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Nebraska Economist Stands by Death Penalty Costs

An economist who estimates that the death penalty costs Nebraska more than 14-Million dollars a year stands by his claim.

More Jobs Added in Minnesota

Minnesota employers added over 11-thousand jobs in July

La Nina Winter Could be a Frigid Roller Coaster

Winter could be a frigid roller coaster ride this year.

SD Rail Board Makes Napa Junction Land Deal

The South Dakota State Rail Board and a company building a grain loading facility in Yankton County made a land swap.

Nebraska Executive Board Debates Cyber Sex Case, Takes No Action

A lot of talk, but no action taken as the Nebraska legislature Executive Board begins to review its options in Senator Bill Kintner’s cybersex case.

SD Congresswoman Kristi Noem Hearing About Low Ag Prices

Low commodity prices are putting pressure on ag producers and the businesses that depend on them.

No Minnesota Special Session This Year

Following three months of negotiations, Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton announced there will be no special session.

SD Schools Finding Teachers

As schools begin the fall term, most districts have filled their teaching vacancies.

Long Fall into Winter

Long range forecasts seem to say that we can expect a mild fall, into winter.

Congresswoman Has Mixed Feelings About Writing Farm Bill Early

South Dakota Congresswoman Kristi Noem says she has mixed feelings about writing the next farm bill early. House Ag Ranking…

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