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Land Dispute at Napa Junction

As construction continues on a new grain loading facility at the Napa rail junction in Yankton County, there is now an issue where some of the rail being built by Dakota Plains is located.

Zika Virus Prompts Worries in Florida

A Zika outbreak in Florida is prompting federal health officials to advise pregnant women against traveling to the area near Miami where the mosquito-borne virus is spreading.

Minnesota Fire Marshall Urges Caution with Hoverboards

A word of caution from Minnesota Fire Marshal Bruce West after a recent fire in Spicer which appears to have been started by a faulty battery on a hoverboard

The Food Bank of Iowa Makes Progress Over Summer

The Food Bank of Iowa has been distributing food through a large portion of the state this summer in a couple of different programs

ISU Study Highlights Need for Dads

When parents separate and fathers move out, children often experience long-term negative effects

NEDED Move Quickly to Address Issues From State Audit

Nebraska Economic Development Director Courtney Dentlinger says her department will move quickly to address deficiencies disclosed by a recent state audit.

SD Ballot Issue on Campaign Finance Reform

Among the ballot issues South Dakota voters will decide in November is one that would open up campaign finance and reporting.

NGFA Backs Proposed STB Rule On Competitive Switching

The National Grain and Feed Association is backing a proposed rule change by the Surface Transportation Board to allow competitive…

U.S. Cattlemen’s Association Opposes Brazil Beef Market Opening

Another U.S. Agricultural group is not happy with USDA’s announcement this week of the opening of the Brazil market to…

NCGA Wants EPA To Use Sound Science On Atrazine Review

Members of the National Corn Growers Production and Stewardship Action team say the EPA is setting a dangerous precedent by…

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