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Schools Wait for Details on Governor Kristi Noem’s Proposals

During her State of the State speech, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem said she wanted high school students to take and pass the citizenship test given to new Americans.

Western Dairy Executive Hoping For Immigration Bill Following President’s Comments

At the American Farm Bureau Convention this week, President Donald Trump voiced support for increasing the ag labor force for…

NASDA Wants Government Offices Reopened

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture want the Administration and Congress to fully re-open the government offices. Following…

SD Congressman Dusty Johnson Critical of the President Over Wounded Knee Tweet

In a recent Tweet critical of Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren, President Trump made a reference to Wounded Knee

African Swine Fever Leads To Formation Of National Swine Disease Council

The spread of African Swine Fever in China has led to the formation of the National Swine Disease Research Council.…

Nebraska Cattle Group Studying Governor’s Property Tax Relief Proposal

This week, Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts called for legislators to put an additional $51 million a year into the property…

Minnesota Manufacturers Expecting Stable Year

Minnesota manufacturers expect stable conditions this year

Iowa Courts Asking for More Money

Key legislators say it will be difficult to provide a sizable increase in the budget for Iowa’s court system

Jacks Edge North Dakota

The Jackrabbit men’s basketball team won a slugfest on the road Wednesday night, claiming a 78-74 victory over North Dakota at the Betty Englestad Sioux Center.

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