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Names Released in Lake County Fatal Crash

A Colton, S.D., man has been identified as the person who died Friday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash southeast of Madison.

SDSA Conducts Business And Elects Officers

The South Dakota Soybean Association membership discussed the upcoming state legislative session and elected new officers during their virtual annual…

Missouri River Reservoirs Ready for Spring Runoff

In their first report of the year, the Corps of Engineers says all the flood storage space in the Missouri River reservoirs is available.

Legislators Working with Task Force Bills

Besides individual bills, South Dakota legislators will also see bills from interim committees during the session.

Yankton City Commission Continues Downtown Investment

The Yankton City Commission approved restarting the downtown façade improvement program at their meeting Monday night.

Ag Economist To Speak At South Dakota Pork Congress

Kerns and Associate’s Partners for Production Agriculture Economist Steve Meyer will be speaking at this week’s South Dakota Pork Congress…

RFS Battle Between Biofuels Groups And Refiners Reaches The U.S. Supreme Court

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments regarding the dispute between biofuel groups and refiners over the Renewable Fuel Standard.…

South Dakota Farm Bureau Sets State Legislative Priorities

The South Dakota Legislature opens their 2021 session today and the State Farm Bureau is outlining the measures they’ll be…

Critical Investment in Broadband

Governor Kristi Noem will ask state lawmakers to set aside one hundred million dollars over the next few years to expand and upgrade broadband internet service across the state.

Biofuels Coalition Files Appeals Court Brief

The 7 member Biofuels Coalition including the National Biodiesel Board has filed its reply brief in the U.S. Court of…

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