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Thune discusses 2023 Farm Bill
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RAPID CITY, S.D. (KEVN) – Senator John Thune visited western South Dakota Monday to speak about nationwide points impacting native communities. The final farm invoice was signed in 2018 and Thune is in search of perception from South Dakotans about their issues for the 2023 model.
Ranchers and farmers pummeled by drought, inflation, and insufficient entry to broadband, view the farm invoice as a significant half to make sure the business stays a serious financial driver. South Dakota’s agriculture business contributed $32 billion to the state’s financial system in 2021. In increasing the agriculture sector, Thune says conservation has been a spotlight of the farm invoice since he was elected, and this yr isn’t any totally different.
“As we take into consideration agriculture sooner or later our producers have gotten far more conscious and aware of a number of their practices and implementing conservation practices and the way that’s good not just for soil well being,” mentioned Thune. “Clearly, there’s a method that ultimately possibly they’ll economically profit from that as a result of they will retailer carbon.”
Carbon farming makes use of carbon that may be launched into the ambiance however is as an alternative captured and buried underground. It then helps the soil repurpose that carbon from the bottom.
One other important a part of the farm invoice has been offering cash for producers to offset losses on account of drought.
“Ranchers can entry once they get right into a sure class of drought, livestock forage funds, for instance. These have benefited ranchers in western South Dakota considerably previously,” defined Thune.
With drought circumstances impacting space ranchers lately, congress might must put aside extra money in the long run.
The farm invoice additionally ensures rural areas have web availability. In line with Microsoft, in 33 of South Dakota’s 65 counties not more than 28% of households have high-speed entry. In July the USDA introduced that $401 million can be used to broaden web entry throughout the nation.
“There’s a priority among the many telecom suppliers right here in South Dakota, that the principles might preclude them in some methods, due to the enterprise practices right here and a few of the necessities that the federal businesses might placed on using these funds and in order that’s one thing we’re going to be paying a number of consideration to, as a result of clearly there are areas in South Dakota which might be unserved and underserved,” mentioned Thune.
Discussions for the farm invoice proceed, and a vote is but to be scheduled.
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Mount Rushmore is perhaps our most beloved national treasure here in South Dakota. Heck, they don’t call us the “Mount Rushmore State” for nothing, right?
Over two million people visit the monument every year, but most are restricted from ever getting too close. However, on special occasions, a privileged few are given the opportunity to fly aircraft directly over Mount Rushmore.
It’s safe to say no one has seen a view of the National Monument quite like this.
Amazing Drone Footage of Mount Rushmore
Credit: Polychronis Drone via YouTube
In the video from Polychronis Drone, a drone provides an up-close look at one of our most sacred landmarks. The Polychronis Drone has shot video footage from important landmarks all over planet earth, adding Mount Rushmore to its impressive resume.
Credit: Polychronis Drone via YouTube
In the video, the drone captures a unique angle of South Dakota’s most beloved landmark, flying very close to Washington, Lincoln, Roosevelt, and Jefferson.
As private drones have become more and more popular over recent years, recent laws were put into place restricting their use over U.S. landmarks, including Mount Rushmore.
To see the incredible footage from Polychronis Drone yourself, check out the video in the YouTube clip below.
LOOK: Every Kid Wanted to Go to These Famous TV and Movie Locations
Before Google Earth and instant streaming, your imagination had to do the traveling, and TV and movies were your passport. From pirate coves to suburban streets, these were the places every kid dreamed of visiting.
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The South Dakota Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at May 10, 2025, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from May 10 drawing
05-20-28-39-42, Powerball: 13, Power Play: 2
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Lucky For Life numbers from May 10 drawing
05-12-19-43-47, Lucky Ball: 14
Check Lucky For Life payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Lotto America numbers from May 10 drawing
10-12-27-45-51, Star Ball: 01, ASB: 03
Check Lotto America payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Dakota Cash numbers from May 10 drawing
11-22-24-26-29
Check Dakota Cash payouts and previous drawings here.
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your prize
- Prizes of $100 or less: Can be claimed at any South Dakota Lottery retailer.
- Prizes of $101 or more: Must be claimed from the Lottery. By mail, send a claim form and a signed winning ticket to the Lottery at 711 E. Wells Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501.
- Any jackpot-winning ticket for Dakota Cash or Lotto America, top prize-winning ticket for Lucky for Life, or for the second prizes for Powerball and Mega Millions must be presented in person at a Lottery office. A jackpot-winning Powerball or Mega Millions ticket must be presented in person at the Lottery office in Pierre.
When are the South Dakota Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10 p.m. CT on Tuesday and Friday.
- Lucky for Life: 9:38 p.m. CT daily.
- Lotto America: 9:15 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Dakota Cash: 9 p.m. CT on Wednesday and Saturday.
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