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Avon SD Schools Get Highest Rating

The recently released “STARS” report card on South Dakota schools compiles student testing scores and district ratings.
Of six hundred sixty schools in the state, only thirty-four were rated “exemplary,” the highest rating.

ACA Signup Starts Next Week; Watch the Details

The sign up period for health insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act begins November first.

Corn Growers Concerned With Eroding Infrastructure

The National Corn Grower’s Association says eroding river infrastructure is a major worry for corn farmers. That’s following just released…

Farmers Union President Surprised By Ag Response In Presidential Poll

One South Dakota Farm Group leader is a little surprised by the results of a recent poll of farmers and…

Farm Bureau President Not Surprised By Presidential Poll And Ag Response

A new nationwide poll indicates that a majority of farmers and ranchers favor Donald Trump over Hillary Clinton in the…

South Dakota State University President Named To EPA Committee

South Dakota State University President Dr. Barry Dunn has been chosen to serve on a new Environmental Protection Agency committee.…

Jacks Hit The Road

South Dakota State will attempt to hold sole possession of first place in the Missouri Valley Football Conference standings Saturday, when it travels to Illinois State.

SDSU Women Win Exhibition

The South Dakota State University women’s basketball team had four starters score in double figures as the Jackrabbits recorded an 89-49 exhibition win over Minnesota Crookston Thursday night in front of 1,336 fans at Frost Arena.

Sarpy County Attorney Says Decisions on Death Penalty Need Facts

There has been a lot of controversy over the wording of the ballot measure that would retain or repeal the…

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