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Wieneke Earns Preseason Honors

South Dakota State University wide receiver Jake Wieneke has been named to the STATS FCS Preseason All-America First Team leading up to the 2015 campaign.

Viking Tickets Go On Sale

Single-game tickets for the Minnesota Vikings’ 2015 season go on sale Tuesday.

Wild Sign Top Pick

The Minnesota Wild have signed first-round draft pick Joel (yool) Eriksson Ek to a three-year, entry level contract.

Augie Golf Coach Steps Down

Augustana head men’s golf coach Steve Klock announced today that he is resigning his position at Augustana for additional professional opportunities within the private sector.

Bill to Increase Federal Gas Tax Introduced

Legislation has been introduced in the House to increase the federal gas tax by 10 cents per gallon.

National Convention for County Ag Agents in Sioux Falls

Over 1100 county extension agents from across the country are in Sioux Falls this week attending their 100th convention.

Cattlement Continue to Push Against Brazilian and Argentinian Beef

House appropriation committee members passed an ag spending bill that includes an amendment to stop the USDA from implementing fresh beef imports.

Two Yankton Residents Killed in Two Vehicle Accident

Two Yankton residents were killed Sunday afternoon in a two car collision near Lewis & Clark Lake.

Imports of Fresh South American Beef Need More Research

House appropriators agreed to block imports of fresh beef from regions of Brazil and Argentina until USDA does further study.

Soil Workshop in Pierre

South Dakota soil isn’t just dirt.

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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…

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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…