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Deadly Flooding Swamps Midwest, Stresses Aging Dams

Deadly Flooding Swamps Midwest, Stresses Aging Dams

Devastating flooding in the Midwestern states of Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota and Minnesota killed at least two people this week, as more rain and storms were predicted in the region. AccuWeather meteorologists said stormy weather will continue until the end of June, slowing down the receding of floodwaters. “So much rain has fallen in a […]

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    Koch Brothers Wage War ‘to Buy South Dakota’s Future’

    Koch Brothers Wage War ‘to Buy South Dakota’s Future’

    By Lauren McCauley A state ballot measure seeking to end political corruption has won the ire of the billionaire Koch Brothers, who have relied on secret donations to conservative interest groups to influence elections coast to coast. The notorious Charles and David Koch own Koch Industries and are major benefactors for organizations and candidates involved […]