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Warning on Rising Natural Gas Prices

The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission has issued a warning about rapidly rising natural gas prices, telling consumers to prepare now.

South Dakota Farm Bureau Now Offering Health Care Plan To Its Members

South Dakota Farm Bureau members can now apply for Health Care Coverage through plans offered by the State Farm Bureau.…

SD House & Senate Redistricting Committees Split on Proposed Maps

The South Dakota House and Senate committees working on redistricting have decided to go their own ways with different map proposals.

NPB Director Of Swine Health Says ARS Making Progress With ASF Vaccines

The Director of Swine Health for the National Pork Board says the USDA is making remarkable progress with developing an…

NCBA Encouraged Administration Moving Ahead On Trade Policy

Trade Ambassador Katherine Tai this week completed the month long review of the U.S. trade relationship with China. National Cattlemen…

Updating the Yankton School Facilities Plan

The Yankton School Board authorized a study of elementary school facilities this summer.

Backing the Covid-19 Shots

South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says he has been consistent in supporting Covid-19 vaccinations

Ag Secretary Announces Guaranteed Farm Loan Program With New Higher Loan Limits

Monday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a higher loan limit will be available for borrowers seeking a guaranteed farm…

Congress Taking on Big Tech

Big tech companies are again being questioned about their business practices by Members of Congress.

Making Difficult Redistricting Decisions

Nebraska Senators agreed on new legislative and Congressional maps at the end of the special session last week.

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