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Agreement to Fund the Federal Government

Congress is moving to avoid a federal government shutdown by passing another short term funding bill.

Busy Tourism Time

As the summer travel season winds down, it appears to have been very busy.

South Dakota Feeling Drought Impacts

Despite recent rains, much of South Dakota has been under severe drought conditions since early this spring.

Retired Extension Specialist Likes Margin Protection Crop Insurance Add On Program

Tomorrow is the deadline for farmers to sign up for an add on crop insurance coverage program. It’s called Margin…

Lewis & Clark Resort Expansion

The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department has modified the lease at Lewis & Clark State Recreation Area to allow the resort operator to expand their facilities.

Fake Pill Warning from the DEA

The Drug Enforcement Administration has issued a nation-wide warning about the increase in fake prescription pills that may contain fatal doses of fentanyl.

ACE Files Comments With EPA On Emissions Standards Rule

The American Coalition For Ethanol has submitted written comments to the Environmental Protection Agency on their proposed rule for fuel…

Ag Groups Want U.S. Supreme Court To Rule Against California’s Prop 12 Law

The National Pork Producers Council and American Farm Bureau have filed a petition asking the U.S. Supreme Court to hear…

Federal Grant Aimed at Rural Health

The South Dakota Department of Social Services will get up to five million dollars in federal funding to work on changing rural health care.

SD Joint Committee on Appropriations Takes West River Tour

The Joint Committee on Appropriations of the South Dakota legislature spent most of last week touring west river state facilities.

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