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Roberts Pleased with SD Coronavirus Relief Meat Processing Grant Program Signup

The South Dakota Coronavirus Relief Meat Processing Grant Program has seen huge interest.  The state used $5 million of CARES…

SD Legislative Committee Approves Private Tuition Bill

The South Dakota Senate Education Committee approved some changes to the “Partners in Education” tuition program, but with some dissenting debate.

SD Legislative Committee Hears More Details on Attorney General Crash Investigation

South Dakota legislators on a special House Committee considering the impeachment of Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg spent several hours questioning the investigation

Inflation Threatens Regional Economy

While the economy in the nine state Mid America region continues to show growth, there may be some problems this year.

DANR Holding Money for Big Sioux River Improvements

Improving water quality in the Big Sioux River watershed got a funding boost from last year’s legislature.

State Institutions Struggle to Hang on to Employees

State institutions are all struggling to hang on to employees in the face of the pandemic and low wages.

Center for Rural Affairs Welcomes Governor’s Support for Smaller Meat Processors

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts included an additional $10 million of funding for small and medium sized processors in his State…

Nebraska Farm Bureau Sets Trade Priorities

The Nebraska Farm Bureau has identified its top trade priorities for 2022.  President Mark McHargue says the Biden administration has…

United Soybean Board Details Strategic Plan

The United Soybean Board has announced their new strategic plan.  USB Vice President of Communications and Marketing Strategy Mace Thornton…

Arrest Made in Yankton Stabbing

One man arrested in Yankton stabbing

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