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Iowa Biodiesel Production Hits a Record

Iowa’s 2016 biodiesel production reached a record of 297 million gallons, surpassing last year’s total of 242 million gallons. State…

Taxes Top Ag Agenda Again in Minnesota Legislative Session

Minnesota’s state legislative session gets underway January 3 in St. Paul. State Farmers Union Government Relations Director Thom Petersen says…

South Dakota Farmers and Ranchers Recovering After Christmas Storm

Many South Dakota farmers and ranchers are still digging out from the Christmas storm. The weather event brought heavy snow,…

Bison End Jacks Home Streak

South Dakota State opened Summit League play with an 80-69 loss to North Dakota State as its 34-game home winning streak came to an end Wednesday evening at Frost Arena.

SDSU Women Edge NDSU

Sophomore Madison Guebert and senior Kerri Young led the South Dakota State women’s basketball team in a 69-66 win at North Dakota State Wednesday night in front of 1,107 fans in Fargo.

USD Women Gain Summit Win

It was the first taste of Summit League action for South Dakota head coach Dawn Plitzuweit, who earned her 200th career win as a head coach, as the Coyotes defeated Denver 70-64 Wednesday night inside the Sanford Coyote Sports Center.

16 year old shooting victim dies Christmas day

16 year old shooting victim dies Christmas day

State Senate Seat in Davenport Remains Democratic

State Senate Seat in Davenport Remains Democratic

Minn lawmaker wants a review of data privacy issues

Minn lawmaker wants a review of data privacy issues

Iowa Sets Ethanol Record in 2016

2016 was a record setting year for Iowa’s 43 ethanol plants with 4.1 million gallons of ethanol produced. Iowa Renewable…

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