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One Dead in Hutchinson County Crash

One person died Sunday afternoon in a one-vehicle crash east of Parkston.

Oedekoven named as NPB Chief Vet

The National Pork Board (NPB) has announced that Dr. Dustin Oedekoven will be stepping into the position of Chief Veterinarian.…

Right to Repair Bill Passes Out of Nebraska Committee, Matches Up With Tester Bill

The Nebraska Farmers Union is supporting legislation on both the state and federal level that would give farmers and independent…

SD Pork Producers Support Ocean Shipping Reform Act in Senate

Last week, U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), introduced the Ocean Shipping Reform Act, this legislation would…

Net U.S. Farm Income Predicted to Decrease in 2022

Last week USDA projected that net U.S. farm income will decrease by 4.5%, or $5.4 billion, to $113.7 billion this…

Name Released in Union County, I-29 Fatal Crash

A Sioux City, Iowa man has been identified as the person who died Thursday afternoon in a one-vehicle crash north of Elk Point.

Housing Development Bills Moving Slowly

Bills that could direct hundreds of millions of dollars for housing development across the state have been slow to move in the South Dakota legislature.

School Boards Working on Football Agreement

The school boards from Freeman Public, Freeman Academy and Marion are attempting to work out a cooperative football agreement.

SD Governor & House Speaker at Odds

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem says she is being treated unfairly by House Speaker Spencer Gosch.

Small Flood Risk in the Missouri River Basin

With ongoing dry conditions, the flood risk across the Missouri River basin is very low right now.

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