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One Dead in Yankton House Fire

One person has died in an overnight house fire in Yankton.

Power Grid Lock

Many people across the region saw the lights go out today as planned power outages were used to balance electrical loads in a wide area of the country.

Rolling Over the Budget

After some negotiations last week, members of the Joint Appropriations Committee of the South Dakota legislature agreed on budget numbers.

Major Infrastructure Upgrade

The City of Yankton is planning another multi million dollar public infrastructure upgrade, this time at the wastewater treatment plant.

SDBIC Build Your Base Goes National

The South Dakota Beef Industry Council’s Build Your Base with Beef Program has gone national and enlisted a professional athletic…

Ribbon Cutting for Major Highway Project

A ribbon cutting for the Veterans Parkway project in Sioux Falls Monday marked the middle and not the end of the highway construction

Power Companies Coming Up Short

Electric companies across the central part of the country are dealing with power supply issues due to the nasty cold weather from Canada to Texas.

Extension Specialist Says Fresh Ventilation Needed For Swine During Cold Spell

The prolonged cold and subzero weather hitting the Northern Plains is a concern for livestock producers with animals outdoors. For…

Cattle Group Leaders Say Livestock Insurance Equivalent to Crop Insurance Welcomed

American Farm Bureau Chief Economist John Newton says that in the 2023 farm bill there should be careful consideration to…

Farm Bureau Health Plan Passes South Dakota Legislature

Senate Bill 87 passed the South Dakota State House on a 50 to 16 vote and is headed toward the…

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