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National Pork Board Launching REAL PORK Master Brand

The National Pork Board on September 1 will be launching its new Master Brand, ‘’REAL PORK’’. NPB Vice President of…

STC Executive Says Corn And Soybean Ports Running Despite Hurricane

Hurricane Laura hit West of the major corn and soybean export ports on the Lower Mississippi River. That’s according to…

Data Error Feeds COVID-19 Surge in South Dakota

An error in the database reporting COVID-19 infections in South Dakota was a factor in a surge of cases showing up on the state Health Department website.

Demand Continues for Absentee Ballots

The demand for absentee ballots will continue to rise as the general election approaches.

Stimulus Bill Talks Continue in the Back Ground

Members of Congress are not due back in Washington until after Labor Day, so debate of the next economic stimulus bill is on hold.

R CALF Priorities Getting M COOL Restored And Improve Competitive Markets

R CALF members just wrapped up their 2020 convention held in Deadwood, South Dakota. South Dakota cattle producer Brett Kenzy…

COVID-19 on Campus

COVID-19 infections are on the rise on university campuses across the state.

Nebraska Senators Take First Step on Property Tax Reform

The Nebraska legislature reached a compromise on property taxes just before they wrapped up the 2020 session.

RFA Pleased Senate Climate Committee Report Included Ethanol In Plan

The Renewable Fuel Association is lauding the Senate Democrat’s Special Committee’s Climate plan. RFA President and CEO Geoff Cooper says…

Corn In Central Iowa Hit Hard By Derecho

Farmers in Central Iowa, mainly in Story county were among those hammered by the Derecho storm that swept across the…

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – With the colder weather and more time indoors, families are sharing their love…

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BILL RESTRICTS FOREIGN OWNERSHIP OF ELECTRIC FACILITIES IN SOUTH DAKOTA

PIERRE, S.D. (Michael Doorn / KELO News) – The House and Energy Committee passed two bills unanimously on Friday, one…

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STATE NEEDS TO SPEND $106 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDS BY END OF YEAR

PIERRE, S.D. (Makenzie Huber / South Dakota Searchlight) – South Dakota must spend $106 million in remaining pandemic relief by the…

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AS STUDENT VIOLENCE RISES, STATE WANTS DISTRICTS TO HAVE OPTIONS

PIERRE, S.D. (Bart Pfankuch / South Dakota News Watch) – Whether caused by the pervasiveness of social media, an increase…

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PIERRE, S.D. (Makenzie Huber / South Dakota Searchlight) – South Dakota’s workforce shortage and federal limitations on a $189.5 million…