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Southeastern Electric Growth Continues

With about a month to go, Southeastern Electric, based in Marion, has added a record number of new service connections.…

Jacks Women Lose at Washington State

South Dakota State basketball dropped a 61-41 road contest to Washington State Monday night at Beasley Coliseum. The Jacks jumped…

Jacks Place 15 on All MVFC Team

Fifteen South Dakota State football players, including eight first-team selections, were honored Monday as members of the 2022 All-Missouri Valley…

SD Transportation Commission Accepts Bid Busting I-90 Bridge Bid

The South Dakota Transportation Commission last week reluctantly approved a bid for work on and around the I-90 bridge at…

Extra Year for Implementation of SD Social Studies Standards

The South Dakota Board of Educational Standards is in the middle of their public hearing process for new social studies…

Opening more trade to the Mexican Market

As part of an effort to attract more meat suppliers to the Mexican Market; the government of Mexico is allowing…

Reports are indicating Crops Varied across the Mid-west

When talking to Ag Producers across the Mid-west, we continue to hear the yields this fall varied from location to…

Holding the SD GOP House Caucus in Line

A split among republicans in the South Dakota House may make consensus difficult at times. Incoming Speaker pro-tem, Representative Mike…

Questions About Food Tax Proposal

Governor Kristi Noem will deliver her budget address to the legislature next Monday and possibly add details to her proposal…

Issues Lining up for the 2023 SD Legislative Session

Issues for the 2023 South Dakota legislature are starting to line up. Incoming Senate Majority Leader Casey Crabtree of Madison…

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