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Dairy Producers Lobby On Trade, Immigration Reform And Dairy Labeling

Dairy producers from the Northern Plains lobbied for key dairy policy in Washington D.C. this week. South Dakota Dairy Producers…

Congress Passes Massive Spending Bill

The Senate voted early Friday morning to approve the one point three trillion-dollar, omnibus spending bill, which avoids another government shutdown.

Pork Executive Says Tariffs On China Will Be Costly For U.S. Pork Industry

Thursday, President Donald Trump announced he’s placing $60 billion of tariffs on imported Chinese goods. China has fired back with…

South Dakota Schools Adapting to New Standards

The South Dakota Board of Education has approved new math and reading standards for state students.

SD Senator John Thune; Mueller Investigation Needs to Wrap Up

President Trump has been attacking special counsel Robert Mueller by name in a series of tweets over the past week, leading to fears the President is preparing to fire Mueller.

Time to Start Thinking About Severe Weather

As spring begins the slow transition to warmer temperatures, it’s time again to think about severe weather.

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts Vetoes Conviction Set Aside Bill

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts has vetoed a bill which would have allowed former felons to petition the court to have their conviction set aside after their release from prison.

USD Women Top Michigan State

The Women’s National Invitation Tournament magic continues as South Dakota women’s basketball topped Michigan State 85-83 in an overtime thriller inside the Sanford Coyote Sports Center Thursday night in front of 3,072 fans.

Northern To Play For Title

A thrilling double overtime victory has sent Northern State (SD) into Saturday’s championship game of the NCAA Division Two men’s basketball tournament.

Vikings Sign Lineman

The Minnesota Vikings have signed guard Tom Compton.

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