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Jacks Lose Brazil Opener

The South Dakota State men’s basketball team arrived in Brazil Monday morning, six hours later, the Jackrabbits tipped off in their first of four games on the trip with an 84-63 loss to Pinheiros.

Smith Supports Lawsuit Against President

House Republicans have pushed ahead with a measure to sue President Obama, claiming he has violated the Constitution through several executive orders.

Congresswoman Kristi Noem; Send Guard to the Border

SD Congresswoman Kristi Noem says she supports moves by Texas Governor Rick Perry to send the National Guard to the Mexican border.

New Month, Same Weather

It may be August, but the weather won’t feel like it.

SD Democratic Senate Candidate Rick Weiland; Build Rural SD

SD democratic Senate candidate Rick Weiland releases his rural policy proposals.

Congress Gone; Issues Remain

SD Senator John Thune says the American public is frustrated at the lack of action in Congress.

NPPC Official Criticizes Japan On Denying Market Access

140 U.S. House members are urging the White House to pursue a Trans Pacific Partnership leaving out Japan and Canada. …

USDA Extends ELAP Sign Up Deadline

  USDA’s Farm Service Agency has extended the enrollment deadline for the 2012 and 2013 emergency assistance for Livestock ,Honey…

Iowa Farm Group Worried About Ag Concentration

  Iowa Farmers Union members are concerned about the amount of increasing concentration in agriculture.  Iowa Farmers Union President Jana…

Fair Goers Check Out Discovery Barn

Thousands of consumers took in the new Pipestone Discovery Barn during the opening weekend of the Sioux Empire Fair. Pipestone…

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SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF REGENTS NAMES NEW PRESIDENT FOR NSU

ABERDEEN, S.D. – The South Dakota Board of Regents has appointed of Alan D. LaFave, D.M.A., as the next President of…

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SIOUX CITY (KTIV) – After hours in a closed session, the Sioux City Community School District announced that Superintendent Dr.…

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MEDICAL MARIJUANA RIFT WIDENS AS OVERSIGHT PANEL CONFUSES AND UPSETS INDUSTRY WITH SLATE OF MOTIONS

PIERRE, S.D. (Joshua Haiar-South Dakota Searchlight) – The rift between an oversight committee and the state’s medical marijuana industry widened Tuesday…

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NEBRASKA GOVERNOR SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER BANNING MEDICAID PAYMENTS TO PLANNED PARENTHOOD

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) — Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen signed an executive order Thursday cutting off Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood,…

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NINE INDICTED IN DAVISON COUNTY FOR COCAINE DISTRIBUTION

MITCHELL, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley says nine people have been indicted in connection with a cocaine…