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One Dead in Hutchinson County Crash

One person died and two others were injured in a two-vehicle crash that occurred Sunday afternoon east of Parkston.

Iowa Harvest Progressing Quickly, Yields Variable

Harvest is progressing quickly with cooperative weather and early yield reports are quite variable in the region on soybeans. Jeff…

U.S. Beef Exports on Record Pace

United States beef exports are on pace to set another record in 2021, despite continued shipping issues. John Hinners with…

Crop Insurance Deadline Looming

The Risk Management Agency’s Margin Protection Crop Insurance program deadline is fast approaching at the end of the month. Dave…

Harvest Calls for Increased Farm Safety Awareness

It’s harvest time and one of the hazards producers need to be aware of this week and all year long…

SD Cattlemen’s Association Hires New Executive Director

The South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association has hired a new Executive Director to replace current director Jodie Anderson who’s stepping down…

SD State Treasurer Josh Haeder Ready to Run Again

South Dakota State Treasurer Josh Haeder says he wants to run for another four year term…

Local Governments Getting Federal Funding

Local governments across South Dakota will be receiving funding directly from the federal government as part of a pandemic relief program.

Positive Sales Tax Trends Continue for the City of Yankton

The solid trend of positive sales tax reports continues for the City of Yankton.

Best Guesses on Winter Weather

While warm, dry weather for the most part is forecast into the middle of October, the climate experts are taking guesses on what winter may bring.

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