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Vilsack Announces Dollars for Rural Electric Projects

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced that $349 million is available for 15 rural electric infrastructure projects.

Wind Energy Industry Praises Clean Energy Plan

The Executive Director of South Dakota’s Wind Energy Association sees positive potential with President Obama’s Clean Energy Plan released on Monday.

Farm Bureau Unhappy With New Clean Energy Plan

The Environmental Protection Agency is one of the groups that is hailing President Obama’s Clean Energy Plan.

Nebraska Farmer Named New Grains Council Chairman

Seward, Nebraska farmer, Alan Tiemann is the new chairman for U.S. Grains Council.

Partnership Saves Vermillion Theaters

A nonprofit group and the University of South Dakota are partnering to maintain movie theaters in downtown Vermillion.

New USD Dean of Education Working for Teachers

Donald Easton-Brooks has been on the job as Dean of the School of Education at the University of South Dakota for about six weeks.

Twins Lose Series Opener

David Price struck out 11 over eight innings to win his Blue Jays debut, Josh Donaldson hit a tiebreaking home run and Toronto beat the Minnesota Twins 5-1 in the opener of a four-game series between AL wild-card contenders.

Zimmer To Miss Practice

Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer’s father is ailing.

Jacks Set Golf Schedule

After winning a pair of titles and claiming eight top-five finishes in 2014-15, the South Dakota State women’s golf team is ready for a 2015 fall schedule against the strongest competition the program has ever faced.

Take Back Drug Program Reinstated

The director of the Iowa Office of Drug Control Policy is applauding a recent decision by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to reinstate its National Prescription Drug Take Back program.