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Debate Rages on About Proper Way to Finance and Monitor Iowa Water Quality Initiatives

Members of the Iowa House spent two hours last night (Monday) debating the proper way to finance and monitor NEW state-sponsored water quality initiatives.

FDA May Pull Popular Swine Drug Carbadox

The FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine is taking the first step towards rescinding the use of carbadox to treat swine.…

MaxYield Cooperative Buys NW Iowa Facilities

MaxYield Cooperative located in West Bend, Iowa has purchased seven grain elevators in the northwest part of the state. MaxYield…

Record Attendance at South Dakota State FFA Convention

The South Dakota State FFA Convention wraps up in Brookings today with another year of record attendance. State Vice President…

Center for Rural Affairs Opposes HF 2448

Center for Rural Affairs officials are concerned with the passage of legislation in the Iowa House last week to restrict…

Dakota Rural Action Members Concerned With Oil Spill

Several members of Dakota Rural Action are expressing concern with the latest pipeline leak reported by Trans Canada near Freeman,…

Yankton Retail Sector Has Room to Grow

An updated study of the Yankton trade area shows room for growth in retail business, restaurants and hotels.

SD Senator Mike Rounds Pushing on IHS for Information

South Dakota’s Congressional Delegation has been pushing the Indian Health Service to fix issues with their health care delivery, or lack of, on reservations across the state.

Twins Lose Home Opener

Austin Jackson hit a two-run, two-out single in the fourth inning lifting the Chicago White Sox to a 4-1 victory Monday that spoiled Minnesota’s home opener and stuck the winless Twins with their seventh straight loss.

Williams Takes Husker Job

South Dakota’s Amy Williams is Nebraska’s new women’s basketball coach.

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PIERRE, S.D. (Joshua Haiar-South Dakota Searchlight) – The rift between an oversight committee and the state’s medical marijuana industry widened Tuesday…

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NEBRASKA GOVERNOR SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER BANNING MEDICAID PAYMENTS TO PLANNED PARENTHOOD

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NINE INDICTED IN DAVISON COUNTY FOR COCAINE DISTRIBUTION

MITCHELL, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley says nine people have been indicted in connection with a cocaine…

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