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Above Normal Missouri River Runoff Predicted, No Flooding Expected

While runoff into the Missouri River system will be above average, it should not approach record levels of the past few years.

Summer Heat to Spread Across the Region

It appears summer like heat will be the dominant trend for the next week or so.

United States Meat Exports Strong In April

April was a solid month for U.S. beef and pork exports. U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom…

Yankton Vigil to Honor George Floyd

About seventy-five people took part in a vigil to honor the memory of George Floyd at the Meridian Bridge in Yankton Wednesday night.

NAWG Wants All Wheat Classes Covered In CFAP Program

A group of state elected officials from the Western United States are asking the USDA to include three classes of…

Minnesota Congressman And Farm Leader Want Changes In CFAP Program

House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson of Minnesota and other House leaders are asking Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue to make…

Meat Packers Facing Civil Case Charging Collusion And Price Fixing

The Four Big meatpackers are under a lot of pressure lately with not only the Justice Department Investigation but now…

Waiting for the President to Lead on Race Relations

In the wake of protests and riots following the death of George Floyd, President Trump has not made a formal response as many have suggested he should.

Pro Marijuana Group Kicks off Ballot Campaign

A group backing the legalization of marijuana kicked off their ballot issue campaign.

SD Legislators Talk About Tribal Checkpoints

Members of the Executive Board of the South Dakota legislature this week talked about the tribal checkpoints being maintained on some highways into state reservations.

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