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FEMA Updating Flood Maps

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has been redrawing flood maps with more expected to be released through next year.

Yankton Moving Ahead on Medical Marijuana Ordinance

Local governments across South Dakota are scrambling to get at least some guidelines in place before the legalization of medical marijuana on July first.

Red Flags for the Mid America Economy

While the US and Mid America economies are growing at a rapid rate, there are some danger signs.

Kids & Schools & Medical Marijuana

Schools will have to deal with kids and prescribed medical marijuana this fall

New Yankton Police Chief Named

Yankton City Manager Amy Leon has announced that Commander Jason Foote will be the city’s next Police Chief

Iowa Congressman Calls For Ag Committee Hearing On Broken Cattle Markets

During a House Agriculture Committee hearing this morning, Iowa Congressman Randy Feenstra called on Ag Committee Chairman David Scott to…

Minnesota Legislature Approves Ag Policy Bills And Sets Budget Targets

Minnesota state lawmakers while not wrapping up their legislative session Monday were able to approved ag policy bills in both…

Worries About Long Term Drought

While a more active weather pattern may bring rain and thundershowers to the region this week, the long-term trends look to be a problem.

NFU President Hopes Administration Benefits Agriculture With Climate Goals

Now that the U.S. Senate has confirmed Jewel Bronaugh as Deputy Agriculture Secretary she’ll be able to help Ag Secretary…

ICGA President Says Fuel Choice Coalition Off Base Attacking Ethanol Bill

The Iowa Fuel Choice Coalition is opposing legislation supported by the Governor to mandate E 15 fuel use at every…

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