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Severe Side to October

While mild weather has lingered late into October, it also brought a major outbreak of severe weather.

City of Yankton Accepts Medical Cannabis Applications

The City of Yankton is now waiting for state agencies to act on license applications for medical cannabis dispensaries.

R-CALF Leader Says Cattle Contract Market Library Bill Won’t Restore Market Competition

The Cattle Contract Library Market Act legislation introduced by South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson won’t fix the market competition problem…

SD Senate Committee Approves Redistricting Map

The South Dakota Senate Legislative Redistricting Committee came up with their own map and will forward that to a special session next month.

CFRA Welcomes USDA High Speed Internet Grant And Loan Program

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says the USDA is making funding available to bring a significant expansion of access to high…

SDCGA President Pleased U.S. Ag Secretary Meets With Mexican Counterpart

Last week, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack hosted his counterpart from South of the border, Mexico’s Secretary of Agriculture and…

Newspaper Turning to Memberships

Most newspapers are facing difficult times, with rising costs and dropping subscriptions and revenue. That’s really hit home with small town papers.

RFA Leader Says Ethanol Industry Recovering But Still Needs Promised Aid

Ethanol production in the United States reached its highest level since the COVID 19 lockdowns brought the industry to a…

SD House Committee Backs “Grouse” Map

The South Dakota House and Senate Legislative Redistricting Committees are going their separate directions on redrawing new district maps.

SD Legislators to Question Governor’s Actions

The Government Operations and Audit Committee of the South Dakota legislature wants to talk to those involved in Governor Kristi Noem’s actions with the Department of Labor, the head of the Appraiser Certification program and her daughter.

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