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Two out of Five Minnesota Homes Have Dangerous Radon Levels

New data from the state Department of Health shows about two-in-five Minnesota homes have dangerous levels of radon.

Minnesota DNR Focuses on Buffer Zones

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources now has on its website a map of public waters and ditches that will need to have buffer zones

Nebraska Joins Other States Suing Federal Government

Late last week Nebraska became the 10th state to sue the federal government over the Department of Justice’s guidance that expects public schools to accommodate transgender students

SD Senator John Thune Says More Needs to be Done to Protect Travelers

South Dakota Senator John Thune says post-9/11 security policies have made flights safer, but more needs to be done to protect travelers on the ground.

SD Legislative Committee Approves Conflict Free Rules

The Rules Review Committee of the South Dakota Legislature approved guidelines that bring the state into compliance with federal rules dealing with care for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Nebraska Legislative Committee Looks at Farm Repair Bill

The Nebraska Farm Bureau is monitoring work being done by a State Legislative Summer Study Committee looking at possible farm…

Consumers Meet Farmers That Produce Their Food at Farms After Five

Sioux Falls consumers got to meet one of the farmers behind their food last night at a tour of the…

GAO Report Findings on Unauthorized Public Lands Grazing

A recently released Government Accountability Office or GAO report looking at unauthorized grazing on public lands shows no major problems.…

Sheep Industry Frustrated With Processing Delay on H2A Visas

The federal government continues to delay the processing of H2A visa applications for immigrant workers who are sheepherders. American Sheep…

Consumers Refuse Higher Prices Cage-Free Eggs

New research shows that consumers are backing away from higher priced cage-free eggs in favor of conventional eggs. A report…

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