starts.

SD Workforce Initiative May Need Tune Up

The State of South Dakota has been strongly pushing a workforce development program over the last couple of years to encourage people to look at careers in technical and industrial fields.

South Dakota Farm Bureau YFR Group Lobbies In Washington D.C.

Last week a group of South Dakota Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Rancher members were in the nation’s capital meeting…

United States Cattlemen’s Association Backs GIPSA Rules

The United State’s Cattlemen’s Association is pleased that USDA has sent two proposed rule and one interim rule for the…

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