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Voting “No” on Infrastructure

The nearly two trillion dollar infrastructure bill passed the US House on a narrow, mostly party line vote.

Waiting to Decide on Campaign 2022

South Dakota Senator John Thune’s third term expires next year and so far, he hasn’t announced if he will run for a fourth.

SD Roads Rate “Top 10”

An annual report on the condition of state highways gives South Dakota fairly high marks.

Yankton Wastewater Plant Options

Yankton City Commissioners heard about the current condition of the wastewater treatment plant and how plans to upgrade it have been accelerated.

One Dead in Pennington County Crash

One person died early Saturday morning in a one-vehicle crash east of Box Elder.

House Passes Build Back Better Act

The Build Back Better Act or budget reconciliation bill passed the House on Friday. While the American Farm Bureau Federation…

Farm Groups Oppose EPA’s New WOTUS Proposal

Farm groups including the American Farm Bureau are reacting negatively to the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed rule to replace the…

Dairy Groups Come Together to Advance Agenda for Industry

Last week South Dakota Dairy Producers Association President Marv Post took part in the annual convention of the National Milk…

Congress Examines Trade and Lack of Progress on New Agreements

Last week a U.S. House Subcommittee held a hearing looking at trade and the need to push forward aggressive trade…

Yankton City Commission to Talk Wastewater

The Yankton City Commission will have to make some major decisions about the future of the wastewater treatment plant.

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