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No New Roads in Yankton County

The Yankton County Commission got a request at their meeting earlier this month to add a short segment of road to the county system.

Twins Re-stocking Bullpen

While the Minnesota Twins are looking for more starting pitching, they haven’t forgotten the bullpen either with a pair of moves being reported.

Final Approval of USMCA Pushed Off to Next Year

Members of the US House will get a chance to vote on the USMCA trade deal this week.

Yankton Inmate Reported Missing

Minimum-security inmate Michael Hillmer has been placed on escape status.

Coyotes Lead Summit Cup

South Dakota began its first Summit League Commissioner’s Cup title defense the same way it did en route to earning the elusive cup a season ago, on top of the standings through the Fall Championships.

U.S. China Announce Phase One Trade Deal, Await More Details

Friday, the United States and China announced they had reached a Phase One trade deal that includes a Chinese purchases.…

NRCS Survey Shows No-Till Farming Hits Milestone in SD in Wet Year

A survey by the Natural Resources Conservation Service in South Dakota shows no-till farming reached a milestone in 2019 with…

Center for Rural Affairs Working on Broadband Mapping Bill

Center for Rural Affairs officials are working with Nebraska State Senator Tom Brandt on a broadband mapping bill. Center Policy…

Coalition Working on Farm Stress

The National Farmers Union, American Farm Bureau and Farm Credit are teaming up to help farmers manage stress. NFU President…

State Employees Hoping for Better Revenues

State employees in South Dakota are facing the prospect of no raise next year following the budget proposal laid out by Governor Kristi Noem.

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