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Royals Making Moves

A person with knowledge of the negotiations says outfielder Alex Rios and the Kansas City Royals have agreed to an $11 million, one-year contract.

Longtime S.D. Coach Dies

A longtime basketball coach in the state of South Dakota has passed away at the age of 78.

Scott Phillips Named Wildlife Damage Specialist of the Year

Scott Phillips was named the Wildlife Damage Specialist of the Year for his extensive trapping abilities and hard work to improve relations with South Dakota ranchers.

South Dakota Congresswoman Hoping to Join Ways & Means

Congresswoman Kristi Noem is hoping to join the Ways & Means Committee in January.

Nebraska Senator Says Reforming Property Tax Won’t Be Simple

Senator Tyson Larson says property taxes will be a priority that will not be easily fixed.

South Dakota Attorney Attended Tribal Nations Conference

Federal agencies are having talks with South Dakota Native Americans to improve law enforcement across reservations.

South Dakota Senator Pledges Against Current Affordable Care Act

Senator John Thune has joined newly elected republican Senators in a campaign to repeal or replace Obamacare.

NCBA Pleased With Budget Bill Passed By Congress

Congress has passed their Fiscal Year 2015 appropriations bill. The measure contains several components that affect agriculture. National Cattlemen’s Beef…

Farm Group Unhappy With House Budget Bill

The 2015 fiscal year appropriations bill passed by the House last week isn’t sitting well with some ag groups because…

NPPC Sees Some Progress With TPP Talks

Another round of Trans Pacific Partnership talks took place last week in Washington D.C. National Pork Producers Vice President and…

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