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Nebraska Grassroots Resolve Opposing LB 227

The group Nebraska Grassroots Resolve is opposing LB 227 which amends the Right to Farm law. The bill was amended…

Yankton County Damages Adding Up

Damages from last months flooding are still being totaled and will be for some time.

New Classes, New Role for University Center

The South Dakota Board of Regents approved a plan that will allow the University of South Dakota to develop a new college at the University Center in Sioux Falls.

USCA Opposing OFF Act

United States Cattlemen’s Association members want to see the beef checkoff strengthened and are opposing the Opportunities for Fairness In…

Electric Service Area Dispute Heading to Legislative Summer Study

A bill dealing with service territories between rural electric co-ops and municipal utilities was delayed several times during this year’s legislative session. With no compromise, lawmakers set up a summer study to look at the issue.

Yankton School Board Approves Three Year Teacher Contract

The Yankton School Board approved a three-year contract with teachers at their meeting Monday night.

Twins Trade Austin

First baseman/outfielder Tyler Austin has been traded to the San Francisco Giants from the Minnesota Twins for minor league outfielder Malique Ziegler.

Mariner Homers Sink Royals

Edwin Encarnacion homered twice during an eight-run sixth inning, two of five homers for the hot-hitting Seattle Mariners during a 13-5 victory over the Kansas City Royals.

Wild Player Arrested

Minnesota Wild forward J.T. Brown was arrested on suspicion of public intoxication in Dallas hours before the Wild’s season finale.

Law Enforcement Looking for Distracted Drivers

Special enforcement is underway for distracted drivers

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