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Last Year’s Flu Killed Most People in Four Decades

Last Year’s Flu Killed Most People in Four Decades

Mount Marty College Attracts International Students

Mount Marty College in Yankton reported an increase of over sixteen percent in first time students, and a seventeen percent jump in transfer students.

Senate Judiciary Committee Votes to Move Kavanaugh Nomination to the Floor

The Senate Judiciary Committee voted (Friday) to send the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the US Supreme Court to the full Senate.

Difficult to Track “Dark Money”

While candidates will have to update their campaign finance reports late next month, other political money is more difficult to track.

NPPC Pleased Trump Administration Talking To Japan About A Bilateral FTA

The National Pork Producers Council is lauding the Trump Administration for moving ahead with bilateral free trade talks with Japan.…

USD President Sheila Gestring Delivers “State of the U” Address

USD President Sheila Gestring delivered her first “State of the University” speech at Slagle Auditorium this week.

Farm Bureau Asking Court For A Nationwide Injunction On 2015 WOTUS Rule

The American Farm Bureau has asked a federal court in Georgia to issue a national injunction on the 2015 Waters…

Farm Leader Encouraged Congressman Working To Foster Ag Trade With Cuba

Kansas Congressman Roger Marshall met with Cuba’s President this week and talked about trade opportunities between Cuba and the United…

SD Senator Mike Rounds; Tense Wait for Judiciary Committee Vote

The Senate Judiciary Committee plans to vote Friday on the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the US Supreme Court.

Vikings Lose Shootout

Jared Goff passed for career highs of 465 yards and five touchdowns, winning a scintillating duel with his Minnesota Viking counterpart and leading the unbeaten Los Angeles Rams to a 38-31 victory Thursday night.

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