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Southern Baptist delegates at national meeting call for same-sex marriage ban
DALLAS Southern Baptist delegates at their national meeting overwhelmingly endorsed a ban on same-sex marriage including a call for a reversal of the U.S. Supreme Courts 10-year-old precedent legalizing it nationwide. They also called for legislators to curtail sports betting and to support policies that promote childbearing. The votes Tuesday…
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Was Noem against federalizing the National Guard under Biden?
Former Gov. Kristi Noem said in 2024 there would be war on our hands if former President Biden federalized South Dakotas National Guard and stopped them from performing duties at the U.S.-Mexico border. If (Biden) is willing to do that, and to take away my authority as governor as commander…
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Breeding success: Edgar McFadden laid groundwork for wheat program efforts at South Dakota State
BROOKINGS At age 13, Edgar McFadden had big responsibility. It was 1904 and his father was bed-ridden after being gored by a bull. McFadden was charged with managing the family farm near Webster. He planted the crops and watched as his wheat fields turned ripe with a golden hue. Then,…
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Montana high court throws out abortion restrictions
HELENA, Mont. Montanas Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling that struck down as unconstitutional several laws restricting abortion access, including a ban beyond 20 weeks of gestation. The measures approved by Republican lawmakers in 2021 had been blocked since a judge issued a preliminary injunction against them that year.…
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Shoppers wary of digital shelf labels
Digital price labels, which are rapidly replacing paper shelf tags at U.S. supermarkets, havent led to demand-based pricing surges, according to a new study that examined five years worth of prices at one grocery chain. But some shoppers, consumer advocates and lawmakers remain skeptical about the tiny electronic screens, which…
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South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden visits Israel
South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden is leading a trade mission in Israel, he announced Monday. The trade delegation is hosting a seminar focused on recruiting foreign direct investment into the state, according to a press release from the governors office. The release says the delegation includes South Dakota defense and…
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Trump sends more troops to California despite state’s protests
LOS ANGELES Another 2,000 National Guard troops along with 700 Marines are headed to Los Angeles on orders Monday from President Donald Trump, escalating a military presence local officials and Gov. Gavin Newsom dont want and the police chief says creates logistical challenges for safely handling protests. An initial 2,000…
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Thune facing first big test as Senate leader
WASHINGTON (AP) Only six months into the job, Senate Majority Leader John Thune faces a massive challenge as he tries to quickly push President Donald Trumps sprawling tax and spending cuts package to passage with the support of a divided GOP conference. While most Republican senators are inclined to vote…
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Calving goes high tech in South Dakota
MITCHELL The snows blowing sideways, the heavy stuff. Its one of the few winter storms this year and it happens to fall on the first days of March, calving season. I arrive at Steve Eastons farm in Hanson County in southeastern South Dakota, prepared, wearing long underwear, snow pants, ski…
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Yup, dogs and cats can also suffer from allergies
About five years ago, Gail Friedman noticed her Parson Russell Terrier was constantly licking his paws and seemed super uncomfortable. The poor dog. I would put baby socks on his feet so that he wouldnt lick them or bite at them, said Friedman, of Oak Brook, Illinois. I was constantly…
