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Minnesota State College and University Releases Study Amid Asking for Funding Increase

Minnesota State College and University Releases Study Amid Asking for Funding Increase

FBI Confirms Investigation Continues into the Death of Phyllis Hunhoff

The investigation into the death of 59-year-old Phyliss Hunhoff of Yankton continues, and little information is being released.

Farm Group President Opposes USDA Office Moves

Critics of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s plans to relocate the Economic Research Service and National Institute of Food and…

New South Dakota Soybean Executive Director Wants To Work On Strategic Plan

Vermillion area farmer Jerry Schmitz, formerly President of the South Dakota Soybean Association is the group’s new Executive Director. One…

South Dakota Ag Land Task Force Looking at Pilot Program

Some counties may get a chance to try a modified version of property tax valuations.

Center For Rural Affairs Wants Lame Duck Congress To Pass A Farm Bill

Center for Rural Affairs Officials are urging Congress to get the farm bill passed during their lame duck session. That…

Avera Health Project Aimed at Opioid Epidemic

Avera Health is starting a new project aimed at getting ahead of the opioid epidemic, which has hit hard in some rural areas of the country.

Nebraska Farm Bureau Develops Tax Guide For Farmers And Ranchers

The Nebraska Farm Bureau has developed a guide to help farmers and ranchers do their tax planning for the end…

South Dakota 2020 Budget Planning Process Underway

South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard, along with Governor-elect Kristi Noem and other state officials, are plowing through the details of the 2020 state budget proposal.

Pine Street Bridge Re-Opens

After months of closure and construction, the Pine Street bridge in Yankton officially re-opened Wednesday.

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