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Jacks Volleyball Over UND

South Dakota State volleyball picked up a 3-1 (25-16, 25-21, 21-25, 25-19) road win over North Dakota Tuesday at the…

One Dead in Helicopter Crash Near Yankton

One person has died in a crash of a small helicopter northwest of Yankton. Yankton Assistant Fire Chief Larry Nickels…

Decreasing Snowpack Impacts the Missouri River System

Continued climate change may lead to a drop in snowpack runoff into the Missouri River system. Darren Clabo, a meteorologist…

Campaigning for Governor

Jamie Smith, the democratic candidate for Governor in south Dakota says he would be open to any ideas that improve…

Electric Vehicle Drive & Ride

The second annual Sioux Falls Area Electric Vehicle Ride and Drive will be held at the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds on…

SD Lottery Sets Record Year

The South Dakota State Lottery reported continued growth in sales and revenue in the last fiscal year. Director Norm Lingle…

Taking Care of the Whole Student

University of South Dakota President Sheila Gestring gave her annual “State of the U” speech last week. She says they…

U-S Senate Holds Confirmation Hearing On USDA Nominees

The U-S Senate Agriculture Committee questioned several of President Biden’s nominees for various positions with the USDA on Thursday.  Among…

World Dairy Expo About To Begin

Dairy producers from across the world will gather in Madison, Wisconsin next week for the World Dairy Expo.  The dairy…

Nebraska Beef Board Hosts Beef Tour

Last week the Nebraska Beef Board held a tour for people associated with the health and nutrition industry, as well…

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