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UNMC Releases 2018 Rural Health Care Workforce Report

UNMC Releases 2018 Rural Health Care Workforce Report

Yankton City Commission to Decide on Walnut Street Bids

The Yankton City Commission will look at bids for reconstruction of two blocks of Walnut Street at their Monday night meeting.

One Dead in Truck – Pedestrian Accident in Hand County

One person died Thursday afternoon in a vehicle- pedestrian collision in Miller.

SD GOP Congressional Candidate Dusty Johnson; Congress Not Making Tough Spending Decisions

Just before they took their Easter break, Congress passed a one point three trillion-dollar omnibus spending bill. It will cover government spending through September

NPPC Pushing For Legislation To Alleviate Ag Labor Shortage

The foreign ag worker shortage in the United States is impacting America’s pork industry. Dustin Baker, Deputy Director of Economics…

SD Democratic Governor Candidate Billie Sutton Running on Government Transparency

State Senator Billie Sutton of Burke, who is running for the democratic nomination for Governor in South Dakota, is making government transparency a major issue in his campaign

NCBA Assessing Possible Damage From China’s Trade Retaliation

Chinese officials this week announced a new list of U.S. products they’re retaliating against following President Trump’s decision to place…

Northwestern Energy Adding Smart Meters

Northwestern Energy will soon start installing “smart meters” across its electric and natural gas networks.

South Dakota Corn Growers Want Solid Crop Insurance In New Farm Bill

South Dakota Corn Grower’s Association members shared their concerns about the upcoming farm bill with Senator John Thune at a…

SD Public Utilities Commission Working on Tax Cut Savings

The massive tax cut bill passed by Congress late last year was a cash windfall for many companies, including investor owned utilities.

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