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Investing in a New Livestock Slaughter Plant

Backers of a livestock slaughter plant proposed for western Iowa are holding investor meetings around the region.

Former Attorney General Marty Jackley Stepping up his Campaign

Former South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley is stepping up his campaign to win another term in that office.

Nebraska Senators Call Out Sexual Harassment

Several female Nebraska State Senators are calling for an overhaul of how the legislature handles sexual harassment investigations following the resignation of Senator Mike Grone.

SD House Debates Life Amendment

South Dakota Representatives debated a resolution that would have added an article to the state constitution defining when human life begins.

Names Released in Turner County Fatal Crash

A 26-year-old Montrose, S.D. man has been identified as the person who died Thursday morning in a two-vehicle crash west of Monroe.

First AIM for Climate Meeting Held in Dubai

The first Agriculture Innovation Mission (AIM) for Climate ministerial meeting took place on Monday, in Dubai. It was the first…

Updating the SD Rail Plan

The South Dakota Railroad Board will hold public meetings to lay out the state rail plan and look for input.

Federal Government to Blame for Inflation

Inflation is now running at a pace of about seven and a half percent, causing price hikes in many products

Tourism & Gas Prices & Worker Shortages

Most tourists who travel to South Dakota each year come in cars and that makes gas prices a significant factor in visitation.

State Aid to Education & Building Plans

South Dakota legislators are considering a six percent increase in state aid to education, which would be one of the biggest year to year hike since the formula was devised.

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