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Taiwan Accepts U.S. Pork That Contains Ractopamine

Taiwan’s parliament has approved a measure that will allow U.S. pork imports containing ractopamine, a leanness enhancing additive. Iowa Pork…

No Worries About Natural Gas Supplies or Prices

Even as temperatures drop, there isn’t much concern about natural gas supplies.

Redrawing the Maps

One of the major issues for the 2021 South Dakota legislature will actually come after they adjourn the session.

Rebuilding the SD Democratic Party

Despite financial issues and more lost legislative candidates, the South Dakota Democratic Party is looking for improvements next year.

Finding Direction in DC

Iowa 4th District Congressman-elect Randy Feenstra spent several weeks in Washington this month, preparing to be sworn in next week.

Covid-19 Infections Drop in South Dakota

Active Covid-19 infection cases have been trending down for the last several weeks in South Dakota.

Yankton City Commission Designates Essential Employees

In their final meeting of the year last week, the Yankton City Commission approved a resolution designating the city and its employees as essential.

Pork Industry Pleased With COVID Aid Relief

The pork industry is happy President Trump signed the latest COVID-19 economic relief package. It contains much needed compensation for…

Minnesota Goal of Enrolling One Million Acres in Water Quality Program

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced a goal of enrolling one million acres in the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program…

Grassley Pleased President Signs COVID Aid Bill

President Trump backtracked on Sunday and signed a $2.3 billion package that combines COVID-19 relief with government funding. That’s good…

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