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SD House & Senate Redistricting Committees Split on Proposed Maps

The South Dakota House and Senate committees working on redistricting have decided to go their own ways with different map proposals.

NPB Director Of Swine Health Says ARS Making Progress With ASF Vaccines

The Director of Swine Health for the National Pork Board says the USDA is making remarkable progress with developing an…

NCBA Encouraged Administration Moving Ahead On Trade Policy

Trade Ambassador Katherine Tai this week completed the month long review of the U.S. trade relationship with China. National Cattlemen…

Updating the Yankton School Facilities Plan

The Yankton School Board authorized a study of elementary school facilities this summer.

Backing the Covid-19 Shots

South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says he has been consistent in supporting Covid-19 vaccinations

Ag Secretary Announces Guaranteed Farm Loan Program With New Higher Loan Limits

Monday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a higher loan limit will be available for borrowers seeking a guaranteed farm…

Congress Taking on Big Tech

Big tech companies are again being questioned about their business practices by Members of Congress.

Making Difficult Redistricting Decisions

Nebraska Senators agreed on new legislative and Congressional maps at the end of the special session last week.

Minnesota Producer Encourages Farmers To Comment On Climate Initiative

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has outlined a climate partnership designed to create new revenue streams for farmers. He’s also asked…

Manufacturing Week Highlights Careers

This is manufacturing week in Yankton where local companies highlight what they do and the job opportunities they offer.

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LSI, INC. RECALLS BBQ PORK JERKY PRODUCT DUE TO POSSIBLE FOREIGN MATTER CONTAMINATION

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ALPENA, S.D. – LSI, Inc., an Alpena, S.D. establishment, is recalling approximately 2,277,540 pounds of a ready-to-eat Korean barbecue pork…

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RANCHERS HIT WITH ‘GUT PUNCH’ AS TRUMP FOLLOWS THROUGH ON ARGENTINA BEEF INPORT PLEDGE

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (Joshua Haiar-/ SD Searchlight) – Two days after a U.S. senator from South Dakota said he was encouraged…

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LEGISLATORS AND GOVERNOR MAKE COMPETING PROPOSALS TO TAKE MONEY FROM HOUSING FUND

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Joshua Haiar and Seth Tupper / SD Searchlight) – South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden and a group…

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DINOSAUR HUNTERS REACH DEAL TO SETTLE WESTERN SOUTH DAKOTA FOSSIL THEFT DISPUTE

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HARDING COUNTY, S.D. (Jonathan Ellis / The Dakota Scout) – A paleontologist accused of stealing a dinosaur skull from western…

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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…