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Sioux City Dispatcher Ends 31-year Career

Sioux City Dispatcher Ends 31-year Career

USD President Jim Abbott Has Campus Plans Before He Retires

Despite his announcement last week that he would retire at the middle of next year, University of South Dakota President Jim Abbott says he still has a lot he wants to get done.

Mid America Economy Still Showing Signs of Improvement

The monthly Mid America business conditions report from Creighton University shows some solid, but mixed numbers.

NCFE General Manager Says Merger Approval Will Benefit Both Coops

Late last week, member-owners of North Central Farmers Elevator and South Dakota Wheat Growers each voted to approve a merger…

R-CALF CEO Concerned Brazil Ag Ministry Says Beef Ban Will be Lifted This Month

Brazil’s agriculture ministry says the ban on fresh Brazilian beef exports to the United States may be lifted this month.…

SD Sheep Growers Get Updates on Research, Promotion and Farm Bill at Convention

Sheep producers attending this weekend’s South Dakota Sheep Growers Association Convention in Brookings got an update on lamb promotion, research…

ICON President has Concerns About Ibach as USDA Undersecretary

One Nebraska cattle group leader has concerns about State Ag Director Greg Ibach who’s been nominated as a USDA Undersecretary.…

SD Board of Regents Working on University Centers

The South Dakota Board of Regents meets this week at Dakota State University in Madison.

Farm Group President Thinks Cuba Trade Hopes Squashed

Friday United States officials yanked more than half their diplomatic personnel from its embassy in Havana, Cuba. The move was…

SD Senator John Thune; Republicans Focused on Tax Reform

Senate republicans are now moving toward tax reform, especially in the wake of their failure to find any agreements on repeal of the Affordable Care Act.

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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…

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SD DCI DETERMINES NOVEMBER OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING IN BERESFORD JUSTIFIED

BERESFORD, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Attorney General Marty Jackley announced on Tuesday that the South Dakota Division of Criminal…

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FALSE HOSTAGE REPORT TRIGGERS LOCKDOWNS IN HARRISBURG

HARRISBURG, S.D. – A reported hostage situation in Harrisburg on Monday was determined to be a false report, leading to the…

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EPA SELECTS LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN SOUTH DAKOTA AND UTAH TO RECEIVE OVER $8.3 MILLION IN SOLID WASTE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANTS

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently announced that it has selected two local governments from Region 8 to…