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Prairie Fest celebrates SD grasslands while protecting their future

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 23:21:49 GMT

A party on the prairie next month comes with purpose: Prairie Fest 2026 aims to bring people together to celebrate South Dakota's grasslands.

This year's event will be held Aug. 22 at Good Earth Park near Sioux Falls. Organizers say it's a celebration of these habitats and how they impact people's lives.

Minnesota's mega-dairy movement crosses paths with public scrutiny

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 23:20:14 GMT

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is hosting virtual meetings July 28 about the growing influence of large-scale dairy operations.

On the heels of a controversial decision, the public is asked to share its views about this aspect of corporate consolidation.

ND fair housing group braces for layoffs amid HUD funding delay

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:15:57 GMT

North Dakotans facing housing discrimination issues could be met with even fewer resources because of a lag in federal funding.

The High Plains Fair Housing Center is the sole organization in North Dakota helping marginalized clients who claim unfair treatment by a housing provider.

Michelle Rydz, executive director of t

South Dakota's abortion pill advertising ban runs into free speech roadblock

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 07:13:00 GMT

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South Dakota is having trouble enforcing a law banning advertising about abortion pills. On July 17, 2026, less than three weeks after the ban took effect on July 1, U.S. District