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The confirmation of bovine tuberculosis in one South Dakota cattle herd has raised concerns for those in the industry. Courtesy photo.

South Dakota State loses $86M in federal livestock research funding

By Emily DeCock, South Dakota News Watch 08/03/2025

South Dakota State University lost an $86 million livestock research grant as part of recent federal spending cuts. That made……

Priya Saxena, center, receives congratulations from her attorney, Jim Leach, foreground, after graduating with a master’s and doctoral degree from South Dakota Mines on May 10, 2025, in Rapid City. South Dakota Searchlight photo by Seth Tupper.

International student recounts ‘numb’ feeling after receiving email about potential deportation

By Seth Tupper of South Dakota Searchlight and Jonathan Ellis of The Dakota Scout 05/17/2025

RAPID CITY — Priya Saxena was staying up late to read comments about her doctoral dissertation around 1 a.m. on…