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Ben Sasse Still Refuses to Support Donald Trump

Nebraska Senator Ben Sasse insists he hasn’t given up on the Republican Party, though he refuses to support its presumptive nominee for president.

Iowa Will Soon Be Home to One of the Biggest Aquaculture Facilities

While Iowa’s known as a global leader in agriculture, it will soon be home to one of the world’s biggest aquaculture facilities

Rate of Marijuana Possession Arrests Increase In Nebraska

The Nebraska Center for Justice Research at the University of Nebraska – Omaha recently completed a study on the number of marijuana related arrests since it was legalized in Colorado

Onward Yankton Entering Next Phase

The group “Onward Yankton” is looking for a sustainable path for future growth for entrepreneurs.

Yankton County Commission Wants Input on Possible Tax Hikes

The road and bridge task force of the Yankton County Commission gave their recommendations to the public and commission this week.

Lawmakers Press CME on Live Cattle Delivery Proposal

Cattlemen’s Associations from across the region are praising farm state lawmakers for pressing the CME to change their proposed delivery…

USDA’s Proposed Organic Rules Concerning to Producers

Thursday, the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee will debate the agriculture approps bill. The spending measure includes an organic rule provision…

Teen Alcohol Treatment Program Dropped at SD HSC

The South Dakota Department of Social Services is closing a treatment program at the Human Services Center in Yankton.

NPPC Taking Issue With Grassley Packer Ownership Ban

National Pork Producer Council leaders are taking issue with legislation introduced by Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley to ban packer ownership…

Minnesota Legislature Extends Farm Loan Mediation Program

Midnight Sunday the Minnesota Legislature is scheduled to adjourn their 2016 session. State Farmers Union leaders are pleased the House…

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NEBRASKA ATTORNEY GENERAL RESPONDS TO ACCUSATIONS OF RETALIATION AGAINST OMAHA TRIBE OVER MEDICAL MARIJUANA

LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) – Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers said Wednesday that the Omaha Tribe’s proposed tax compact was too…

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AARP SOUTH DAKOTA AND ATTORNEY GENERAL’S CONSUMER PROTECTION DIVISION MAKING PEOPLE AWARE OF COSTLY SCAMS

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – As part of a joint effort with the Attorney General’s Office, AARP South Dakota has…

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POLL: WHAT DO SOUTH DAKOTANS THINK ABOUT THEIR POLITICAL LEADERS

PIERRE, S.D. (South Dakota News Watch) – South Dakota’s most prominent political leaders generally maintain high approval ratings among registered…

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GOVERNOR APPOINTS JUDGE TO STATE SUPREME COURT

PIERRE, S.D. (South Dakota Searchlight) – South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden has appointed Seventh Circuit Presiding Judge Robert Gusinsky to serve…

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THREE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS APPROVED FOR CIRCULATION IN SOUTH DAKOTA

PIERRE, S.D. – Three proposed constitutional amendments have been approved for circulation in South Dakota, clearing the way for supporters to…