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SD Universities Getting a Mission

The South Dakota Board of Regents may decide on a mission for each of the six state universities.

SD Legislators Get Update on Medical Marijuana Rules

Legislators on the Medical Marijuana Study Subcommittee got an update on the rules and regulations needed to start the program that was approved by voters last year.

Names Released in Buffalo, Faulk County Fatal Crashes

Names released in separate fatal crashes

Nebraska State Patrol Trooper Found Dead

The Nebraska State Patrol family is mourning the sudden loss of Trooper Nicholas Goodwin #73.

National Beef Checkoff Petitioners Get 60 Day Extension

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has granted organizers of the National Beef Checkoff Petition Drive a 60 day extension to gather…

Bankers Watching Interest Rates

At their last meeting the Federal Reserve Board indicated no changes soon in their key interest rates, but inflation was mentioned as a future issue.

Solar Project Possible in McCook County

A national renewable energy company is exploring McCook County in eastern South Dakota as the possible location of a large solar electric generating project.

Farm Group Economist Says Transfer Tax Worse Than Estate Tax For Agriculture

Nebraska Farm Bureau members are concerned with the tax direction the Biden Administration is taking with an increase proposed for…

IFU President Says NOAA Report On Nitrogen Runoff From Dead Zone Is Alarming

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has released its annual measurement of the Gulf of Mexico Dead Zone. According to…

NAWG CEO Says Senate Ag Funding Bill With Disaster Aid Positive

The Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee has advanced the nearly $26 billion fiscal year 2022 legislation for the Agriculture Department. Included…

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