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Yankton Woman Faces Federal Drug Charges

US Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a Yankton, South Dakota, woman has been indicted by a federal grand jury…

Open House for Highway 50 Construction

The South Dakota Department of Transportation will hold an open house Thursday to get public input on the proposed reconstruction…

State Pork Organizations Promoting Pork During October Pork Month

October is known as “Pork Month” and surrounding states pork organizations are busy with different ideas of promoting pork.  In…

SDSU To Hold Swine Day

South Dakota State University has scheduled November 1st as Swine Day when pork producers can learn more about the swine…

No Drought Relief in Sight

Severe to extreme drought conditions are expected to continue across much of the region into winter. Dennis Todey, head of…

SDSU President Barry Dunn Receives Award

South Dakota State University president Barry Dunn was awarded the Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Higher Education Prize for his work…

No Help for the Mississippi River

Low levels on the Mississippi River have led to problems with commodity movements as barge traffic slows to a crawl.…

District 18 Senate Candidate

Fred Bender of Yankton is the democratic nominee for the District 18 Senate seat. He says he wants to continue…

Putting Pump Problems in the Past

Following a pump pressure test that went wrong in August, the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System is on track…

Campaign Push to November

Legislative candidates are making the final push to election day by reaching out to voters in their district. District 16…

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