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Proof of Citizenship Not Needed for Covid-19 Vaccinations

A spokesman for Governor Pete Ricketts says proof of American citizenship will not be needed to get Covid-19 vaccinations in Nebraska.

Providing Education Options

The Iowa legislature starts the 2021 session Monday at the state Capitol in Des Moines.

Senator Says Latest COVID Relief Bill Has Help In It For Ethanol

The recent COVID 19 relief bill passed by Congress does contain funding that could be helpful for ethanol producers who’ve…

Avera Health Expanding Vaccinations

Covid-19 vaccinations are going at a rapid pace in South Dakota with health care and long-term care providers in the first round.

Nebraska Legislative Session Starts

Nebraska lawmakers are back in Lincoln for the start of the 2021 legislative session.

Nebraska Farm Bureau Wants Negotiators To Iron Out Trade Differences

Nebraska Farm Bureau officials are concerned that the latest move by the U.S. government to place tariffs on European goods…

Yankton County Commission Reorganizes – Sets Meeting Time

The Yankton County Commission reorganized at their first meeting of the year

South Dakota Pork Congress Set For Next Week In Sioux Falls

South Dakota pork producer council members will be holding their 2021 Pork Congress in Sioux Falls and Wednesday and Thursday…

Setting a Safe Session

The South Dakota legislative session starts next week in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Minnesota Soybean Group Wants To Retain Past State Legislative Wins

Minnesota state legislators began their 2021 session this week. One of their challenges will be in dealing with all the…

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