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SD Democrats Elect Randy Seiler as Chairman

The South Dakota Democratic Party central committee met over the weekend and voted to remove the interim title from Chair Randy Seiler.

SD Farmers Union Looks and Weather and Stress at Annual Convention

Weather and farmer stress are two of the major topics that will be addressed at this week’s South Dakota Farmers…

U.S. Meat Exports Mixed in October

United States meat exports for October were mixed with pork strong and beef under year ago levels. U.S. Meat Export…

New SD Cattlemen’s Association President Talks Priorities

The new president of the South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association wants to address disease traceability and meat labeling during his tenure.…

FERC Takes Action to Boost Propane Supplies

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has approved two pipeline tariff amendments aimed at boosting propane supplies to the Midwest. Iowa…

EPA Approves Predator Control Tool

The Environmental Protection Agency has approved the final rule allowing the registered use of sodium cyanide for predator control. American…

Yankton School Board Moves Ahead on Opt Out Process

The Yankton School Board set January second as the date for a special meeting to approve the process for an opt out election.

USD Health Sciences Building Funding Included in Governor’s Budget

Governor Kristi Noem included five million dollars for a new health sciences building at the University of South Dakota in Vermillion in her 2021 budget proposal to the legislature.

New Yankton Water Treatment Plant Ready to Go Online

The new water treatment plant in Yankton is operating and will soon be added to the system.

Lewis & Clark Regional Water Project Making Progress

Despite wet weather most of the year, the Lewis & Clark Regional Water Project made some significant progress.

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