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South Dakota Corn Growers Association to hold 40th Annual SD Corn Conference in Sioux Falls on January 17, 2026

The 40th Annual SD Corn Conference is set for Jan. 17, 2026, at the Sioux Falls Convention Center with free daytime education sessions and a ticketed evening celebration. South Dakota Corn Growers Association leaders say the event will also mark 40 years for both SDCGA and the South Dakota Corn Utilization Council.

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4 weeks ago

South Dakota drought map shows dry conditions returning as winter starts quietly

A quieter start to the 2025-26 winter is showing up on the latest U.S. Drought Monitor, with about 38% of South Dakota now rated at least abnormally dry. Moderate drought remains limited to the state’s far southeast.

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South Dakota Reports Three More Flu Deaths; Seasonal Total Reaches Nine as Cases Rise

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The South Dakota Department of Health reported three additional influenza-related deaths in the past week, bringing the 2025-26 season total to nine as statewide flu activity remains widespread.

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DWU Theatre to host cabaret fundraiser

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Dakota Wesleyan University’s theatre department will stage a one-hour cabaret fundraiser Feb. 6 at 401 Create by LifeQuest, featuring Broadway musical numbers and scenes from recent campus productions.