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Searching for “Divisive Concepts”

A task force working on new social studies standards for K -12 schools in South Dakota had their first meeting last week.

Major Upgrade Planned at Niobrara State Park

The Nebraska Legislature this year authorized spending millions of dollars on public facilities along Lewis & Clark Lake.

Missouri River Reservoirs Not Filling This Year

Another year of below normal runoff into the Missouri River basin will lead to below normal levels on reservoirs and the river.

Yankton County Commission Candidate Forum

Interchange & Yankton Thrive sponsors a County Commission candidate forum

Warmer Weather Allows for Farmers To Catch Up On Planting

Farmers took advantage of the nice weather on Saturday and tried to make up for lost time from earlier delayed…

Meat Exports Show Strength

U-S beef exports soared to another new value record in March, reaching $1.07 billion, according to data released by USDA…

Yankton City Commission to Re-organize, Choose Mayor

The Yankton City Commission will reorganize for the year at their meeting Monday. That includes swearing in three incumbent Commissioners that were re-elected and electing a Mayor for the next year from among the nine.

Mixed Bag for Pheasant Hunters

Pheasant hunters had good luck last season in South Dakota, but numbers were down from two years ago.

Finding a Role for a University Campus

A major issue for the South Dakota Board of Regents has been trying to define a role for their facilities in Sioux Falls.

Ready to Hit the Road

Despite rising fuel and other costs, it appears lots of people are ready to hit the road.

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