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Raising Campaign Cash

Brian Bengs, the democratic challenger to incumbent South Dakota republican Senator John Thune says he knows they need substantial dollars to mount a statewide campaign…

Prison Reform Bill Stalls in Nebraska

A prison sentencing reform bill failed to move in the Nebraska legislature last week, which may derail any plans to fund a new prison.

Not Running for a Second Term

Yankton County Commission Chairman Joe Healy has decided not to run for a second four year term on the commission

The Weekend File – The Yankton School Board Forum

Voters in the Yankton School District will elect two board members this Tuesday from the five candidates that are running

Keeping the SD Retirement System On Course

Besides the financial update, trustees of the South Dakota Retirement System this week heard about the status of their operations.

Clay County Updating Transportation Master Plan

Clay County along with the state Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting open house on Monday to get public input to update the county master transportation plan.

Making a Tough Decision

Members of the South Dakota House will have to decide on the possible impeachment of Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg during a special session Tuesday in Pierre.

April WASDE Within Expectations on U.S. Balance Sheet, Global Corn and Wheat Adjusted

April WASDE Within Expectations on U.S. Balance Sheet, Global Corn and Wheat Adjusted The April World Agriculture Supply and Demand…

Biofuels Groups Disappointed with SRE Decision

Biofuels groups are disappointed with yesterday’s Small Refinery Exemption decision from EPA.  The agency denied 36 exemption requests from the…

Nebraska Fire Chief Killed During Emergency Response

The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating a fatality crash that occurred on Highway 283 Thursday afternoon, during response to the large fire southeast of Elwood. Both vehicles involved were assisting in the fire response.

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