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SDSU Extension supports caregiving plans for family farms

BROOKINGS — National Healthcare Decisions Day was April 15, and SDSU Extension is encouraging family farm owners to make long-term caregiving decisions. “National Healthcare …

Native American group buys 40 acres in Black Hills

A Native American-led nonprofit has announced that it purchased nearly 40 acres of land in the Black Hills of South Dakota amid a growing movement that seeks to return land to Indigenous people. …

SDSU Extension hosting South Dakota swine summit for youth

BROOKINGS — Youth interested in the swine industry are invited to participate in the 2024 South Dakota Swine Summit in Brookings. The event is from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 13, \ on the …
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Dr. Edward L. Ehrichs
December 26, 1942 - April 2, 2024
Bruce A. Gorham
June 25, 1943 - January 22, 2024
Michael Cullen
January 13, 1954 - February 13, 2023
Kathy M. Relf
October 20, 1951 - March 29, 2024
Marcella A. Rave
January 2nd, 1932 - April 4th, 2024
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SDSU Extension welcomes Addie Womack as new livestock specialist

BROOKINGS — SDSU Extension has welcomed Addie Womack as a new livestock production and stewardship specialist. Womack will coordinate the Beef Quality Assurance program in South Dakota, …

South Dakota Transportation Hall of Honor Committee accepting nominations

PIERRE — The Transportation Hall of Honor Committee is accepting nominations for review and consideration for induction into the South Dakota Transportation Hall of Honor. The purpose of …

Weedkiller manufacturer seeks lawmakers' help to squelch claims it failed to warn about cancer

DES MOINES, Iowa — Stung by paying billions of dollars for settlements and trials, chemical giant Bayer has been lobbying lawmakers in three states to pass bills providing it a legal shield …

South Dakota State Fair will start a day earlier, increase admission costs

The  South Dakota State Fair  will start a day earlier this year, increasing weeklong admission prices because of the additional day. The fair, held in Huron at the end of August each …

Man gets 37-year sentence for kidnapping FBI employee in South Dakota

RAPID CITY — One of three people convicted of carjacking and kidnapping  an FBI employee in South Dakota has been sentenced to 37 years in prison. Juan Alvarez-Sorto, 25, was …
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Billions of cicadas are about to emerge from underground in a rare double-brood convergence
In the wake of North America’s recent solar eclipse, another historic natural event is on the horizon. From late April through June 2024, the largest brood of 13-year cicadas, known as Brood XIX, will co-emerge with a midwestern brood of 17-year cicadas, Brood XIII.
Removing PFAS from public water will cost billions and take time – here are ways to filter out some harmful ‘forever chemicals’ at home
Chemists invented PFAS in the 1930s to make life easier: Nonstick pans, waterproof clothing, grease-resistant food packaging and stain-resistant carpet were all made possible by PFAS. …
Gold vs. stocks: As both hit record highs, which is performing better for investors?
Money helps shed light on which is a better investment: gold or stocks.
Taylor Swift’s homage to Clara Bow
One track on Taylor Swift’s new album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” honors a long-celebrated, oft-miscast heroine of American feminism: actress Clara Bow. As historians of the 1920s, we’ve studied Bow’s fame and her cultural legacy.
How to turn your passion for pets into action
(BPT) - Are you passionate about pets? Whether you have a beloved animal of your own or simply appreciate all the joy pets bring to our lives, there are many ways you can turn that passion into …