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Former Legislator Seeks Comeback

Former legislator Nancy Rasmussen of Hurley is running for the state Senate seat in District 16.

Farm Groups Oppose SEC Reports for Agriculture

The Securities and Exchange Commission wants companies to report supply chain emissions, a move the American Farm Bureau Federation says…

FBI Warns Ag Coops To Be Wary of Cyberattacks

The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s cyber division is warning agricultural cooperatives across the country to be wary of possible cyberattacks.…

Farmers Make Modifications To Planting Due To Dry Conditions

Planting has begun around the region, but many farmers like Brad Harvey had to wait a few days hoping that…

Extension Law Specialist Says Use Caution When Entering Carbon Credit Contracts

Farmers are looking into a new enterprise that pays them for establishing carbon credits with companies wanting to reduce their…

Mid America Economy Still Growing

The economy in the nine state Mid America region continues to show signs of growth, despite some negative factors.

Four Candidates Running for Nebraska District 40 Senate

Four candidates are competing in Nebraska Senate District 40 in next week’s primary.

Impeachment Rules

South Dakota Senators will have several weeks to study all the investigative files gathered for the Impeachment of Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg.

SD Legislators to Study Regional Jails

South Dakota legislators will study county and regional jails this summer as one of their interim committees.

More Aid for Ukraine

President Biden will ask Congress to approve another package of thirty-three billion dollars in military and humanitarian aid for Ukraine.

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MEDICAL MARIJUANA RIFT WIDENS AS OVERSIGHT PANEL CONFUSES AND UPSETS INDUSTRY WITH SLATE OF MOTIONS

PIERRE, S.D. (Joshua Haiar-South Dakota Searchlight) – The rift between an oversight committee and the state’s medical marijuana industry widened Tuesday…

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NEBRASKA GOVERNOR SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER BANNING MEDICAID PAYMENTS TO PLANNED PARENTHOOD

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) — Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen signed an executive order Thursday cutting off Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood,…

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NINE INDICTED IN DAVISON COUNTY FOR COCAINE DISTRIBUTION

MITCHELL, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley says nine people have been indicted in connection with a cocaine…

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NEBRASKA ATTORNEY GENERAL RESPONDS TO ACCUSATIONS OF RETALIATION AGAINST OMAHA TRIBE OVER MEDICAL MARIJUANA

LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) – Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers said Wednesday that the Omaha Tribe’s proposed tax compact was too…

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AARP SOUTH DAKOTA AND ATTORNEY GENERAL’S CONSUMER PROTECTION DIVISION MAKING PEOPLE AWARE OF COSTLY SCAMS

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – As part of a joint effort with the Attorney General’s Office, AARP South Dakota has…