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Farm Safety Bill Introduced in Minnesota

A farm safety bill has been introduced in the Minnesota legislature to create a statewide program offering rebates to farmers…

Deadline for SD Wheat Yield Contest Approaching

South Dakota Wheat incorporated is holding a wheat yield contest for both spring and winter wheat. State Wheat Commission Executive…

SD Legislators to Set Summer Study Committees

The Executive Board of the South Dakota Legislature will gather next Monday to set up the summer study schedule.

Yankton City Commission to see Updated Retail Study

A retail study was done in the Yankton area in the past couple of years. City Manager Amy Nelson says they will have information on an update at the city commission meeting tonight.

WNAX Honored at Regional Journalism Conference

WNAX Radio was honored with several “Eric Sevareid” awards at the Midwest Broadcast Journalism Conference over the weekend in Bloomington Minnesota.

Twin’s start season 0-6

Speedy pinch runner Terrance Gore streaked home on a wild pitch with two outs in the 10th inning, scoring with a headfirst slide to lift the Kansas City Royals over the winless Minnesota Twins 4-3 Sunday.

Nebraska Catholic Schools Oppose Gender Rule Change

The Nebraska Catholic Conference says the issue over the Nebraska School Activities Association’s transgender student participation policy will not end.

Minnesota Cracking Down on Distracted Driving

A crackdown on distracted driving kicks off this week in Minnesota.

SD Senator John Thune Calls for Harder Line Against ISIS

South Dakota Senator John Thune says the US has to take a more active role in defeating ISIS.

BNSF Planning More Rail Work in SD

BNSF Railway plans to invest $40 million dollars in its track and other facilities across the state this summer.

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