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Cold Weather Pattern Setting up over the Northern Plains

The relatively mild temperatures of the last few weeks will end abruptly this week.

Senate GOP Going for Affordable Care Act Repeal

Congressional republicans are getting their wish list ready for the opening of the new session next month, after Donald Trump is sworn in as President.

Yankton Police Not Pushing for Personal Cameras

While a number of police departments across the country are moving to personal video cameras on police officers, there isn’t much of a push yet in South Dakota.

CPA Has Concerns With Possible USTR Nominee

Louisiana Representative Charles Boustany has been campaigning to become Donald Trump’s U.S. Trade Representative. Coalition for a Prosperous America CEO…

SD Legislators Push Back on IM22

The provisions of IM22 passed by South Dakota voters last month are still creating issues for state legislators and others.

IRFA Executive Director Not Concerned About Possible EPA Appointment

One of the people being considered by President Elect Donald Trump to head up the EPA wants to end subsidies…

Extension Specialist Advises Growers To Plan Marketing Strategy

The South Dakota Corn Growers along with Farm Credit Services of America are continuing their Growing On Seminars this week…

Dakota Access Pipeline Easement Denied

Protesters with the Standing Rock Sioux tribe declared a major victory on Sunday as the Corps of Engineers announced it will not grant an easement for the Dakota Access oil pipeline in southern North Dakota.

NFU Trying To Convince Congress To Approve GIPSA Rules

National Farmers Union leaders are backing GIPSA rules that will give more protection to contract growers. That would impact mostly…

Transportation Official Encouraged By Poll Results Supporting WRDA

A just released poll done by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers shows 74 percent of registered voters nationwide back passage…

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