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Nebraska Senator Hears Details of Iran Nuclear Deal

Nebraska Senator, Deb Fischer sat in on an hour and a half meeting on the Iran nuclear deal.

Poultry Producers Recovering From Avian Flu

Avian flu is loosening its grip on Minnesota farms with the control area quarantine lifted in Kandiyohi County.

Branstad Proposes Tax Credits for Byproduct Uses

Governor Terry Branstad wants Iowa to become the first state to offer a tax credit for transforming the “biochemicals” that are a byproduct of ethanol production.

Dakota Rural Action to Host Speaker on Animal Confinements

Dakota Rural Action, along with the Socially Responsible Agriculture project, is cosponsoring a Beyond the Barn event.

Farmers Union Against Voluntary GMO and Biotech Legislation

Farmers Union members are disappointed with voluntary biotech, GMO labeling legislation.

Vaccine Developed for Avian Flu in Chickens

Scientists have developed a vaccine that has tested 100% effective in protecting chickens.

New 4-H Exhibit Hall Receives Large Donation

The South Dakota State Fair Foundation is closer to their goal of raising $ 4.7 million for the new Nordby 4-H Exhibit Hall.

Risk of Heat Stress Rises With Higher Temperatures

Heat stress conditions for livestock are expected to increase today and into the weekend.

SD Highway Patrol Looking For a Few Good Females

There are only seven female troopers that currently work for the South Dakota Highway Patrol.

Agreement Could Lead to a Grain Facility For the Napa Rail Junction

The Yankton County Commission this week approved an agreement with Dakota Plains of Parkston that could lead to development of a grain loading and fertilizer facility at the Napa rail junction.

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NORTHWESTERN ENERGY PLANS SECOND NATURAL GAS PLANT IN ABERDEEN AS ELECTRICITY DEMAND GROWS

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Makenzie Huber / South Dakota Searchlight) – NorthWestern Energy is planning to build a second natural gas plant to…

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CANDIDATES COULD PAY THEIR WAY ONTO BALLOT UNDER IDEA PROPOSED BY SOUTH DAKOTA’S TOP ELECTION OFFICIAL

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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GOVERNOR LARRY RHODEN ANNOUNCES BID FOR RE-ELECTION

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

2 days ago in Local

REMAINDER OF SNAP PAYMENTS TO BE ISSUED THIS WEEK IN SOUTH DAKOTA

PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Social Services will be issuing the remainder of November SNAP benefits this week.…

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SUSPECTED OVERDOSE DEATH OF INMATE UNDER INVESTIGATION

SPRINGFIELD, S.D. – Attorney General Marty Jackley says the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation is investigating a suspected drug overdose…