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Minnesota Grant supports Value Added Ag

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting applications for its Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) Value-Added Grant…

Biofuels Groups Submit Comments to EPA on RVOs and SREs

Biofuels groups have submitted comments on EPA’s proposed Renewable Volume Obligations and the recommended denial of Small Refinery Exemptions.   Iowa…

USDA Announces Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities Initiative

Monday Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a new $1 billion investment in partnerships that support climate-smart farming, ranching and forestry…

First Winter “Red Flag” Warnings

More weather firsts set in the region this month

New Name for Custer State Park?

A bill has been introduced in the South Dakota legislature that would at least start a debate over changing the name of Custer State Park.

Putting Limits on Big Tech

Putting limits on the reach of so called “big tech” companies is a priority for South Dakota Senator John Thune

Vermillion School District Drops Face Mask Policy

The Vermillion School District has now removed their mandatory face mask requirement as Covid-19 infections drop.

Public Hearings for Property Tax Increases

A bill that would open potential property tax increases to a public hearing has been introduced in the South Dakota legislature.

Another Low Runoff Year

The Corps of Engineers is predicting low runoff into the Missouri River system this year.

The Economy vs Inflation

Slowing the rate of inflation without crashing the economy will take a delicate balance.

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NEBRASKA AG ASKS SUPREME COURT TO REJECT COLORADO WATER RIGHTS LAWSUIT REQUEST

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – New developments in a river water dispute between Nebraska and Colorado. On Wednesday, Nebraska Attorney General…

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IOWA WATER QUALITY STUDY SHOWS POLLUTANTS NEARLY DOUBLED IN 50 YEARS

IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) – A group of scientists is advocating for more Iowa counties to conduct their own water…

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NEW REHABILITATION TASK FORCE TALKS ABOUT REENTRY FROM PRISON IN SD

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Governor Rhoden’s Correctional Rehabilitation Task Force kicked off its work on Wednesday to…

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NEW POLL ON SD HOUSE RACE: JACKLEY LEADS, MANY UNDECIDED

PIERRE, S.D. (SOUTH DAKOTA NEWS WATCH) – If the 2026 primary election for U.S. House were held today, most South…

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ABBOTT HOUSE AWARDED $250,000 BUSH PRIZE

MITCHELL, S.D. (J.P. Skelly / KORN News) – The South Dakota Community Foundation is proud to partner with the Bush Foundation…