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South Dakota House Committee Hears Bill on Bon Homme County Highway Changes

A bill that would have prohibited the South Dakota Department of Transportation from making a number of changes to Highway 50 in Bon Homme County was heard before the House Transportation Committee.

More Than 200 Bald Eagle Nests Are Active in Nebraska

More Than 200 Bald Eagle Nests Are Active in Nebraska

President Released $1.5 Trillion Infrastructure Plan, Includes Rural Needs

Monday, President Donald Trump unveiled his long-awaited $1.5 trillion infrastructure plan. It includes $50 billion for rural infrastructure, which will…

Ag Groups Ask for Stay on 2015 WOTUS Rule

The American Farm Bureau and a broad coalition of ag industry groups are asking a federal district court in Texas…

USGC Surprised and Pleased With Record Ethanol Exports in 2017

United States ethanol exports hit a record in 2017 and could make a repeat performance in 2018. Mike Dwyer with…

SD Stockgrowers Tracking Non-Meandered Waters Legislation

Senate Bill 199 was defeated on the floor of the South Dakota legislature last night. The measure called for creation…

Yankton Mall May Finally See Renovations This Year

A financing deal for renovations at the Yankton Mall may finally be nearing completion.

Years of Teaching Experience Leaving the Yankton School District

The Yankton School Board approved early retirement agreements with five long time teachers this week

Yankton Coach Stepping Down

The Yankton School Board has accepted the early retirement request from long time Bucks Football Coach Arlin Likness.

UNK Drops Three Sports

The University of Nebraska at Kearney is eliminating baseball, men’s tennis and men’s golf at the end of the 2018 spring season.

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