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Tight Labor Supply No Surprise

The October Mid America business conditions survey found over three quarters of those contacted said they couldn’t find all the workers they needed.

Universities Focusing on the End of the Semester

University students have faced several challenges in the fall semester due to the pandemic, including a combination of hybrid, online and in person classes along with limited outside activities.

Election Day Surge

County auditors across the state are ready for the election day surge.

Mental Health Counselors Available For Producers Under Stress

The economic down-turn experienced in the farm economy the last few years has led to a lot of mental stress…

Biofuel Groups Seeking Transparency Through FOIA On SREs

Growth Energy along with the Renewable Fuels Association have filed a motion for partial summary judgement in a freedom of…

Pork President Says It’s Positive China Considering Lifting Ractopamine Ban

USDA Trade Undersecretary Ted McKinney says China has promised to consider lifting its zero tolerance policy on ractopamine residues in…

Pandemic Not Expected To Curtail Holiday Turkey Consumption

Despite the fallout from this year’s COVID 19 pandemic and less people likely traveling for the thanksgiving holiday, it’s not…

White House Coronavirus Task Force Member Says “Mask Up!”

As COVID-19 cases spike across the country, health officials are reminding people what steps they need to take to limit the spread.

Not So Severe Weather Season

As we start to focus on the coming winter, the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has totaled up the severe weather numbers from this past spring and summer.

Investigation Continues into Fatal Accident Involving SD Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg

State officials held a news conference to say the investigation into a fatal crash on September 12th near Highmore involving Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg is continuing.

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