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ACE Members Lobby on E15 and Higher Ethanol Blends

American Coalition for Ethanol members lobbied members of Congress this week on renewable fuel issues, including the need to increase…

Nebraska Farm Bureau Pleased with 2016 Legislative Session

Nebraska State Senators return to Lincoln next week for the final day of their 2016 session to wrap up business…

Iowa Legislators Pushing to Adjourn

Iowa lawmakers are pushing to wrap up the 2016 legislative session next week.

Dry Conditions Showing up in South Dakota

Despite near record amounts of snow in parts of South Dakota this winter, some dry conditions are creeping in.

SD Senator John Thune; Congressional Budget Process Off Track

Under the Congressional calendar set up by Senate republicans, a new budget resolution is due today.

Vikings Schedule Set

The Minnesota Vikings will play their first regular-season home game in their new stadium against the rival Green Bay Packers.

Twins Slip To 0-9

The Minnesota Twins dropped to 0-9 for the worst start by any major league team in 13 years, falling to Avisail Garcia, Mat Latos and the Chicago White Sox 3-1 Thursday.

SDSU Introduces New Coach

T.J. Otzelberger was introduced Thursday as the new head men’s basketball coach at South Dakota State University.

Allen Retires As Viking

All-Pro defensive end Jared Allen has signed a one-day contract with Minnesota to officially retire as a Viking.

Jacks, Coyotes Elevate Summit

After nearly advancing to the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 and ending the season with 27 wins, South Dakota State was ranked No. 1 in the CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Top 25 Women’s Basketball Poll to end the season.

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

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