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U.S. Ethanol Exports Hit Record in 2018

United States ethanol exports will hit another record for 2018. That’s good news for the industry considering the headwinds faced…

SD Congressman-elect Dusty Johnson Wants Compromise on Border Funding

The federal government shutdown continues, with President Trump saying he wants five billion dollars for the wall, while incoming House democrats say they won’t support that.

SD Attorney General-elect Jason Ravnsborg Submitting Bills to the Legislature

South Dakota Attorney General-elect Jason Ravnsborg will be officially sworn in this Saturday, along with Governor-elect Kristi Noem and other state-wide office winners.

Mid America Economy Showing Signs of Growth

The Mid American Business Index rose in December

South Dakota Legislative Committee Assignments Handed Out

State Representative Jean Hunhoff of Yankton will serve as Vice-Chair of the House Appropriations Committee in this year’s session.

Local Government Officials Need to Stay Current on Important Issues

Yankton County Commissioner Ray Epp says local officials must do a better job of informing themselves on issues that may impact their budgets.

Nebraska Showing Slow, Steady Population Growth

Nebraska continues to grow, inching ever closer to that 2-Million mark in total population.

Iowa’s Casinos on Track to Pay State Hundreds of Millions of Dollars

The state’s top gambling regulator says Iowa’s casino industry appears on track to pay the State of Iowa about 320 million dollars in taxes during the current state fiscal year

Hawkeyes Earn Bowl Win

Safety Jake Gervase’s interception in the end zone helped preserve a late lead, and a ball-hawking defense compensated for a sputtering offense as Iowa beat No. 18 Mississippi State 27-22 in the Outback Bowl on Tuesday.

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