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NFU Focusing On Four Special Orders Of Business At National Convention

National Farmers Union members are holding their national convention virtually this week. Nebraska Farmers Union President John Hansen says their…

MRC Rail Line Sold

The South Dakota State Railroad Board has signed off on the sale of the MRC line to Ringneck and Western Railroad for thirteen million dollars.

Yankton Area Chamber of Commerce Adds Business Director

The Yankton Area Chamber of Commerce is welcoming Becky Wiswall as their new Business Services Director

SD Governor Kristi Noem on “Face the Nation”

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem was a guest on CBS News’ “Face the Nation” yesterday and was questioned about her reaction to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Covid-19 Infections Drop Slowing

While Covid-19 infections have dropped sharply from the peak last November, state health officials noted a two percent increase in cases last week over the prior week.

CFRA Pleased Committee Backs Small Meat Processor Bill

The Nebraska State Legislature’s Agriculture Committee unanimously advanced LB 324, a small meat processors bill. The measure amends the Nebraska…

South Dakota House Defeats Interstate Cooperative Meatpacking Compact Bill

The South Dakota House has on a 37 to 30 vote defeated HB 1219 known as the Interstate Cooperative Meatpacking…

House Committee on Impeachment Process

South Dakota House Speaker Spencer Gosch has appointed a ten-member committee to begin outlining the Impeachment process for Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg.

USDA Extends Deadline For CFAP Applications

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has extended the application deadline for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program or CFAP for another…

Glacial Lakes Energy Joins Carbon Capture Project

Glacial Lakes Energy and its four biorefineries have joined a partnership with Summit Carbon Solutions. Glacial Lakes CEO Jim Seurer…

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