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Iowa Fuel Retailers Receiving Help for E15

Iowa fuel retailers, who want to offer E-15 to vehicles made in 2001 and later, now have help available to them through the Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure program.

Farmers Union Concerned with Trans Pacific Trade Deal

National Farmers Union leaders are concerned that negotiators are closer to a deal for the Trans Pacific Partnership.

Trans Pacific Partnership Closer to A Final Deal

Following the recent Trans Pacific Partnership talks in Hawaii, many are optimistic about Ministers agreeing soon to an agreement.

Minnesota Governor On A Trade Mission to Mexico

Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton is on a trade mission in Mexico this week.

Busy Ballot For South Dakota

With over a year until the next general election, there are already nine initiated measures that could appear before South Dakota voters on a variety of issues.

Cancer Report Released

It’s predicted that there will be 3,000 South Dakotans diagnosed with cancer this year, and more than 1,600 will die from it.

Slower Growth Predicted

Several economic reports are pointing to slower growth in the northern plains over the next few months, with much of that related to low ag prices.

Groundbreaking For Boys And Girls Club Building

Construction will soon begin on the new Boys & Girls Club in Yankton.

Regents Chair Disappointed With AD Resignation

The chairman of the University of Minnesota Board of Regents says the resignation of athletics director Norwood Teague amid allegations of sexual harassment is a disappointment and a setback.

Field Day To Discuss Drones

An Iowa State University field day at the end of this month will feature a discussion on using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles on the farm.

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SOUTH DAKOTA OPEN MEETINGS, VIOLATIONS FOUND AND TASK FORCE FORMED

PIERRE, S.D. (South Dakota Searchlight /Joshua Haiar) – The Lincoln County Commission violated South Dakota’s open-meetings laws when three commissioners attended…

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IOWA NURSING HOME OWNER FACES 17 CLAIMS OVER RESIDENT DEATHS OR HARM

WEST DES MOINES, IA (Iowa Capitol Dispatch) – An Iowa nursing home company has faced at least 17 wrongful-death and…

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NORTHWESTERN ENERGY PLANS SECOND NATURAL GAS PLANT IN ABERDEEN AS ELECTRICITY DEMAND GROWS

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Makenzie Huber / South Dakota Searchlight) – NorthWestern Energy is planning to build a second natural gas plant to…

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CANDIDATES COULD PAY THEIR WAY ONTO BALLOT UNDER IDEA PROPOSED BY SOUTH DAKOTA’S TOP ELECTION OFFICIAL

PIERRE, S.D. (Joshua Haiar / South Dakota Searchlight) – South Dakota’s top election official floated potential legislation Tuesday that would allow…

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GOVERNOR LARRY RHODEN ANNOUNCES BID FOR RE-ELECTION

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – Governor Larry Rhoden announced his bid for re-election on Tuesday. The Governor stood before his…