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One Out of Every 13 Iowans Works in the Trucking Industry

One out of every 13 Iowans works in the trucking industry, but the average age of an Iowa trucker is 57.

Sen Fischer Says the Focus Should be on Terrorism

Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer says the country should focus on terrorism instead of gun control to prevent future attacks like Orlando

Yankton County Commission Waiting to Hear on Taxes

The Yankton County Commission is moving toward increasing taxes and fees for road maintenance, but wants more public input on options.

SD HSC Administrator Says Patients Receiving Quality Care

The new Administrator of the Human Services Center in Yankton says patients are receiving quality care from dedicated employees.

Extension Veterinarian Advises On Heat Stress Relief For Livestock

Recently hot summer weather hit the Northern Plains and more can be expected later this week. SDSU Extension Veterinarian Dr.…

Cattle Group Pushing Congress To Approve Trade Deals

National Cattlemen Beef Association leaders are focusing on trying to convince Congress to approve the Trans Pacific Partnership trade deal…

SD Internal Controls Board Sets Rules

South Dakota legislators earlier this year passed a number of new financial control laws. Much of that was spurred by financial issues with the EB-5 and Gear Up programs.

Minnesota Farmer Hosts Taiwan Trade Group

Recently St. James, Minnesota farmer Harold Wolle welcomed a trade team from Taiwan to his farming operation. The group was…

Committee Meets To Discuss Possible Zoning Compromise

A committee of six Bon Homme county South Dakota residents met last week to talk about a possible compromise into…

Engage Group Pleased With Cuba Appropriations Amendments

The U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee has included four positive Cuba trade amendments in their Fiscal year 2017 appropriations legislation. The…

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