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SD Legislators Hear SB55 Findings

Several state agencies appeared before the Joint Committee on Appropriations of the South Dakota legislature Monday in Pierre.

Two Dead in McCook County Crash

Two people died Tuesday morning in a two-vehicle crash east of Salem.

U.S. Soybean Exports Hit Record for 2020-21, Lag in Current Marketing Year

United States soybean exports hit a new record for the 2020-21 marketing year at 61.65 million metric tons and a…

Ethanol Margins Strong, Huge Rebound from Pandemic Meltdown

Ethanol margins are at near record levels and have taken a nearly 180-degree turn since the height of the pandemic…

AFBF Chief Economist Details Inflation Concerns

United States farmers and consumers are feeling the pain of growing inflation, especially regarding food items. American Farm Bureau Federation…

WISHH Celebrates 20 Years of Humanitarian Efforts

The World Initiative for Soy in Human Health or WISHH is celebrating a 20-year milestone of developing markets for soy…

Yankton Fire Chief Tom Kurtenbach to Retire

Yankton Fire Chief Tom Kurtenbach says he will retire next month

Record Increase for SD Retirement Benefits

The Trustees of the South Dakota Retirement System approved a three-point five percent increase in benefit payments effective July first.

Consultant Looks at the Future of the Human Services Center

The Department of Social Services has had an outside consultant looking at the operations of the Human Services Center in Yankton.

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts Continues Criticism of UNL Diversity Efforts

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts has been sharply critical of officials at the University of Nebraska and their diversity efforts.

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