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Hospitals Still Dealing With Covid-19 Patients

While active Covid-19 infection numbers are dropping sharply, hospitals will again be behind that trend.

Face Mask Policy Gone, Covid-19 Policy Still in Place

The Yankton School District has now dropped the mandatory face mask policy, but a Covid-19 policy is still in place.

Two Dead in Cedar County Fatal Crash

A two vehicle crash east of Crofton, Nebraska during the noon hour Tuesday has claimed the life of a Sioux City couple.

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts Pushing More Tax Cuts

Nebraska Governor Pete Rickets is again pushing state lawmakers to continue cutting taxes.

Inflation Impacts the Economy

Federal reports show inflation running at about seven and a half percent with concern about how long and how much higher it will go.

USDA Extends Deadline for Dairy Margin Coverage Signup

USDA is extending the deadline to enroll in Dairy Margin Coverage and Supplemental Dairy Margin Coverage for 2022.  Alan Bjerga…

Tax Reform and Meat Processing Expansion Making Progress in Nebraska Unicameral

Tax reform and efforts to expand the meat processing sector are making good progress in the Nebraska Unicameral.  Yesterday Nebraska…

SD Legislators Dealing with More Money….Again..

South Dakota legislators will have even more money than earlier forecast for next year’s budget.

South Dakota Tourism Ready for Another Record Year

South Dakota tourism is coming off a record year for visitors and spending and planning for more.

Controlling Inflation

Controlling rapidly rising inflation has to be a priority for Congress.

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