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Retiring South Dakota State Conservationist Reflects On 40 Year Career

The leader of the South Dakota State office of USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service has retired. State Conservationist Jeff Zimprich’s…

More Adjustments to Property Tax Reduction

Nebraska legislators passed a property tax reduction bill last year but there may be additions to that this year.

Corn Growers Welcome RMA’s Extensions For Crop Insurance

USDA’s Risk Management Agency is extending crop insurance flexibilities for producers during COVID 19. Under the extension, producers will have…

Back to School

Students are back in school for the second semester

Congress Prepares for Electoral College Vote Certification on Wednesday

About one hundred forty republican Congressman have said they will object to the certification of electoral votes for President-elect Joe Biden on Wednesday.

SD Legislators Question Loan Lag TIme

South Dakota legislators are questioning delays in approving loans and grants from a program using four hundred fifty million dollars in federal funds.

The Weekend File – Scoping out Changes to Gavins Point Dam and Lewis & Clark Lake.

Scoping out Changes to Gavins Point Dam and Lewis & Clark Lake.

The Yankton County Commission and Meeting Times

At their final meeting of the year this week, the Yankton County Commission talked about changing their meeting times.

State Senators Get Ready to Return to Lincoln

State Senators return to Lincoln on Wednesday for the start of the 2021 Unicameral.

Figuring Out a Safe Session

South Dakota legislative leaders are still trying to come up with guidelines to meet safely during the session in Pierre.

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