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Names Released in Fatal Accidents Near Sioux Falls

More information has been released about two fatal accidents in the Sioux Falls area.

SD Special Session for Medicaid Expansion Not Yet Set

A major issue left over from the 2016 South Dakota legislative session was the prospect of expanding Medicaid.

Nebraska Governor Pete Rickets Pleased With Property Tax Bill

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts says he’s pleased the legislature moved his property tax relief package this year.

Wellmark Foundation Employees Give Back

For several years the Wellmark foundation has allowed their employees to have a say where the corporate contributions are given back to the community.

Minnesota Senate Pushes Buffer Law

The Minnesota Senate said “no” to delaying implementation of the state’s agriculture buffer law for five years.

Names Released in Fatal Accident West of Tabor

Names have been released of the three people killed in a two-vehicle crash that occurred Thursday afternoon west of Tabor, S.D.

Three People Dead After Two-Vehicle Crash West of Tabor, South Dakota

Three people died and another person was injured in a two-vehicle crash that occurred Thursday afternoon west of Tabor, S.D.

Transportation Officials Pleased with Appropriations Legislation

Soy Transportation Coalition officials are pleased with the proposed Energy and Water Appropriations legislation that boosts funding for waterways infrastructure…

National Grain and Feed Association Pleased with CFTC Reauthorization

National Grain and Feed Association leaders are pleased with yesterday’s Senate Ag Committee passage of a bill to reauthorize the…

LSP Members Lobby Against Conservation Cuts

The markup of the agricultural appropriations bills took place this week in Congress. Members of the Land Stewardship Project were…

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