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Avoiding More Flooding on the Vermillion River

Lake Thompson, in Kingsbury County has been out of its banks for years, flooding nearby homes and roads.

Hot, Dry Weather Could Lead to Crop Stress

A warm week to end June could set the stage for hot and dry conditions well into July.

Nebraska Health Officials Urge Shots for Kids

In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, Nebraska health officials want parents to get their kids vaccinated.

Pandemic Challenging Medical Education

The coronavirus pandemic is challenging health care professionals and how medicine is taught.

NFU Leader Tells Ag Committee EPA A Barrier To Improving The Climate

National Farmers Union President Rob Larew testified last week in front of the Senate Agriculture Committee as the panel looked…

South Dakota Legislative Committee Signs Off on Fiscal Year

The Joint Appropriations Committee of the South Dakota legislature was updated last week on state revenues and the budget.

5G May Fill in Broadband Gap

With many areas of the state still having limited cellphone and broadband coverage, its hoped 5G technology will fill in those gaps.

CPA Disappointed House Leaders Block Resolution To Withdraw From The WTO

House Democratic leaders have blocked a vote on a resolution calling for the U.S. to withdraw from the World Trade…

South Dakota Pork Producers Council Giving Away 10,000 Pounds Of Pork In Yankton

South Dakota Pork Producers Council members will be giving away 15 pound boxes of pork on Tuesday afternoon in Yankton…

NBB Pleased Senators Urging EPA To Reject 52 RFS Waiver Requests

A bipartisan group of 16 Senators including half of those from South Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska and Minnesota are urging EPA…

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