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City of Yankton to Soon Consider Major Wastewater Plant Upgrade

Even as construction continues on a thirty-million-dollar upgrade to the water treatment plant, Yankton city officials are looking at a major rebuild of the wastewater treatment plant.

Tariffs Hitting South Dakota Producers

The escalating trade war between the US and China is costing consumers and ag producers.

ACE CEO Says Proposed EPA DOT CAFE Standards Positive For Ethanol

The Environmental Protection Agency along with the Department of Transportation have announced proposed amendments to the current fuel economy and…

SD Treasurer Candidate Josh Haeder Has Plan to Help Kids Understand Money

A candidate for state Treasurer in South Dakota wants to help school kids better understand money.

Minnesota Corn Growers President Hoping Congress Moves Quickly On Farm Bill

The U.S. Senate has moved their farm bill to the conference committee and named their conferees. Minnesota Corn Growers Association…

Plastic Guns Present Challenges to Law Enforcement and the Constitution

The advent of plastic guns produced by three d printers presents new challenges for law enforcement, and the second amendment.

ASA President Says New Trade Deals Needed To Make Up For Trade War Impacts

The White House is considering more tariffs on China doubling the proposed tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese goods to…

Corn Council President Elected To U.S. Grains Council Board

South Dakota Corn Utilization Council President Ryan Wagner was elected this week to the U.S. Grains Council’s Board of Directors.…

Two Die in Pennington County Motorcycle – Semi Crash

Two people died and two others were injured Thursday in a crash involving two motorcycles and a semi-truck in Box Elder.

Midwest May See Moderate Temperatures This Fall and Winter

Midwest Region May See Moderate Temperatures This Fall and Winter

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