Fact brief: Was the Big Sioux River ranked as one of the dirtiest in the nation?
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Tariffs and trade war bring volatility to SD ag industries
Soybean farmers are nearing panic mode and corn growers are expecting low prices and profits, but cattle ranchers may see record revenues this year.
Fact brief: Is South Dakota one of the friendliest states for credit card companies?
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Legislature's prison vote this week caps decades of debate
Daylong special session will end with fifth vote on proposed men's facility. “The only way this prison will cost $1 billion is if we keep kicking the can down the road.”
Alcohol's impact: 35, dry and dying while waiting for a transplant
Chronic liver disease is now the leading cause of death of South Dakotans in their 30s. “Alcohol is particularly challenging because it's prevalent. It's relatively cheap, and it's not in any way illegal."
Fact brief: Is Larry Rhoden the only SD governor who graduated from a private high school?
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Lack of film incentives a roadblock, but South Dakota film industry still growing
A new movie supposedly set in the state shows desert vistas and Southwestern-style buildings because it was shot in New Mexico. Another, titled 'South Dakota,' was filmed in Iowa.