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USDA Research Shows Ethanol Production More Efficient

New research shows a significant improvement in the efficiency of ethanol production. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack shared USDA studies at…

SB 136 Changes Property Tax Assessment on Buffers

This week South Dakota Senators approved SB 136 which changes the property tax assessment on buffer areas within 50 feet…

CRP Signup Deadline Approaching

Sign up in South Dakota for the Conservation Reserve Program has been brisk so far. That’s according to Farm Service…

Flood Chances Low in First Outlook of the Season

The first flood potential forecast of the late winter is out.

SD Sales Tax Increase Fails by One Vote

A bill to raise the state sales tax by half a cent failed by one vote in the South Dakota House Thursday.

Duensing Signs With Royals

The Minnesota Twins could see a familiar face come out of the Kansas City Royals bullpen this season.

Jacks Drop Conference Showdown

South Dakota State battled Fort Wayne for first place in The Summit League Standings Thursday, where offensive rebounds and second chance points made the difference for the homestanding Mastodons in a 91-79 win over the Jackrabbits.

SDSU Women Roll At Home

The South Dakota State University women’s basketball team used a 15-2 run to open Thursday night’s contest and never looked back in recording an 80-52 win over Denver at Frost Arena in Summit League play.

USD Women Add To Streak

Seven Coyotes scored eight or more points as South Dakota took down Western Illinois 86-50 inside the DakotaDome Thursday night.

Vikings Talk Changes

After finishing 11-5 with a division title, the Minnesota Vikings will look in 2016 a lot like they did last 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…