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South Dakota Senator Says Congress Is Far Apart On COVID 19 Relief

Congress is going back to work in Washington and lawmakers are hoping to move another COVID relief package. However, South…

Stock Grower’s Executive Says Permanent Hours Of Service Fix Needed

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is proposing a pilot program to allow temporary regulatory relief from the hours of…

Expanding Covid-19 Contract Tracing

As Covid-19 cases surge in South Dakota, the Department of Health is struggling to keep up with contact tracing of the people infected.

New Niobrara River Bridge Pushed to Early Completion

The new Highway 12 bridge over the Niobrara River was completed and dedicated last week, months ahead of schedule

Recovering from COVID-19

Mike Stevens of Yankton is recovering from a COVID-19 infection that put him in the hospital and feeling the effects for over five weeks.

Dairy Executive Says Administration Must Continue Pushing Trade For Agriculture

The U.S. needs to continue pursuing an enhanced trade policy for agriculture including the dairy industry. Iowa State Dairy Association…

Pork Executive Says Packing Plants Being Proactive In Protecting Workers From COVID 19

Tyson Foods is planning on opening medical clinics at several of its U.S. processing plants to improve the health of…

Iowa State Ag Engineer Says Derecho Caused Grain Storage Issues

The Derecho storm that raged across Iowa in August left in its path damaged crops as well as destroyed grain…

Moving on from the Chamber of Commerce

Carmen Schramm, the long time Executive Director of the Yankton Area Chamber of Commerce says she is stepping away from the job.

Senators Hearing Voter Frustration

Senators are back in Washington this week following the August break

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