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South Dakota PUC Getting More Wind Power Applications

The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission is seeing a number of new wind power project applications.

USD Law School Seeing Increasing Support

A proposal to move the law school from the University of South Dakota in Vermillion to Sioux Falls was studied by a task force last year

Tariffs Hit U.S. Dairy Industry Hard

The estimated economic loss to U.S. dairy producers due to Mexico’s retaliatory tariffs is around $578 million. Cheese exports to…

RFA Pleased DDG Exports Up from May

United States exports of dry distillers grains are up 38 percent in May from a year ago according to U.S…

Farm Groups at Odds with Grocery Manufacturers Association on Biotech Label

Ag groups have filed comments on USDA’s proposed biotech labeling rule. The National Corn Growers and American Soybean Associations, and…

Yankton School Board Reorganizes; Elects Terry Crandall President

The Yankton School Board reorganized for the new year.

Red Cross Says Blood Supplies at an Emergency Level

An emergency blood shortage is prompting the American Red Cross in Nebraska to put out an urgent call for all eligible donors.

Layoff Insurance Now Available in Iowa

Iowa is now the second state in the nation — behind Wisconsin — to offer lay-off insurance to workers

Twins Earn Fifth Straight

Eduardo Escobar had three hits and drove in the go-ahead run in the seventh to support Jose Berrios’ strong outing as the Minnesota Twins beat the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Monday night.

T-Wolves Confirm Tolliver Deal

The Minnesota Timberwolves have signed forward Anthony Tolliver to a one-year deal worth $5.75 million.

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