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SDSU President Barry Dunn; Value Added Ag the Way to Profits

A slow, wet spring is causing planting delays across much of the northern plains, adding to the economic stress many producers are under.

New MIC at NWS in Sioux Falls

Long time weatherman Todd Heitkamp has been named the Meteorologist in Charge of the National Weather Service Office in Sioux Falls

City of Yankton Prepares for Emerald Ash Borer

The word from the South Dakota Department of Ag last week that emerald ash borers were found in trees in Sioux Falls started a scramble among state and local governments.

Iowa Farmers Dealing with Muddy Fields

More rain fell over Iowa during the weekend, and it’s dampening hopes for many farmers of getting their planting finished

Food Bank of the Heartland Adds New CEO

The Food Bank of the Heartland will have a new CEO on July 1st.

Twins Nipped By Angels

Although neither got a decision, Fernando Romero joined Shohei Ohtani in an entertaining duel before the Angels defeated the Twins Sunday 2-1.

Kluber, Indians Clobber Royals

Corey Kluber became the American League’s first six-game winner and the Cleveland Indians beat the Kansas City Royals 11-2.

Dendinger Shines In NSIC Event

Wayne State’s Michaela Dendinger was the NSIC High Point Performer after scoring 30 points in winning three events for the second year in a row in the conference outdoor track and field championships.

Jacks Fall To Bison

No. 2 seed South Dakota State’s historic run at the 2018 Summit League Softball Championship came to an end Saturday, as the Jackrabbits fell to top-seeded North Dakota State in the title game, 6-1.

Summit Track Titles Decided

The South Dakota Coyotes and North Dakota State Bison battled it out down the stretch and ended up becoming the first Outdoor Track & Field Women’s Co-Champions in Summit League history Saturday.

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