State & regional news
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US Supreme Court hears arguments in Roundup weed killer case
The U.S. Supreme Court could be ready to overturn a Missouri state court verdict that favored a man who sued the manufacturer of the popular herbicide Roundup for lacking any warning that the product carried a risk of cancer after oral arguments in the case Last week
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Students from South Dakota State’s construction management club win titles
BROOKINGS — Members of the Construction Management Club at South Dakota State University turned in impressive performances competing against their peers at the Minnesota Construction Association Leadership Training Academy on April 23.
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McCrory Gardens trial report aids in flower selection
BROOKINGS — The McCrory Gardens Trial Report, issued annually by SDSU Extension and McCrory Gardens, helps South Dakotans choose flower varieties that do well in local conditions.
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From the Garden: Show patriotism with container gardens
Add some red, white and blue to your gardens and containers in celebration of the 250th birthday of the United States. When designing your plantings be sure to select plants suitable for the growing conditions and those that will look great not only on the 4th but throughout the growing…
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The Prairie Doc: A bump in the crossroads of the body
When was the last time you thought about your neck?
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Extension webinar helps farm families integrate childcare into planning
BROOKINGS — South Dakota State University Extension is hosting a webinar to help farm families integrate childcare into their overall plans.
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Farm, ranch mothers celebrated by South Dakota Farmers Union
As we reflect on the women who raised us this Mother’s Day, South Dakota Farmers Union celebrates the many women who support the state’s No. 1 industry – farm and ranch moms!
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South Dakota State’s Public Health Day highlights veteran care, well‑being
BROOKINGS — South Dakota State University’s College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions hosted its annual Public Health Day on April 7, focusing on the complex health challenges veterans face while also recognizing their resilience.
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From the Garden: Tips for finding success with container gardening
Add color and seasonal interest throughout the landscape with container gardens. Set them in garden beds to add vertical interest, place pots of edible plants on a patio, deck or balcony for convenient picking and include pollinator-friendly plants in containers to attract and support pollinators.
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New season of Garden Hour kicks off May 5
BROOKINGS — The latest season of Garden Hour, South Dakota State University Extension’s popular webinar series for gardeners, will start on May 5.
