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SD Cattle Producers Will Take Hit Without USMCA

United States Trade Representative Ambassador Robert Lighthizer testified and told U.S. lawmakers that failure to ratify the USMCA will have…

SD Governor Kristi Noem Introduces Bills Aimed at Potential Keystone XL Protests

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem is proposing a couple of bills aimed at heading off any violent protests connected to construction of the Keystone XL oil pipeline.

Yankton City Sales Taxes Down in January

Yankton sales tax receipts dipped almost five percent in January compared to the same month last year.

Rural Electrics & Municipals Reach Legislative Compromise

A long delayed and often debated bill dealing with electric service territories has now been amended and sent to the House floor.

Legislators Work to Ease Rural Mental Strain

Several bills aimed at helping Minnesota farmers deal with mental health issues are moving forward at the State Capitol.

Mid America Economy Staying Strong

The February Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index, a leading economic indicator for the nine-state region stretching from Minnesota and the Dakotas to Arkansas, rose to its highest level since September of last year

Berrios Gets Starting Nod

Jose Berrios will be Minnesota’s opening day starter, the first such assignment for the 24-year-old right-hander.

Twins Deal Granite

The Texas Rangers acquired outfielder Zack Granite from Minnesota for right-hander Xavier Moore and $50,000.

NSIC Title Game Set

Southwest Minnesota State rallied from a double-digit second half deficit and then used a big 3-pointer late in overtime to earn a thrilling 84-78 overtime victory over Wayne State in the semifinals of the NSIC/Sanford Health Men’s Basketball Tournament held at the Sanford Pentagon.

All Minnesota Women’s Final

The University of Minnesota Duluth will play for its fifth Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference postseason title after taking down St. Cloud State University 68-50 in the NSIC/Sanford Health Tournament semifinals on Monday in the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, S.D.

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