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Long Timeline for the Gregory County Pumped Storage Project

Planning for a major power production facility on the Missouri River is underway but has a long timeline. Joni Livingston,…

Retailers Still Facing Obstacles

Small businesses have had a number of internal and external challenges over the past few years, and that trend will…

University Campuses Back to Life

Back to school has brought life to campuses across the state. South Dakota State University President Barry Dunn says its…

Measuring South Dakota Tourism

September and Labor Day mark a transition from the busy summer travel season to an usually slower fall season. South…

Mid America Economy Growth Slowing

The economy in the nine state, Mid America region is still growing, but there are signs that is slowing. Creighton…

Mount Marty University Celebrates Fifty Years in Watertown

Mount Marty University, based in Yankton, marked fifty years of their satellite campus in Watertown this week. President, Marc Long,…

Nebraska State Patrol Makes Another Drug Bust

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested four people after locating more than 100 pounds of suspected methamphetamine and…

Lewis & Clark Regional Water System Well Damaged

The Lewis & Clark Regional Water System was anticipating adding a new high capacity well this month. Executive Director Troy…

CO2 Pipeline Adds Value

A number of ethanol plants in the region are joining together to build a pipeline system to move liquid carbon…

SD PUC Grants Waiver and Issues Grain Buyer License

The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission voted to allow an Aberdeen based co-op to be exempt from providing audited financial…

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