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Black Hills Corp. and NorthWestern Energy Group agreed to combine in an all-stock, tax-free merger to create a regional regulated electric and natural gas utility company.
Well over $30 million is being endowed to Dakota Wesleyan and the Mitchell School District — all to create a path from pre-K to college for the community. In this prairie town, education just got a lot richer – literally and metaphorically.
As some economists say consumers are going to feel the impacts of tariffs, the door is still open on the future of market access for agriculture during negotiations. While tariffs are primarily a federal issue, they leave a big impact on state agriculture.
South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden says the state is making progress with efforts to work more closely with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Gov. Rhoden said seven National Guard members have begun their work assisting ICE with administrative functions.
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