Patrick Lalley
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Thune: Voters will judge GOP based on the economy (opens the original)
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Republicans face significant political and economic headwinds approaching the November midterm elections but Sen. John Thune remains optimistic that the GOP can hold the majority in the Senate. Thune, the Senate majority leader who is serving his fourth term from South Dakota, said Friday during an interview in Sioux Falls that the ongoing war in Iran complicates his party's chances in the Nov. 3 election because of the economic fallout. The war remains unpopular with voters, which has dropped P
Judge dismisses libel case vs. Forum Communications newspaper in South Dakota (opens the original)
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MITCHELL, S.D. — A libel and defamation lawsuit against two South Dakota media outlets brought by a former member of the Mitchell American Legion baseball team, embroiled in three years of legal challenges related to a hazing incident, has been dismissed. Peyton Mandel claimed that Forum Communications Co. — the parent company of the Mitchell Republic — and KELO-TV’s owner Nextar Media, permanently damaged his reputation and economic prospects by printing a letter from American Legion Adjunct C.
Billionaire philanthropist T. Denny Sanford dies at 90 (opens the original)
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T. Denny Sanford, who built a fortune in banking and a legacy in philanthropy across the upper Midwest, has died. Sanford Health, the hospital system that bears his name, announced Saturday that the billionaire passed away at age 90. No further details were released. “We are saddened to announce the passing of T. Denny Sanford," said a joint statement from Sanford Health, First PREMIER Bank and PREMIER Bankcard. "Denny always said he wanted to live a life of significance and gave generously. His
Sioux Falls billionaire and philanthropist T. Denny Sanford dies at 90 (opens the original)
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T. Denny Sanford, who built a fortune in banking and a legacy in philanthropy in Sioux Falls, has died. Sanford Health, the hospital system that bears his name, announced Saturday that the billionaire passed away at age 90. No further details were released. “We are saddened to announce the passing of T. Denny Sanford," said a joint statement from Sanford Health, First PREMIER Bank and PREMIER Bankcard. "Denny always said he wanted to live a life of significance and gave generously. His philanthr
Guidance from Above: SDSU grad cracks into precision agriculture with home-grown tech (opens the original)
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Davis Thompson started building auto steer units for tractors in his bedroom while a student at South Dakota State University in Brookings. That led to founding Starr Guidance, a company that provides low-cost alternative for farmers who want to upgrade their tractors to take advantage of precision agriculture. The technology saves money by precisely applying inputs on fields and makes farming easier. In a few short months, Thompson has sold units to farmers in 12 states. Thompson sat down with
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