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Former NFL Player Talks About South Dakota Ag Roots At Dakotafest

A former Minnesota Viking came back to Dakotafest in Mitchell yesterday and back home to his rural roots. NFL Linebacker…

South Dakota Legislative Committee Approves Farmer Loan Program

The South Dakota Legislative Rules Review Committee has approved a loan program for farmers to borrow directly from state government.…

USDA Extends Comment Deadline On Product Of USA Labeling Proposal

Due to heavy interest, the Food Safety and Inspection Service of USDA has extended the Product of the USA public…

Pork Vice President Pleased Hours Of Service Trucking Rules Being Reconsidered

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced Tuesday it will reconsider the Obama administration’s hours-of-service regulations. They propose more flexibility for…

ACE Files 2019 RVO Comments, Asks EPA To Put RFS Back On Track

The American Coalition for Ethanol has filed comments with the Environmental Protection Agency on their proposed 2019 Renewable Fuel Volume…

Alliance Considering Legal Action Against EPA For Mishandling Of Biofuel Testing

A newly formed Alliance wants to see expansion of American grown high octane biofuels. National Farmers Union along with Farmers…

Twins Rally In Ninth For Win

Michael Kopech’s anticipated debut for the Chicago White Sox was cut short by a rain delay, and Eddie Rosario led the Minnesota Twins to a 5-2 victory.

Snell, Rays Beat Royals

Blake Snell helped Tampa Bay match a team record with 27 consecutive shutout innings and the Rays beat the Kansas City Royals 4-1.

Yankton County Commission to Consider Rural Zoning Changes

A task force will be looking at possible changes to some zoning rules in Yankton County.

SD Senator Mike Rounds; Massive Military Spending Bill Passes

Congress has passed, and the President has signed the massive National Defense Authorization Act.

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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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