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Lakes in West Central Minnesota Near Record Levels

July rainfall has pushed many lakes in west central Minnesota to near record levels

First Two Cases of West Nile Confirmed in Iowa

State health officials confirm the first two human cases of West Nile virus in Iowa this year.

Nebraska Finishes Below Projected Revenue Forcast

Nebraska ended its fiscal year 95-Million dollars below the projected state revenue forecast.

SD Natural Resource District Task Force Drawing Lines

A South Dakota Legislative committee has spent much of their time this summer drawing lines on maps. The River Basin…

Federal Regulations a Major Burden

Federal regulations are a major burden, and Congress can’t control them.

Ag Secretary Announces $17.8 Million In Grants For Beginning Farmers

Wednesday, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced grant awards and assistance for beginning farmers and ranchers at a meeting at Iowa…

ICCI Continuing Pipeline Protest And Awaiting Court Decision

This week Energy Transfer Partners, the group building the Dakota Access Pipeline to ship tar sands oil from North Dakota…

SD Senator John Thune; Presidental Election All About the Supreme Court

The future of the US Supreme Court is a major issue in this year’s Presidential election.

Nebraska Farm Group Priority Remains Property Tax Relief

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts and State Senator Jim Smith of Papillion have mentioned their intentions during the next session of…

Minnesota Farmers Union Hoping Lawmakers Agree To Special Session

Minnesota Farmers Union members and other ag groups are still hoping there will be a special legislative session held but…

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