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South Dakota Rail Upgrades Welcomed

Rapid City, Pierre and Eastern Railroad officials recently announced the completion of a $5.65 million project to construct over 17,000…

Wheat LDPs Triggered

Hard red winter wheat prices have dropped low enough to trigger Loan Deficiency Payments or LDPs across Nebraska. State Farm…

National Association of Wheat Growers Supports Biotech Labeling Bill

Another farm group is announcing support for passage of the Senate biotech labeling bill in the House. The National Association…

Prevent Plant Taken in SE South Dakota

Excessive rains this spring resulted in some farmers in southeastern South Dakota taking prevent plant on a portion of their…

Drought Conditions Taking Toll on Western SD Cattle Producers

The U.S. drought monitor continues to show areas of western South Dakota are in severe to extreme drought, and that’s…

Yankton School Board Reorganizes; Elects Officers

The Yankton School Board re-organized for the new year at their meeting last night, electing member Sarah Carda (sarda) as board president…

Terry Crandall Begins Term on the Yankton School Board

The Yankton School Board officially began the 2016 – 17 year at their meeting last night by swearing in new members, and re-organizing.

Summit Sets Championships

The Summit League announced the dates, sites and hosts for all 19 of its sport championships for 2016-17 season today.

Coyotes Add Assistant

South Dakota alum John Vining has been named the men’s and women’s golf assistant coach.

Nebraska Ethanol Producers Explore Ways to Meet Standards

Nebraska ethanol producers are exploring ways to meet out of state carbon emission standards for fuels.

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