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CDC Changing Quarantine Guidelines

The Centers for Disease Control have revised its guidelines for people who may have been exposed to Covid-19.

South Dakota Covid-19 Death Toll Tops 1000

South Dakota hit another Covid-19 milestone with infection deaths now topping one thousand.

Meat Export Federation Pleased Beef Grading Concerns Addressed With Mexico

United States Meat Export Federation concerns with Mexico and their beef grading standards have been resolved and now the U.S.…

Growth Energy Files Intent To Sue The EPA Over RVO Inaction

This week, Growth Energy submitted a notice of intent to sue the Environmental Protection Agency. Growth Energy’s Senior Vice President…

Low Water Work on Gavins Point Dam

The sandbars have returned to the Missouri River as releases from Gavins Point Dam have dropped to the winter level of seventeen thousand cubic feet per second.

Soy Transportation Coalition Outlines 2021 Priorities At Annual Meeting

Soy Transportation Coalition members at their recent annual meeting outlined their priorities for 2021. Executive Director Mike Steenhoek says two…

USDA Reopens Public Comment Period On FMD Vaccine

This week the U.S. Department of Agriculture reopened a comment period regarding a petition from a vaccine manufacturer seeking approval…

Yankton City Commission Debates Face Mask Mandate

The Yankton City Commission held a special meeting Wednesday night to give first reading to an ordinance that could lead to the increased use of face masks.

Electric Rates Splitting a Cooperative

Dakota Energy, a rural electric cooperative based in Huron, is taking legal steps to leave their supplier, East River Electric, largely based on rising electric rates.

Health Care Systems Ready for Covid-19 Vaccines

At least two Covid-19 vaccine makers have applied to the federal government for emergency approval for public use.

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