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District 18 Senate Race Develops

It appears there will be a Senate race in District 18 this year.

Compromise Language on Biotech Labeling Coming in Senate Ag Committee

The Senate Ag Committee is working on compromise language on the biotech labeling bill that could be offered yet this…

Osteopathic Study on Meat Based on Weak Data

A review of large scale studies published in the Journal of the Osteopathic Association calling out meat for a host…

Coalition Opposes TPP Agreement

A coalition of 160 farm and food groups are asking Congress to vote against the Trans Pacific Partnership Trade Agreement.…

Iowa Legislature Passes Funding for Blend Pump Program

By a unanimous vote, Iowa lawmakers in both the House and Senate passed legislation continuing funding for the states renewable…

Windom FFA Member New Minnesota FFA President

Windom High School Senior Spencer Wolter has been named the Minnesota State FFA President for 2016-2017. The group wrapped up…

Yankton County Commission to Consider Higher Fees & Taxes for Road Repair

The Yankton County Commission heard from their road and bridge task force this week. The group was set up to look at funding alternatives after a property tax opt out failed last fall.

Prepare Now for Severe Weather

With severe weather breaking out in the region, now is a good time to make preparations for the season.

SD Democratic Senate Candidate Giving Voters a Choice

Jay Williams of Yankton says he is running for the US Senate as a democrat in South Dakota because voters deserve a choice.

Indians Dampen Berrios Debut

Francisco Lindor drove in three runs and the Cleveland Indians spoiled the big league debut of Jose Berrios with a 6-5 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday night.

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