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NE Farmers Union Opposes Right to Farm in Constitution

Nebraska Farmers Union members are opposed to legislation that would allow voters to decide whether or not the current right…

Cargill Investment in Ukrainian Port Increases Competition with U.S.

Cargill is investing $100 million in a Ukrainian port to build a grain terminal on the Black Sea. That’s expected…

New Drug Tests Could Boost Immune System

People with Merkel cell, gynecological, gastric and head and neck cancers may be eligible to participate in a clinical trial at Sanford Health testing the effectiveness of an investigational drug called “Nivolumab”.

YAPG Looks for Another Steady Year

Yankton Area Progressive Growth held their annual meeting this week. The economic development group highlighted what has happened over the past year, and plans for the upcoming year.

Jacks Set Playoff Spot

Four different Jackrabbits scored in double figures as the Jacks used a strong second half to secure a 71-59 win over North Dakota State on Thursday, securing SDSU the No. 2 seed in The Summit League Championships in March.

Coyotes Secure Tourney Berth

Tyler Flack scored a career-high 22 points and Trey Norris added 17 more to lead South Dakota to an 85-82 win against IUPUI Thursday at Indiana Farmers Coliseum.

USD Women Snare Title

South Dakota senior center Margaret McCloud and junior guard Jasmine Trimboli each scored the 1,000th point of their careers as the Coyotes defeated Fort Wayne 90-63 inside Gates Sports Center Thursday night.

SDSU Women Falter In Indy

Sophomore Ellie Thompson recorded her fourth double-double of the season, but it wasn’t enough as the South Dakota State women’s basketball lost 63-60 at IUPUI in Summit League action.

NSIC Names Best

The Northern Sun Conference has named its Players of the Year in basketball with a pair of stars performing in Sioux Falls earning the awards.

Minnesota Caucus Part of Super Tuesday

Minnesota Democrats and Republicans agree on at least one thing: Minnesotans should go to the precinct caucus of their choice next Tuesday night.

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