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Montana Rancher Testifies At FDA Hearing On Concerns With Cultured Meat

Last week, the Food and Drug Administration held a hearing looking at cultured or ‘’fake meat”. Testifying was United States…

South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard; State Budget on Track for Another Surplus

While the final figures are being totaled, South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard says it appears there will be another surplus to carry over into the new fiscal year

ASI Executive DIrector Pleased With Reopening of Japanese Market For U.S. Lamb

USDA officials have announced the re-opening of the Japanese market for U.S. lamb. The U.S. had been shut out of…

South Dakota PUC Considering Application for Prevailing Wind Project

The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission held a public hearing last week in Avon on a permit application for the Prevailing Wind Energy park facility

SD Senator Mike Rounds; SCOTUS Nominee Brett Kavanaugh “Impressive”

President Trumps latest nominee to the US Supreme Court, Appeals Court Judge Brett Kavanaugh will be making the rounds of Senators offices for the next couple of weeks.

South Dakota Schools Could See New Accountability Tests

The South Dakota Department of Education is looking at new accountability testing to replace the current “Smarter Balance” test.

Minnesota Fishing License Sales Slow

Fishing license sales are down this year in Minnesota

Iowa Pheasant Harvest Numbers Down

Pheasant hunters in Iowa shot around 20-thousand fewer birds last hunting season compared to the year before

Dozier Hits Walkoff Slam

Brian Dozier drove in five runs for the Twins, including a walkoff grand slam in the 10th inning on Sunday that delivered an 11-7 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays.

Twins Pair In Futures Game

A pair of Minnesota Twins minor leaguers took part in Sunday’s All Star Futures Game with mixed results.

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