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Names Released in Hutchinson County Crash

A Platte, S.D., woman has been identified as the person who died Sunday in a two-vehicle crash east of Parkston.

NBB In The Process Of Changing Its Name To Clean Fuels Alliance Of America

The National Biodiesel Board will be changing its name early next year to Clean Fuels Alliance America. NBB governing board…

Nebraska Legislature Wraps up Redistricting Special Session

Nebraska Senators wrapped up their special session Thursday by approving new Congressional and legislative districts.

R-CALF Wants Senators To Vote For American Beef Labeling Act Legislation

R-CALF is encouraging its members, all livestock producers and consumers to contact their Senators and ask them to vote for…

City of Yankton Sees Medical Cannabis Applications

The City of Yankton has received applications to operate medical cannabis dispensaries.

Farm Group Wants Nebraska PSC To Revoke TransCanada’s Permit

T.C. Energy, formerly Trans Canada earlier stopped its project to run a tar sands pipeline across the U.S. crossing a…

Pork Industry Appreciates USDA Support For ASF Prevention Funding

The National Pork Producers Council commended U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack for dedicating $500 million in USDSA CCC funds for…

Mid America Business Index Still Growing

The Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index, a leading economic indicator for the nine-state region stretching from Minnesota and the Dakotas to Arkansas, has remained above growth neutral for 16 of the last 17 months

Difference of Opinion on Sioux Falls Legislative Districts

The South Dakota House and Senate Redistricting Committees seem to be on separate paths over legislative districts in the Sioux Falls area.

PUC Settles Vermillion Electric Dispute

An electric service dispute between the City of Vermillion and Clay-Union Electric is not a preview of another legislative battle.

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