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SD Senator Mike Rounds; CR Irresponsible Way to Fund Federal Government

While the tax cut bill is getting most of the attention in Washington, Senators and Representatives will also have to agree on a continuing resolution to fund the government

ND Farmers Union Members Focus on Farm Bill Funding and Increased E30 Use

North Dakota Farmers Union members approved policy at their convention over the weekend calling for increased use of E30 fuel…

October Pork Export Numbers Are Up Due to Mexican Business

The October export numbers are out. U.S. pork exports are up 5-percent by volume over one year ago, valued at…

Snow, Wind & Cold, Pretty Much in that Order

The first day of winter this week will certainly look and feel like the season.

Daum Earns League Honor

South Dakota State’s Mike Daum was honored by The Summit League Monday as the Men’s Basketball Co-Player of the Week.

T-Wolves Rally Past Blazers

Jimmy Butler powered through a recent bout of back spasms to score 37 points, sinking two free throws that gave the Minnesota Timberwolves the lead with 2.5 seconds left in a 108-107 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night.

Frost Adds Award

Scott Frost is The Associated Press coach of the year after leading Central Florida to an unbeaten season and a spot in the Peach Bowl.

SD Attorney General Marty Jackley; More Law Enforcement Training Needed

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley says the state will need to invest more in law enforcement training.

Iowa Pork Plant Construction Continues

The massive pork processing plant that’s under construction in north-central Iowa is approaching an important milestone, as winter arrives next Thursday.

Iowa Salvation Army Red Kettles Coming up Short

The leaders of many Salvation Army centers in Iowa are reporting deep declines in donations this holiday season at Red Kettle locations.

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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…

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SHUTDOWN-DELAYED ANALYSIS SHOWS RISING UNEMPLOYMENT IN HALF THE UNITED STATES BUT SOUTH DAKOTA IS THE LOWEST

SOUTH DAKOTA (Tim Henderson / Stateline) – September unemployment rates rose in 25 states and fell in 21 compared with…

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DUSTY JOHNSON WANTS TO IMPROVE SD EDUCATION WITH ‘STRONG SCHOOLS’ PLAN

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – This week, Dusty Johnson announced his “Strong Schools” Plan to improve education in South Dakota.…

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MAJORITY OF TAP GRADS SIGN TEACHING CONTRACTS WITH SOUTH DAKOTA SCHOOLS

PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – On December 13, the South Dakota Departments of Education and Labor and Regulation celebrated…