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Six Percent Raise for Yankton Teachers

The budget that the Yankton School Board will consider for the next year will include a six percent pay raise for teachers.

Body of Missing Woman Found

Searchers found the body of a 60 year old woman missing since approximately April 5th on Saturday in Hanson County

Alzheimer’s Disease Costs More Than Just Dollars

A recent report from the Alzheimer’s Association shows that South Dakota will see an eleven percent increase in the number of people affected over the next five years and has the highest death rate in the country.

Grassley Comments On E-15 Announcement

U-S Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa praised President Biden’s actions allowing E-15 ethanol to be used during the summer months. …

Iowa Congressman Randy Feenstra Writes Letter To U-S Trade Representative

Iowa’s 4th District Congressman, Randy Feenstra wants the Biden Administration to fill a couple of vacancies that he says are…

Nebraska Cattlemen Respond To Tax Reform Bill

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts signed into law on Wednesday LB873, a property and income tax reform bill amounting to more…

Mid America Economic Conditions Changing Rapidly

Rapidly changing issues will have a big impact on the Mid America economy over the next few months.

Nebraska Legislature Turns Down Branding Committee Nominee

Prior to adjourning, the Nebraska legislature voted down Governor Pete Ricketts nominee of Terry Cone to serve another term on…

City of Yankton Lands Millions in Grants & Loans

The City of Yankton will receive multi-millions of dollars in grants and low interest loans for several water and wastewater related projects.

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WHAT DOES MARIJUANA RECLASSIFICATION MEAN FOR SOUTH DAKOTA?

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – President Trump’s executive order to reschedule marijuana from a Schedule 1 to a…

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