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Names Released in Hutchinson County Fatal Crash

Two Norfolk, NE residents have died from injuries sustained in a two-vehicle crash on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021 north of Freeman.

Court Upholds Countervailing Duties Against Biodiesel From Argentina

The U.S Court of International Trade has upheld countervailing duties imposed against Argentina for its shipment of subsidized biodiesel to…

South Dakota FFA Foundation Awards Grants To Local FFA Chapter Projects

The South Dakota FFA Foundation has awarded $4,000 in grants for local FFA Chapter Service Learning Projects. Foundation Executive Director…

APHIS Suspends Movement Of Pork In Virgin Islands And Puerto Rico

USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has issued a federal order suspending the movement of all pork and pork…

Human Services Center Under Review

A strategic review of the operations of the Human Services Center in Yankton is underway with the help of an outside consulting group.

NCBA Continuing To Work With EPA On Clean Water Rule Rewrite

The Environmental Protection Agency is continuing to work on its rewrite of the Clean Water Act. Administrator Michael Regan says…

Yankton County Commission Moves Medical Cannabis Ordinances

The Yankton County Commission continued their progress on adopting medical cannabis rules and regulations.

Freeman Public School Sees Bump in Enrollment

The Freeman public school district got some good news when they counted heads this fall.

Fire Clean Up Continues at Vermillion High School

The clean up is continuing at Vermillion High School following a fire last week.

South Dakota Stock Grower’s Association Backs American Beef Labeling Act Bill

Legislation that calls for reinstatement of Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling has been introduced in the U.S. Senate. The measure,…

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