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Minnesota Governor Dayton See Fire Damage in Medelia

Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton was in Madelia and got a first-hand-look at the damage from this week’s fire that leveled several businesses along Main Street.

Standard Time Bill Moves in the SD Legislature

A bill that would keep South Dakota on Standard time year-round has emerged in the legislature.

MN Governor Steps Back on Buffer Rule

Minnesota Corn Growers Association leaders are working with the Governor to improve the new buffer zone law. The measure is…

New Iowa Pork Producers President Outlines Goals

Northeast Iowa producer Al Wulfekuhle is the new President of the Iowa Pork Producers Association and has set many goals…

NPPA Call for Passage of LB 176

Nebraska Pork Producer Association members are hoping State Senators pass on final reading today LB 176, a measure that would…

Senators Debate Energy Bill and Anti-Ethanol Amendments

Senators are considering three anti-ethanol amendments this week as they debate the energy bill. Renewable Fuel Association’s Senior Vice President…

SDFU Opposes Governor’s Education Funding Plan

South Dakota Farmers Union leaders have concerns with portions of Governor Dennis Daugaard’s education legislation. Farmers Union’s Legislative Specialist Matt…

Yankton County Commission Debates Bridge Costs

Talk about replacing a small township bridge led to a wider discussion about the state of roads and possible repair in Yankton County by the County Commission.

“Intestinal Fortitude” May Help You Stay Healthy

The National Institute of Health is part of an ongoing study to better understand the makeup of “Gut Microbiomes.”

SDSU Women Show Balance

The South Dakota State women’s basketball team used a 21-7 run in the first half and never looked back in its 65-47 Summit League win over Omaha Thursday in front of 631 fans in Baxter Arena.

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SIOUX FALLS — Calls to retain South Dakota’s current math standards continued at the state Board of Education Standards meeting…

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SENATOR ROUNDS SAYS SPENDING BILL INCLUDES $21.9 MILLION OF HIS REQUESTS FOR SOUTH DAKOTA PROJECTS

WASHINGTON, D.C. (South Dakota Searchlight) – U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds, R-South Dakota, said a stopgap spending bill to reopen the federal…

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SALEM RESIDENTS INVEST OWN MONEY IN NEW SUBDIVISION

SALEM, S.D. (Bart Pfankuch / South Dakota News Watch) – In an effort to build new housing that will help…