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Vilsack Appears Before Senate Agriculture Committee

For the first time since being named as USDA Secretary with the Biden Administration, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack appeared before…

Longer Life Bridges

Making timely repairs to bridges helps keep them in service longer. The South Dakota Transportation Commission got an update on…

Lewis & Clark Regional Water System Continues Construction

Another big piece of pipeline for the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System will be under construction. Executive Director Troy…

Recreational Marijuana Back on the SD Ballot

South Dakota voters will again have the chance to decide on the legalization of recreational marijuana. The Secretary of State’s…

Severe Weather Threat for the Holiday Weekend

A holiday weekend combined with warmer temperatures translates to a severe weather risk. Samantha Garrett at the National Weather Service…

SD Tech College Graduates Getting Jobs, Getting Paid

South Dakota tech college graduates are in demand and getting paid for their skills. That was in a report to…

Supporters of Amendment “C” Make Their Case

Supporters of Amendment “C” held a teletown hall to rally voters ahead of the June primary. Amendment “C”, if passed…

Names Released in Fall River County Fatal Crash

An Edgemont, S.D., man has been identified as the person who died Sunday afternoon in a three-vehicle crash east of…

Cattle Market Round-up

Northwest Iowa cattle producers will host a seminar scheduled for next Tuesday, May 31st to learn more about the bills…

Soybean Growers Present Farm Bill “Wish List”

Congress has started holding hearings on the next farm bill, and farm groups like the American Soybean Association are coming…

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