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SD Chief Justice David Gilbertson Pushing to Expand Drug Courts

The Chief Justice of the South Dakota Supreme Court says the use of drug and alcohol courts will be expanded across the state.

USDA Releases GIPSA Rules

Wednesday the U.S. Department of Agriculture released its finalized GIPSA rules. They are intended to level the playing field and…

Industry Groups, NCBA Unhappy With New GIPSA Rules

Industry groups including the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association are unhappy with the new GIPSA Rules finalized by USDA Wednesday. NCBA…

ACE Asking for Senate to Pressure EPA Nominee on Renewable Fuels

American Coalition for Ethanol leaders are asking their members and others to contact their Senators and ask them to question…

Iowa Farmland Values Drop….Again

The average value of Iowa farmland dropped nearly 6-percent over last year. That’s according to the Iowa State University annual…

New Iowa Cattlemen’s Association President Talks About Goals

Northeast Iowa cattleman Mike Cline of Elgin has taken the reigns as President of the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association following their…

SD Senator John Thune; Senate Will Defer to President-elect Trumps Nominees

President-elect Donald Trump has selected Exxon-Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson to be his nominee for Secretary of State.

SD Department of Public Safety Has New Public Information Policy

The South Dakota Department of Public Safety, along with several local law enforcement agencies, have come up with a three-day information release policy.

SD Chamber Head Supports Changes to IM22

While backing changes to IM22, the head of the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce and Industry, says the will of the voters also should be recognized.

Peterson Close To Return

Adrian Peterson is returning to practice this week for the Minnesota Vikings for the first time since tearing the meniscus in his right knee in September.

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