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Iowa Farmers Union Priorities Include New Farm Bill And Water Quality

The main priorities for Iowa Farmers Union members include improving water quality, addressing the problem of ag concentration and passing…

IM22 Lawsuit in Court

Circuit Judge Mark Barnett will take up a lawsuit at the Hughes County Courthouse in Pierre filed by twenty-five Republican lawmakers and a conservative state lobbying group challenging the state over a voter-supported campaign finance and ethics law.

Price of Corn Impacts University Funding in South Dakota

The price of corn has a heavy influence on how universities are funded in South Dakota.

SD Congresswoman Kristi Noem; GOP Planning Ambitious Schedule for 2017

hile Members of Congress are working to rapidly wrap up this year’s lame duck session, they are planning for next year.
South Dakota Congresswoman Kristi Noem says they are putting together an ambitious schedule…..

Northern Iowa Topples Jacks

The South Dakota State men’s basketball program saw its three-game winning streak come to an end Wednesday in an 86-58 loss at Northern Iowa.

Armed Robbery Reported in Yankton

Yankton Police are reporting that on Wednesday night, about 7:30 pm, a subject entered a Casey’s convenience store in Yankton, SD and demanded money. The suspect was armed and fled the scene on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash.

Coyotes Score Doubleheader Sweep

South Dakota delighted home fans with Wednesday night victories in both women’s and men’s basketball.

Peterson Debating Return

Neither the Minnesota Vikings nor Adrian Peterson have been willing to put a timetable on his potential return to the field nearly three months after he tore the meniscus in his right knee.

SD Senator John Thune Backs National Defense Bill

The National Defense Authorization Act passed the US House this week, and is waiting for action in the Senate.

Yankton County Commission Talks Road Options….Again

The Yankton County Commission at their meeting Tuesday talked about unorganized townships, and options for road maintenance in those areas where the county is responsible.

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