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Jacks Men Beat UND at Frost Arena

South Dakota State was fueled by a season-best offensive performance as the Jackrabbits coasted to a 96-73 victory on Thursday,…

Jackrabbit Women Win at UND

South Dakota State moved to 12-0 in the Summit League Thursday night with a 75-57 win over North Dakota at…

SD House Committee Advances Bill to Streamline Amendment Process

The House State Affairs Committee of the South Dakota legislature heard and approved a bill that would require the Secretary…

West River Electric Gets $46 Million Dollar USDA Loan

West River Electric Association based in Wall is getting a forty-six-million-dollar loan from the USDA Rural Development Agency. Association manager…

Cattlemen gather in New Orleans

Cattle producers gather in New Orleans for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Annual Convention. We talk with their president about…

Rethinking the Bar Exam

Some South Dakota legislators have talked about sponsoring bills that would do away with the bar exam and replace it…

It was a Cold Weather Snap!

A return of below normal temperatures across much of the United States brought with it various challenges to our Mid-West…

Crafting a Farm Bill

Various farm groups are working together to help craft a new Farm Bill as they are providing input on what…

SD Senator John Thune and Food Inflation

While the overall rate of inflation is easing, some product costs continue to rise. South Dakota Senator John Thune pointed…

SD Senate Censures Senator Julie Frye-Mueller

The South Dakota Senate voted to censure Senator Julie Frye-Mueller of Rapid City and reinstate her voting status. Senator Reynold…

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