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Thune: Reid Controls Senate Agenda

Members of Congress will return to Washington next week for a few days before heading out for the stretch run to the November elections.

State Ag Commissioner Says Railroad Is Catching Up

Minnesota state officials are continuing to work with railroads to ensure there are enough freight cars to haul this year’s…

Chris Novak Named New NCGA CEO

The National Corn Growers Association has announced that Chris Novak will become the organizations next Chief Executive Officer, taking the…

Farmers Gearing Up For NFU Fly In

A group of over 200 farmers will be in the nation’s Capital September 6 through the 10 for the National…

NCBA Says Meatless Mondays Based On False Information

The city of Cleveland is the latest to join the ‘’Meatless Monday’s Campaign’’. City officials say they recognize the benefits…

Legislative Committee Looking For Road Funding Answers

Last week, The South Dakota Legislature’s Highway Needs and Financing Committee held their second to last meeting. Committee Chair and…

Twins Fall To Sox Homers

Tyler Flowers’ first career multi-homer game lifted the Chicago White Sox to a 6-3 win over the Minnesota Twins in 10 innings on Tuesday night.

Coyote Earns Weekly Honors

South Dakota senior Brant Haase has been named the Summit League’s Men’s Cross Country Athlete of the Week for the period ended Aug. 31.

Iowa Incomes Remain Steady Despite Strengthening Economy

Iowa Policy Project, written by Colin Gordon, finds that Iowa’s wage structure is weak compared to the growing economy.

State Climatologist Says This Winter Could be Colder

State Climatologist, Harry Hillaker, says the winters ahead could be colder than normal.

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