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SD SOS Moving to New Job

South Dakota Secretary of State Steve Barnett was defeated in his bid for renomination at the state republican party convention…

Jacks Women Knock Off #10 Louisville

Behind a stellar night from Myah Selland and a strong defensive team effort, the South Dakota State women’s basketball team…

U.S. Meat Exports remain strong

U.S. Meat Exports remain strong thanks in part of the efforts of the U.S. Meat Export Federation.

U.S. Ag Exports are Strong

Our U.S. Ag Exports have been very strong this year, despite the dealings with Russia and trade deals with China.

The USDA’s last harvest report

The USDA released their last 2022 Harvest Report indicating the harvest is almost wrapped up across the Mid-west. Iowa reports…

Changing the Bar Exam

The South Dakota Supreme Court is appointing a committee to study the process for admitting attorneys to practice law in…

Pondering a Sales Tax Cut and Medicaid Expansion

As South Dakota legislators prepare for the 2023 session in January, they will face a decision on cutting the sales…

Public Input on SD Social Studies Standards

The South Dakota Board of Educational Standards met again yesterday (Monday) in Sioux Falls, gathering public input on the proposed…

Murder Charge Pleas

The man accused of killing a Yankton woman earlier this month made a court appearance today (Monday) and entered a…

Talking with MN Governor Tim Walz

I had the opportunity to visit with MN Governor Tim Walz Saturday Afternoon while in MPLS this weekend.

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