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Compromise Language on Biotech Labeling Coming in Senate Ag Committee

The Senate Ag Committee is working on compromise language on the biotech labeling bill that could be offered yet this…

Osteopathic Study on Meat Based on Weak Data

A review of large scale studies published in the Journal of the Osteopathic Association calling out meat for a host…

Coalition Opposes TPP Agreement

A coalition of 160 farm and food groups are asking Congress to vote against the Trans Pacific Partnership Trade Agreement.…

Iowa Legislature Passes Funding for Blend Pump Program

By a unanimous vote, Iowa lawmakers in both the House and Senate passed legislation continuing funding for the states renewable…

Windom FFA Member New Minnesota FFA President

Windom High School Senior Spencer Wolter has been named the Minnesota State FFA President for 2016-2017. The group wrapped up…

Yankton County Commission to Consider Higher Fees & Taxes for Road Repair

The Yankton County Commission heard from their road and bridge task force this week. The group was set up to look at funding alternatives after a property tax opt out failed last fall.

Prepare Now for Severe Weather

With severe weather breaking out in the region, now is a good time to make preparations for the season.

SD Democratic Senate Candidate Giving Voters a Choice

Jay Williams of Yankton says he is running for the US Senate as a democrat in South Dakota because voters deserve a choice.

Indians Dampen Berrios Debut

Francisco Lindor drove in three runs and the Cleveland Indians spoiled the big league debut of Jose Berrios with a 6-5 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday night.

NSIC Adjusts Tourney Schedule

The NSIC has announced adjustments to the 2016 NSIC Softball Tournament Bracket as poor weather is forecasted in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

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MEDICAL MARIJUANA RIFT WIDENS AS OVERSIGHT PANEL CONFUSES AND UPSETS INDUSTRY WITH SLATE OF MOTIONS

PIERRE, S.D. (Joshua Haiar-South Dakota Searchlight) – The rift between an oversight committee and the state’s medical marijuana industry widened Tuesday…

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NEBRASKA GOVERNOR SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER BANNING MEDICAID PAYMENTS TO PLANNED PARENTHOOD

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) — Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen signed an executive order Thursday cutting off Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood,…

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NINE INDICTED IN DAVISON COUNTY FOR COCAINE DISTRIBUTION

MITCHELL, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley says nine people have been indicted in connection with a cocaine…

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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…