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Time Running Out for Special Session

Time is running out on a possible Minnesota special session to address bonding and tax cuts

Iowa Governor Makes Case for More Money in Water Quality Proposal

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad says if legislators adopt his water quality proposal in 2017, there will be more money spent to test the state’s waterways

Congressman King “Comfortable” with Trump Endorsement

Iowa Republican Congressman Steve King says he’s comfortable in letting people say he “endorsed” Donald Trump last week

Concerns Arise in the Nebraska Death Penalty Debate

A concern has arisen on both sides of the death penalty debate.

SD Waiting for Federal Action on EB-5 Program

The EB-5 investment program in South Dakota is in a bit of a holding pattern due to legal action.

Grain Trains Getting Expensive

Despite a drop in oil train shipments out of the region, grain elevators are finding costs to ship grain by rail are rising.

USD Muscling Up on Computer Power

The University of South Dakota will be upgrading its supercomputer this coming year. The 10-year old Legacy Supercomputer will be replaced by a machine eight times more powerful.

Iowa State Fair Seeing Record Crowds And Good Weather

The Iowa State Fair kicked off over the weekend with good weather and record crowds. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill…

Farm Bureau Asking USDA For Emergency Aid For Dairy Producers

The American Farm Bureau Federation wants the USDA to provide emergency help for dairy farmers. South Dakota Farm Bureau President…

Corn President Pleased Brazil Considering Accepting Biotech Corn

Brazil’s agriculture ministry is seeking the approval of U.S. biotech corn imports, possibly as early as this fall. South Dakota…

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