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Dakota Rural Action Wants PUC To Remand Pipeline Permit

Dakota Rural Action along with the Yankton Sioux and Cheyenne River Sioux Tribes and Intertribal Council on Utility Policy have…

Farm Leader Asking President Not To Veto Biotech Labeling Bill

A petition submitted to President Obama from a coalition of Northeast state members is asking him to veto the biotech…

Former NCGA President Backs Hillary Clinton For President

A group called Rural for Hillary was formed last week during the Democratic National Convention to begin campaign efforts for…

West Nile Numbers Rising in South Dakota

August is peak season for West Nile virus in South Dakota.

Mid America Economy Showing Strains

The Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index, a leading economic indicator for a nine-state region stretching from Arkansas to North Dakota, declined for July.

SD Manufacturers Cutting Overtime, Work Weeks

A slowing economy, low ag prices, and political turmoil are leading to job cutbacks for a number of South Dakota manufacturers.

SD Democrats Bring Energy from DNC

South Dakota democrats are returning to the state energized by their National Convention.

McCook Central School Construction Ahead of Schedule

Work is moving rapidly on a new school building in Salem.

Iowa State University Solar Car Racing to SD

Iowa State University’s solar car team has started a long race.

Political Fatigue May Be Setting In

As we head into August, the Republican and Democratic national conventions may already be distant memories…

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