USDA Approves SDDA Industrial Hemp Plan
The South Dakota Department of Agriculture (SDDA) has received final approval by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for
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ND DOCR Experiencing Increase in Positive COVID-19 Cases
Public access to facilities is limited and in-person visitation remains suspended indefinitely. Employees are required to complete a health screen and temperature check prior to reporting for work each day.
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South Dakota 4-H Selects 2020-2021 State 4-H Ambassador Team
A group of 16 teens from across South Dakota has been selected to serve as the 2020-2021 State 4-H Ambassador Team.
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City of Fargo Facilities Shift to ‘Orange Operations’ Oct. 19
Orange Operations acknowledge the new High Risk Level for COVID-19 in Cass County.
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SDSU and partner organizations receive Conservation Collaboration Grant for water quantity risk research
An emphasis has been placed on project proposals that build the capacity of local watershed groups with development and implementation of effective projects, which the SDSU and The Nature Conservancy project proposal accomplishes.
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Rail Access Gives ND Farmers Better Chance to Compete Globally
This transportation project is viewed as a game-changer at a time when many producers are struggling.
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South Dakota Sees Dramatic Spike in Uninsured Children
Despite a pre-pandemic period of economic stability, the number of South Dakota children lacking health coverage spiked between 2016 and 2019. And amid the COVID-19 crisis, a new report raises concerns about the situation worsening.
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Ballot Access Still a Concern for Native Voters in ND
In North Dakota, advocates are honoring their heritage by ramping up efforts to ensure Native Americans overcome voting obstacles in the 2020 election.
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ND Hunters Help to Stem Tide of Food Insecurity
The Sportsmen Against Hunger Program started in the mid-2000s. It asks hunters to donate deer and elk meat and other designated game to pre-approved meat processors. The products are then delivered to food shelves throughout North Dakota.
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Can Rural Hospitals Survive COVID Crunch?
South Dakota is seeing a record number of hospitalizations for COVID. And a facility in the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe was recently forced to send two coronavirus patients to an out-of-state hospital.
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