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Taste test draws clear distinction between patties

To discover the truth about the new, more advanced meatless burgers by Beyond Meat, South Dakota News Watch arranged a side-by-side comparison with traditional American ground beef. We grilled up one pre-formed beef patty bought at Walmart and one pre-formed patty of The Beyond Burger by Beyond Meat. Here is

SD cattle industry pushes for stricter labeling of newest meatless burgers

Producers of meat substitute products have developed technologically advanced non-meat hamburgers – some that even mimic the bloody juices of real beef – and the new products have South Dakota beef industry groups concerned and fighting back. Some in the beef industry claim that plant-based producers are misleading consumers through inventive packaging

Wind farm surge drawing vocal opposition in South Dakota

HIGHMORE, S.D. – After years of lagging behind neighboring states, South Dakota is suddenly poised for dramatic growth in wind energy production. That means hundreds more wind towers are headed to South Dakota in a frantic pace that could triple the size of the wind industry in the state over

Messy debate: Waste piping issue pits neighbors against large farming operations

BIG STONE CITY, S.D. – Kathy Tyler drove past a section of Grant County farmland she owns in the fall of 2016 and noticed that a metal culvert had been installed under a small driveway on her land. No one had asked permission to be on her property or alerted

Dangerous Rails: Anatomy of an accident

Reports: Broken rail line was main cause of 2015 accident

Dangerous rails: Aging lines, old tankers pose ongoing threat

2015 derailment, ethanol spill highlight railroad safety concerns.

Custer Fire: How much did the fight cost?

For top fire boss, $2.5 million cost to fight fire worth every penny.