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More Aid for Ukraine

President Biden will ask Congress to approve another package of thirty-three billion dollars in military and humanitarian aid for Ukraine.

Tourism Time

Despite the cool temperatures, tourism season will be ramping up this month.

Planting Starts in Part of the Region, Combo of Too Wet and Too Dry

Farmers have been busy the last few days trying to plant in some areas of the region.  Near Centerville, South…

Midwest Governors Write Letter To EPA Requesting Year-long E-15 Use

Governors from eight different Midwest States have written a letter to Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan requesting a waiver…

South Dakota Family Awarded FFA Honor

The Jason and Alicia Knutson family of rural Centerville has received the South Dakota FFA Foundation’s 2022 “Family of the…

North Dakota Has Five Counties Declared As Disaster Area

The U-S Department of Agriculture has declared five counties in North Dakota as disaster areas, allowing for farmers and ranchers…

Meat Packing Company CEO’s Testify At House Ag Committee Hearing

The Chief Executive Officers of the four major meat packing companies testified on Wednesday at the U-S House Agriculture Committee. …

Minnesota Extends Ban On Poultry Exhibitions To June 1

Minnesota Board of Animal Health has decided to extend the ban for poultry exhibition shows until June 1st.  Michael Crusan…

School Districts Looking for Teachers

While the current school year is winding down, districts are on the hunt for teachers to fill upcoming vacancies this fall.

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