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Lewis & Clark Regional Water System Adds Two More Members

The Lewis & Clark Regional Water System continues to extend its services. Executive Director Troy Larson says two more communities…

SD Legislature & the Tech Colleges

The South Dakota legislature this year was a big help to the four technical colleges. Lobbyist Grace Beck updated the…

Balancing the SD State Retirement System

The South Dakota Retirement System is attempting to balance positive investment returns, staying fully funded and stable benefits to those…

Warmer Weather is expected

Many eyes are watching the weather forecast as we are hearing that warmer temperatures are expected across the Mid-West this…

Getting the Missouri River Reservoirs Ready for Spring

The Corps of Engineers is preparing the big reservoirs on the Missouri River for snowpack runoff and summer operations. At…

Removing Milk from the National School Lunch Program

There’s some talk about removing milk from the Federal School Lunch Program and the SNAP Program; Thom Peteresen, Commissioner of…

Corn Growers send letter to EPA

The State Presidents of the Corn Growers Associations have sent a letter to the EPA requesting an approval on granting…

Myah Sellend Named Peak Performer

South Dakota State’s Myah Selland has been named the TicketSmarter Summit League Female Peak Performer of the Month for March.…

Satisfied with the Session

Many South Dakota legislators are pleased with the outcome of the 2023 session. Representative Roger Chase of Huron says he…

Containing China

Trying to contain China’s rising global ambitions and staying on good trade terms will be difficult. South Dakota Senator Mike…

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