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Extension Vet Says New GML Research May Mitigate ASF But Won’t Cure It

New research by Academia and Natural Biologics published in the Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology provides insight into the…

Yankton City Commission Approves First Step in Wastewater Plant Upgrades

The Yankton City Commission approved a contract to start repair work on the wastewater treatment plant

Yankton County Commission Approves Emergency Covid-19 Resolution

The Yankton County Commission approved a Covid-19 emergency resolution at their meeting Tuesday night.

Congress Pushing for Deal on Economic Stimulus Plan

Time is running out for Congress to come up with an economic stimulus plan and also a funding bill to keep the government operating into next year.

Covid-19 Vaccine Arrives

The first shipments of Covid-19 vaccine arrived Monday in South Dakota and immunizations are being given to front line healthcare workers.

Finding a Plug In for Your Car

Several electric utilities in the state will be using rebate funds to build electric vehicle charging stations.

Rural Areas Await Covid Vaccine

The first COVID vaccine started being disseminated in the U.S. on Monday to frontline workers giving hope to health care…

Keeping Kids in the Classrooms

The Yankton School District saw a bit of a jump in positive Covid-19 infections in the weekly report on Friday

Ag Coalition Fighting To Keep Dakota Access Pipeline Operating

Fifteen states have signed onto a friend of the court brief in backing a regional ag coalition led by the…

SDCGA Gearing Up For 2021 South Dakota Legislative Session

One area South Dakota Corn Grower Association members will be focusing on with state legislators when they convene in January…

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