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Thune Addresses Rail Car Shortages

Senator John Thune restated the ongoing concerns of South Dakota shippers due to continued rail service issues throughout the state and region.

Iowa Farmland Rental Rates Up Slightly

A National Agricultural Statistics Service survey shows farmland rental rates in Iowa are on the rise. Iowa State University Extension…

Ag Secretary May Make Changes To Beef Check Off

Speaking this week to Farmers Union members at their Fly In.,Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack said he may consider using his…

Milk Group Signs MOU On Water Quality Improvement

The National Milk Producer’s Federation and National Association of Clean Water Agencies signed a memorandum of understanding this week to…

Cattle Group Hoping For Senate Approval Of Anti Wotus Bill

National Cattlemen Beef Association leaders are hoping this week’s strong vote in the House approving legislation blocking EPA’s proposed Waters…

Branstad Unveils Tuition Plan

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad visited two university campuses Tuesday to tout ideas he says would make a college education more affordable for Iowa students.

Parents Protest Cannabis Oil Red Tape

Parents of children with severe epilepsy went to the Iowa statehouse Tuesday to complain about a state agency’s rules for implementing the new state law that decriminalizes possession of cannabis oil.

Ricketts Chooses New Running Mate

Nebraska republican candidate for governor Pete Ricketts has chosen a veteran of state government as his new running mate.

Twins To Play Two

The game between the Minnesota Twins and Cleveland Indians scheduled for Wednesday night was postponed because of rain.

Buddies Meet In Viking-Pats Game

Tom Brady and Matt Cassel have been close friends for going on 10 years now.

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ABERDEEN, S.D. – The South Dakota Board of Regents has appointed of Alan D. LaFave, D.M.A., as the next President of…

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SIOUX CITY (KTIV) – After hours in a closed session, the Sioux City Community School District announced that Superintendent Dr.…

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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…