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More Annoying Robocalls

Most of us get those annoying calls on our cell phones and land lines wanting to sell car warranties or satellite tv.

Alzheimer’s Drug Treatment Now Available

The first drug to offer some benefits to those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease is now becoming available.

SD Schools Avoid Financial Penalties

Schools in South Dakota got millions of dollars from the federal government to deal with impacts of Covid-19.

Senators Ask FSA to Fill Gap in Coverage Under ELAP

Efforts continue to provide assistance to farmers and ranchers affected by this year’s widespread and devastating drought. A bipartisan group…

Midwest Dairy Groups Back Dairy Pricing Opportunity Act

Six Midwestern dairy groups on a task force studying improvements to the Federal Milk Marketing Orders have issued a statement…

The Weekend File – The Yankton City Commission and Wastewater Options

The Yankton City Commission and Wastewater Options

Cold Air Lurking Far to the North

Much of the northern plains have been basking in mild dry conditions for most of the late fall – early winter.

Water Project to Get Federal Funding

A tri state water project could soon get the funding they need to get close to the finish line.

Omicron Concern While Delta Rising

The Omicron variant of Covid-19 has the attention of health care providers across the region.

Watching and Waiting on La Nina

The National Climate Prediction Center has issued a La Nina advisory, indicating that this winters weather will be influenced by the sea surface cooling in the southern Pacific Ocean.

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