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Debate over Spending Millions of Dollars

Several panels of legislators have held hearings on how and where to spend almost one billion dollars of federal funding.

SD Senator Mike Rounds Back to Washington

South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds has returned to Washington and is ready to pick up his duties in the Senate following the death of his wife Jean early last month.

Mid America Economy Holding On

The economy in the nine state Mid America region from Minnesota and the Dakotas to Arkansas is still showing growth but is slowing some.

Omicron Infection Potential

Health care providers are trying to get a sense of the potential threat from the latest variant of Covid-19.

Name Released in Codington County Fatal Crash

A Florence, S.D., male has been identified as the person who died Friday afternoon in a one-vehicle crash south of Florence.

EPA Regulations and Supply Chain Issues Focus of SD Soybean Association Annual Meeting

Farmers are facing increased regulations, plus costly and continued supply chain disruptions. Those items will top the policy discussion at…

Supply Chain Issues Hit Pork Producers….Again

A host of supply chain issues is causing a shortage of amino acids like lysine used in pork and poultry…

Crop Insurance Losses Expected to be Shallow in Corn Belt

Despite widespread drought in the United States this year crop insurance claims may be lower than earlier anticipated. National Crop…

Updating Nebraska 511

The Nebraska Department of Transportation, along with the State Patrol and National Weather Service, has released an updated “Nebraska 511” travel information service.

Giant Vision Competition Underway

The “Giant Vision” business development competition is again looking for new business ideas.

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