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Guarding South Dakota’s Agricultural Heritage: The Debate Over Lab-Grown Meat
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Recently, on our morning broadcast, Northeast Radio SD's host Steve Jurrens sat down with two advocates for rural South Dakota: State Representative Julie Auch and Representative Josephine Garcia. The core of their discussion centered on a pressing issue for our ranchers and consumers alike: the rise of cell-cultivated protein, often referred to as "lab-grown meat," and the legislative fight surrounding it.

Steve Jurrens
May 283 min read


Special Report on 2026 Legislative Recap: Senator Glen Vilhauer Discusses Record Bill Counts, Property Tax Relief, and Rural Health Funding
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Following the conclusion of a highly active 38-day session in Pierre, District 5 Senator Glen Vilhauer sat down with Northeast Radio SD to provide a factual breakdown of the key legislation affecting South Dakota residents. According to Vilhauer, the Session saw a record-breaking 600 bills introduced—the highest volume since 1998—with approximately 240 eventually signed into law by the Governor.

Steve Jurrens
Apr 162 min read


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