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Jacks Coach Honored

South Dakota State University football coach John Stiegelmeier has been named one of three 2019 “Barefoot Coaches of the Year” by Samaritan’s Feet International.

Yankton County Commission Authorizes Personnel Investigation

The Yankton County Commission held a special meeting Thursday with the only agenda item an executive session to deal with what was described as litigation and personnel issues.

NPPA Pleased The USDA Working To Develop ASF Vaccine

The United States Department of Agriculture intends to grant an experimental license for an African Swine Fever vaccine. That intent…

Center For Rural Affairs Joining Groups To Provide Flood Relief

The Center for Rural Affairs has joined Farm Aid and the Iowa Farmers Union in helping farmers impacted by the…

R CALF Files Class Action Lawsuit Against The 4 Largest Meatpackers

This week, R-CALF filed a class action lawsuit in Federal Court in Chicago against the four largest meat packers in…

Push Back on Nebraska Property Tax Bill

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts stepped up his campaign in opposition of the property tax reform bill moving through the legislature.

South Dakota Legislators to Study Industrial Hemp

South Dakota legislators will be studying the regulation and costs of implementing an industrial hemp program this summer

More Studies on Lewis & Clark Lake Sediment

Flooding in the past month should not have a big impact on efforts to create a sediment control plan for Lewis & Clark Lake

Verlander, Astros Top Twins

Justin Verlander pitched eight dominant innings and Carlos Correa, Michael Brantley and Josh Reddick all homered to lead the Houston Astros to a 7-1 win over the Twins on Wednesday night.

Robison Retires A Viking

Former Minnesota Vikings defensive end Brian Robison has announced his retirement from the NFL.

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