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New Interim Director Named for SD DCI

South Dakota Attorney General Mark Vargo has named Chad Mosteller as interim Director of the Division of Criminal Investigation. Mosteller,…

Yankton County Food Pantry Seeing More Demand

The Yankton County Commission got an update on operations of the Contact Center and food pantry at their meeting Tuesday…

East River Power Cooperative Names Bob Sahr as General Manager

The East River Electric Power Cooperative Board of Directors has named Bob Sahr as their next general manager. Sahr, who…

Electric Utilities, Consumers Feeling the Heat

The heat wave is putting pressure on electric companies and consumers as air conditioning units spin up from Canada to…

Big Gap in SD Higher Education

A joint meeting of the South Dakota Board of Regents, Board of Technical Education and the Board of Educational Standards…

Nebraska Pork Producers To Hold Pork Expo

Nebraska pork producers will gather in York, Nebraska on Wednesday to attend the annual Nebraska Pork Expo.  Executive Director, Al…

South Dakota Farm Bureau Holds “Summer Series”

South Dakota Farm Bureau is holding several information and educational seminars throughout the state during the summer months.  Known as…

Determining Soil Health

Determining the health of your soil may be difficult.  Part of what determines the health of soil is the ability…

Minnesota Trade Mission To Philippines

This week, a delegation of Minnesota agriculture officials are traveling to the Philippines in hopes to establish trade relations.  The…

Senators Thune and Klobuchar Request USDA To Address Issues With ERP

Senators John Thune of South Dakota and Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota are requesting the USDA to address implementation issues with…

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