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South Dakota Governor Welcomes New Cheese Plant

South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard welcomed Bel Brands USA to Brookings during Friday’s grand opening. He says the entire region…

Bel Brands Holds Grand Opening In Brookings

The grand opening for the $144 million Bel Brands cheese plant was held in Brookings on Friday. Frederic Nalis CEO…

Corn Executive Concerned About Rail Shipping Costs

Senators John Thune of South Dakota and Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota sent a letter to the US Department of Agriculture,…

Rural Affairs Official Pleased With Speciality Crop Grants

Last week Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced nearly $ 118 million in grants are being made to strengthen markets for…

Royals Advance On

Alex Gordon hit a bases-clearing double in the first inning, Eric Hosmer and Mike Moustakas each homered and the Kansas City Royals beat the Los Angeles Angels 8-3 on Sunday night to finish a sweep of their AL Division Series.

Huskers Drop On Tough Loss

Nebraska nearly scored a great comeback win, but Saturday’s loss to Michigan State cost them a couple spots in this week’s AP football poll.

Trick Play Foils Chiefs

Colin Kaepernick threw for 201 yards and a touchdown, Frank Gore ran for 107 yards and the San Francisco 49ers converted a fake punt to beat the Kansas City Chiefs 22-17 on Sunday.

Viking Player Arrested

Vikings defensive tackle Tom Johnson has been arrested for disorderly conduct.

Jacks, Coyotes Lose MVFC Games

South Dakota State and South Dakota both lost Missouri Valley Conference football games in Illinois Saturday. And both were blowouts at the finish.

Ebola Virus is No Reason to Panic

Even though the ebola virus is something to be careful about, it’s not a huge threat to the nation.

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