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Trump Stumps Iowa

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump made two stops in Iowa this week.

Senate Appropriations Process Bogging Down

South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says the Senate appropriations process is getting in the way of passing budget bills.

Center for Rural Affairs Concerned About Shortfall for FSA Operating Loans

The USDA is looking for other funding sources for the FSA Operating Loan Program. The $2.65 billion allocated has run…

State Auditor Flags Nebraska Brand Board Problems

A Nebraska State Auditor’s report raises concerns about management at the Nebraska Brand Committee. The 53-page report accuses Committee Executive…

Water Quality Concerns Need to be Addressed

Water quality concerns in Iowa must be addressed during the next legislative session. That’s according to Independent State Senator David…

Venezuelan Flour Millers Tour Wheat States

A trade team of Venezuelan flour millers will be in North Dakota, Nebraska, Ohio and Kansas this weekend learning about…

SD State FFA Officers Attending State President’s Conference

State FFA officers from around the country are attending this week’s State President’s Conference in Washington D.C. South Dakota State…

SD Democrats Leave National Convention Focused on Unity

The Democratic National Convention has wrapped up with Hillary Clinton as the first female nominee of a major party.
For those in attendance, there was concern about the party coming together after a heated primary race between Clinton and Senator Bernie Sanders.

State of SD Ready to Sell More HSC Land

Preparations are underway to sell more state land adjacent to the Human Services Center in Yankton.

More Sidewalk Cafes in Downtown Yankton

The Yankton City Commission this week approved another sidewalk café license for a downtown bar.

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