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YANKTON, SD (AP)-A lawmaker is promoting construction of a long debated four-lane highway between Yankton and Norfolk, Nebraska, citing the recent availability of federal money. Nebraska state Sen.

Boost this year’s harvest and reduce pest problems with less effort, while being kind to the environment. Employ row covers, chicken wire cloches and crop cages to prevent damage without the aid of chemicals.

LINCOLN –The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) is advising poultry owners to protect their flocks against avian influenza by closely monitoring their birds for signs of the disease and by maintaining strict biosecurity practices. Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is very contagious and can cause severe illness and/or sudden death in domestic birds. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed HPAI in commercial and/or backyard flocks in Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Michigan, New York and Virginia. To date, the virus has not been found in Nebraska.

Alexandria, Va. – More than three quarters of Americans who have a yard (76%) say the family yard space is one of the most important parts of their home, according to a new poll commissioned by the TurfMutt Foundation and conducted online by The Harris Poll.

The following students graduated after the summer and fall 2021 semesters at South Dakota State University. The students listed below completed all requirements for a degree and/or certificate program and those requirements have been verified by the appropriate college.

Wednesday, March 9 No regular class at Elementary School Thursday, March 10 No School-Spring Break Friday, March 11 No School-Spring Break Monday, March 14 FFA Chapter meeting 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 15 Quiz Bowl at Ainsworth 1:00 p.m.

Cody-Kilgore School Monday, March 14 - Breakfast: Cody -Biscuits and gravy, cereal, toast, fruit, juice, and milk. Kilgore - Sliced banana bread, cereal, toast, fruit, juice, and milk.

LINCOLN--Nebraska football’s rich history is intertwined alongside that of college football, and its home stadium is, too. Ground broke on the first iteration of Memorial Stadium on April 26, 1923 — about 33 years after Nebraska football played its first-ever game.

The children who come to our church are always a delight; and they sometimes surprise us with the “funnies” we hear from them. Marcus, two years old, and Rapha, four years old, are sons of Liz and Chris. The family of four made a trip to Virginia to visit their grandparents who adore their grand boys. While they were gone, an important interaction happened between big boy Rapha and his Nana. Though she would be back later, Nana had an appointment that couldn’t be missed. As she went outside to leave, it must have suddenly dawned on Rapha that he needed to ask her a question. He ran out to catch her. His eyes studied Nana’s eyes intently: “But Nana, what if while you’re gone from your house, I want something …and Daddy says ‘No!?’” We anticipate great things from this young man!

On 02/20/2022 at 10:31 a.m., an officer responded to a non-injury accident in the 500 block of North Valentine Street. A 29 year old Crookston man was cited for no insurance and driving while suspended.