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IAFB President Disagrees With Speaker Ryan on Cuba Embargo

House Speaker Paul Ryan says the embargo against Cuba will continue, following President Obama’s directives to further loosen trade restrictions…

Cattle Producers Share Frustration About Historical Drop in Cattle Prices

Frustration is growing among cattle producers who have watched the market historically erode before their eyes. Wall, South Dakota cattle…

Corn Ear Mold Isolated in Southwest Iowa, Harvest Slow

Officials at the Iowa State University Veterinary Diagnostic Lab say they’ve received numerous questions from southwest Iowa producers about corn…

SD and MN FFA Members Win American Star Awards

FFA members from South Dakota and Minnesota took top honors in the Stars Over America competition at the National FFA…

South Dakota Gets SNAP Bonus

South Dakota has received a first place ranking and performance bonus from the United States Department of Agriculture for the administration of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

District 18 Legislative Candidates Debate Issues

Four candidates running for two South Dakota House seats from District 18 answered questions Thursday night at a forum sponsored by the Yankton Area Chamber of Commerce.

Jacks Battle For MVFC Lead

Sole possession of first place in the Missouri Valley Football Conference will be on the line Saturday as South Dakota State hosts Youngstown State in a matchup between nationally ranked teams.

Education Minnesota’s Annual MEA Conference Kicks off Today

Education Minnesota’s annual MEA conference kicks off today

Cover of Iowa Travel Guide Revealed

An unusual roadway in the southeast corner of the state will be featured on the cover of next year’s Iowa Travel Guide

Special Session Dealing with MNSure Possible

Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton is talking about a special session to deal with the spike in premiums facing some who buy health insurance on the state-run MNsure exchange

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