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Nebraska Economy Showing Signs of Strength

An economist with the University of Nebraska expects strong economic growth in the state through the remainder of the year.

Charges Filed in Multiple Fatality Crash on I-80 in Western Nebraska

The Nebraska State Patrol is reporting a multiple vehicle fatality crash, on westbound I-80 near Brule in Keith County has closed a portion of Interstate 80.

Big Donation for Feeding SD

Hunger relief organization Feeding South Dakota received a large donation of food from Minnesota-based Land O’ Lakes this week.

SD Secretary of State Sets Committee on Campaign Finance

South Dakota Secretary of State Shantel Krebs may propose changes in the states campaign finance laws.

Closing the Education Gap in Minnesota

State Education Commissioner Brenda Casselius is making a “call to action” for Minnesotans to help eliminate outside factors getting in the way of closing the achievement gap

Nebraska Democrats Looking to November

An energized Nebraska delegation returned home, fired up from the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia.

Net Metering to Expand in Iowa

The Iowa Utilities Board recently updated its rules for people who produce their own electricity.

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…

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