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USDA Works on Farm Bill Implementation With Less Money

USDA’s Farm Service Agency will have far less money to implement the 2018 Farm Bill than they did in 2014.…

SD Senate Passes Bill Governing Labeling of “Fake Meat”

This week, South Dakota legislators approved Senate Bill 68, a measure that prohibits labeling cell cultured protein as meat. The…

Yankton County Commission Moves to Re-staff Planning & Zoning Office

The Yankton County Commission continues to restore Planning & Zoning Services

Mount Marty College & The City of Yankton Cooperating on Fieldhouse Bonds

Mount Marty College will ask the City of Yankton to sponsor economic revenue bonds to finance construction of their new fieldhouse.

Tensions Easing Between India & Pakistan

Tensions seem to be easing between India and Pakistan following a round of military confrontations

Congress Still Dealing With Last Years Budget Details

Following the shutdown last month, Congress and the President agreed on a budget deal to keep the government open through the end of September.

Another Setback For Sano

Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano will likely miss the first month of the season, following another procedure to repair a severe cut above the heel on his right foot.

Northern, UMD Earn Titles

Northern State and Minnesota Duluth are the Northern Sun Conference tournament champions after victories Tuesday in Sioux Falls.

Gophers Stun Purdue

Amir Coffey matched his career with 32 points, making two free throws with 2.5 seconds left to seal Minnesota’s 73-69 victory over No. 11 Purdue.

Huskers Fall To Spartans

Kenny Goins scored 21 of his career-high 24 points in the first half and Matt McQuaid had a career-best 22, leading No. 9 Michigan State to a 91-76 win over Nebraska.

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