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Coyotes Promote Assistant

South Dakota women’s basketball head coach Dawn Plitzuweit has announced the promotion of Jason Jeschke to associate head coach of the Coyotes.

One Dead in Aurora County Crash on I90

A 52-year-old man died Monday in a one-vehicle crash west of Plankinton.

Nebraska D.O.T. Asking for Interstate Message Board Ideas

After its successful debut last year, the Friday Safety Message operation is back and the Nebraska Department of Transportation needs help

Federal Reserve Reports Continued Weak Farm Economy

Farm income continues to slump, now entering its fifth year of the downturn.

Nebraska Economic Survey Shows Increasing Worries

A survey conducted by the University of Nebraska demonstrates some weakness in the state economy.

Fair Trade Headlines World Meat Congress

Last week representatives of more than 45 countries were in Dallas for the World Meat Congress. One of those was…

Iowa Ethanol and Farm Groups Call for E15 Action by EPA

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig and State Renewable Fuels Association Executive Director Monte Shaw are calling on EPA Administrator…

Farm Groups Pleased Dayton Signs Bonding Bill

Last week, Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton signed the bonding bill. Many of the state’s ag groups were worried he might…

Economic Impact of SD Dairy Industry Highlighted at Dairy Fest

The dairy industry has a $2.7 billion economic impact in the state of South Dakota and consumers got to see…

Key Trading Partners Slap Retaliatory Tariffs on U.S. Ag Products

Key United States ag trading partners retaliated quickly last week to the Trump Administration’s latest steel and aluminum tariffs. Mexico…

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