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WOTUS Rewrite Victim of Government Shutdown

The Waters of the U.S. rewrite is being delayed by the government shutdown. The Environmental Protection Agency has yet to…

Nebraska Teachers Recognized for Ag in the Classroom

A pair of Lincoln, Nebraska elementary school teachers have been honored by the Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation as Ag in…

Government Shutdown Creates Uncertainty for Agriculture

The government shutdown is creating increased uncertainty for South Dakota farmer. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue did announce this week the…

Lamb Bonanza Set for Saturday at SDSU

The 27th annual Lamb Bonanza is set for Saturday at South Dakota State University. SDSU Extension Sheep Specialist Jeff Held…

Iowa Sees Record Ethanol Production in 2018

Iowa’s ethanol plants produced a record amount of ethanol in 2018, surpassing the 4.2 million gallons reached in 2017. Cassidy…

SD Business Groups Waiting on the Legislature

Many business groups are hanging back, waiting to see how the 2019 version of the South Dakota legislature shakes out.

Helping Families Deal with Rising Tuition

A freshman legislator is considering a bill that could help more people deal with rising university tuition rates.

Another Above Normal Year for Missouri River Run Off

The Corps of Engineers issued the first Missouri River run off forecast of the year this week.

Stefanski Gets The Job

The Minnesota Vikings have appointed Kevin Stefanski as offensive coordinator, after his interim stint over the last three games of the season.

SDSU Women Top Denver

The South Dakota State women’s basketball team had three players score in double figures as the Jackrabbits recorded a 76-59 win over Denver Wednesday night in Summit League action at Frost Arena.

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WHAT DOES MARIJUANA RECLASSIFICATION MEAN FOR SOUTH DAKOTA?

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – President Trump’s executive order to reschedule marijuana from a Schedule 1 to a…

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GOVERNOR RHODEN ANNOUNCES $200,000 GRANT SUPPORTING KEEP FARMERS FARMING PROGRAM

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – On Monday, Governor Rhoden announced a $200,000 grant from the Future Fund for…

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SOUTH DAKOTA (Molly Wetsch / South Dakota News Watch) – Five months after Operation: Prairie Thunder officially began, the South Dakota…

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SOUTH DAKOTA STATE ECONOMIST SAYS FARM ECONOMY HAS HELD BACK SALES TAX REVENUES

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