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Highway 20 Four-Lane Construction is Almost Done

After decades of planning and construction, the final pieces are being assembled to make Highway 20 a four-lane thoroughfare

Jim Vokal Says Government Red Tape is Gumming Up the Works

The Platte Institute for Economic Research reports that government red tape is interfering with business development in Nebraska

Congressman Smith Hopes SCOTUS Will Overturn Waters of the United States Rule

Nebraska Congressman Adrian Smith is optimistic the Supreme Court might someday overturn the EPA’s Waters of the United States rule.

Gov Dayton is Threatening Not to Sign Tax-cut Bill

Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton is threatening *not* to sign a tax-cut bill

SD Democrats Look to the Primary for a Jump Start

South Dakota democrats are looking forward to the primary election next week as a way to energize the party going into the fall campaign.

SD Senator John Thune; Election an “Either Or” Choice

South Dakota Senator John Thune says he will support Donald Trump as the republican Presidential nominee this year.

WNAX Farm Director Michelle Rook Named SD Ag Ambassador

WNAX Farm Director Michelle Rook was recognized as South Dakota’s Ag Ambassador at the Governors Ag Summit Thursday in Brookings.

Ethanol Leader Pleased Two Nebraska Ethanol Plants Restarting

Abengoa ethanol plants in York and Ravenna Nebraska have restarted operations this week. That’s a very positive development according to…

Corn Official Says Buffer Compliance Options Are Available

Minnesota farmers are getting assistance from the state Board of Water and Natural Resources along with the Minnesota Agriculture Department…

Iowa Farm Bureau President Wants Cuban Trade Embargo Lifted

Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is scheduled to meet with Cuba’s Ag Minister in Iowa. He’s hoping that will pressure…

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