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South Dakota State Vet Says Research Shows Farm Animals Not A Primary Risk For COVID 19

A new study released by the Ag Research Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture says livestock producers are safe…

Some Drought Relief From Recent Snow, More Needed

Last week’s snow storm that hit Western South Dakota helped bring some minor relief from this year’s drought although more…

Free Flu Shot Clinic

The Yankton – Bon Homme Point of Distribution for flu shots was held Tuesday at Calvary Baptist Church in Yankton.

Getting Boosted

Covid-19 booster shots have been approved for those that received the Pfizer immunization earlier this year.

Mixed Marks on SD Schools Report Card

Schools across South Dakota got their first official report card last week since the onset of the pandemic. The report,…

Biofuel Pandemic Relief Funding Yet To Go Out

During his weekly news conference with farm broadcasters on Tuesday, Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley accused President Biden of missing in…

CPA CEO Says Part Of Concern With China Influence In Latin America Is Legitimate

A dozen lawmakers Led by Arkansas Congressman Rick Crawford have sent a letter to the U.S Trade Representative about the…

Mid America Economy Facing Issues

Worker shortages, supply chain issues and inflation are the big worries of regional businesses.

SD Redistricting Committees Looking for Compromise

The House and Senate Legislative Redistricting Committees met again in Pierre Monday, working toward agreement on a new legislative map.

Farm Group Economist Says John Deere Strike Will Have Impact On Ag Economy

Last Thursday 10,000 workers at 14 John Deere plants in a five state area went on strike. That was following…

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PIEDMONT RESIDENTS SHOCKED BY NEW MINE COMING TO THEIR CITY

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PIEDMONT, S.D. (Bart Pfankuch/ South Dakota News Watch) – Residents and government leaders in this small western South Dakota city…