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Planting Delays and Drought Bring Challenges for Region’s Growers

Farmers are facing various challenges as they start the 2022 planting season from planting delays to drought.  Pioneer Field Agronomist…

Networking to Find Workers

Yankton Thrive is working with partners to attract more workers to the state and the city.

Final Debate on Impeachment

Members of the South Dakota House return to Pierre Tuesday to debate and decide on the possible impeachment of Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg.

Raising Campaign Cash

Brian Bengs, the democratic challenger to incumbent South Dakota republican Senator John Thune says he knows they need substantial dollars to mount a statewide campaign…

Prison Reform Bill Stalls in Nebraska

A prison sentencing reform bill failed to move in the Nebraska legislature last week, which may derail any plans to fund a new prison.

Not Running for a Second Term

Yankton County Commission Chairman Joe Healy has decided not to run for a second four year term on the commission

The Weekend File – The Yankton School Board Forum

Voters in the Yankton School District will elect two board members this Tuesday from the five candidates that are running

Keeping the SD Retirement System On Course

Besides the financial update, trustees of the South Dakota Retirement System this week heard about the status of their operations.

Clay County Updating Transportation Master Plan

Clay County along with the state Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting open house on Monday to get public input to update the county master transportation plan.

Making a Tough Decision

Members of the South Dakota House will have to decide on the possible impeachment of Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg during a special session Tuesday in Pierre.

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