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Storm Has New Ownership

The highly successful Sioux Falls Storm indoor football team has new ownership.

Yankton County Commission Talks About Preserving Roads

The Yankton County Commission has had a road task force looking at condition of the roads and to come up with some recommendations.

Threat Made to Gayville-Volin School

The Gayville-Volin school building in Gayville was placed on lock down this morning after a threat was received.

R CALF CEO Says Cattle Industry Is Teetering On An Impending Crisis

A cattle producers rally is being held in Omaha today co-sponsored by several ag groups including the Organization for Competitive…

Federal Budget Hung Up over Border Wall Spending

Congress was only able to pass a continuing resolution just before the end of the fiscal year last week.

Another Down Year for University Enrollment

The Board of Regents reported that university enrollment in South Dakota is down just over three percent this fall.

Smithfield Foods Donates to Southeast Tech for Workforce Development

The President of Smithfield Foods says the main reason they keep their plant open in Sioux Falls is due to the local labor force and that needs attention.

Nebraska Hemp President Says SAFE Banking Act Good Measure For The Hemp Industry

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the SAFE Banking Act. That measure allows the Cannabis Industry access to banks.…

Agriculture Groups Urging The USDA To Establish An FMD Vaccine Bank

Representatives of the Pork, Dairy and Corn Industries along with Iowa State University are calling on the USDA to quickly…

NBB And ASA Want Meeting With Commerce Secretary Before Review Of Duties

The National Biodiesel Board along with the American Soybean Association are asking to meet with Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross. They…

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