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Economic Headwinds Approaching

While the economy in nine Mid America states continues to grow, there are some hazards ahead.

SD Maps Done, Discontent Continues

While new legislative district maps may be in place for the next ten years in South Dakota, the process left some bruises.

School Districts Talking Cooperation, Consolidation

The Freeman Public School district and its neighbors will hold talks about future possibilities ranging from sports cooperatives to possible consolidation.

Hundreds of Millions to Spend

A legislative committee will meet later this week in Pierre to continue the talks about what to do with another round of over nine hundred million dollars in federal funding.

Containing Rising Energy Costs

Rising energy costs are leading to rate increases from many electric and gas utilities.

Names Released in Clay County Fatal Crash

A Vermillion, S.D., woman has been identified as the person who died Tuesday morning in a two-vehicle crash north of Vermillion.

Groundbreaking Held for POET Bioproducts Institute

Groundbreaking ceremonies were held yesterday for the POET Bioproducts Institute at the Research Park at SDSU. POET President and COO…

USDA Announces One-Year Pilot Program to Increase Line Speeds at NSIS Pork Plants

The USDA is inviting existing New Swine Inspection System or NSIS pork processing plants to apply for a one-year pilot…

Doubts About Claims in White House Fact Sheet on Infrastructure Legislation

The White House put out a fact sheet on Wednesday that says the recently passed infrastructure legislation will improve the…

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