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Northern Plains Climate Trending Wetter

Last year stands out with record precipitation and flooding across much of the northern plains.

Yankton County Commission to Meet with Townships

The Yankton County Commission will hold a special public meeting this Saturday to talk to people from the five townships that have talked of splitting away.

Farmers Union Leader Pleased To See SHIPP Program Rolled Out

USDA’s Farm Service Agency is rolling out a pilot conservation program in five states including South Dakota. The idea for…

Farm Service Agency Taking Enrollments For Several Programs

This is a very busy time for USDA Farm Service Agency employees as several signups are underway for various government…

SD Senate Endorses Changes to Presumptive Probation Law

A bill sponsored by South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg that would revise the use of presumptive probation was passed by the state Senate Tuesday.

SD Legislators Face Crossover Week

This is crossover week for the South Dakota legislature when all bills must pass out of their House of origin or be dead for the year.

Hawkeyes Fall To Spartans

Cassius Winston scored 19 of his 20 points in the second half and Rocket Watts matched a career high with 21 points, helping No. 24 Michigan State rally to beat No. 18 Iowa 78-70.

Cyclones Earn Victory

Solomon Young scored 20 points, Tre Jackson added a career-high 18 points and Iowa State outlasted TCU 65-59.

GPAC Names Weekly Best

The Great Plains Athletic Conference has announced its basketball Players of the Week.

Nebraska Considers Endorsements

Nebraska appears poised to allow college athletes to sign endorsement deals with sneaker companies, car dealerships and other sponsors after a measure cleared a major legislative hurdle.

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