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New Conservation Program Gets Heavy Interest

The new Regional Conservation Partnership program administered by NRCS picked up robust national interest with 600 pre proposals given to…

Morningside GPAC Favorite

The Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) held their 15th annual football media day and released the coaches’ and media preseason polls.

Twins Blanked In Oakland

Jon Lester pitched a three-hitter for his fourth career shutout, and Oakland Athletics beat the Minnesota Twins 3-0 on Thursday night.

Royals Close In

Jeremy Guthrie retired the final 19 batters in Kansas City’s first complete game this season, and the Royals beat Arizona 6-2 on Thursday night for a three-game interleague sweep of the Diamondbacks.

Fischer Wants Answers on Afghanistan Shootings

Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer expects her Armed Services Committee to receive an official briefing on the deadly shooting in Afghanistan.

Johnson Saying Goodbye

Senator Tim Johnson is traveling the state this week, during the Congressional break, saying his goodbyes and thanking South Dakotans after serving in the public sector for more than 35 years.

Minnesota Farm Leader Says Russian Ban Hurts Everyone

Russia’s ban on ag products from several countries including the United States for a year will have negative impacts on…

Minnesota Congressmen React To Russian Ag Ban

Today, Russia’s Prime Minister laid out their response to Western sanctions by announcing a ban of U.S. ag products including…

Lake Yankton to Get a Makeover

The Corps of Engineers is asking for public comments on a plan to kill off all the fish in Lake Yankton, and then restock it.

South Dakota Education Groups Hold Summer Meetings

Two South Dakota education groups are holding their joint convention in Sioux Falls.

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