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Running for a District 17 House Seat

Bill Shorma of Dakota Dunes says he wants to run for a House seat in the new District 17 next year.

Yankton School Board Hears Legislative Update

District 18 Representative Mike Stevens appeared before the Yankton School Board at their meeting Monday night to talk about the upcoming legislative session.

SD Congressman Dusty Johnson Sponsors Ocean Shipping Reform Act

The Ocean Shipping Reform Act passed the US House last week. It would require carriers to meet minimum service standards and limit excess fees.

Cattle Groups Work to Protect Industry from Artificial Meat and Brazil Imports

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is taking action to protect the United States cattle industry from threatening imports and cell-cultured…

Sunflower Quality and Insurance Changes Positive for Growers

The 2021 sunflower harvest has wrapped up and growers are looking ahead to the 2022 growing season with optimism, in…

House Passes Bill to Extend Livestock Mandatory Price Reporting

The House passed legislation to extend the authorization of the Livestock Mandatory Reporting Act (LMRA) through September 30, 2022. The…

Shipping Bill Moves Forward

The House passed the Ocean Shipping Reform Act to try and solve some of the challenges in the U.S. supply…

Digging Through SD Budget Details

A major part of Governor Kristi Noem’s budget address contained a six percent raise for state aid to education, health care providers and state employees.

Nebraska Schools Get Their Report Cards

Nebraska school districts got their updated student achievement scores in the last couple of week from the new assessment testing.

Major Decision on Yankton Wastewater Treatment Plant

The Yankton City Commission has a major decision to make at their meeting tonight about the wastewater treatment plant upgrades

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