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Senator Art Rusch to Chair Judiciary Committee

The republican majority in the South Dakota Senate selected committee leadership for the 2021 session.

Corn President Says Insurance Payout For Derecho Storm Warranted

The Iowa Insurance Division reported this week it’s paid $1.6 billion in insurance payouts for damage caused the Derecho storm…

Chief Ag Negotiator Says USMCA Implementation Is Going Well

The U.S. Trade Representative’s Office is monitoring the implementation of the USMCA trade agreement. That’s the pact signed by the…

Ethanol Official Encouraged By New President’s Renewable Fuel Goals

One of the priorities of the Biden Administration focuses on climate change and achieving a path to net zero emissions.…

Economy Improving, Businesses Still Need Help

While Congress argues over the next economic stimulus plan, other parts of the federal government are pumping aid out to states and businesses.

Public Restrictions Reinstated in Nebraska

As Covid-19 infection numbers surge in Nebraska, Governor Pete Ricketts has announced that some public restrictions will be put back in place under new “Directed Health Measures.”

Watching & Waiting on La Nina

While an active La Nina continues to form over the Pacific Ocean, there are questions if it will follow the usual script.

Two Dead in Minnehaha County Crash

Two people died and another person was injured in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday morning in Sioux Falls.

Names Released in Day County Fatal Accident

A Waubay, S.D., man has been identified as the person who died Saturday morning in a vehicle-pedestrian crash near Waubay.

Milk Executive Hoping Newly Elected Officials Will Spur Immigration Reform

One of the issues President Elect Joe Biden has promised to address is immigration reform. That’s a major issue for…

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