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Court Denies Noga Claim

The Minnesota Supreme Court has dismissed former Vikings defensive lineman Al Noga’s claim that his dementia is related to concussions he suffered during his NFL career.

South Dakota Agriculture Has $32.5 Billion Economic Impact

The South Dakota Department of Agriculture has released the 2019 South Dakota Agricultural Economic Contribution Study. The analysis shows agriculture…

EWG Releases Study on MFP Payments, Majority Going to Big Farms

The Environmental Working Group has released a study on the first two rounds of the USDA’s Market Facilitation Program payments.…

Chapter 12 Bankruptcy Bill Passes House

A measure easing Chapter 12 bankruptcy limits for farmers has passed the House. The bill expands the cap under Chapter…

Cattle Producers Developing Policy at NCBA Meeting, Eyeing Trade

Cattle producers from across the country are developing policy this week at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association summer meeting in…

Finding the Right Niche for Tourists

Even in the middle of the travel season, tourism officials are working on next year’s plan.

Wrapping Up the Summer Session of the Senate

As the Senate wraps up their work before the six-week August break, South Dakota Senator John Thune made a floor speech outlining some of the progress made in this year’s session

Names Released in Pennington County Fatal Accident

A Rapid City, S.D. man has been identified as the person who died Friday afternoon in a motorcycle-vehicle crash near Johnson Siding.

Odorizzi Back On Track

Jake Odorizzi followed his worst big league start by pitching one-run ball into the sixth inning as the Minnesota Twins beat the Marlins 2-1 Tuesday night.

Wild Fires General Manager

The Minnesota Wild have fired general manager Paul Fenton after just one rough season, marked by the end of a six-year streak of making the playoffs.

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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…

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IOWA STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION SIGNS OFF ON UPDATED SOCIAL STUDIES STANDARDS

DES MOINES, IA (KCCI) – The State Board of Education took its final look at new social studies standards. The…

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GOVERNOR JIM PILLEN PROPOSES DHHS CUTS OF OVER $152 MILLION TO BALANCE BUDGET

LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska Examiner) – With a projected $471 million budget deficit on the horizon, Gov. Jim Pillen looked to…

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EARLY FUTURE FUND DEADLOCK ESPOSES DIVIDE OVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IN PIERRE

PIERRE, S.D. (Todd Epp / South Dakota Broadcasters Association) – The South Dakota Legislature is four days into its 2026 session,…