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New NACD President Excited About Farm Bill Conservation Programs

South Central Iowa farmer Tim Palmer is the new President of the National Association of Conservation Districts. He’s excited about…

CPA Study Shows U.S. Dollar Overvalued

A new study of the U.S. economy from the Coalition for a Prosperous America shows the U.S. dollars is overvalued…

North Dakota Legislature Works on Trespassing Bills

A pair of property rights bills came up before North Dakota State legislators on Friday with both moving forward. One…

Industrial Hemp Bill Back for Another Hearing

A bill legalizing industrial hemp production in South Dakota will be in front of the Senate Ag & Natural Resources Committee Tuesday

Filling in the Budget Bill Blanks

The Joint Appropriations Committee of the South Dakota legislature will begin filling in the budget blanks this week

Presumptive Probation Repeal Bill up for Debate

A bill that would repeal provisions of presumptive probation will be heard in the Senate Judiciary Committee Tuesday morning

SD Senator Mike Rounds Wants More Information from the Indian Health Service

South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds has re-introduced a bill that calls for an assessment of the Indian Health Service

Democrats Disappointed in Legislative Intent

Democrats in the South Dakota legislature are unhappy with the direction of some legislation

Monarch Butterfly Numbers Increasing

Efforts to save the monarch butterfly in Iowa may be starting to pay off

A “New” Sano Reports

A slimmed-down Miguel Sano has arrived at Twins spring training, a promising sign for Minnesota.

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