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Pump Labeling to Promote American Ethanol

Nebraska Governor, Pete Ricketts and Iowa Governor, Terry Branstad have launched a statewide pump labeling initiative to promote the American Ethanol Brand.

Water Issues Persist In South Dakota

More signs that prohibit fishing on waters that have flooded private land are popping up in the glacial lakes area in northeast South Dakota.

New Executive Director For South Dakota Democrats

The South Dakota Democratic Party has a new Executive Director.

SD PUC Wraps Up Keystone XL Pipeline Hearings

The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission has finished nine days of hearings in the debate over whether to recertify the Keystone XL oil pipeline through South Dakota.

Jays Outslug Twins

Jose Bautista hit a grand slam, Edwin Encarnacion and Josh Donaldson homered and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Minnesota Twins 9-7 Wednesday night for their fourth straight win.

Tigers Slow Down Royals

Matt Boyd pitched seven strong innings in his Tigers debut and Anthony Gose and Ian Kinsler hit key triples as the Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 2-1 on Wednesday night.

Jacks In FCS Top 20

The South Dakota State University football team is ranked 15th in the preseason FCS Coaches Poll, which was announced Wednesday.

NSIC Previews Season

NCAA National Runner-up Minnesota State University, Mankato was selected by the league coaches as the overall and south division preseason favorite in the NSIC in 2015.

NHL Promotes Wild Outdoors

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman says there’s no reason for the league not to keep holding outdoor games each season.

Minnesota Legislature Could Hold Special Session

Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton wants to call a special session within a few weeks to pass an emergency funding package for businesses around Mille Lacs Lake.

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PIERRE, S.D. (Joshua Haiar / South Dakota Searchlight) – South Dakota’s top election official floated potential legislation Tuesday that would allow…

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RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – Governor Larry Rhoden announced his bid for re-election on Tuesday. The Governor stood before his…