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Alzheimer’s Disease Costs More Than Just Dollars

A recent report from the Alzheimer’s Association shows that South Dakota will see an eleven percent increase in the number of people affected over the next five years and has the highest death rate in the country.

Grassley Comments On E-15 Announcement

U-S Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa praised President Biden’s actions allowing E-15 ethanol to be used during the summer months. …

Iowa Congressman Randy Feenstra Writes Letter To U-S Trade Representative

Iowa’s 4th District Congressman, Randy Feenstra wants the Biden Administration to fill a couple of vacancies that he says are…

Nebraska Cattlemen Respond To Tax Reform Bill

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts signed into law on Wednesday LB873, a property and income tax reform bill amounting to more…

Mid America Economic Conditions Changing Rapidly

Rapidly changing issues will have a big impact on the Mid America economy over the next few months.

Nebraska Legislature Turns Down Branding Committee Nominee

Prior to adjourning, the Nebraska legislature voted down Governor Pete Ricketts nominee of Terry Cone to serve another term on…

City of Yankton Lands Millions in Grants & Loans

The City of Yankton will receive multi-millions of dollars in grants and low interest loans for several water and wastewater related projects.

Steve Dick Named South Dakota FSA State Director

The Biden Administration recently appointed Steve Dick as the new State Executive Director for the USDA South Dakota Farm Service…

SD Schools Figuring State Aid Increase

School districts through out South Dakota are starting to put together their budgets for the next academic year.

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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…