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GOP cuts in federal food aid scramble passage of long-delayed farm bill

By Allison Winter for South Dakota Searchlight      03/15/2026

The U.S. House Agriculture Committee advanced a sweeping farm bill early this month, attempting to revive Congress’ stalled effort to…

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Agriculture

Battles over public lands loom even after sell-off proposal fails

By Alex Brown, Stateline      07/02/2025

Hunters, hikers and outdoors lovers of all stripes mounted a campaign this month against a Republican proposal to sell off…

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Politics

Novstrup, Muckey field political questions at Boys State

By Shannon Marvel      06/05/2025

Two state lawmakers fielded political questions from high school students attending 2025 American Legion Boys State in Aberdeen. Rep. Al……

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