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SD Legislators Consider Recreational Marijuana Rules

While the South Dakota Supreme Court continues its consideration of the constitutional amendment that would legalize recreational marijuana, legislators have been meeting to come up with guidelines.

Lewis & Clark Regional Water System Makes Iowa Connection

Another landmark in the construction of the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System.

Mental Health Services Committee Meets

Legislators on the Mental Health Services Delivery Task Force of the South Dakota legislature support joining the national “988” suicide hotline as part of their recommendations.

Vacant City Land Gets Attention

The Yankton City Commission talked about options for city owned vacant land along Broadway at their meeting this week

Dairy Groups Commend President For His Choice For Chief Ag Trade Negotiator

Dairy Groups including the National Milk Producers Federation, and U.S. Dairy Export Council along with the Iowa State Dairy Association…

Nebraska Farmers Union Members Prepping For NFU Fly In

Farmers Union members will be holding their 2021 Fly In from September 20 to the 23. Nebraska Farmers Union President…

Mixed Rules for Medical Cannabis

The Rules Review Committee of the South Dakota legislature approved most of the rules needed for the medical cannabis program at their hearing this week.

South Dakota Winter Wheat Planting On Track

The South Dakota Wheat Commission reports that about 13 percent of the state’s winter wheat has been planted just behind…

Extension Specialist Says Farm Safety Critical During Harvest

Fall harvest season is a very busy time for farmers and with everything happening so quickly it’s critical to stay…

SD Workforce Housing Committee Wraps Up

The “Workforce Housing Needs” study committee of the South Dakota legislature wrapped up their interim series of meetings this week.

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