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Soybean farmers warn they "cannot survive" China trade war
Farmers' Advance - Michigan
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Bloomberg’s Isis Almeida reported Tuesday that “U.S. soybean farmers are near a ‘trade and financial precipice’ and cannot survive a prolonged trade war with China. That’s the warning from Caleb Ragland, president of the American Soybean...
Rep. Dusty Johnson highlights ethanol support and workforce initiatives in August updates
Northeast South Dakota News
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August 22, 2025
Rep. Dusty Johnson, who represents South Dakota’s at-large district in the U.S. Congress, posted a series of updates on his recent activities and legislative efforts via social media on August 22, 2025.On August 22, Johnson shared that he attended...
South Dakota joins group of states wanting Instagram to strengthen privacy protections connected to new location sharing feature
DGR News
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South Dakota is part of a bipartisan coalition of 37 states urging Instagram to make immediate changes to its newly implemented location-sharing option. Attorney General Marty Jackley says Instagram’s newly implemented feature allows the precise...
Trade mission to UK, Ireland aims to capitalize on recently opened markets
South Dakota Public Broadcasting
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August 18, 2025
Gov. Larry Rhoden is leading a trade mission to the United Kingdom and Ireland this week in hopes to expand opportunities for South Dakota businesses. Rhoden said the trip keeps the state open for opportunity by strengthening economic and academic...
Capitol Restoration Looms As A Major Expense For South Dakota
Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan - South Dakota
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As South Dakota lawmakers consider spending $650 million to build a prison, another major building expense is looming: the first full restoration of the state Capitol in nearly 40 years. The state official in charge of planning the restoration is...
Company announces plan for data center north of Fargo
KVRR - North Dakota
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August 18, 2025
FARGO (North Dakota Monitor) — Applied Digital, the company operating data centers near Ellendale and Jamestown, on Monday announced plans to build a $3 billion data center at Harwood, north of Fargo. Applied Digital plans to break ground in...
Ethanol boosters say E30 and marketing to youth point the way for corn fuel’s future
News Center 1 - South Dakota
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August 23, 2025
SIOUX FALLS — The ethanol industry won’t tell you to fill your vehicle with illegal fuel, but thanks to a long-term study of fleet vehicles in Nebraska, it now says your vehicle would be fine if you did. Most of the ethanol-blended gasoline sold...
I-29 Moo University Webinar to focus on beef and dairy market outlook and herd rebuilding
The Waukon Standard - Iowa
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August 20, 2025
The I-29 Moo University Beef on Dairy Dialogue webinar series will continue Thursday, August 28, from noon to 1 p.m. CDT. Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University’s Charles Breedlove professor of agribusiness, will discuss current cattle supply and...
South Dakota Mines student earns coveted grant for work in tissue engineering
News Center 1 - South Dakota
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August 14, 2025
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Whitney Ponwith didn’t plan on studying tissue engineering. She started her college career on a nursing track before she found a love for engineering and changed her focus. In her sophomore year, she transitioned into biomedical...
South Dakota Lawmakers Hear Public Concerns on Rising Property Taxes
KOTA - South Dakota
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South Dakota’s Comprehensive Property Tax Task Force held hearings in Aberdeen this week, gathering public input on rising property taxes and uneven burdens across the state. Task force chair Sen. Chris Carr (R-Sioux Falls) said the goal is...
Black Hills and NorthWestern to merge into company with $7.8bn market cap
Power Technology
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August 20, 2025
Black Hills and the NorthWestern Energy Group have entered a definitive agreement for an all-stock, tax-free merger that will establish a regional electric and natural gas utility company with a pro forma market capitalisation of $7.8bn. The...
Nearly 1 in 3 businesses plan to raise prices within six months: Report
KFOR - Oklahoma
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August 20, 2025
(The Hill) – Nearly a third of U.S. businesses are likely to increase prices by the end of the year as they continue to adjust to rising costs and inflation, a new report found.. More than 30 percent of businesses surveyed by LendingTree said they...
Can Minnesota cannabis dispensaries compete with black market weed?
MinnPost - Minnesota
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August 20, 2025
Daily Newsletter | MinnPost's top stories delivered to your inbox Monday through Saturday. A last-minute tax hike on cannabis products passed as part of Minnesota lawmakers’ special session budget compromise may prove to be a boon to illicit...
NorthWestern Energy to Seek New Capacity Resources in South Dakota, Explore Expedited Electric Grid Interconnection Process
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 15, 2025-- NorthWestern Energy Public Service Corporation d/b/a NorthWestern Energy Group will issue an all-source capacity request for proposals (RFP) on Aug. 15, 2025, for its South Dakota electric system....
Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce to retire Sioux Empire Livestock Show
Dakota News Now - South Dakota
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August 14, 2025
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce announced that they made the decision to retire the Sioux Empire Livestock Show, making 2025 the final year of the show. In a post on social media, the group said...
Sioux Falls councilors not yet sold on TenHaken's 'budget recalibration'
Argus Leader - South Dakota
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Sioux Falls city councilors are already signaling that it could be a contentious budget season as they question some of the cuts in Mayor Paul TenHaken's proposed $775 million 2026 budget. It all stems from Gov. Larry Rhoden's signing of a bill...
Rapid City officials consider ban on "Gas Station Heroin"
News Center 1 - South Dakota
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August 13, 2025
RAPID CITY, S.D.— City officials are considering a ban on the sale of tianeptine, an unregulated drug linked to addiction, severe withdrawal, and overdose deaths across the country. The proposal, Ordinance 6685 , had its first reading at the...
Rapid City Area Schools cuts over 100 bus stops amid driver shortage
News Center 1 - South Dakota
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August 13, 2025
RAPID CITY, S.D.— Rapid City Area Schools will eliminate more than 100 bus stops for the upcoming 2025-26 school year to improve efficiency and reliability amid a persistent driver shortage. The changes follow a district-commissioned study by...
Let’s be honest: South Dakota joins 10 Attorneys General to support Product of the USA labels lawsuit
Tri State Livestock News - South Dakota
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August 16, 2025
Eleven Attorneys General filed a joint “friend of the court” document supporting South Dakota ranchers suing the big four over inaccurate “Product of the USA” labels. The lawsuit claims that imported beef products are deceptively labeled and have...
How to Register My Business in a Different State – A Step-by-Step Guide
Small Business Trends
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August 20, 2025
When you’re looking to register your business in a different state, it’s vital to understand the process involved. You’ll need to determine if your business activities necessitate foreign qualification, which can vary by location. Gathering...