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UNL Extension Helping Producers Dealing With Stress

A recent report out from the Nebraska State Department of Health notes that there’s been a 63 percent increase in…

SD Highway Patrol Releases More Details on Saturday Night Amber Alert

The South Dakota Highway Patrol was the lead agency on Saturday night’s amber alert through parts of South Dakota.

Wheat Commission Official Expects Remaining North Dakota Spring Wheat To Get Planted

Cooler than normal weather late last week didn’t do any damage to spring wheat that had been planted in North…

Mid America Economy Still Growing

For the 12th straight month, the Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index, a leading economic indicator for the nine-state region stretching from Minnesota and the Dakotas to Arkansas, moved into vigorous growth territory.

“Governors House” Demand Grows

Finding housing has become very difficult and that is putting pressure on the “Governors House” program in South Dakota.

South Dakota Not Ready for Medical Marijuana

A South Dakota legislative committee heard almost twelve hours of input and information on medical and recreational marijuana last week.

Pipestone Lamb And Wool For Profit School Set For July

The 11th. Annual Pipestone Minnesota Lamb and Wool for Profit School is set for July 7 through the 10 at…

Former GIPSA Administrator Weighs In On Cattle Market Price Problem

Mississippi Ag law Attorney J. Dudley Butler former administrator of the Grain Inspection Packers and Stockyards Administration under USDA says…

Nebraska Cattle Group Pleased Most Priority Bills Approved In Unicameral

The Nebraska State Legislature wrapped up their 2021 session last week. It was a very successful session for issues backed…

Nebraska Legislative Session 2021, Issues Done and Undone

The Nebraska legislature adjourned the 2021 session last week, about two weeks ahead of schedule.

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PIERRE, S.D. (Joshua Haiar-South Dakota Searchlight) – South Dakota’s top state government budget official warned Thursday that the current budget cycle…

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – A South Dakota legislative leader predicted he can “almost assure” that “every legislator” will support reforms addressing…

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RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – Governor Larry Rhoden is urging South Dakotans to support their neighbors and emphasizing the importance…

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Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird, South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley, and Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers sent a letter…

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CHILD ABUSE CHARGES IN WATERTOWN

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