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Cold, Snowy Weekend

Snow and cold temperatures will spread across much of the area this weekend.

Mount Marty University Tracking on Strategic Plan

The name change to Mount Marty University this summer was meeting another step on their long term strategic plan.

Yankton School District Finishes First Quarter

The Yankton School District has met one of their back to school goals by successfully completing the first quarter.

SD Grant Program Deadline Extended

A grant program set up by the South Dakota legislature for small businesses and healthcare providers has extended the application deadline to next Friday.

Congress Struggling to Find Pandemic Response

South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says Congress is still struggling to find a good response to the ongoing pandemic.

Above Average Missouri River Runoff

Weather conditions across the upper Missouri River basin changed rapidly this year, from very wet early on to spreading drought into the fall.

Nebraska Backtracking on Social Restrictions

Restrictions on public gatherings and crowds at sporting events have been reimposed in Nebraska as COVID-19 numbers rise again.

Finding a Fix for Ag Trade

The democratic candidate for the US Senate from South Dakota says the quickest way to help improve ag income is through better trade deals.

Support Growing For Cattle Market Transparency Legislation

15 state cattle groups have joined the Nebraska Cattlemen Association in backing Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer’s Cattle Market Transparency legislation.…

Ag Groups Challenge Legislation Introduced That Would Rewrite Pesticide Rules

More than 300 agricultural groups are raising concerns about legislation introduced in both the House and Senate to tighten regulations…

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