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SD Democratic Party Resetting Priorities

The South Dakota Democratic Party is looking for a new slate of leaders. Current party Chairman Randy Seiler has announced…

Name Released in Charles Mix County Pedestrian Fatal

A 42-year-old Marty, S.D., man has been identified as the person who died early Sunday morning in a vehicle-pedestrian crash…

China trade deals

China’s easing of many Covid restrictions is tremendous news for the Red Meat demand, but it will take some time…

Watching the weather in South America

The markets reacted a little with the talk about some moisture moving into parts of South America. I talk with…

U.S. Meat Production

After at least 5 years of annual growth in the U.S. Meat Production, the USDA’s Chief Economist Seth Meyer talks…

All Eyes have been watching the weather

All eyes have been focusing on the weather and weather conditions across the Mid-west. I talked with John Baranick, DTN…

Tony Venhuizen Resigns from the SD Board of Regents

The South Dakota Board of Regents says that board member Tony Venhuizen of Sioux Falls has resigned. He has been…

Nebraska Senator Ben Sasse Bids Farewell to the Senate

Nebraska Senator Ben Sasse will be leaving the Senate at the end of the week to become President of the…

SD Senator John Thune Sworn in to Fourth Term

South Dakota Senator John Thune was sworn into his fourth term Tuesday, tying him with former Senator Karl Mundt for…

Staffing up Avera Gregory Hospital

The new Avera Gregory Hospital should open later this month. The thirty-two million dollar facility greatly expand the size of…

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