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UNMC Officials Warn of Omicron Spread

Health care officials are issuing more advisories about the Omicron variant of Covid-19 that is now becoming the dominant strain across the country.

Lewis & Clark Regional Water System Planning Treatment Plant Upsize

While the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System is expecting enough funding from the federal infrastructure to get close to completion, they also have a plan in the works to upsize their water treatment capacity.

Schools Ready for Holiday Break

The first semester will wrap up for most schools this week, into the Christmas and New Years Break.

Diversity Central for Faith Based Universities

Public universities have been struggling with defining diversity and opportunity, especially for minority students.

“SB55” Not Related to Opportunity – Diversity

The South Dakota Board of Regents has been dealing with the results of the “SB55” study, and changes on campuses to “Opportunity Centers.”

Businesses Expanding in the Face of Supply Chain & Labor Issues

Many businesses, especially manufacturing companies have been working through supply shortages.

Study Shows U.S. Losing Ground on Export Competitiveness

A study released by the Corn Refiners Association shows the United States is falling behind on trade and export competitiveness.…

Farmers Still Assessing Wheat Damage in Kansas

Farmers are still assessing the total damage from last week’s historic December storms. Kansas Association of Wheat Growers CEO Justin…

Setting Limits on HSC Beds

A consultant group has recommended that the Human Services center in Yankton cap the number of beds available at about two hundred.

The Weekend File – The Yankton City Commission & the Wastewater Treatment Plant

The Yankton City Commission & the Wastewater Treatment Plant

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