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Democratic Presidential Candidates Talk Ag at Iowa Farmers Union Forum

Five of the dozens of Democrats vying to be President in 2020 talked about their vision for agriculture at the…

DRA Joins Lawsuit Against South Dakota on Protest Compensation Law

Dakota Rural Action has joined the American Civil Liberties Union as a plaintiff in a federal lawsuit against the state…

South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson Optimistic About Trade Talks

US and Chinese trade negotiators wrapped up what are being described as “constructive” talks in Beijing last week and will resume talks in Washington this week.

South Dakota Legislators Took Their Time on Veto Day

South Dakota legislators took most of the day last Friday debating a style and form veto before finally approving it.

Regents Required to Recruit Native American Students

The South Dakota legislature passed a bill this year that would require the Board of Regents to develop programs to encourage and retain students from the nine recognized tribes in the state.

Yankton County Grand Jury Issues Murder Indictment

South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg announced that a Yankton County Grand Jury indicted Stephen Falkenberg, 45, Yankton, on one count of 2nd Degree Murder

Jenkins On The Move?

The announcement came on April Fools Day, but South Dakota State fans won’t be laughing if basketball star David Jenkins Junior follows through on plans to explore transfer options.

Vikings Sign Jones

The Minnesota Vikings have re-signed backup center Brett Jones.

Timberwolves Fall To Blazers

Evan Turner had 13 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists off the bench, and the Portland Trail Blazers moved into a tie for third place in the Western Conference with a 132-122 victory over the Timberwolves.

Baylor Eliminates Iowa Women

Baylor cruised to its first Final Four since 2012 with its latest bracket blowout, this one an 85-53 rout of Iowa on Monday night in the Greensboro Regional final.

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