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Betts, Bosox Better Than Twins

Mookie Betts, the reigning AL MVP, homered on the first two pitches he saw from José Berríos on Wednesday night, collecting four hits and five RBIs in all to help Boston beat the Minnesota Twins 6-2.

Soler Adds To Record

Jorge Soler hit his 39th homer to set a Royals team record Tuesday night and stretched his total to 40 with a 450-foot shot Wednesday night as the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 5-4.

Tariffs Cost Nebraska Farmers Nearly $1 Billion

A study released this week from the Nebraska Farm Bureau shows the state’s farmers will lose close to $1 billion…

Epitome Energy Starts Permit Process for Soy Plant

Tomorrow Epitome Energy is announcing the start of the permit process for the Soy Innovation Campus in Crookston, Minnesota. Epitome…

Ricketts Leading Trade Mission in Vietnam

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts is leading a trade mission to Vietnam this week. State Pork Producers Association Executive Director Al…

RMA Makes Changes to Crop Insurance for 2020

USDA’s Risk Management Agency is updating portions of the Federal Crop Insurance Program for 2020. Included is an expansion of…

USDA Investigation Into Packing Plant Margins After Tyson Fire Could Awhile

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s investigation of record beef packer margins following a fire at a Tyson packing plant in…

Mount Marty College Embraces Liberal Arts

While enrollment growth is part of the long-term plan, Mount Marty College in Yankton aims to keep the small school feel.

Waiting for the River to Go Down at Gavins Point Dam

Continued high water on the Missouri River is pushing back inspections and maintenance of flood control projects.

South Dakota to See Rapid Expansion of Wind Power Projects

A report from “South Dakota Newswatch” this week said that eight major wind power projects have been approved with seven hundred more turbines and an investment of two point six billion dollars.

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SOUTH DAKOTA FLU PREVENTION, STATE EPIDEMIOLOGIST OFFERS INSIGHT

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – With the colder weather and more time indoors, families are sharing their love…

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BILL RESTRICTS FOREIGN OWNERSHIP OF ELECTRIC FACILITIES IN SOUTH DAKOTA

PIERRE, S.D. (Michael Doorn / KELO News) – The House and Energy Committee passed two bills unanimously on Friday, one…

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STATE NEEDS TO SPEND $106 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDS BY END OF YEAR

PIERRE, S.D. (Makenzie Huber / South Dakota Searchlight) – South Dakota must spend $106 million in remaining pandemic relief by the…

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AS STUDENT VIOLENCE RISES, STATE WANTS DISTRICTS TO HAVE OPTIONS

PIERRE, S.D. (Bart Pfankuch / South Dakota News Watch) – Whether caused by the pervasiveness of social media, an increase…

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LAWMAKERS WORRY ABOUT FEASIBILITY, SUSTAINABILITY OF RURAL HEALTH TRANSFORMATION PLAN

PIERRE, S.D. (Makenzie Huber / South Dakota Searchlight) – South Dakota’s workforce shortage and federal limitations on a $189.5 million…