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Taxes and Fees Increase by $85 Million

A bill raising taxes and fees $85 million was heavily amended in the last few days of the South Dakota legislative session.

Legislature Finds Compromise for Road and Bridge Bill

The legislature sort of surprised themselves when they agreed on $85 million in tax and fee hikes for road and bridge repair and maintenance in South Dakota.

Search for Lincoln Hilt Continues in Yankton

A major search effort on the Missouri River is planned through the weekend.

Nebraska FFA Advisor Recognized for Tornado Recovery Efforts

Wisner Pilger FFA Advisor Mark Schroeder is being honored this week at the Nebraska State FFA Convention in Lincoln.

Estate Tax Repeal Moving Through Congress

Measures to completely repeal the Estate Tax are moving through both houses of Congress.

Nebraska Farmer Hosts Trade Round Table Discussion

Nebraska grain farmer Ryan Ueberrhein hosted U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman and Congressman Brad Ashford on his operation near Valley this week.

Trade Officials Talk Trade on Nebraska Farm

U.S. Trade Ambassador Michael Froman and Nebraska Congressman Brad Ashford held a round table discussion with several Nebraska agricultural groups.

Minnesota Buffer Zone Initiative in Debate

Several Minnesota state legislative committees are hearing debate this week on the Governor’s Buffer Zone Initiative.

Crest Road Construction Continues

Crest Road that crosses over Gavins Point Dam on the Missouri River has been closed for the last two weeks and is expected to remain closed next week for work occurring on the spillway gates.

Education Task Force Begins Work

Another study of education in South Dakota is getting underway.