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Hospitals Prepare for the Next Wave of COVID-19 Patients

The recent surge in positive COVID-19 cases in South Dakota has health care providers preparing to handle an expected surge pf patients.

South Dakota Farm Bureau President Supports Creation Of Water Sub Cabinet Position

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order modernizing water management and infrastructure by creating a Water Policy Sub Cabinet.…

Iowa Farm Leader Pleased USDA Funds Close To $2 Billion For CRP

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is issuing $1.68 billion in payments to producers and landowners for the 21.9 million acres…

WTO Rules In Favor Of European Union On Trade Issue

The World Trade Organization has ruled U.S. subsidies to Boeing merit tariffs from the European Union. American Soybean Association Vice…

Mayors Sign Open Letter on COVID-19 Action

Mayors of South Dakotas sixteen largest communities have signed a joint letter asking people to take actions to help slow the spread of COVID-19.

One Dead in Minnehaha County Crash

One person died and two others were injured Sunday afternoon in a one-vehicle crash near Rowena.

The Weekend File. Health Care Providers & Covid. And The Yankton City Commission Goes Virtual

Health Care Providers Deal with the COVID-19 Surge and the Yankton City Commission Approves a Virtual Upgrade.

Social Restrictions Not Going Back on in Nebraska……Yet

The number of new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Nebraska are rising at a record setting pace this week

Running for a District 21 House Seat

Jessica Hegge of Platte is one of three candidates running for the District 21 House seat.

La Nina Expected to Linger into Spring

It is becoming more likely that a La Nina will have an impact on winter weather across the northern plains

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