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SD Legislative Committee Studying Mental Health Access

A legislative committee studying mental health issues and services is meeting in Pierre.

Advanced Biofuels Executive Says RFS Refiner Waiver Problem Still Needs Fixing

A group of 17 Congressional Democrats wrote to the Environmental Protection Agency Administrator voicing concern about the widespread issuance of…

EWG Official Expects Farm Bill To Be Completed During Lame Duck Session Of Congress

Farm Bill Conference leaders are working to try and come to some type of compromise on new farm legislation. Environmental…

Minnesota Extension Agronomist Advises Segregating When Storing Soybeans

Minnesota growers who’ve been plagued by wet conditions this harvest season are starting to look at the possibility of storing…

Yankton County Commission Takes New Direction on Road & Bridge Discussion

The Yankton County Commission again discussed roads and bridges at their meeting yesterday, (Tuesday), but from a different angle.

United States Pork Industry Watching African Swine Fever Following Recent Outbreaks

Fears of the global spread of African Swine Fever is rising as China last week and this week Monday reported…

SD Senator John Thune; “Winning at All Costs” Not the New Normal in Washington

During his interview on “60 Minutes” President Trump said it didn’t matter what he said about Christine Blasey Ford, and her allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, because “we won.”

Vikings Make Roster Move

The Minnesota Vikings have placed cornerback Mike Hughes on injured reserve, following the ACL injury to the rookie’s left knee that will keep him out for the remainder of the season.

Wild Top Coyotes

Eric Staal and Mikael Grandlund scored and Devan Dubnyk stopped 27 of 28 shots to lead the Minnesota Wild to a 2-1 win over the Arizona Coyotes.

Jacks Hold Preview Night

South Dakota State basketball returns to Frost Arena on Wednesday for the third-annual Jackrabbit Tipoff.

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