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Iowa Cattleman Testifies At U-S House Agriculture Committee Hearing

On Tuesday of last week, the U-S House Agriculture Committee held a hearing focusing on the upcoming farm bill.  Specifically,…

Nebraska Beef Board Sets Budget

The Nebraska Beef Board recently established the next fiscal year budget, as well as determine the projects to be funded. …

Service on the MRC Line

The State of South Dakota sold the MRC rail line just over two years ago to the Ringneck & Western…

Counting Up Medicaid Expansion Costs

Recent polls have shown that Medicaid expansion is likely to be approved by voters in November. While most of that…

Ramping Down the River

The Corps of Engineers has said that flows from Gavins Point Dam on the Missouri River near Yankton will be…

SD State Treasurer Josh Haeder Running for a Second Term

South Dakota State Treasurer Josh Haeder is running for a second, four-year term. He says there are programs he wants…

Good Sales Tax Report

Another strong business month in Yankton is reflected by sales tax reports. City Manager Amy Leon….. Leon says the report…

FDA Ruling Drops Hearing Aid Prices

The Food and Drug Administration recently approved the sale of over-the-counter hearing aids. Before that, most had to be prescribed…

SD Democratic Governor Candidate Jamie Smith Talking, Jobs, Housing and Childcare

As part of his statewide campaign, democratic Governor Candidate Jamie Smith is hearing about lots of problems and issues. He…

SDSU QB Mark Gronowski Named Mo Valley Offensive Player of the Week

South Dakota State quarterback Mark Gronowski was honored Sunday as Missouri Valley Football Conference Offensive Player of the Week, one…

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