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End of a State Senate Term

Senator Craig Kennedy of Yankton choose not to run for reelection this year, so his time in the legislature will wrap up at the end of the month.

Taking a School Break

The Christmas break is the halfway point of the year for most school districts.

Another Down Month for City Sales Taxes

The City of Yankton saw the downward trend of sales taxes continue through November.

Nebraska Cattle Group’s Top Issues Include Property Taxes And Brands

At their recent convention, Nebraska Cattlemen Association members hammered out their policy for 2021 and elected a new President to…

SDPPC Has No Concerns With EPA Administrator Nominee

North Carolina’s former Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Michael Regan has been nominated by President Elect…

NBB Looking To Work With New President And Congress

With the new Biden administration taking over early next year, the National Biodiesel Board is ramping up efforts to work…

Yankton School Board Hears From District 18 Legislators

In advance of the 2021 session of the South Dakota legislature, all three members of the District 18 delegation spoke to the Yankton School Board this week.

Pass The Pork Gets Major Donation From Zoetis

Zoetis, a leading animal health company is donating $25,000 to Pass the Pork for processing and storage of ground pork…

Mild Weather for the Holiday Week

It looks like we can expect a quiet holiday weather week.

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