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USDA Data Shows Growth in Organic Farming

Newly released USDA data shows double digit growth in the number of organic farms in the U.S. Between 2014 and…

Yankton County Commission Looking at Long Road

The Yankton County Commission again dealt with road issues at their meeting this week.

SD Sales Tax Increase Will Hit Farm Machinery

As part of the sales tax bill passed by this year’s legislature, farm machinery will be included in the new four and a half percent rate.

Twins shuffle their rotation

After right-hander Ervin Santana was limited to two innings and 39 pitches because of a rain delay in his Opening Day start against the Orioles on Monday, the Twins decided to shuffle their rotation so he’ll start again on Friday against the Royals in Kansas City.

Twins fall to Baltimore 4-2

Chris Davis homer helps Baltimore beat the Twins 4-2 on a chilly night at Camdem Yards

MCCL Says Taxpayer-Funded Abortions Rose 16-Percent in 2014

Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life (MCCL) says taxpayer-funded abortions rose 16-percent in 2014 to nearly four thousand.

Nebraska Attorney General is Taking His Case Against legalized Marijuana to Washington D-C.

Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson is taking his case against legalized marijuana to Washington D-C.

Ogallala Aquifer for Food Production Could Better Manage Water Use

A new multi-state research project will look at the sustainable use of the Ogallala Aquifer for food production.

Search Continues for Leak in the Keystone Crude Oil Pipeline

Work continues to find the leak from the Keystone pipeline in southern Hutchinson County.

Yankton County Commission Still Searching for Road Funds

A committee set up by the Yankton County Commission has been studying road issues, and possible solutions.

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