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Corps Approves Dakota Access Oil Pipeline Project in Iowa

The Army Corps of Engineers has given final approval and granted a permit in Iowa to the Dakota Access Oil…

Groups Oppose ChemChina Syngenta Merger

Food and Water Watch and the National Farmers Union are asking the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States…

Nebraska Ag Leaders Working Group Meets with Governor

The recently formed Nebraska Ag Leaders Working Group met this week with Governor Pete Ricketts to talk about several concerns…

Tree Problem for the James River

Anyone familiar with the course of the James River in eastern South Dakota has seen the countless trees that have dropped into the river over the years.

SD Chamber Opposes Ballot Issue

The South Dakota Chamber of Commerce and Industry will oppose IM-23 that is on the ballot this fall.

Yankton County Commission Looks to Tax Opt Out for Additional Road Funds

The Yankton County Commission has passed a property tax opt out and an increase in the wheel tax to fund ongoing road expenses.

Williams Retires A Viking

The Minnesota Vikings have signed five-time All-Pro defensive tackle Kevin Williams to a one-day contract so he can formally retire as a member of the team.

Twins Swept By Braves

The Minnesota Twins have started a homestand with a pair of losses to the team with the worst record in baseball.

Royals Top Angels

Raul Mondesi had a bunt single for his first big league hit, with two runs scoring on the play on pitcher Matt Shoemaker’s throwing error, as the Kansas City Royals rallied for a 7-5 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night.

Jackrabbit Up For Woman Of Year

Former South Dakota State University women’s soccer student-athlete Diana Potterveld has been nominated by The Summit League for the 2016 NCAA Woman of the Year Award.

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ALPENA, S.D. – LSI, Inc., an Alpena, S.D. establishment, is recalling approximately 2,277,540 pounds of a ready-to-eat Korean barbecue pork…

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (Joshua Haiar-/ SD Searchlight) – Two days after a U.S. senator from South Dakota said he was encouraged…

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LEGISLATORS AND GOVERNOR MAKE COMPETING PROPOSALS TO TAKE MONEY FROM HOUSING FUND

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Joshua Haiar and Seth Tupper / SD Searchlight) – South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden and a group…

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PIEDMONT RESIDENTS SHOCKED BY NEW MINE COMING TO THEIR CITY

PIEDMONT, S.D. (Bart Pfankuch/ South Dakota News Watch) – Residents and government leaders in this small western South Dakota city…