Trade Promotion Authority Main Topic at Nebraska Roundtable

A round table discussion in Valley, Nebraska this week was hosted by U.S. Trade Ambassador Michael Froman and Congressman Brad Ashford.

Minnesota Farmers Union Leaders Meet with EPA Administrator

Minnesota Farmers Union leaders, including President Doug Peterson, met with EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy.

Native Homeownership Coalition to Improve Reservation Housing

A coalition, including representatives from South Dakota’s tribes, federal and state agencies, housing developers, and nonprofit organizations, is working together to support and increase native homeownership.

Tax Season Winding Down

Tax filing season is winding down, and according to the IRS, about 62 percent of South Dakotans have filed their federal income taxes.

Taxes and Fees Increase by $85 Million

A bill raising taxes and fees $85 million was heavily amended in the last few days of the South Dakota legislative session.

Legislature Finds Compromise for Road and Bridge Bill

The legislature sort of surprised themselves when they agreed on $85 million in tax and fee hikes for road and bridge repair and maintenance in South Dakota.

Search for Lincoln Hilt Continues in Yankton

A major search effort on the Missouri River is planned through the weekend.

Nebraska FFA Advisor Recognized for Tornado Recovery Efforts

Wisner Pilger FFA Advisor Mark Schroeder is being honored this week at the Nebraska State FFA Convention in Lincoln.

Estate Tax Repeal Moving Through Congress

Measures to completely repeal the Estate Tax are moving through both houses of Congress.

Nebraska Farmer Hosts Trade Round Table Discussion

Nebraska grain farmer Ryan Ueberrhein hosted U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman and Congressman Brad Ashford on his operation near Valley this week.