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Southeast Asian Trade Delegation Learning About Nebraska Ethanol

A group of 20 Southeast Asian government and industry representatives from four countries are in Nebraska this week. They’re being…

Farm Bureau President Disappointed With Minnesota Governor’s Vetos Of Ag Legislation

Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton this week vetoed the tax and supplemental funding bills after earlier vetoing the Ag policy bill.…

Marsys Law Revision Protects Crime Victims

South Dakota voters will have an unusual ballot in the June primary with a vote on a constitutional amendment. The legislature passed a bill with revisions to the “Marsys Law” constitutional amendment that was approved by voters in November of 2016.

Waterways Council Pleased With Congressional Committees Passing WRDA Bills

Both Senate and House committees have approved WRDA (water resources development act) bills this week. Waterways Council Senior Vice President…

Biofuels Executive Says EPA Administrator Abusing His Power On RFS Waivers

Marathon Petroleum Corporation this week requested a Renewable Fuel Standard hardship waiver from the Environmental Protection Agency. Advanced Biofuels Business…

Big Weekend at Lewis & Clark State Recreation Area

It looks like a full house at Lewis & Clark State Recreation Area near Yankton for the holiday weekend.

De-Regulation Bill Helps South Dakota Banks

A bill passed by Congress and now signed by President Trump would roll back a number of bank regulations that were put in place after the financial crisis of 2008.

Twins Reinstate Sano

The Minnesota Twins have reinstated third baseman Miguel Sano from the disabled list.

Dendinger Earns National Title

Another powerful performance has produced another national title for one of the best athletes in the Northern Sun Conference.

Jacks Stay Alive

Korey Kuhlmann led a solid performance by the South Dakota State bullpen with 4 2/3 strong innings to help lead the Jackrabbits to an 8-4 victory over Western Illinois in an elimination game Thursday afternoon at the Summit League Baseball Championship.

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WHAT DOES MARIJUANA RECLASSIFICATION MEAN FOR SOUTH DAKOTA?

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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GOVERNOR RHODEN ANNOUNCES $200,000 GRANT SUPPORTING KEEP FARMERS FARMING PROGRAM

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – On Monday, Governor Rhoden announced a $200,000 grant from the Future Fund for…

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SOUTH DAKOTA (Molly Wetsch / South Dakota News Watch) – Five months after Operation: Prairie Thunder officially began, the South Dakota…

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SOUTH DAKOTA STATE ECONOMIST SAYS FARM ECONOMY HAS HELD BACK SALES TAX REVENUES

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Joshua Haiar / South Dakota Searchlight) – South Dakota’s State Economist Derek Johnson told the state Banking…

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STATE SPENDS $43,000 IN TROOPER OVERTIME FOR OPERATION PRAIRIE THUNDER

PIERRE, S.D. (John Hult / South Dakota Searchlight) – The South Dakota Department of Public Safety says a saturation patrol…