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SD Democrats Look to the Primary for a Jump Start

South Dakota democrats are looking forward to the primary election next week as a way to energize the party going into the fall campaign.

SD Senator John Thune; Election an “Either Or” Choice

South Dakota Senator John Thune says he will support Donald Trump as the republican Presidential nominee this year.

WNAX Farm Director Michelle Rook Named SD Ag Ambassador

WNAX Farm Director Michelle Rook was recognized as South Dakota’s Ag Ambassador at the Governors Ag Summit Thursday in Brookings.

Ethanol Leader Pleased Two Nebraska Ethanol Plants Restarting

Abengoa ethanol plants in York and Ravenna Nebraska have restarted operations this week. That’s a very positive development according to…

Corn Official Says Buffer Compliance Options Are Available

Minnesota farmers are getting assistance from the state Board of Water and Natural Resources along with the Minnesota Agriculture Department…

Iowa Farm Bureau President Wants Cuban Trade Embargo Lifted

Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is scheduled to meet with Cuba’s Ag Minister in Iowa. He’s hoping that will pressure…

Farm Group Urging No Vote On Ballot Measure

North Dakota voters go to the polls next week to decide on a ballot measure of whether or not to…

Groups Concerned About FSA Running Out Of Loan Money

Farm groups and Ag lenders including the National Young Farmers Coalition have written to Congressional Appropriators expressing concern that FSA…

Jacks Part Of Pentagon Event

South Dakota State University is one of four NCAA Division I men’s basketball teams that will visit the Sanford Pentagon for an early season multi-team event in November.

Coyote Opener Moved

University of South Dakota’s 2016 football opener against New Mexico in Albuquerque, originally scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 3, has been moved to Thursday, Sept. 1, at 7 p.m. MT and will be televised on ROOT SPORTS.

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NEBRASKA ATTORNEY GENERAL RESPONDS TO ACCUSATIONS OF RETALIATION AGAINST OMAHA TRIBE OVER MEDICAL MARIJUANA

LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) – Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers said Wednesday that the Omaha Tribe’s proposed tax compact was too…

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AARP SOUTH DAKOTA AND ATTORNEY GENERAL’S CONSUMER PROTECTION DIVISION MAKING PEOPLE AWARE OF COSTLY SCAMS

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – As part of a joint effort with the Attorney General’s Office, AARP South Dakota has…

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POLL: WHAT DO SOUTH DAKOTANS THINK ABOUT THEIR POLITICAL LEADERS

PIERRE, S.D. (South Dakota News Watch) – South Dakota’s most prominent political leaders generally maintain high approval ratings among registered…

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GOVERNOR APPOINTS JUDGE TO STATE SUPREME COURT

PIERRE, S.D. (South Dakota Searchlight) – South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden has appointed Seventh Circuit Presiding Judge Robert Gusinsky to serve…

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THREE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS APPROVED FOR CIRCULATION IN SOUTH DAKOTA

PIERRE, S.D. – Three proposed constitutional amendments have been approved for circulation in South Dakota, clearing the way for supporters to…