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Preparing for Covid-19 Vaccinations

Front line health care workers were first in line as Covid-19 vaccinations began this week.

Coalition Says Brazil’s Tariffs On U.S. Ethanol Have Devastating Impact

A coalition of Agricultural groups led by Growth Energy says Brazil’s decision to impose a 20 percent tariff on all…

STC Executive Hopes New Secretary Backs Comprehensive Transportation Plan

President Elect Joe Biden has nominated Pete Buttigieg to be the next Secretary of Transportation. Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director…

Cattle President Concerned With Push For A Beef Checkoff Referendum

Not everyone in the cattle industry is supporting the call for a Referendum vote on the Beef Checkoff. Concerned with…

Making Plans for a Safe Legislative Session

South Dakota legislative leaders have been planning ways to hold the 2021 session safely in Pierre.

Vaccinations Key to Ending Covid-19 Pandemic

While it will take time to get through the population, Covid-19 vaccinations are beginning.

One Dead in Turner County Crash

One person died and another person was injured Wednesday night in a one-vehicle crash near Viborg.

R-CALF Calling For A Vote On A Beef Checkoff Referendum

R-CALF this week unveiled their long range plan for 2021 to 2025. In that they’re calling for repeal of the…

Mid America Economy Continues Slow Growth

The latest monthly report on the Mid America economy indicated it was still growing, but the pace was slowing.

Iowa Congressman-elect Signs Letter Asking for Election Investigation

A group of twenty-six incoming republican House members have sent a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi asking for an investigation into “any reported fraudulent activities surrounding the 2020 Presidential election.”

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October 3, 2025 The Friday News Round-Up

FEDERAL SHUTDOWN LEAVES SOUTH DAKOTANS GUESSING AS AGENCIES OFFER UNEVEN GUIDANCE SOUTH DAKOTA (South Dakota Searchlight) – The federal government…

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October 1, 2025 The Wednesday News Round-Up

GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN BEGINS AS NATION FACES NEW PERIOD OF UNCERTAINTY WASHINGTON, D.C.  (AP) – Plunged into a government shutdown, the…

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September 22, 2025 The Monday News Round-Up

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