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PIERRE — South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley recently announced that nine suspects, eight men and one woman, were indicted in connection to a cocaine distribution network that operated …

On Nov. 5, Ismael Collazo of Brookings was scheduled board a plane for Washington, D.C., with plans to advocate for the programs he says put him in the position to buy tickets, board planes and …

BROOKINGS — South Dakota State University researcher Swas Kaushal is part of a new generation of scientists blending technology and agriculture — and his work is gaining global attention …

BROOKINGS — South Dakota State University’s School of Performing Arts advisor Sam Gowen has received the 2025 Marcus Boesen Memorial Award from the South Dakota Higher Education …

BIG STONE CITY — This small city in northeastern South Dakota already serves as a major hub for energy. It’s home to a coal-fired power plant, a Poet Biofuels ethanol plant and a major …

BROOKINGS — South Dakota State University Extension is hosting a series of free webinars for anyone involved in agriculture. Annie’s Project is a program is designed for women in …

BROOKINGS — South Dakota State University Extension will continue to assist farmers and ranchers with long-term planning through its Sustaining the Legacy conferences across South Dakota this …

Sow & Grow

Although many are still harvesting, seed selection discount deadlines for next year’s season are approaching. Yield trial results are key when making sound seed selection decisions and …

BROOKINGS — Catherine Maddock of Redwood Falls, Minnesota, will present her BFA thesis exhibition at South Dakota State University on Nov. 10-21. Maddock’s exhibition, …

From the Garden

Add a bit of life to your holiday gatherings with the help of succulents. You and your guests will enjoy the easy-care beauty of succulents.  Their subtle colors and dramatic form make them …

In the absence of much federal action, states have enacted dozens of laws this year to lower prescription drug costs for their residents — and many more are considering following suit. …

BROOKINGS — South Dakota State University Extension is partnering with Rising Hope Counseling to offer up to five free mental health counseling sessions for farmers and ranchers, their …

South Dakota’s top state government budget official warned Oct. 30 that the current budget cycle “is playing out to be another belt-tightening year.” Bureau of Finance and …

BROOKINGS — South Dakota State University senior Brooke Burnette has taken a major step toward her dream of becoming a storyteller and advocate for Indigenous communities. The journalism …

BROOKINGS — South Dakota State University Master of Mass Communication student Jenny Albers is wrapping up a prestigious fellowship from the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting for her project …

Kevin and Lorie Haarberg had a dream. After devastating personal experiences with cancer, they wanted to transform treatment and improve outcomes by investing in research that could find new uses for …

The Prairie Doc

People often talk about having a “gut feeling” or are told to “listen to their gut” when making a decision. Do you know what your gut is trying to tell you? There are multiple …

Nearly 75,000 South Dakotans — roughly one in 12 residents — will lose food assistance benefits if the federal government shutdown persists into next week, state officials acknowledged …

BROOKINGS — Step back in time for a magical evening of laughter, music and timeless cinema as the South Dakota State  Univ ersity  School of Performing Arts presents two of Charlie …

BROOKINGS — With loud enthusiasm often reserved for athletic events, students, faculty and staff from South Dakota State University’s agricultural programs showed up in full force to …

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