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Iowa Senator Skeptical About Chances For TPP Approval

Senate Finance Chairman Orrin Hatch indicated recently there might be progress that could advance the TPP talks. Iowa Senator Chuck…

EWG Says Heritage Report Shows Important Farm Program Issues

A recent Heritage Foundation report is asking Congress to move away from safety nets for America’s farmers. Specifically they want…

Seven Governors Ask The EPA To Remove E 15 Barrier

Seven Midwest Governors including Iowa’s Terry Branstad and South Dakota’s Dennis Daugaard have written to the EPA administrator asking her…

United States Wheat Groups Pleased With Filing Of WTO Case Against China

U.S. Wheat Associates and the National Association of Wheat Growers welcomes the Obama Administration’s filing of an enforcement action at…

Governors Tourism Advisory Board Traveling Southeast SD

The Governors Tourism Advisory Board is spending time in Yankton this week.

Yankton School District Moving Forward on Building Upgrades

The Yankton School Board completed a study on all of the physical structures and future needs for the district this summer.

Yankton City Commission Approves Move to Single Stream Recycling

The Yankton City Commission this week approved a solid waste rate increase that will move toward single stream recycling.

Climate Change Talk at Husker Harvest Days

Climate change is the focus of the University of Nebraska extension display at Husker Harvest Days.

Vikings Fans Beware of Fake Tickets

It’s the hottest ticket in town as the Vikings take on the Packers at U-S Bank Stadium Sunday.

Twins Power Past Tigers

Jorge Polanco homered and drove in four runs, Brian Dozier added three more hits to his torrid second half and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 8-1 on Tuesday night.

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