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Questioning China

There are still questions and suspicions about the origin and spread of the coronavirus last year in China.

SDSU Top Building Priority in Sioux Falls

Renovations and expansions were on the lists of the six state universities meeting with the Board of Regents this week.

Senate Ag Committee Holds Historic Hearing On Cattle Market Issues

The Senate Ag Committee held a hearing on Wednesday to look at issues in the cattle market. Testimony addressed packer…

No Medical Marijuana on South Dakota University Campuses

The South Dakota Board of Regents will ban the possession and use of medical marijuana at the six state universities.

Waterways Council Pleased With Compromise Reached On Infrastructure Bill

The Biden administration and Congress have come together on a bi-partisan framework agreement for an infrastructure bill. The $1.2 trillion…

Coalition Including NFU Wants Congressional Hearing On Right To Repair

The National Farmers Union has joined a coalition of consumer and insurance groups asking for Congress to hold a hearing…

Economist Says Pork Producers Facing Losses In 4th Quarter If Court Ruling Stands

The National Pork Producers Council is asking for a longer stay of the court order that goes into effect June…

ICA Supports Define WOTUS Act Legislation

Iowa Senators Joni Ernst and Chuck Grassley along with Indiana’s Mike Braun have introduced the Define WOTUS Act this week.…

Expanding Natural Gas Service

The pandemic may have slowed down economic development for more than a year, but there is still interest in expanding natural gas service.

USD Lists Funding Priorities

The South Dakota Board of Regents heard budget requests from the six state universities at their meeting in Madison this week.

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