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4 hours ago in Agriculture, Business, Farm, Local

Study Finds Soil Practices Can Significantly Impact Hemp THC Levels

New federally funded research suggests soil management choices could help South Dakota hemp farmers keep crops within legal THC limits while improving crop value.

4 hours ago in Business, Government, Local

Survey Finds Many South Dakotans Struggle With Healthcare Costs and Access

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Nearly half of South Dakotans worry they won’t be able to afford needed healthcare in the coming year, according to a new national survey that ranks the state in the middle nationally for cost, quality, and access.

2 days ago in Business, Local, People

U.S. Senator Wraps Up Busy Year-End Week as NDAA Signed Into Law

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A South Dakota U.S. senator capped off a historic week in Washington with confirmation votes, briefings, and a White House visit as President Trump signed the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act into law.