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New South Dakota Processing Plant Could Bring Farmers ‘More Stability’ Amid Tariffs, Ag Leader Says
Successful Farming
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By Makenzie Huber MITCHELL — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune was blunt in his opening remarks during a Dakotafest policy discussion on Wednesday last week about the state of agriculture. While South Dakota farmers in parts of the state can...
Nearly 70% of South Dakota Drought-Free as of August 19
KOTA - South Dakota
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As of August 19, 2025, just under 70 of South Dakota is drought free according to the latest data from the US Drought Monitor. Drought conditions are contained to the central, south-central and southwest portions of the state with 31% reporting...
Former Ford engineer joins race to fill Haley Stevens' U.S. House seat
Detroit Free Press - Michigan
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Retired Ford engineer Don Ufford is running for Michigan's 11th Congressional District as a Democrat. Ufford criticizes the Trump administration's policies on climate, education, healthcare, and tariffs. Retired Ford Motor Co. engineer Don Ufford,...
South Dakota’s Median Household Income Doubles, But Rising Costs A Challenge
Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan - South Dakota
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EDITOR’S NOTE: Melissa Avelino is a data journalism student at Augustana University. In this series, she looks at the changing face of South Dakota using U.S. Census data. South Dakota's median household income more than doubled over the past two...
South Dakota Medical Marijuana Industry Cheers Sting Operations On Hemp Product Sellers
Marijuana Moment
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August 24, 2025
“Why do I go to a doctor and pay him, and why go pay the state to pay even more money, when I can go to the vape shop, or I can go to the hemp store and they’re selling exactly what I need?” By John Hult, South Dakota Searchlight South Dakota’s...
The reigning Division One volleyball national champions are excited to play in Sioux Falls
Dakota News Now - South Dakota
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August 24, 2025
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The AVCA First Serve Tournament will tip off on Monday. The reigning Division One volleyball national champions will face Kansas in a pre-season match on Monday at 6:30pm at the Sanford Pentagon. On Saturday...
New open class sheep barn ready for South Dakota State Fair
Tri-State Neighbor - Nebraska
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For generations, the South Dakota State Fair has been a place where livestock barns buzz with activity, laughter echoes from the bleachers, and fairgoers gather to celebrate agriculture and community. This year, a new chapter begins with the debut...
New Sioux Falls Farm Store Offers Faith Based Market
B102.7 - South Dakota
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August 24, 2025
Grace Place Farm & Gardens is part of a growing movement in Sioux Falls toward local food systems and sustainable agriculture. We want people to know their farmers, see where their food comes from, and taste the difference fresh and local can...
Why 36% of South Dakotans are obese is not as obvious as it may seem
Yahoo News
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(Getty Images) A recently published “Mallard Fillmore” newspaper cartoon about obesity disrespected science by purposely misrepresenting it. The conservative comic strip was published in my local paper Aug. 9, ironically the 80th anniversary of...
AVCA Brings High-Level Volleyball, Energy at First Serve Showcase
KLIN News Talk - Nebraska
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August 25, 2025
Sitting at a picnic table in the middle of the Railyard across from Pinnacle Bank Arena, AVCA CEO Dr. Jaime Gordon was relaxing with some of his coworkers and partners. The area had largely cleared out following the last match of the AVCA First...
South Dakota Congressional delegation speaks at Dakotafest
Agweek - North Dakota
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August 23, 2025
Ariana Schumacher was on hand as South Dakota's Congressional delegation talked about the farm bill, workforce issues, the Make America Healthy Again initiative and more at Dakotafest. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins originally was supposed...
HHS Order States to Remove Gender Ideology Content From Sex Education
Healthcare Innovation
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August 26, 2025
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through its Administration for Children and Families (ACF), announced on August 26 in a press release that it has demanded that 46 states and territories remove all references to gender...
Rapid City high school celebrates 100 years of Cobbler pride
KOTA Territory News - South Dakota
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August 23, 2025
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - For a century, Central High School, Rapid City’s first-ever high school, has seen generations of students come-and-go and move on to the next chapter of their lives. The school may have evolved over the years, yet one...
South Dakota Legislature has no clear direction on property tax changes, expert says
Mitchell Daily Republic - South Dakota
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August 22, 2025
MITCHELL — The South Dakota tax system isn’t broken, but it’s not perfect, either. At least, that’s the message that South Dakota tax experts wanted to convey at a panel dedicated to property taxes at Dakotafest on Aug. 19. The past five years...
Ways to Save Money at the South Dakota State Fair
DGR News
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The South Dakota State Fair offers several simple ways to save money during the fair. Save time and money at the admission gates by purchasing daily gate admission in advance! All daily gate admission purchased on or before Wednesday, Aug. 27 will...
The complete schedule for the 2025 South Dakota State Fair
Mitchell Daily Republic - South Dakota
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August 23, 2025
EDITOR'S NOTE: This information is compiled from the South Dakota State Fair's website, www.sdstatefair.com. Tuesday, August 26 12:30-4 p.m.: State 4-H Leaders Assoc. 4-H Bake Sale, Nordby Exhibit Hall - Lobby 7 p.m.: OC Sheep - Fleece Show and...
South Dakota State Fair announces daily themes and activities for 2025 event
Rushmore State News - South Dakota
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August 21, 2025
Hunter Roberts, Secretary | South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural ResourcesHunter Roberts, Secretary | South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources The South Dakota State Fair, supported by daily sponsors, will feature...
South Dakota State Fair offers discounts and events for veterans and families
Rushmore State News - South Dakota
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August 22, 2025
Hunter Roberts, Secretary | South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural ResourcesHunter Roberts, Secretary | South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources The South Dakota State Fair is offering several opportunities for...
South Dakota delegation stresses importance of new markets, value-added products
Tri-State Neighbor - Nebraska
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Early on in a packed forum on ag policy, South Dakota’s congressional delegation acknowledged the stark reality producers face this year. “Commodity prices are in the tank, and input costs are at an all-time high,” Sen John Thune said, speaking at...
South Dakota Delegation Talks Trade, Farm Bill, and Ag Labor at Dakotafest
KOTA - South Dakota
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Although U.S. Agriculture Secretary Rollins was grounded by weather and missed the event, South Dakota’s congressional delegation—Sen. John Thune, Sen. Mike Rounds, and Rep. Dusty Johnson—addressed a packed house at Dakotafest in Mitchell,...